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FREE TO ATTEND - ALL WELCOME
FREE Back to School Event
Saturday 6 September, 10:30-12:15
Whether your child is starting school for the first time or transitioning into their next school year, this event is a truly unique and unforgettable experience for all the family!
Create your own personalized bookmark - an absolute ‘Back to School’ essential - and participate in a fun musical workshop with members of the Cathedral’s Music Department, followed by a joyful talk and blessing.
10:30-11:00 Craft activities
11:10-11:40 Musical workshop
11:45-12:15 Joyful talk and blessing
Entry to the event is via free ticket. Booking is preferred but not essential.
All children attending the event will also be given a special Canterbury Cathedral bag tag to take away with them - kindly sponsored by The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral (Charity No. 1210093).
We encourage you to bring your own picnic to enjoy within one of the many gardens and green spaces around the Precincts, or you can purchase some tasty treats from the Cathedral Lodge Lounge or the Cathedral Shop.
All are welcome to attend this multi-faceted event, however it is best suited to families with children between ages 4-11.
Please note accompanying parents/carers must remain with their children at all times; children must not be left unattended during any segment of the event.

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