The High Sheriff of Gwent, Mrs
Judith Child JP is to organise a Lunch in the House
of Lords in aid of Newport Cathedral's Restoration
Appeal.
The Cathedral needs to arise
£2.5 million to restore the medieval roof tiles
and beams and treat the flaking stonework. Phase 1
of the work has been completed and the Appeal has
so far raised just under £400,000.
The Lunch to be hosted by Lord
Kinnock ( former Islwyn MP Neil Kinnock ) will take
place on Monday, September 29th.
Lord Kinnock said, "I strongly
support the Appeal to restore this magnificent building,
which in one form or another has dominated the Newport
skyline for centuries."
The High Sheriff added, "
The Cathedral does such an amazing job in hosting
major services. It is such a wonderful place that
I want to do all I can to support it during my year
of office".
Welcoming the news the Cathedral's
Fr Mark Soady said, " We are very grateful to
both The High Sheriff and Lord Kinnock for their supporting
the appeal in this way."
For more information about the
event call the Appeal Office on 212077
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