Neill writes: Before Easter two tourists came into the Abbey. They walked up to the stewards’ desk and asked ‘do you have a café?’ The steward’s answered no, and then the couple turned around and walked straight out. I want to say they ‘flounced’ out but it wasn’t that dramatic really. You’d want to ask them were they not a little interested in seeing the tomb of the first king of England, Athelstan the Glorious? Did they not want to stand on the site where saints since the 7th century …
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Make your way to Malmesbury Abbey on Saturday 12th May 2012 at 7.30pm for songs, music, stories and testimonies from Kampala, Uganda as the passionate music and faith of Uganda Fire comes to North WIltshire. Contemporary rhythm, music and life as 21st century African fire fills a beautiful 12th century Abbey. Admission is free, come early to get a seat.
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Neill writes: Before Easter two tourists came into the Abbey. They walked up to the stewards’ desk and asked ‘do you have a café?’ The steward’s answered no, and then the couple turned around and walked straight out. I want to say they ‘flounced’ out but it wasn’t that dramatic really. You’d want to ask them were they not a little interested in seeing the tomb of the first king of England, Athelstan the Glorious? Did they not want to stand on the site where saints since the 7th century …
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To see the full set of photos from Holy Week, please visit our Facebook Page.
Sally Archer & Band
Sally Archer & Band
Sally Archer & Band
An interview with paleontologist Dr Mike Taylor
Mozart Requiem
Mozart Requiem
At the end of a long youth pilgrimage
Churches together Good Friday service
Easter eve night vigil
Easter eve night vigil
To see the full set of photos from Holy Week, please visit our Facebook Page.
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Celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight with Malmesbury Abbey’s Fairtrade Fayre!
Saturday 3rd March 10am-12pm at Malmesbury Abbey.
Join us for a morning of fun for all the family!
Sample our Fairtrade coffee and cakes at the cafe, have a go at some great games, create some crafts, try our chocolate-tasting, browse the stalls, take our Fairtrade quiz, listen to local musicians, and learn about Fairtrade in Malmesbury and across the globe.
Malmesbury Abbey is a Fairtrade Church. This event is sponsored by The Co-operative, Oxfam and Malmesbury Rocks.
