It’s time to look back at what has been happening over the last week – and we begin with some members of our music team over at the University of Bradford…
Vice-Chancellor @ShirleyCongdon welcomes everyone to the festive gathering in the atrium, with singers from @Bfdcathedral treating us to some songs #TeamBradford pic.twitter.com/H4SZA3qWVy
— University of Bradford (@UniofBradford) December 13, 2023
We held our latest organ recital…
With his Christmas dinosaur tie freshly added to his outfit, George Inscoe is ready for today's free organ recital at 1pm. We look forward to seeing you soon!#FollowTheStar #Bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/tYgpmSmNov
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 13, 2023
There was a flashback to last year…
Flashback to 2022 when this cheeky elf from @Bfdcathedral tried to help our #gritting crews
— Bradford Council (@bradfordmdc) December 13, 2023
The crews will be out tonight (minus the elf) from 6pm to grit Priority 1 Routes, then 2 drivers on patrol from 10pm on main roads gritting when & where neededhttps://t.co/YlIfEqJ2Nx pic.twitter.com/g9iF4xs1p3
…and last week!
Such a privilege to see Songs for Ukraine choir perform in Bradford 🎼 @Bfdcathedral @UkieClubLymanBD @RoyalOperaHouse https://t.co/ZN9jbs0xNJ
— Emma Clayton (@EmmaC_TandA) December 14, 2023
Some harmony and hope this Christmas time. Thanks to the Songs for Ukraine Choir for sharing their voices and stories on @BBCBreakfast https://t.co/f38kkKkboO @RoyalOperaHouse @Bfdcathedral #bbcbreakfast #bradfordcathedral
— Charlotte ‘Lotty’ Leeming (@lottyleeming) December 15, 2023
If you missed the chat you can listen at https://t.co/hOt0MMaQeD from around 1:38:35#FollowTheStar https://t.co/UOS06bgbDS
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 17, 2023
…and looked ahead!
NEWS | BRADFORD | Bradford Cathedral's diverse advent continues with 'An International Christmas' service celebrating cultural unity https://t.co/6JR1xKkBLP
— Bradford Zone (@bradfordzone) December 15, 2023
There were plenty of Christmas services held…
Our 'Sing as One' Christmas carol service at the historic @Bfdcathedral listening and singing with its amazing choir 🎄🎶 pic.twitter.com/oX1l8KGXIZ
— Bradford District Craven Health & Care Partnership (@ActAsOneBDC) December 14, 2023
We welcomed over 150 people to Sunday's 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols', featuring a 60-strong choir and readers from across the Cathedral. Here are some photo highlights from the service and the rehearsal beforehand.#FollowTheStar pic.twitter.com/15MhsAPvXm
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 18, 2023
There was also an address by the Very Revd Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford, that included a chat with Harry Lewis, goalkeeper of @officialbantams, all about how the city is telling its story. You can see more photos over on our Facebook page. (2/3)#FollowTheStar #Bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/d7UQiKg2hf
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 18, 2023
We said goodbye to John, who retired this week…
On Thursday we said a fond farewell to verger John, who retired from Bradford Cathedral after fourteen years.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 15, 2023
We would like to thank him for all his amazing work over the years and wish him all the best in his retirement! pic.twitter.com/x1Xo0qVLKv
We welcomed bell ringers into our tower…
What a wonderful sound ringing out over the city.
— DC (@pachelbella) December 17, 2023
On Saturday we welcomed bell ringers from Leeds and York, who rang an advanced method called Zanussi Surprise Maximus.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 18, 2023
You can find out more about them at https://t.co/tvASLjRrM6#FollowTheStar pic.twitter.com/H91lstMaln
On Sunday we were delighted to welcome members of the Yorkshire Tykes, who held a ringing practice session in our tower ahead of our service. And they even brought some tasty treats along!
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 19, 2023
You can find out more about them at https://t.co/d5nOnf2RrM#FollowTheStar pic.twitter.com/Jnch06Wmo4
We marked an annual anniversary…
#OnThisDay in 1642 – The Parliamentarians win the first Siege of Bradford, which took place on high ground to the north of the centre at Undercliffe, overlooking the parish Church of St. Peter, now Bradford Cathedral.#VisitBradford pic.twitter.com/YHiLhWjt1r
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 18, 2023
And we end on a beautiful photo taken of the Cathedral!
Here is a beautiful photo of Bradford Cathedral taken by Canon Rod Anderson late last week. What a sky!
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 18, 2023
Don't forget that you can share your photos with us at events@bradfordcathedral.org or via our Facebook camera club page at https://t.co/oom6viKNXk pic.twitter.com/C5AcWQPNHz