New Bishop plans tram ‘pilgrimage’ to get to know the city

The new Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham will be taking a special journey of discovery on Friday (5th March 2010), when he makes his own personal ‘pilgrimage’ on the Tram from Hucknall into Nottingham City Centre.

The Rt Revd Paul Butler, who was installed as the new Anglican Bishop for Nottinghamshire on Saturday at Southwell Minster, will be visiting projects, meeting people and finding out about a range of communities along the tram route during his seven hour ‘pilgrimage’.

The day will include visits to a weekly market, various community projects, a supermarket and a school, finishing up with a ride on the Nottingham Wheel with the Lord Mayor of Nottingham, before his last stop at the new Nottingham Contemporary Gallery.

Bishop Paul said: “I am looking forward to getting out and about around the city and county in the coming weeks. The tram ride will give me the chance to meet all kinds of people, both on and off the tram; but this is more than a sightseeing visit for me, it’s about praying for people and places during the day.”

The Bishop, will be returning to the city where he was a student in the 1970s and expects to see many changes from his days at the University of Nottingham.
His full schedule for the day with approximate timings is listed below.

There are 3 particular photo opportunities arranged during the day – although members of the media are welcome to any of the visits or the tram journey itself...

Tram Pilgrimage schedule – Friday 5th March 2010

9am – Look round Hucknall Market and then walk to ‘Under One Roof’ – community project and Green Room Cafe.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY AT 9.30AM in cafe at Under One Roof

10am – Get on tram from Hucknall –
10.15/10.30 – Arrive in Bulwell – visit the Job Centre (meet with manager – photos outside only) and hear about local regeneration project.
11.00/11.15 – Get on tram

11.30am – arrive at Asda – Hyson Green – meet with Store manager Glen Bijou
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY AT 11.30AM in Asda store at Hyson Green
Chat to people at supermarket and staff – cup of tea in staff canteen.

12.30 – Get on tram
12.45pm – arrive at Nottingham Boys High School - lunch with headmaster Kevin Fear and boys involved in school’s community action projects.
2pm – Arrive at Jericho Road Project, Raleigh St – part of St Andrew’s church project working with prostitutes off the Forest Road.
2.30/2.45pm – Get on tram –

3pm – Arrive in Market Square at Council House – meet with Lord Mayor of Nottingham –
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY AT 3.15PM Go for ride on the Nottingham Wheel with the Mayor

3.45pm – Get on tram –
4pm – Visit to Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery

Ends