Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby appeared on Academy FM on Sunday as part of his Holy Week spent in Thanet.
His visit came on the recommendation of the Reverend Jan Durrans of St-Peter-in Thanet Church, who accompanied the Archbishop and his wife Caroline to the studios at the Royal Harbour Academy in Ramsgate.
Welcoming them were station manager Bob Mower, chairman Vic Todd and fellow trustee Doc Atherton, along with newsreader David Stringer and presenter Horace Hotman.
In his first non-BBC radio interview, the Archbishop and the Rev Durrans joined James and Mary Pringle for a half-hour chat in their programme, The VIP Lounge. They discussed plans for the Thanet week – including today’s (March 27) public question and answer session at the Royal Victoria Pavilion in Ramsgate – as well as Justin Welby’s wider priorities and concerns.
His chosen music was Matt Redman’s 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord), and he spoke amusingly of his hopes that all goes smoothly when he officiates at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Archbishop’s Thanet trail still to come
Tuesday, March 27 at The Royal Victoria Pavilion, Ramsgate
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Question Time
A chance to ask questions to the Archbishop on any topic.
If you want to submit a question in advance, click here
Pilgrimage from St. Augustine Cross to Minster Abbey
Wednesday, March 28, meet at St. Augustine’s Cross at 12:30pm. Finish at Minster Abbey at 3pm.
Walk of Witness in Broadstairs
Friday, March 30, 10:3am-11:30am
Set off from Balmoral Gardens at 10:30am
arrive at the Bandstand at 11.00am.
Easter Vigil
Saturday, March 31, 6:30pm-8:45pm at Holy Trinity Broadstairs
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