THE healing and calming power of silence and silent meditation will be explored in a free event at York Minster.

Organised by the York Minster Pilgrimage Group, the event will begin in the Nave at 7pm on Wednesday, July 26, with a talk about how to embrace, use and enjoy silence.

The Revd Canon Dr Christopher Collingwood, Chancellor of York Minster, said: "We are plugged into an amazing, exciting but often overwhelming online, digital world, which spends seemingly endless resources on capturing our time and attention.

"Many report that they are totally exhausted by the noise and constant demands of everyday life and how difficult it is to find somewhere – anywhere - where they can escape and be quiet even if just for a short while. The Silence in the Minster event will allow many people to encounter the restorative, calming, healing power of silent meditation and silence."

No previous experience of silent meditation is necessary, and all are welcome. To book a place, email hilaryr@yorkminster.org