The choristers of Wells Cathedral camped out overnight in the cathedral to raise funds for UNICEF’S Ukraine Appeal – and raised £2,870.25
Choristers camp out in Wells Cathedral to raise funds for Ukraine.
The 26 choristers, accompanied by 7 adults, pitched their tents and rolled out their sleeping bags for the 14-hour overnight stay this weekend.
Activities were laid on for the evening, including a sing-along, a film screening, and a craft session where the children could make their own sleep masks. And after a long, cold, uncomfortable night on the stone floor, it was breakfast on the Cathedral Green provided by the Ancient Gatehouse Hotel.
Jeremy Cole, Director of Music at the Cathedral, said:
“As far as we know, this is the first time our Choristers have camped in the Cathedral overnight in our Cathedral’s long history. It has been so exciting for the children and adults alike to spend the night under medieval stone vaulting, with the clock continuing to chime on the hour!”
“We are immensely grateful to all who have supported the Choristers’ efforts via JustGiving, and we are thrilled to have raised such a lot for the Ukraine Appeal.
“It has not only been a terrific fundraiser, but also an incredible bonding experience for our Choristers,’ he added.
Thanks to the Cathedral Chapter and staff of the Cathedral and Wells Cathedral School for their help and support of this event.
You can donate here.
