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SUMMARY:Bublé Christmas by Candlelight (later show)
DESCRIPTION:Bublé Christmas by Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! \nSaturday 19th December 2026 at 6:15pm & 8:30pm \n1st Sitting: Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:15pm – 7:30pm\n2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm – 9:45pm \nFeaturing a spectacular live big band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act\, join us for an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits\, made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé! \nIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas\, with this ultimate feel good\, sing-along concert\, guaranteed to bring all the Christmas cheer and have you dancing in the aisles! \nHear best loved hits such as White Christmas\, Santa Baby\, Holly Jolly Christmas\, All I Want For Christmas Is You and many more\, performed live by candlelight.\n\n_________ \n  \nVIP Tickets  \n£40.00* (+ £4.50 booking fee)  \nPremium Tickets \n£35.00* (+ £4.50 booking fee)  \nBand A Tickets \n£30.00* (+ £4.50 booking fee)  \nNorth & South Transepts (Side View)\n \n£30.00* (+ £4.50 booking fee)  \nAccess Tickets \n£35.00** (+ £4.50 booking fee) – (Includes free companion ticket – please select when booking)*  \n*subject to booking fee \n______\n \nThis venue has a fully licensed bar. \n1st Sitting: Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:15pm – 7:30pm\n2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm – 9:45pm \nTICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-EXCHANGEABLE \nAccess Ticket + Essential Companion – Anyone who needs support because of a disability or health condition can purchase an access ticket. This allows a complimentary ticket for an accompanying registered carer. See below for eligibility criteria.*  \n*Access Ticket Eligibility Criteria  \nProof of eligibility documents we can accept (upon entry) include: \n\nThe Access Card from Nimbus Disability\nHynt Card\nCEA Card\nUK Disabled ID Card / DID Card\nNational Rail Disabled Persons Railcard\nDisabled Person’s Freedom Pass\nLocal travel pass for disabled customers\nBlue Badge (both sides)\nCertificate of Visual Impairment or Dual Sensory Impairment\nOfficial confirmation in writing that you are Deaf or use a hearing aid\, such as a battery prescription\nAssistance Dog ID Book\nEvidence of receipt of government benefits for reasons of disability\, which could include:\nFront page of Disability Living Allowance at any rate\nFront page of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) at any rate\nWar Disablement Pension or War Pensioner’s Mobility Allowance\nAFIP (Armed Forces Independence Payment)\nContinuing Healthcare Package letter\nEmployment and Support Allowance or Severe Disablement Allowance letter\nAttendance Allowance letter\nDirect Payments award for reasons of disability\nSocial Care Package award for reasons of disability\nAn official\, signed document or letter from a GP\, social worker\, nurse or other medical professional confirming a disability as defined by the Equality Act (2010)\nAn equivalent international document or ID card.\n\n  \nTickets are now available to purchase by clicking on this link – https://boxoffice.concertsbycandlelight.com/events/kindadustyltd/2223221
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/buble-christmas-by-candlelight-later-show/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T150000
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SUMMARY:Family Funtime
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for primary school children to enjoy bible stories\, songs\, creativity\, prayer\, art and play\, followed by party food and chat. \nAges to 11 years\, must be accompanied by an adult. \n(1st & 3rd Sundays of the month)
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/family-funtime-9/
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T193000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight\, Sunday 20 December\, 6.30pm\n\n\n\nFor many people\, this service marks the beginning of their Christmas – it is based around nine Bible readings telling of the fall of humanity\, the promise of the Messiah\, and the birth of Jesus. These readings are interspersed with carols sung by the Abbey Choir who also lead the congregation in singing traditional Christmas hymns.\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to holding this service for the people of Selby and for those who travel from all over the region to attend. This and all Abbey services are free and booking is not required\, but as this service is usually very popular\, we advise arriving early.\n\n\n\n\nMusic at the service will include:\nOnce in royal David’s city\nThe voice of the Angel Gabriel (Philip Ledger)\nSilent night\nThe Angel Gabriel (Traditional arr. Pettman)\nO little town of Bethlehem\nSir Christèmas (William Mathias)\nWhile shepherds watched their flocks\nIn the bleak mid-winter (Harold Darke)\nThe first Nowell the angel did say\nA maiden most gentle (Andrew Carter)\nHere is the little door (Herbert Howells)\nO come all ye faithful\nHark the herald angels sing\n\n\n\nFollowing the service please join the Clergy and Choir for mulled wine and mince pies.\n\nDonations towards the ongoing work of Selby Abbey are greatly appreciated
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/festival-of-nine-lessons-carols-by-candlelight-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261223T150000
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SUMMARY:Crib Service
DESCRIPTION:Selby Abbey Crib Services – Wednesday 23rd December 3pm & Christmas Eve 24th December 3pm & 4:30pm. \nJoin us for this candlelit\, family-friendly service as we hear the story of Christmas\, sing Carols  and place the figures in the Nativity Scene\, remembering the birth of Jesus at this special time of year. \nAdmission free and no ticket necessary.
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/crib-service/
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SUMMARY:Crib Service
DESCRIPTION:Selby Abbey Crib Services – Wednesday 23rd December 3pm & Christmas Eve 24th December 3pm & 4:30pm. \nJoin us for this candlelit\, family-friendly service as we hear the story of Christmas\, sing Carols  and place the figures in the Nativity Scene\, remembering the birth of Jesus at this special time of year. \nAdmission free and no ticket necessary.
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/crib-service-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261224T163000
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SUMMARY:Crib Service
DESCRIPTION:Selby Abbey Crib Services – Wednesday 23rd December 3pm & Christmas Eve 24th December 3pm & 4:30pm. \nJoin us for this candlelit\, family-friendly service as we hear the story of Christmas\, sing Carols  and place the figures in the Nativity Scene\, remembering the birth of Jesus at this special time of year. \nAdmission free and no ticket necessary.
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/crib-service-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270110T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270110T194500
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SUMMARY:The Epiphany Procession
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, 10 JANUARY 2027\n\nAll are welcome to join us at Selby Abbey as we celebrate the Baptism of Christ and the First Sunday of Epiphany\, with music led by the Abbey Choir.\n\n\n\n6.30pm The Epiphany Procession\nMatin Responsory: Palestrina\nThe noble stem of Jesse: Trad. arr. Praetorius\nWhat star is this with beams so bright: Trad.\nCarol: O come all ye faithful (omit v.3 & 5)\nCarol: The first Nowell arr. Willcocks\nThe Three Kings: Cornelius arr. Atkins\nHymn: O worship the Lord\nO come ye servants of the Lord: Tye\nHymn: As with gladness men of old: arr. Willcocks\nChoral & Menuet (Suite Gothique):\n\n\n\n\nSelby Abbey is open everyday at 10.00am – 4.00pm for visiting and prayer. www.selbyabbey.org.uk \n  \n\n\n\nImage: Adorazione dei Magi by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo\, c. 1655. (Public Domain)
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/the-epiphany-procession/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270206T140000
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SUMMARY:Tapestry - A Free Afternoon Recital
DESCRIPTION:Saxophonist Samuel Beddard and pianist Jo Foote weave together folk stories through a rich programme of music from across the globe\, exploring a variety of cultural voices. Every concert is unique\, taking audiences on a one-of-a-kind historical globe-trotting adventure through music. \nHailed as a “tour de force of saxophone playing” and praised for “tone like that of a songbird”\, British saxophonist Samuel Beddard is a versatile and knowledgeable performer\, arranger\, and educator. \nFollowing his soloistic debut at Leicester’s De Montfort Hall in 2024\, Samuel went on to curate Saxophony\, celebrating the musicians of his formative years in an acclaimed one-off concert. Samuel’s debut recital project\, What Shapes A Soul?\, is currently touring across the UK at over twenty venues throughout 2025 and 2026 alongside pianist Jo Foote\, culminating in a debut album recording at the famed Hammerwood Park. \nSamuel has premiered works by composers Steve Marshall\, Steven Banks\, Alastair Penman\, Mick Foster\, André Faria Serra and Lucy Holmes\, and in collaboration with choreographers from the London Contemporary Dance School at The Place Theatre. \nSamuel was appointed Director of Music of Christ Church\, Waltham Cross in 2025\, and has since founded their monthly lunchtime concert series\, bimonthly evening concerts\, and their summer music festival. \nHe holds the position of Chairman of the Broxbourne Arts Forum\, overseeing the borough’s arts programme. Samuel also has a residency at St Augustine’s Church\, Broxbourne\, co-directing their Respite services and founding their organ scholarship scheme. \nAs an arranger\, Samuel has written for international soloist Jess Gillam\, conductor John Harle\, the Guildhall Saxophone Ensemble\, Trinity Laban Saxophone Choir\, Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra\, Benslow Saxophone Course\, the Bauhaus Band\, and the Leicestershire Schools Music. He also works as an arranger for Jenni Watson. \nSamuel has performed with ensembles including the Guildhall Saxophone Orchestra\, the Bauhaus Band\, Street Orchestra Live\, the Royal Marine Band Service\, and the RAF Squadronaires. \nHe is a passionate educator\, working for Junior Guildhall and the Leicestershire Schools Music Service. \n  \nJo Foote was born in Lancashire\, and studied piano\, recorders and flute from the age of 6. She went on to study music at Manchester University\, specialising in piano performance and accompanying. \nAfter moving to Rugby 19 years ago\, Jo has been involved with many aspects of the local music scene\, including repetiteur work with operatic and choral societies\, directing music for local theatre productions\, and working with young people through the local music service\, schools and St Andrew’s Parish Church. \nShe performs and accompanies regularly in the local area\, and is currently chair of the long-standing Rugby Musical Union. Jo also sings alto in Sine Nomine Choir\, and is the founder of Rugbylele\, Rugby’s premier ukulele band. \nShe has a busy freelance piano teaching practice and is a lecturer in performing arts at Warwickshire College. \nsamuelbeddard.co.uk
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/tapestry-a-free-afternoon-recital/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T111500
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the Clergy and Selby Abbey Choir for Palm Sunday \nPalm Sunday\, is a major Christian feast that commemorates Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem\, initiating Holy Week.  It marks the final Sunday of Lent\, celebrated with processions\, the blessing of palm fronds or branches (symbolizing peace and victory)\, and readings of the Passion.
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/palm-sunday-eucharist-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270325T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270325T203000
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SUMMARY:Maundy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Maundy Thursday – 2nd April \n7.30pm Sung Eucharist (with the Choir) \nThe service focusses on the Last Supper and includes of Renewal of Christian Discipleship. It is followed by the ‘stripping of the altars’ and other church furnishing\, leaving the Abbey as bare and unadorned as possible in preparation for Good Friday\, and the opportunity for people to stay for a quiet prayer vigil until 10pm if they wish. \n 
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/maundy-thursday-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270326T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270326T121500
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SUMMARY:Good Friday - Churches Together in Selby - Walk of Witness
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday – 26th March \n11.30am Churches Together in Selby Walk of Witness. Meet at Portholme Church.Finishes with a short act of worship outside the Abbey and soup inside.
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/good-friday-churches-together-in-selby-walk-of-witness-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270326T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260327T121024Z
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SUMMARY:Good Friday - Proclamation of the Cross
DESCRIPTION:1.30pm Proclamation of the Cross (with the Choir) \nA service focussing on the Crucifixion including prayer and thanksgiving before the Cross. \n 
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/good-friday-proclamation-of-the-cross-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270327T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270327T200000
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SUMMARY:Service of Light & Easter Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Easter Eve – 27th March \n6.30pm Service of Light and Easter Vigil (with the Choir) \nBeginning with the lighting of the new Paschal Candle; readings from scripture then lead us to the Good News of the Resurrection as we celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter 2026 with our Risen Lord. \n 
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/service-of-light-easter-vigil/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270328T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270328T111500
DTSTAMP:20260327T121633Z
CREATED:20260327T121633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T121633Z
UID:28186-1806228000-1806232500@www.selbyabbey.org.uk
SUMMARY:Easter Sunday - Sung Eucharist with the Abbey Choir
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URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/easter-sunday-sung-eucharist-with-the-abbey-choir-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270605T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270605T213000
DTSTAMP:20260330T170234Z
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SUMMARY:The Drifters at Selby Abbey
DESCRIPTION:EVENT INFORMATION\n\nFor the first time ever\, see The Drifters in the magical and remarkable setting of Selby Abbey\, lit by hundreds of candles! \n Join us on Saturday 5th June 2027 to be part of this special event and experience the wonder of The Drifters by Candlelight as they perform all of their classic hits including – Saturday Night at the Movies\, You’re More Than A Number\, Come on Over to My Place\, Under the Boardwalk and many more! \nThe Drifters have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, chosen to perform for the President of the United States and listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine. \n\nTickets are now available by clicking on this link – https://www.gigantic.com/the-drifters-tickets/selby-selby-abbey/2027-06-05-18-45 \nDoors open – 18:45 \nThere will be a licensed bar at this event.  Payment can be made by cash or card.
URL:https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/the-drifters-at-selby-abbey/
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