Here are some of the Bradford Cathedral highlights from the last week. We start with our latest weekly organ recital.
We're delighted to welcome @richardjtanner from Rugby for this week's Wednesday@One Organ Recital. Come and join us ready for a 1pm start. He'll also be playing a piece on the Wingfield organ – and you can find out more at https://t.co/4vrc2AVAvh#Bradford2025 #Music pic.twitter.com/IqANRzzFnh
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 1, 2023
Then the Outdoor Arts Conference begins…
It's amazing what you find appearing on a Wednesday evening…#OAUK23 pic.twitter.com/KcxbnClegj
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 1, 2023
A really warm welcome from the friendly people of #bradford & @OutdoorArtsUK at the opening of the #OAUK23 conference. Looking forward to meeting lots more outdoor arts people tomorrow & performing Walkabout at the Cathedral.@ace_national #masktheatre #walkabout #networking pic.twitter.com/XEC7bYc6o5
— Vamos Theatre (@VamosTheatre) February 1, 2023
What a wonderful welcome you gave, too!
— Bradford Producing Hub (@bdproducinghub) February 2, 2023
Love this pic! Utterly brilliant atmosphere last night and this morning at Bradford Cathedral.
— Shanaz Gulzar (@ShanazGulzar) February 2, 2023
@OutdoorArtsPRO fabulous time raving in a church ready for #oauk23 look who we found. pic.twitter.com/YxdHI5ttQR
— Johanne Hudson-Lett🇯🇲 (@JoHL73) February 1, 2023
We've had a great time at @outdoorartsuk so far, our boar is enjoying hanging out in Bradford Cathedral and the fairies enjoyed spreading a bit of mischief last night. Today, we get the opportunity to talk a bit about what we do.@Bfdcathedral @bradford2025 @bradfordmdc pic.twitter.com/PW7xfPwOuk
— Cecil Green Arts (@CecilGreenArts) February 2, 2023
Lush to be in #Bradford for the @OutdoorArtsUK Reconnect Conference this week
— Kaleider (@kaleider) February 2, 2023
Kicked off with good times @Bfdcathedral @PRAlearning 🥁#OutDoorArts #PublicSpace #OAUK23 pic.twitter.com/m44IhH1drz
The speakers have started! So many great speakers on today and you can watch it on our YouTube Livestream from home or in the quiet room: https://t.co/pRs7PLOiR5#reconnect #OAUK23 #bradford #conference pic.twitter.com/tMOYv8aeKi
— OutdoorArtsPRO (@OutdoorArtsPRO) February 2, 2023
The speakers have started! So many great speakers on today and you can watch it on our YouTube Livestream from home or in the quiet room: https://t.co/pRs7PLOiR5#reconnect #OAUK23 #bradford #conference pic.twitter.com/tMOYv8aeKi
— OutdoorArtsPRO (@OutdoorArtsPRO) February 2, 2023
Hearing from @thegobbledegook on the love of working in your locality, co-creating with town partners and the importance of finding strength through perseverance 🌲 #oauk23 pic.twitter.com/SaD7M1twpW
— Outdoor Places Unusual Spaces (@OpusArtsEvents) February 2, 2023
Keeping the conference laughing the fabulous @thegobbledegook #oauk23 pic.twitter.com/2U66tloe8D
— Murmuration Arts (@MurmurationArts) February 2, 2023
Brassica boy himself, Nigel Cabbage, has made a surprise visit to Bradford & the @OutdoorArtsUK conference in the lovely cathedral today 🥦#reconnect #OAUK23 #Bradford #outdoorarts #funwithvegetables pic.twitter.com/hKGBhB6q5F
— Madame Zucchini🥒 (@madamezucchini) February 2, 2023
Beautiful venue for #OAUK23 #conference #Bradford #reconnect looking forward to making new partnerships pic.twitter.com/atYA0SZwzv
— Babbling Vagabonds (@BabVagabonds) February 2, 2023
Really proud to be part of the resilient outdoor arts sector as we reconnect for the national #OAUK23 conference, in Bradford (Cathedral) ahead of Bradford UK City of Culture 2025.
— TheCultureHouse (@theculturehouse) February 2, 2023
Inspiring already and a much needed reminder of the reasons why we do what we do 💥 pic.twitter.com/TrMqsbGeDL
How amazing to see friends #CriticalMass on screen! Wondrous Stories will stay with us forever and we are so privileged to have worked with brilliant participants, dance leaders, support workers & more. Here’s to seeing more inclusive impactful large-scale outdoor work #OAUK23 pic.twitter.com/1jQK42DqT4
— Outdoor Places Unusual Spaces (@OpusArtsEvents) February 2, 2023
We're very happy to be in #Bradford today for the @OutdoorArtsUK 2023 Reconnect Conference!
— Trigger (@TriggerStuff) February 2, 2023
A brilliant and very inspiring start to the morning with intro talks and the first round of opportunity pitching#OAUK23 @bradford2025 #outdoorarts pic.twitter.com/jWpMNzbvX4
David Morgan from @WWconsortium 😘 #OAUK23 pic.twitter.com/fy7dRX1YKM
— thingsthatgoonthings (@thingsthatgoon1) February 2, 2023
If you're at the @OutdoorArtsUK conference today #OAUK23 our brilliant Director, @mrsmallaghan is on the panel for the Bradford and the Great Outdoors session 💫 pic.twitter.com/T8mzhPjK86
— Bradford Producing Hub (@bdproducinghub) February 2, 2023
Our Dusty talking about the importance and power of seeing and doing and ownership and belonging from the community, working WITH us here in Bradford. And letting 10 year olds drag massif inflatables round the streets int 70’s #OAUK23 pic.twitter.com/qUMgo2v9GX
— Kirsty Taylor (@kirstybratfud) February 2, 2023
Great to be at the @OutdoorArtsUK conference in Bradford. #OAUK23 #reconnect pic.twitter.com/F2ombOka7R
— Rosie Clements (@rosielclements) February 2, 2023
"Everyone has the right to their imagination"
— Bradford 2025 (@bradford2025) February 2, 2023
Our Creative Director @ShanazGulzar talking about the importance of arts and culture for our young people in the run up to #Bradford2025 #CityofCulture2025 in her speech at @OutdoorArtsUK #OAUK23 conference today 💥 pic.twitter.com/5tY3NrR8Oo
Getting the Cathedral moving on a Thursday afternoon #OAUK23 pic.twitter.com/vWymp9oeXa
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 2, 2023
Great day in Bradford for my first @OutdoorArtsUK Conference and hearing all about Bradford UK City of Culture 2025! Brilliant work guys👏🏻 #OAUK23 pic.twitter.com/lxkAwiviKc
— Bronagh McFeely (@bronaghmcfeely) February 2, 2023
Fantastic sold out outdoor arts conference in the amazing Bradford Cathedral seeing old friends and meeting new. #oauk23 #outdoorarts #reconnect pic.twitter.com/g0uilA5TZM
— Helen Gorton (@tiggerhelen) February 2, 2023
A morning of discussions & networking with Outdoor Arts colleagues & friends!#OAUK23 #Bradford #melapartnership @melapartnership @edenartsUK @NewcastleMela @brumhippodrome @boromela @artsbythesea @RedcarCleveland @art_asia @abracachhabra pic.twitter.com/chjB2qtBGJ
— nutkhut (@nutkhutuk) February 2, 2023
We’re in Bradford for the @OutdoorArtsUK conference today, what a brilliant programme of speakers! We loved hearing from @ShanazGulzar talking about the importance of arts for our young people (and also spotted our friend Sarah Bird introducing #OUTSIDE) 👏 #OAUK23 pic.twitter.com/iTxRGI7HrD
— Wild Rumpus (@_wildrumpus) February 2, 2023
Pleased to do my first properly assessed sermon today in Bradford Cathedral, reflecting on Mark 6:1-6 and using Millais 'Christ in the House of His Parents', pleased that it all went well. pic.twitter.com/mKl3C01ELY
— Josh Harris (@joshuaharris34) February 1, 2023
Thank you @OutdoorArtsUK for a fantastic day! #OAUK23 pic.twitter.com/hpbhipwaay
— Mind the Gap (@MtGstudios) February 2, 2023
Had a fab day at @OutdoorArtsUK conference today #OAUK23 in #Bradford @Bfdcathedral. Such an intensive day filled with so many talented creatives!
— Matthew Harrison-Lord (@MHarrisonLord) February 2, 2023
Also managed to catch up with @Fayble3 and learn more about the fab outreach/workshops offered by @Kala_Sangam.
Great day! pic.twitter.com/Aak3smjosJ
It has been wonderful to have @OutdoorArtsUK & all the wonderful #outdoor #arts community in #Bradford #bradford2025 🥰💜 pic.twitter.com/SkwZxx38Tt
— Phil Hargreaves (@ProdPhill) February 2, 2023
There ends a joyous @OutdoorArtsUK conference in Bradford, where the excitement for @bradford2025 was infectious. Big love to @AngusMackers & team for organising & @Bfdcathedral & @Kala_Sangam great hosts. Plus our co-AD fulfilled the dream of being Commentated on by @stanscafe pic.twitter.com/QGSzcLcBiE
— Talking Birds (@birdmail) February 2, 2023
Had a fab time at @OutdoorArtsUK conference – it’s been amazing to connect with people from all over the sector with old friends and making new. A really special time! Thank you @bradford2025 @Bfdcathedral for a wonderful experience! #OAUK23 pic.twitter.com/ax5wOp4SKP
— thingsthatgoonthings (@thingsthatgoon1) February 2, 2023
What a wonderful welcome you gave us this morning. If everyone had a heart as generous as yours, imagine the world we would live in. Thank you
— Babbling Vagabonds (@BabVagabonds) February 2, 2023
Outdoor arts festival bradford…wow pic.twitter.com/yWEZ7Oa1Qz
— charles dacres (@charlesdacres) February 2, 2023
Listening to @ShanazGulzar telling a packed @OutdoorArtsUK conference @Bfdcathedral about the opportunity #Bradford2025 will offer to the sector pic.twitter.com/5doLdXZeaa
— Miriam O’Keeffe (@Miriamaok) February 2, 2023
Happy and productive day at the Outdoor Arts UK conference. I couldn't be prouder to showcase Irish, Flamenco, hip-hop, and contemporary dance, representing LGBTQI+, Traveller, and Iranian communities 🫶 Thank you @OutdoorArtsUK ❤#diversitymatters #letscreate pic.twitter.com/pvtCJGk6VI
— Spin Arts / Sarah Shead (@spinarts1) February 2, 2023
Feeling reinvigorated and inspired after the @OutdoorArtsUK conference in Bradford #OAUK23 pic.twitter.com/BmIwYboyzK
— Rosie Clements (@rosielclements) February 2, 2023
@ParrPhilip & @Skylar_Mabry were in Bradford yesterday & today with @OutdoorArtsUK ! Celebrating @bradford2025 and the first meeting of OAUK members since 2019! #OAUK23 #OAUK pic.twitter.com/UD1wmh80yU
— Parrabbola (@parrabbola) February 2, 2023
Had a great time at the @OutdoorArtsUK conference. Inspiring speakers, talented creatives and the beautiful Bradford Cathedral #bradford2025 #OAUK23 #puppetry https://t.co/NGVXB5jpgI
— JaneyP (@JaneyP_Wils) February 3, 2023
Fantastic to give a warm #Bradford welcome to the national @OutdoorArtsUK conference. Great atmosphere, loads of connections old & news, and of course some dancing and samosas. Bring on #Bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/dswd3iXBGG
— The Brick Box Ladies (@thebrickbox) February 3, 2023
We were delighted to be one of the host venues for the @OutdoorArtsUK Conference 2023: Reconnect, alongside @Kala_Sangam this week.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 3, 2023
If you would like to host your event, meeting or conference at Bradford Cathedral, you can find out more at https://t.co/ZFEnXiIMh4#OAUK23 pic.twitter.com/2gJt385vk1
Thank you so much for having us, and for the lively venue, a hugely proactive team and a really supportive attitude! Couldn’t ask for more. Appreciated!
— OutdoorArtsPRO (@OutdoorArtsPRO) February 3, 2023
Big shout out to the staff @Kala_Sangam and @Bfdcathedral who were so supportive with the @OutdoorArtsPRO conference. Beautiful community buildings, full of delegates, toddlers, teenagers & all moved about the space with care – a brilliant venue to call home for a couple days.
— Murmuration Arts (@MurmurationArts) February 3, 2023
We loved welcoming creatives from across the UK to Bradford for the @OutdoorArtsUK conference this week 💥
— Bradford 2025 (@bradford2025) February 3, 2023
The energy and excitement generated for #Bradford2025 was infectious, as our district works towards the landmark #CityofCulture2025 🚀
📷 @Bfdcathedral pic.twitter.com/fG2KuPPyaj
Terrific day @OutdoorArtsUK conference in the gorgeous @Bfdcathedral & @Kala_Sangam! We loved @ShanazGulzar's presentation of @bradford2025 & looking forward to what is in store for us! Well done to #OAUK23 team and partners for making this happen. #WelcomeHomeSexy #Bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/1AeW3YF5a4
— Van Huynh Company (@VanHuynhCo) February 3, 2023
Thank you so much for attending the #OAUK23 Conference. It was wonderful to #reconnect and make new friends – especially in #Bradford! Here are some conference highlights and info about the OAUK membership. 1st pic @Bfdcathedral https://t.co/llN9b5x5bQ#OutdoorArts #Conference pic.twitter.com/V2CopsIa0Y
— OutdoorArtsPRO (@OutdoorArtsPRO) February 3, 2023
Great input, exciting ideas and fab friendships! Here's to a bright and magical 2023 season.#OAUK23 #Reconnect #MelaPartnership #Bradford #BradfordCathedral pic.twitter.com/wQbEkmgdSL
— nutkhut (@nutkhutuk) February 3, 2023
We've spent the last two days at the Outdoor Arts Conference in Bradford and we've left feeling inspired, connected and reinvigorated. Thank you for having us @OutdoorArtsUK #OAUK23@wintertideuk#Teesvalley #festivalsnetwork #outdoorart pic.twitter.com/1ocsCm6PEJ
— BloomInArt (@BloomInArt1) February 3, 2023
We had a great time at @OutdoorArtsUK #Reconnect conference last Thursday. Inspiring speakers and great to meet a whole range of artists.
— Heifer Productions (@HeiferProds) February 5, 2023
Here's the fantasticCreative Director of #Bradford2025 @ShanazGulzar and some of our own brochures – they were all taken! #OutdoorArtsUK pic.twitter.com/46AQuMqCZM
What a privilege to be able to talk and perform at the @OutdoorArtsUK conference in Bradford last week.
— Cecil Green Arts (@CecilGreenArts) February 6, 2023
📷 @Bfdcathedral pic.twitter.com/fjO79eDJh3
It was also the weekend of the Bradford & District Legal Service…
Here are some photo highlights from Sunday's Bradford & District Legal Service. You can find more photos over on our Facebook page – https://t.co/1NM8hkkgqn#MondayMotivation #MondayMorning #MondayThoughts @LeedsCofE @engcathedrals pic.twitter.com/vY6JTHTf8n
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 6, 2023
And thank you @Bfdcathedral for another wonderful event. Looking forward to next year.
— Stephen Wood KC (@SWood1405) February 5, 2023
This morning @WYP_BradfordW Senior Cadet had the proud honour to assist @HSWestYorkshire & @WYPJohnRobins at the Annual Leagal Service procession, that took place at @Bfdcathedral #Proud #WellDone pic.twitter.com/F2LE6WqtxI
— West Yorkshire Police Cadets (@WYP_Cadets) February 5, 2023
Always a wonderful service @Bfdcathedral & social occasion afterwards with HM @BradfordGrammar minding his manners in vaulted company @BGS_OBs !! https://t.co/Gt0MOou6XT pic.twitter.com/EvaqPdRvlL
— Dr Simon Hinchliffe (Head / Geographer) (@sh_hinchliffe) February 2, 2023
@Bfdcathedral today for the Bradford & District Legal Service. Reminders throughout the sermon on our commitment as people of faith to care for those who are destitute & seeking protection or sanctuary particularly those from acutely vulnerable groups #compassion pic.twitter.com/8qftRR1p2N
— Dr Sofia Buncy MBE, DL (@MWIPproject) February 5, 2023
It was a wonderful service thank you @Bfdcathedral and lovely to see you @MWIPproject https://t.co/DXtmmtTIxD
— Virginia Lloyd DL (@virginialloydDL) February 5, 2023
Honoured to attend the Bradford &District Legal Service led by Dean Andy Bowerman @Bfdcathedral with @LordLtWY @LordMayorBD, senior members of the judiciary and Senior Cadet @WYP_Cadets. Excellent sermon by Vicar General of the Province of York pic.twitter.com/86UtvnJzYi
— Susan Baker MBE JP DL (@HSWestYorkshire) February 5, 2023
Grand day at the Annual Bradford and District Legal Service @Bfdcathedral @HSWestYorkshire @LordLtWY @LordMayorBD pic.twitter.com/jHQ7hTUtIL
— Vicky Reynolds JP DL (@VickyReynoldsDL) February 6, 2023
Delighted to be accompanied by Senior Cadet @WYP_BradfordW to the Annual Legal Service @Bfdcathedral. A great credit to @WYP_Cadets. Attended with @LordLtWY @LordMayorBD @WYPJohnRobins @NazShahBfd and many legal dignitaries pic.twitter.com/ex3caTpC54
— Susan Baker MBE JP DL (@HSWestYorkshire) February 5, 2023
Bradford and District Legal Service on Sunday 5th February 2023 at @Bfdcathedral
— Broadway House Chambers (@BHCBarristers) February 7, 2023
Head of Chambers, Stephen Wood KC said, ‘It was a wonderful occasion and it was great to see so many of our old friends’.
You can find a video link of the service here: https://t.co/ACH3rqRMQV
And there was plenty more going on as well – here are some final highlights from the last seven days!
Listen to Bradford & Beyond today from 4pm with Nita Kaur on @BCBRadop, where Graham Thorpe will be revealing more about the upcoming Cathedral Sing! event.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 2, 2023
You can tune in via 106.6FM or on their website at https://t.co/FiZClMi2nb#Bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/A3ZWYmc0Hx
Today is the Feast Day of Saint Blaise! Why is he the patron saint of Bradford (see:@Bfdcathedral) in West Yorkshire? Find out more, here: https://t.co/luXOP2GG07 pic.twitter.com/zXUXvSrqab
— Shrine of Saint Jude (@saintjudeshrine) February 3, 2023
Beautiful @Bfdcathedral A joy to be here for @lycigtweets celebration. Thank you for the invitation @LeedsCofE #blessing pic.twitter.com/FHNv3PMBdo
— Sophie Jelley (@revsophiejelley) February 5, 2023
"Don't worry. You'll be back home in time for #HappyValley!"
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 5, 2023
We're delighted to be hosting 'Candles in the Dark' at the Cathedral this evening. pic.twitter.com/81bUifZ7wf
Be a Candle in the Dark.
— Leading your Church into Growth (@lycigtweets) February 7, 2023
We only live as light, because we follow the Light of Jesus.
Last Sunday, we hosted a joyous service at Bradford Cathedral called "Candle in the Dark". Massive thanks to all those involved.
Photo: Philip Lickley@Bfdcathedral @LeedsCofE pic.twitter.com/yp9UGn1PB2
A packed Bradford Cathedral celebrated Candles in the Dark on Sunday night, a diocesan event focussing on evangelism and church growth.
— Diocese of Leeds (@LeedsCofE) February 7, 2023
Read more here 👉 https://t.co/oOlb1Bwfsz@toby_howarth @revsophiejelley @Bfdcathedral @lycigtweets
📸: Bradford Cathedral pic.twitter.com/zgazXD5FLM
Book of Common Prayer, Civic/Legal Service, (supporting) a bilingual Urdu service, Eucharist with prayers for healing and charismatic worship with @lycigtweets. All in one day at @Bfdcathedral! This is really what @churchofengland is.
— Ned Lunn (@NedLunn) February 5, 2023
Beautiful skies over @Bfdcathedral #bradford pic.twitter.com/KsJqFncNFb
— Jason Feather (@appertunity) February 6, 2023
I had a chat with @Bfdcathedral about my research with old organs @Midlands4Cities and my new piece for @ZubinKanga @cyborgsoloists https://t.co/rUoKXTll8v
— Benjamin Tassie (@benjamintassie) February 7, 2023
In the Christian tradition we have a concept of ‘kairos moments’ (kairos=gift) where things work together for a crucial act. @bradford2025 increasingly feels like such a moment. @Bfdcathedral wants to be generous for the city. Thank you @kersten_england for another kairos chat.
— Ned Lunn (@NedLunn) February 7, 2023
Cathedral stitcher Heather took these photos of yesterday's Stitching@BradfordCathedral gathering.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 8, 2023
Would you like to take part next time? Come and join us from 1:30pm – 3:30pm on Tuesday 21st Feb – no experience necessary!#Bradford2025 #WednesdayMotivation #WednesdayThought pic.twitter.com/MOmzRb7s2f
Here is Eco Group member Elaine drinking a well deserved cuppa at a very cold trigpoint – and what is better than a warm tea when it's freezing?#BradfordCathedral #Bradford #FairTrade #FairtradeFortnight #ExtremeBrew #WednesdayMotivation #WednesdayThought @transformtrade_ pic.twitter.com/1hr7aGdqIg
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) February 8, 2023