Please arrive at the Cathedral around 1.30pm on Saturday (12th) and head for the Song School, which is at the end of the entrance corridor on the right hand side (opposite the steps leading into the nave).  We'll do a warm up and a piano rehearsal there from about 1.50pm, and then move into the choir stalls to rehearse with the organ by about 2.30pm.  There will be a break between the rehearsal and the service, which begins at 4pm.  Please invite friends and family to this special occasion!  There's a nice cafe at the cathedral, so it will be easy to get tea/cake etc in the break (or afterwards). The service will last under an hour, so you'll definitely be free by 5pm.

We'll be able to leave valuables in the Song School during the service as this space will be locked once we process in just before 4pm.

Dress code for the day is black trousers/skirts and a white top/blouse, and let's keep things fairly plain - this is not an occasion for colourful jewellery or accessories!  In my experience Southwark is not a cold cathedral, but if you're worried about the temperature then you could wear a black cardigan or jacket on top.

Please bring your black folders.

I'm relieved to note that the trains seem to be running normally on the day - fingers crossed that there are no problems.  London Bridge is the easiest mainline station for Southwark.