Cathedral gets ready for St George's Day

Monday, 8 April 2024 01:00

Salisbury Cathedral is preparing for this year's St George's Day.

Music from the band of The Coldstream Guards and the Salisbury Plain Military Wives Choir will form part of the celebrations on Tuesday April 23rd.

The fund raising concert also sees a performance from local mezzo-soprano singer Louise Innes.

Chelsea Pensioners will be helping with the retiring collection and can be seen among the audience.

Souvenir Programmes will be available on the night along with a Raffle. Bands will have their CDs on sale.

TV screens will stream the stage in the Cathedral.

Tickets - available from the Cathedral website and box office - are priced from £15 and all profits will go to The Royal British Legion.

Children under 18 are free in the unreserved seating area only and must attend with an adult.

For more details call the Cathedral Box Office on 01722 555100.

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