I agree with Elizabeth.  Cathedrals are busy places, not just places of worship (which is obviously the prime purpose of a cathedral) but where thousands of adults and students experience heritage, take part in all sorts of workshops and, maybe, find a sense of “self”.  Additionally cathedrals are places where concerts, exhibitions, graduation ceremonies and other major events take place, bringing many people from all walks of life through the door.  Managing education provision within that kaleidoscope of activity is quite a challenge!

Liz Simmons

Senior Education Officer

Rochester Cathedral

The education officer at Buckfast Abbey is Alison Gagg.  Her email address is [log in to unmask].  It might also be worth you having a conversation with cathedral Education Officers – we balance being a historic property with being a living community all the time – it’s quite a tightrope!

Elizabeth Baker

Elizabeth Baker

Education Officer

Durham Cathedral

0191 374 4070

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Hi Jane
Take a look at Buckfast Abbey – still has monks in residence
Anna

Anna Farthing
Harvest Heritage Arts and Media
www.harvestfilms.co.uk


On 04/10/2012 11:00, "Jane Frederick" <[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi All
 
Just wondered if anyone runs an education programme within an historic site which is still a living community eg almshouse, Friary, retirement home or similar
 
Looking for examples of best practice and also experience of constraints and opportunities and how the balance is maintained at such a site between it as an historic "resource" as well as a home.
 
Thanks in advance
 
Jane
 
Jane Frederick
Heritage Interpretation Consultant
Holly Cottage
Bourton
Dorset SP8 5BJ
Mob: 07889590255
Tel: 01747 840032
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