Here are some of the Bradford Cathedral highlights from the last week. Let’s start with our stitchers in action!
On Tuesday, cathedral stitcher Susan added the final stitch in the first kneeler that is destined for St Aidan’s chapel. Look out for more on the stitchers' progress soon! #BradfordCathedral #Stitching pic.twitter.com/gUUctUf5Qo
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) June 14, 2023
We received an exciting grant from the Cathedral Music Trust…
We're delighted to announce that we are one of 26 choirs that have been granted awards this year.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) June 15, 2023
"This funding will enable us to continue developing our schools outreach programme, increasing access to singing for those children who might otherwise never encounter it.” https://t.co/oJg1eHf9p6
Funding boost for Choral Music – £450,000 to ensure the future of the choral music tradition.
— English Cathedrals (@engcathedrals) June 16, 2023
No wonder they look happy.
Read what they've got to say about this new vital funding announced this weekhttps://t.co/AnQWIkojGc
There was a recital here, and over in Halifax…
Thursday @ One tomorrow features Graham Thorpe from Bradford Cathedral playing pieces for organ by Durufle and a number of living composers. Admission is FREE with a retiring collection. Buffet lunch served from 12.15pm (£6). Lunchtime concerts are weekly all summer, all welcome! pic.twitter.com/Ns4fMJv4tU
— Halifax Minster (@HalifaxMinster) June 14, 2023
On Wednesday 21st June 2023 we welcome our very own Graham Thorpe as our next recitalist of the 2023 summer season.https://t.co/rYD4FGt2Lw#Bradford2025 #MondayMotivation #MondayMorning #MondayThoughts pic.twitter.com/UVgN3FdIUR
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) June 19, 2023
We continued celebrating the work of our volunteers…
THREAD: Are you thinking of #volunteering this month? We're looking for new people to join our amazing welcoming team. #ThursdayMorning #ThursdayMotivation #Bradford2025 (1/3) pic.twitter.com/Dy7KDfhedq
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) June 15, 2023
This role includes everything from social media and photography work, to event support, to hospitality – and as part of the perks you get free entry to concerts and much more! (2/3) pic.twitter.com/l8su76ila7
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) June 16, 2023
Bradford Cathedral is a beautiful place filled with lovely people. It would be a great place to volunteer if you’re local!#Yorkshire https://t.co/Rv2z6nhYFF
— Sαɾαԋ Cɾσʂʂʅαɳԃ (@sarahsbigtrip) June 16, 2023
We looked back to last week’s Cathedrals Cycle Relay…
For today's #ThrowbackThursday we head back to last Friday when the @CathedralsCycle relay cyclists arrived at @WakeCathedral. Here is a photo taken by our Cycle Champion Maurice.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) June 15, 2023
You can read more at https://t.co/LJjqFfzeZM#TT #ThursdayMorning #ThursdayMotivation pic.twitter.com/YHUUyA92Ha
We stayed cool in the hot weather…
As the #Heatwave continues, it's the perfect opportunity to visit a cathedral and cool down.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) June 15, 2023
We're open today from 10am – 4pm to visit, to pray, to reflect. pic.twitter.com/L5xAi5SjZS
Our flowers team were back at work…
The #flowers this week are given by Margaret Barker “in memory of David and our family”.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) June 17, 2023
If you would like a future arrangement dedicated to someone, please e-mail flowers@bradfordcathedral.org pic.twitter.com/ZVY6aszxRv
…and finally, here are some other photo highlights from the past week!
It's not every day you get to see inside the organ…
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) June 15, 2023
Soon we'll be starting work on the organ – look out for more soon as we start our online coverage! pic.twitter.com/3RbuYAuSA3
I am thrilled to be speaking at @BradfordLitFest 2023! Join me at my events, 'J.B. Priestley's Postscripts Revealed' (Sat 24th June, 5:30pm) and 'Sacred Music' (Sun 2nd July, 6:30pm) by securing your tickets here:https://t.co/0BXXcHhnLvhttps://t.co/Ab6xecRxxr#BradfordLitFest pic.twitter.com/m3oM1WVmjU
— Furaha Mussanzi (@nubianfufu91) June 15, 2023
Today is #WorldRefillDay. You can keep well hydrated in the Cathedral during this warmer weather, and also refill your water bottles here in our nave and stay environmentally friendly!#FridayFeeling #FridayMotivation pic.twitter.com/NUdF32OiNW
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) June 16, 2023
Thank you to everyone who took part in this year's #MusicSunday, including @stwilfsmusic @LlandaffChoir @Bfdcathedral @HarnhamParish @ChristChBath @oldchoristers @pborochoir @DerbyCathMusic @ChristChurchN14 @RectoryStneots
— RSCM Centre (@RSCMCentre) June 16, 2023
Video credits – @DerbyCathMusic pic.twitter.com/C3AJHf3SgX
Today members of our team and congregation are heading off to Parcevall Hall for the annual 'Congregational Weekend Away', which will include sessions with our clergy, entertainment activities, and worship.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) June 17, 2023
We hope they have a rewarding weekend! pic.twitter.com/itcMkHaAvv
A fed quick snaps at @Parcevallgarden today just on terrace outside the Hall @philiplickley @Bfdcathedral pic.twitter.com/33RFqCewBK
— Isla Dowds-Skinner (@Isla_Skinner) June 17, 2023
Today is King Charles III's Official Birthday
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) June 17, 2023
Here at Bradford Cathedral, we'd like to wish him a very happy (official) birthday and we will be saying a prayer for him in the Cathedral today. pic.twitter.com/QhWSUY25UU
Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815, when the Prussian and British armies defeated Napoleon’s forces.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) June 18, 2023
This monument, located right of the West window, mentions Thomas Barwick, a trumpeter who sounded the alarm 📯#battleofwaterloo pic.twitter.com/GDmETNAUz8
Here's the second of our weekend deacons! Meet Duncan, who will be serving at Bradford Cathedral.
— Diocese of Leeds (@LeedsCofE) June 18, 2023
Find out more about him here 👉 https://t.co/Q8GxNarpKW pic.twitter.com/48ozshHVlT
The @blackdyke Band returns to @Bfdcathedral
— Visit Bradford (@visitBradford) June 19, 2023
for a Christmas concert this December.
➡️ https://t.co/jQCYFFcGZt pic.twitter.com/uVbRgGuy3o
This will be such a gorgeous event. https://t.co/9sme2Qx4CI
— Isla RO (@NextEditionIsla) June 19, 2023
Black Dyke Band set to play at Bradford Cathedral in December https://t.co/Q0vWS8XSmz
— Telegraph & Argus (@Bradford_TandA) June 20, 2023