The Dean of
Portsmouth's Anglican Cathedral, The Very Reverend Dean
Brindley, took up juggling under the watchful eye of 'ringmaster'
Canon David Isaac to highlight the cathedral's flower festival
next year.
Dubbed 'The Greatest Show on Earth' after PT Barnum's famous
19th century circus, the four-day festival next July is
expected to attract thousands of visitors to the cathedral
and a marquee in its grounds in Old Portsmouth.
Although juggling was new to Rev Brindley – also pictured
on the front page – he said he picked it up quite
quickly.
He said: 'I've never done it before. I had a 40-minute lesson
and I picked it up quicker than I expected. I was able to
keep juggling three balls a few times. I'm going to take
it up.'
Dean Brindley explained that bringing circus and flowers
together isn't the obvious thing to do, but there is a link.
He said: 'The link is the greatest show on earth. The cathedral
is the longest running show in Portsmouth. It's been here
on the site since 1180 and we stage a range of events in
the arts, music and lunch clubs.'
Shipbuilding company BVT Surface Fleet has already donated
£4,000 in sponsorship to the event.
The flower festival will run from July 23 to 26 next year
after a gala evening with celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh
as guest of honour.
For more information e-mail greatestshow@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk
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