HEREFORD Cathedral Choir has received a £40,000 grant to help secure its future.
Friends of Cathedral Music (FCM) are donating the money as part of £300,000 being given to enhance the music in cathedrals and churches across several continents.
Roger Bishton, FCM National Secretary, will be presenting a cheque to the cathedral after the Advent carol service starting at 3.30pm this Sunday.
Canon Andrew Piper, Precentor at Hereford Cathedral said: "The chapter is very grateful for the financial support, the goodwill, and the keen interest shown in the work of the music department by the Friends of Cathedral Music. "The cheque presentation on Advent Sunday afternoon will be a wonderful postscript to what is always a moving and beautiful service."
Since it was founded nearly 60 years ago the FCM has given out nearly £3 million.
For further information about the service or the choir, please contact Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust on 01432 374261, or email: perpetual.trust@herefordcathedral.org.
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