Lichfield Cathedral and The Fabric Vault are inviting the public to a special celebration marking the completion of the Common Threads Table Runner, created for the Fenland Black Oak Table - the Table for the Nation.

On Thursday 26 March, from 10.30 - 11.15am the Cathedral will host a short service celebrating the creativity, care and community spirit that has brought this extraordinary textile project to life. The service will conclude with a blessing of the completed table runner.

This will be the first opportunity to see the table runner in its entirety. Following the service, the finished piece will be displayed on the Fenland Black Oak Table from 10am - 5pm, offering a special preview ahead of its full exhibition in June.

Philippa Hubbard, Programme Coordinator at Lichfield Cathedral commented: “We are delighted to welcome people to celebrate the creativity, dedication and care that has shaped the Common Threads project. It has grown beyond expectations, capturing the interest of those passionate about heritage arts, textiles and craft, while forming a wonderfully warm and creative community among those involved.”

All are warmly invited to attend the service, or to drop in after 11.15am to view the table runner displayed on the Fenland Black Oak Table.

Find out more on the Cathedral website, lichfield-cathedral.org/fenland.