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For anyone interested in local history, Leicester Cathedral have organised a series of 1 hour walking tours including the exterior of Leicester Cathedral, Greyfriars, Castle Gardens and a short tour of St Mary de Castro.

The dates are:

• 30^th September
• 14^th October
• 28^th  October

Further information about the very informative tours and how to book can be found on the Leicester Cathedral Website. Booking is essential.

As the start of the new academic year approaches, our two local university choirs have announced their 2023/24 services at St Mary de Castro. These services are open to everyone and we look forward to welcoming these two wonderful choirs to the church. 

De Montfort University Chamber Choir

Music Director -Willard Welsford

Organ – Thomas Keogh

• Wednesday 4th October 2023 – Choral Evensong 5:30pm
• Wednesday 1st November 2023 – Choral Evensong for All Saints Day 5:30pm
• Sunday 3rd December 2023 – Advent Carol Service 4pm
• Saturday 6th January 2024 – Epiphany Carol Service 7:30pm
• Wednesday 14th February 2024 – Mass for Ash Wednesday 7:30pm
• Thursday 9th May 2024 – Mass for Ascension 7:30pm
• Wednesday 26th June 2024 – Choral Evensong end of term 5:30pm

Leicester University Chamber Choir

• Sunday 3rd December 2023 – Sung Mass for Advent Sunday at 11am
• Sunday 10 March 2024 – Sung Mass at 11am
• Sunday 19^th May 2024 – Sung Mass for Pentecost at 11am

 

On Monday 12 December the SoundCafe choir performed their Christmas Concert at St Mary de Castro church in Leicester. As well as being a festive celebration the event was a special opportunity to thanks Roz Burch for all of her amazing work with SoundCafe over the years as she steps back from her role.