The West Front of the Cathedral was lit up with the new LED lighting system over the weekend, providing a spectacular back drop for the 21st Century.The colourful display, curated by Elite Electrical Eastern who installed the low-energy-use system, demonstrated the diversity of colour that can now be achieved on the west front via simple digital controls rather than the time-consuming and electricity-hungry process previously used.The new system has been installed as part of a wider programme of improvements to the outdoor spaces around the Cathedral, funded by a grant via the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.<div>As a result of the new system, the Cathedral will be able to further reduce its carbon footprint for the normal floodlighting of the west front, and can more easily be lit occasionally to mark special themes, events and services. The next occasion for this will be when the west front is lit in pink and blue for the Baby Loss Awareness service on Saturday, October 9.<span style="font-size: 1rem;">The Very Revd Chris Dalliston, Dean of Peterborough, said: “It’s wonderful to see this new lighting in place. I know it has taken much hard work and dedication from the team at Elite Electrical Eastern who have gone over and above to ensure that the lighting system not only works well but is a credit to the architecture of the building. With their generous help, and thanks to the grant that enabled us to embark on this project, the Cathedral can continue to be a visible landmark for the city.”</span></div>
Our Heritage Open Days this year are Saturday and Sunday 11 – 12 September, 2.00 -5.00pm.There will be bell-ringing demonstrations. Please come and have a go.For the children there will be a teddy bear parachute drop.The bells can be viewed via a tower camera onto a screen in the church. There will be quiz sheets for the family. And a local history display “Village Families,” plus Refreshments and our ever-popular Pop Up Stall.Come and join us and if you can help with the running of the day, please call Sheila Jones on 200204.
Evening for Young People with Justin WelbyChrist’s College, Guildford on Sunday 26 September at 7pmAn opportunity for young people from schools and churches across the diocese to question Justin Welby and hear him speak on how to make the most of your life.Register Here
Business Breakfast with the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on Monday 27 September at 8amYou are warmly invited to hear the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby, speak and take questions on ‘Ethical Leadership and Business Success’, drawing upon his prior experience as a senior executive. He will be exploring how to build a reputation as a business of integrity, what corporate social responsibility means in practice and how to approach the difficult moral judgments and dilemmas which are sometimes part of business life.Register Here
