Here are some of the Bradford Cathedral highlights from the last week. We start with the ‘Bradford’s Best Kept Secret’ poetry club which definitely didn’t happen…
Nothing to see here! Just the Cathedral @bfdcathedral being epic!
— Bradford’s Best Kept Secret (@BfdSpeakeasy) June 28, 2023
(You have just under 2 hours left to get your tickets! doors open at 7 – assuming you’re a close personal friend of the archbishop that is 😉)#BradfordsBestKeptSecret #BradfordLitFesthttps://t.co/Cq1VWtnxlT pic.twitter.com/Bbq1WTyZSZ
I may or may not be performing tonight. @BfdSpeakeasy @Bfdcathedral pic.twitter.com/Dz1voo4MUh
— Ned Lunn (@NedLunn) June 28, 2023
You ain't seen me. Right.#BradfordsBestKeptSecret #BradfordLitFest pic.twitter.com/6RpdjqCSs3
— Rob Glover (@robboman1) June 28, 2023
#bradfordsbestkeptsecret #bradfordlitfest Shh, its a secret…. pic.twitter.com/vqE74LC9E2
— Jane Skudder (@janeskuds) June 28, 2023
Cocktails, jazz and secret poetry club definitely didn't happen tonight @Bfdcathedral @BfdSpeakeasy
— GirlOutofBradford (@CatherineSimes) June 28, 2023
Nothing to see here 🤫#Bradfordsbestkeptsecret#BradfordLitFest pic.twitter.com/XcYYShE8qG
I may or may not have enjoyed a top secret evening of words alongside jazz & a fab pianist/singer. Being distracted from pain by THE @JoolzDenby was a highlight! 😍😂@Bfdcathedral @BfdSpeakeasy @sharenaleesatti @Cuprapug@BradfordLitFest#poetryclub #bradfordsbestkeptsecret pic.twitter.com/X02vmEbtKL
— Laura Speaks (@copywriterLaura) June 28, 2023
What a beautiful, beautiful evening at a secret #poetryclub
— Sharena Lee Satti 🕊 (@Sharenaleesatti) June 28, 2023
Heard the most beautiful voice and incredible poetry
What a way to celebrate Eid ✨️#secretpoetryclub @BfdSpeakeasy pic.twitter.com/HkWnOVdrVU
A lovely evening of poetry and music at @Bfdcathedral. Or was there? #Bradfordsbestkeptsecret#BradfordLitFest pic.twitter.com/mAh1gz5Z7Y
— Gemma (@gemdoran) June 29, 2023
@BfdSpeakeasy
— Ralph Dartford (@Dartford) June 29, 2023
Well that was fun! pic.twitter.com/w6MsY4LmcP
A midsummer night(ish) dream @BfdSpeakeasy
— bryan websdale (@BryanWebsdale) June 29, 2023
#Bradfordsbestkeptsecret #ifyouknowyouknow #bradfordlitfestival #EidMubarak #Shhh pic.twitter.com/lOjQiskuqR
Shhh… we didn't host any sort of poetry event last night. And you definitely can't see other photos over on our Facebook page.#BradfordsBestKeptSecret #Bradford2025 #ThursdayMorning #ThursdayVibes #ThursdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/vPAYK71tHf
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) June 29, 2023
An official @BradfordLitFest photograph of last nights “poetry club”.
— Bradford’s Best Kept Secret (@BfdSpeakeasy) June 29, 2023
Who knows what fantastical ecclesiastical events took place? (What happens at “poetry club” stays in “poetry club” 🥃🍸🎷🎹🥷🤫😎) @bfdcathedral
#BradfordsBestKeptSecret #BradfordLitFest pic.twitter.com/QwRlDialHp
Reading my ‘unusual’ and ‘rather dramatic’ poetry 😂 at Bradford Cathedral having as usual forgotten to brush hair or change t-shirt. 😂 pic.twitter.com/rCf6ium9On
— Joolz Denby (@JoolzDenby) July 2, 2023
Then there was our latest organ recital, and looking towards the last one…
We're delighted to welcome Alessandro Bianchi to the Cathedral. Join us for the free organ recital at 1pm, or the optional lunch buffet at 12:30pm.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) June 28, 2023
You can find out more about him at https://t.co/wpXvu2tuo6 pic.twitter.com/jlzRBKbNvq
Well “Hello” Bradford!
— William Saunders (@WSaunders_Music) July 4, 2023
Gig tomorrow at 1pm
Glorious Victoriana!
Hollins, Butterworth, Saint Saens arr. Lemare, Holst
Totally splendid organ! 🎶🎹🎵 pic.twitter.com/BIHEqGayHI
We hosted the Ordination of Deacons…
Wonderful to be @CR_Mirfield with @LeedsCofE ordinands, to be ordained deacons @Bfdcathedral tomorrow, as they receive their charge from @nickbaines. God bless them all as they begin this humbling and joyous call to serve Christ and God's people pic.twitter.com/OJCFzlxF6s
— Rt Revd Anna Eltringham (@AnnaEltie) June 30, 2023
Off to @Bfdcathedral to see one of our leavers ordained! For a variety of reasons, going by bus, which feels more like an adventure than it probably should.
— Dr Jo Kershaw (@mthr_jo) July 1, 2023
Here are some of the beautiful arrangement created by our talented #flowers team for this weekend's 'Ordination of Deacons' services. pic.twitter.com/UXdMWQKTHC
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) July 1, 2023
We’re gathering today at @Bfdcathedral for the ordinations of our new deacons! Keep an eye here for more pictures from the services! pic.twitter.com/9axNFhIjFP
— Diocese of Leeds (@LeedsCofE) July 1, 2023
On the train, headed to @Bfdcathedral for my dear friend Fern’s deaconing. It’s a glorious day for @churchofengland!!
— mdsimants (@mdsimants) July 1, 2023
We have new deacons! Our first ordination service at @Bfdcathedral has finished – here are some pictures from the service! We have another service this afternoon to come, so check back for more later! pic.twitter.com/GMTsSDmzPS
— Diocese of Leeds (@LeedsCofE) July 1, 2023
That’s our second service done, all deacons ordained! Great to celebrate the beginning of this new phase of ministry for our new deacons. pic.twitter.com/SuzF2VZeG4
— Diocese of Leeds (@LeedsCofE) July 1, 2023
Great to be back @Bfdcathedral for @GraemeSBA's ordination as deacon. Had to get a kebab at @shimlasrestaurants and also found a brand new Ethiopian coffee shop next to the cathedral run by a Coptic Christian woman who was lovely.#newrevs pic.twitter.com/kW6JG9E4ti
— Bryony Taylor (@vahva) July 1, 2023
Services of joyful celebration have been held at Bradford Cathedral as we ordained this year’s class of new deacons.
— Diocese of Leeds (@LeedsCofE) July 1, 2023
Read more here 👉 https://t.co/tzg4xgxSvt pic.twitter.com/dju2PEGJ79
Congratulations to the Deputy Head of Chaplaincy @LeedsHospitals @Leeds_Childrens Jo Jones @iamjojones on being ordained a deacon on Saturday @Bfdcathedral @LeedsCofE Jo continues to minister full time in Leeds Teaching Hospitals whilst serving her curacy @LeedsMinster pic.twitter.com/eCNx3m4JYA
— Leeds Chaplains (@LeedsChaplains) July 2, 2023
Congratulations to former Lay Training Officer, Sharon Bavington, on her ordination as Deacon at Bradford Cathedral last Saturday pic.twitter.com/A0lmTT4uLI
— Leeds Lay Ministry (@LeedsLayT) July 3, 2023
New curate at Christ Church and St Mary's, Carleton https://t.co/OKjqHRKTt9
— Craven Herald (@CravenHerald) July 3, 2023
There was the final Bradford Literature Festival event…
Last event for @BradfordLitFest 2023. @Bfdcathedral looking stunning this evening #BradfordLitFest2023 pic.twitter.com/mmBuMYIN08
— Michelle TM (@mtmatmtmmktg) July 2, 2023
It's a full house for tonight's @BradfordLitFest Sacred Music pic.twitter.com/POYXDNpngy
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) July 2, 2023
Bradford Cathedral is a space to hold all sorts of events, from poetry nights to author conversations, live concerts to guided tours, as well as meetings, conferences and much more.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) July 2, 2023
For more information on how we could be your next venue, please visit https://t.co/ZFEnXiJk6C pic.twitter.com/bpdqp2s1FN
A most wonderful event. Sacred music from Christians (including Ukraine and DRCongo) Sikh, Hindu, Muslim and Jewish.
— Bob Marshall (@Bob_bradQual) July 2, 2023
Wonderful sacred music from Christian, Sikh, Muslim, Hindu & Jewish religions @BradfordLitFest in #Bradford cathedral tonight. Musicians from Congo, Ukraine, London, Manchester – and Bradford 🙌🏼
— Jenny Kean (@jenkean) July 2, 2023
More in common than divides us. Great close to the festival. pic.twitter.com/auSmrZs7z7
🎉 That's a wrap for #BradfordLitFest 2023! 🙌 Stay tuned for the full highlights coming soon, but for now, let's take a quick look back and extend a massive thank you to all our incredible contributors, partners, and guests who made this year's festival truly special! ✨ pic.twitter.com/v2to462LMI
— Bradford Literature Festival (@BradfordLitFest) July 2, 2023
We were delighted to host yesterday evening's @BradfordLitFest closing event 'Sacred Music'. Here are some photo highlights – and you can see more on our Facebook page.#Bradford2025 #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/jxAqF35coU
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) July 3, 2023
An inter-faith concert @Bfdcathedral to close the 2023 @BradfordLitFest which was full of incredible speakers, discussions & stories. Congratulations to CEO @SyimaAslam & the team & board led by Sir Richard Lambert. Thanks to @toby_howarth for hosting the concert #BradfordLitFest pic.twitter.com/ZYtUzRlqek
— Angus Blair (@AngusBlair1) July 3, 2023
Bradford has been buzzing with activity for another incredible @BradfordLitFest 💥
— Bradford 2025 (@bradford2025) July 3, 2023
We love these beautiful images from their closing event celebrating sacred music at @Bfdcathedral 🕯️🎶 pic.twitter.com/4CudabpEKr
And finally here are some other photo highlights…
Have you visited our grounds recently?#BradfordCathedral #VisitBradford pic.twitter.com/ekdPwPMxM6
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) June 29, 2023
The plaque, in honour of the #BradfordPals, was installed 44 years ago. You can find out more at https://t.co/ZkB2dDB0Ed pic.twitter.com/lRDsq4TMiO
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) July 2, 2023
The #flowers this week are given by John Nowell in loving memory of family and friends.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) July 2, 2023
If you would like a future arrangement dedicated to someone, please e-mail flowers@bradfordcathedral.org pic.twitter.com/5ggVnMLqTq
Beautiful window showing women in the bible @Bfdcathedral tonight concert of sacred music from many traditions. @BradfordLitFest pic.twitter.com/mEacFO5K84
— Efecw Uk (@EFECW_UK) July 2, 2023
I was struck by the simple beauty of the Cathedral. What a bright and beautiful space in which to worship! pic.twitter.com/stXi8f2xT9
— mdsimants (@mdsimants) July 3, 2023
Join a special evensong @Bfdcathedral in honour of their outgoing director of music.
— Visit Bradford (@visitBradford) July 4, 2023
➡️ https://t.co/E6OXhdqV5p pic.twitter.com/8NphRNlWuu
Ahead of Thursday's Year 6 Leavers' Service, here are some of the amazing hands that have been sent in from some of the schools. Later today we will be hanging them across the Cathedral – look out for more photos soon!#WednesdayThought #Bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/QetTjML6VN
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) July 5, 2023