Scrapbook (13th December 2023)

Today we are delighted to welcome two schools groups to experience our unique 'Cathedral Living Timeline Experience'.

For more information on it, please visit our website at https://t.co/YwA6LSDPO4#Bradford2025 @churchofengland @LeedsCofE @engcathedrals pic.twitter.com/82LEqnmVKz

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 7, 2023

Did you know that today is #ChristmasJumperDay?

Here is Angelique from our staff team sporting a very festive daschund jumper.

We'll see if anyone else in the Cathedral is marking the occasion…#FollowTheStar pic.twitter.com/Lr0BMGuObJ

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 7, 2023

And as #ChristmasJumperDay nears its end, here is the Revd Canon Ned Lunn with his own festive offering, taken next to our #Advent wreath!#FollowTheStar #Christmas pic.twitter.com/caLPE19bdT

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 7, 2023

The Revd Canon Ned Lunn will be speaking to Nita Kaur and John Hebden tonight on 'Bradford & Beyond' on @bcbradio around 5:30pm, all about our recent Eco Silver Award Win.

You can listen on 106.6FM or at https://t.co/FiZClMi2nb pic.twitter.com/g0Sqpl4Waw

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 7, 2023

Yesterday we were delighted to welcome the @LeedsMinster Society of Change Ringers, who rang yesterday evening. Here is a photo of them in our ringing room before they began.#FollowTheStar pic.twitter.com/YwxE4yg1i2

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 8, 2023

And our sold out concert with the @blackdyke band begins.#FollowTheStar #Bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/cjByxwJKNJ

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 9, 2023

Last nights concert with @blackdyke was fantastic, thank you!

— Josiah Sulc (@josiahsulc) December 10, 2023

To find out more about other events and concerts happening through the rest of December – including today's Royal Opera House: Songs for Ukraine Chorus – please visit https://t.co/kvc3OKz1Hx or pick up a flyer at the Cathedral pic.twitter.com/atpGXdo3jd

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 10, 2023

This is my old friend Andy Bowerman, Dean of @Bfdcathedral who is our preacher this morning. pic.twitter.com/5wz5TFgxLx

— John Bavington (@RevJohnBav) December 10, 2023

'Songs For Ukraine Chorus' with the @RoyalOperaHouse begins#Bradford2025 #FollowTheStar pic.twitter.com/RI7lBbp0zZ

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 10, 2023

Delighted to be at the @RoyalOperaHouse Songs for Ukraine event at @Bfdcathedral.

This historic concert featuring music by the Songs for Ukraine Chorus – a choir set up last year to bring together displaced Ukrainian refugees. pic.twitter.com/wxfN402UDX

— Alex Sobel MP 🟣 (@alexsobel) December 10, 2023

Another full night at ⁦@Bfdcathedral⁩ Last night was a very Yorkshire brass band (Black Dyke Band) and tonight is a Ukrainian choir from London (Royal Opera House) and Bradford!

I call this intercultural arts. This is my job! pic.twitter.com/XYqTEAeLWz

— Ned Lunn (@NedLunn) December 10, 2023

Filming at the spectacular @Bfdcathedral for a @BBCBreakfast feature this week #sundayservice pic.twitter.com/8QuX0QlKqc

— Charlotte ‘Lotty’ Leeming (@lottyleeming) December 10, 2023

Filming at the spectacular @Bfdcathedral for a @BBCBreakfast feature this week #sundayservice pic.twitter.com/8QuX0QlKqc

— Charlotte ‘Lotty’ Leeming (@lottyleeming) December 10, 2023

This evening the Cathedral was filled for 'Songs for Ukraine Chorus', our collaborative event with the @RoyalOperaHouse. Head over to our Facebook page for photo highlights from the rehearsal, concert and drinks reception.https://t.co/VYEue1aqkF#FollowTheStar #Bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/8wulqANZO5

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 10, 2023

🇺🇦 | #SongsForUkraine

Our team had a great time at the @RoyalOperaHouse Songs for Ukraine carol concert at the beautiful and historic @Bfdcathedral!

Thanks to the hosts and organisers for an excellent event that put us right in the festive mood🎄#BCAFC | #CommunityFoundation pic.twitter.com/GReRmF0xSV

— Bradford City FC Community Foundation (@bcafc_cf) December 11, 2023

Over 350 people came to Bradford Cathedral on Sunday, December 10 for ‘Songs for Ukraine Chorus’, a Christmas Concert collaboration with Royal Opera House.

Read more here 👇 https://t.co/IhjiwIJOTi@Bfdcathedral

— Diocese of Leeds (@LeedsCofE) December 11, 2023

The spectacular Songs for Ukraine Chorus are on @BBCBreakfast 8.50
Hear the sound of harmony and hope at Bradford Cathedral @Bfdcathedral @RoyalOperaHouse pic.twitter.com/X8r9OK2e7q

— Charlotte ‘Lotty’ Leeming (@lottyleeming) December 12, 2023

Against a backdrop of war and loss, the songs for Ukraine chorus fill Bradford Cathedral with their spectacular sound. Hear their stories and voices on @BBCBreakfast#Ukraine #Bradford pic.twitter.com/fr98wjC9pT

— Charlotte ‘Lotty’ Leeming (@lottyleeming) December 12, 2023

Bradford Cathedral prepares for City of Culture year with Royal Opera House 'Songs for Ukraine Chorus' collaborationhttps://t.co/Cxan8krLpb#Bradford2025

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 12, 2023

Good morning. Welcome to @Bfdcathedral for our annual Christingle Service. We are looking forward to finding out all about advent and the meaning of Christingles. It is lovely to see so many parents here and to welcome children from @ThornburyPLA pic.twitter.com/au3g3q5qz8

— Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy (@rainbowPLA) December 12, 2023

We enjoyed a lovely Christingle service @Bfdcathedral this morning. Thank you to Rev Pete and Rev Duncan, and to the parents who came to join us. It is always a wonderful morning. The children behaved wonderfully and sang loudly. Well done everyone. pic.twitter.com/szAuhTwRNX

— Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy (@rainbowPLA) December 12, 2023

On Tuesday we welcomed @rainbowPLA to the Cathedral for their annual #Christingle service.
Here are some snaps of Revd Duncan Milwain as a Christingle.
(We're not going to mention the words '#CaptioCompetition'…)#Bradford2025 #FollowTheStar pic.twitter.com/6Va28gicOK

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 13, 2023

We'd also like to say a huge thank you to all those who have attended Monday Fellowship this year, all those who have spoken, and to Maggie Myers for organising everything.

You could come along in 2024! You can find out more at https://t.co/BJ0Fui2dNL pic.twitter.com/Q3E0MUXjgR

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 12, 2023

On Tuesday the amazing Stitching@Bradford Cathedral held their Christmas party. Here are some photos of them merrily working away on their latest project. If any of the stitches look wonky, maybe there was mulled wine?#FollowTheStar pic.twitter.com/vOiD8ULvJR

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 13, 2023

Tonight we welcome the Bradford Music & Arts Service to the Cathedral for their annual 'A Christmas Festival'. It's going to be an amazing evening showcasing young talent.#Bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/HZn9bgwpWZ

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 12, 2023

Last night's Music & Arts 'A Christmas Festival' was an incredible showcase of young talent, and the orchestral accompaniment to the animated classic 'The Snowman' was beautiful. Well done to all those involved!#Bradford2025 #FollowTheStar pic.twitter.com/Q8N0wCcOiT

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 13, 2023

A lovely story about a gentleman who visited every Anglican cathedral in the land & subsequently left a gift in his will to each one
I am on a similar mission. Currently on 15/42. Only managed to make it to Blackburn this year but hope to cross a few more off in 2024! https://t.co/dWcAJy1z5T

— Wasim Hussain (@WasimHu07846812) December 9, 2023

Join Bradford Cathedral for 'An International Christmas' – alongside other events and services during Adventhttps://t.co/MbiACBTVgM#Bradford2025 #FollowTheStar pic.twitter.com/OW0JV2nqWO

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 11, 2023

A very special @BradfordGrammar @BGSmusicdept Nine Lessons & Carols Service at @Bfdcathedral #Bradford tonight. Beautiful music & readings, coupled with a characteristically warm welcome from friends at our historic, spiritual home – a privilege to be part of our School family pic.twitter.com/tWBJ1paabC

— Dr Simon Hinchliffe (Head / Geographer) (@sh_hinchliffe) December 11, 2023

@Bfdcathedral looking stunning this evening @visitBradford @bradford2025 @hiddenbradford @HiddenBD11 #Bradford #sparklingBradford pic.twitter.com/L0q5FnvNnF

— Lee Edwards ⛰🥾🐿️🐝🐈‍⬛🦊 (@Manclee) December 11, 2023

It was our pleasure to welcome @ECS_Keighley today. We love our annual visit from the Reception classes. Your lovely smiles, your wonderful listening skills and your pleasure at seeing and hearing everything about the Cathedral and Christmas, really brightened our day. Thank you! https://t.co/cIKi3MbVSm

— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) December 12, 2023

Such an enjoyable visit for both our children and staff.
Maggie, Mike and Elaine were so welcoming and amazing with our children as usual.
Already looking forward to next year’s visit.#newexperiences #learningaboutchristmas 🎄🎅🏽

— Jonathan Holmes (@jonathanandgill) December 12, 2023

So grateful to Bradford Cathedral Choir (mostly children) for their excellent Carol singing this evening. They brought Christmas cheer to BRI. Thanks to Wards 3. 6, 29. 31., 30/32 for hosting. @BTHFT @Mel_Pickup @karendawber pic.twitter.com/equ4WftDsg

— SPaRC Team@BTHFT (previously Chaplaincy) (@bthftSPaRCTeam) December 12, 2023