It’s time to look back at what has been happening over the last week – and we begin with the arrival of our latest organist…
We are excited to welcome Andrew Prior from London for today's organ recital. The buffet will be open shortly, or come on down for the free recital at 1pm.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 11, 2023
You can find out more about what to expect at https://t.co/SAXv1akoIR#Bradford2025 #OrganRecital pic.twitter.com/eFjV48CmxR
Our’ Journeys of Hope’ exhibition continued…
BRADFORD Cathedral has launched new exhibitions featuring stories of Ugandan Asian and Windrush migrations to Bradford. https://t.co/FNtVHvFhwj 🔗 Link below
— Telegraph & Argus (@Bradford_TandA) October 12, 2023
Bradford Cathedral has launched two new exhibitions featuring stories of Ugandan Asian and #Windrush migrations to Bradford https://t.co/FK3hkUrokN#Windrush75 @75Windrush pic.twitter.com/RjmJNAES73
— British Future (@britishfuture) October 12, 2023
At around 9:25am on Thursday morning, Canon Ned Lunn will be speaking to Helen Lea on Talking Point on @UCBMedia all about our current 'Journeys of Hope' exhibition.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 11, 2023
You can find out more – and tune in – at https://t.co/WS7nWwiQP2
During October and into November, Bradford Cathedral is hosting an exhibition of Ugandan Asian migration stories, alongside stories from the Windrush Community.
— Diocese of Leeds (@LeedsCofE) October 13, 2023
Read more here 👇 https://t.co/oazlopMdLZ
We welcomed some more bell-ringers…
At the weekend we were delighted to welcome the Yorkshire Association of Change Ringers to the Cathedral, who rang our bells as part of their Autumn Training Course.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 16, 2023
You can find out more about them at https://t.co/QFXIaIu5z3 pic.twitter.com/tEwFVw6t37
Our flower arrangers created another beautiful display…
The flowers this week are given by Dianne Excell to celebrate the christening of her grandson, Robert Henry, and in memory of his grandad Peter Excell, who never saw him.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 16, 2023
If you would like a future arrangement dedicated to someone, please e-mail flowers@bradfordcathedral.org pic.twitter.com/MZc3EfnLOt
We held a Service of Hope and Remembrance at the start of National Hate Crime Awareness Week…
This week is Hate Crime Awareness week, a national campaign to tackle hate crime.
— Bradford District Craven Health & Care Partnership (@ActAsOneBDC) October 16, 2023
This evening, there will be a service of hope and remembrance at @Bfdcathedral at 7.30pm🕯️
Find the full programme of events on @BfdForEveryone website 👇https://t.co/bYzDJJqq9D https://t.co/ZMKS5HomCx
Students from Eden Boys speaking about hate crime and Islamaphobia . #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek pic.twitter.com/CgssLw4yoX
— BradfordForEveryone (@BfdForEveryone) October 16, 2023
@toby_howarth opening up the Interfaith event at Bradford Cathedral this evening. 'All of our faiths teach us that hate crime is wrong ". #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek pic.twitter.com/Njj4S0KHvP
— BradfordForEveryone (@BfdForEveryone) October 16, 2023
We're here ready for the Service of Hope and Remembrance at the magnificent Bradford Cathedral to make an official start to #NHCAW #NationalHCAW #ListenBradford #SpeakUpSpeakOut pic.twitter.com/MiDwCU3WbC
— Bradford Hate Crime Alliance (@BHCA_UK) October 16, 2023
I am honoured to be here @Bfdcathedral for a service of hope and remembrance during Hate Crime awareness Week. pic.twitter.com/TmOODBN8xg
— Noreen Akhtar (@akhtarnor) October 16, 2023
Students from Belle Vue Girls read poems about the Holocaust and hate crimes against a race relaying the message that "if we are all alike, then why do we differentiate". #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek pic.twitter.com/sZ0eH8aMZo
— BradfordForEveryone (@BfdForEveryone) October 16, 2023
Superintendent Richard Padwell addresaing the audience and shares the fact that tackling hate crime is a priority for the police. @WYP_RJPadwell pic.twitter.com/sw5MuMGLkG
— BradfordForEveryone (@BfdForEveryone) October 16, 2023
Really pleased to have worked with @NedLunn and @BHCA_UK to plan this sensitive and thought provoking Service last night @Bfdcathedral. Some excellent messages of hope and reflections from faith partners regarding #HateCrime, culminating in the joint lighting of a candle of #Hope https://t.co/Y4rscMs1V3
— Jon Dolby (@BfdPartnership) October 17, 2023
Yesterday, Jassa and @MWIPproject attended @Bfdcathedral for a service to mark Hate Crime Awareness week. Both of them read speeches from their faith perspective regarding hate crime, which was appreciated within the community. It was also good to hear from other young people. pic.twitter.com/QLZlS8OXNB
— YoungInCovid (@Young_in_covid) October 17, 2023
A Service of Hope and Remembrance held in Bradford Cathedral during National Hate Crime Awareness Week
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 17, 2023
Read more: https://t.co/dYBORdI3q2#NationalHCAW #WeStandTogether #NoPlaceForHate pic.twitter.com/mzCZwMIJuK
We welcomed lots of special guests…
(1/3) Today we had a surprise visit from Polly Meynell, a textile designer who created 24 textile items for the cathedral.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 17, 2023
The textiles were produced to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sir Edward Maufe’s extension, undertaken between 1953 and 1963. pic.twitter.com/hXzi1XwRY7
Today is our annual @JuniorGrammar @BradfordGrammar Founders’ Day when we remember & give thanks to our founders & benefactors. Thank you colleagues @AndyBowerman @Bfdcathedral – a warm welcome, as ever & an uplifting service (& our @BGSmusicdept choir were inspired) https://t.co/xjBVI2Y60m pic.twitter.com/gdKtt8YOJF
— Dr Simon Hinchliffe (Head / Geographer) (@sh_hinchliffe) October 17, 2023
Congratulations to all the musicians in Senior Choir who made Founders' Day a wonderful event today and sang the Vaughan Williams with such gusto! Thank you too to Anthony Gray for playing the organ for us! @Bfdcathedral @BradfordGrammar https://t.co/qZP3a62QdP
— BGS Music (@BGSmusicdept) October 17, 2023
A time for reflection and gratitude at the Founders Day service at Bradford Cathedral. Plus a very warm welcome back to school for OB & former chorister Christian Murphy @Albionknit pic.twitter.com/xQQeJp70ki
— Old Bradfordians (@BGS_OBs) October 17, 2023
Enjoying annual meeting of The College of Canons which gathers canons of all three cathedrals in @LeedsCofE. The three wise cathedral deans are sharing inspiring updates for us all. Dean Simon@WakeCathedral Dean Andy @Bfdcathedral (where we meet) and Dean John @riponcathedral pic.twitter.com/lOr34MO4V9
— Rt Revd Anna Eltringham (@AnnaEltie) October 17, 2023
And, finally, we said goodbye to Sharon – and we wish her all the best for the future!
After working at the Cathedral since 2021, Sharon Link, our Income Development Officer, will be leaving us today.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) October 18, 2023
Whilst we are sorry to see Sharon go, we are excited for her new journey in opening up a café with her friend. Good luck for the future Sharon, and all the best! pic.twitter.com/HddbPfZoVo