Here are some of the Bradford Cathedral highlights from the last week. We start off with our latest visiting organist, for a very special International Women’s Day recital…
Very proud to see one of our previous Organ Scholars doing really well in the world of Cathedral Music! https://t.co/zS4FTYJk8y
— Peterborough Cathedral Choir (@pborochoir) March 8, 2023
Popped back over to t'owd diocese to hear Imogen's #IWD2023 recital at @Bfdcathedral pic.twitter.com/cvgme9e7uz
— Not a Viking (@notfit4purpose) March 8, 2023
Great to see two of our #FutureLeaders in action at @Bfdcathedral for its International Women's Day recital.
— Cathedral Music Trust (@_cathedralmusic) March 8, 2023
📷 Imogen Morgen playing organ music by women composers, including a premiere for #IWD2023, and fellow Future Leader Graham Thorpe operating the bellows. pic.twitter.com/siFZzlOBVW
So many amazing #IWD2023 events taking place across #Bradford!
— BCB 106.6fm (@bcbradio) March 8, 2023
Just one of them was Imogen Morgan’s Organ Recital at @Bfdcathedral! Breathtaking! pic.twitter.com/L9P1VFAyNC
Today we welcomed Imogen Morgan for an incredible organ recital for #InternationalWomensDay, including the debut performance of a specially commissioned piece by @seam100 for #IWD2023. Look out for more soon.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) March 8, 2023
Thank you also to Una Barry who sponsored the recital.#Bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/2RzXUcwQyF
Really proud of our assistant Master of the Music, Imogen Morgan! Listen to her play a new commission for #IWD2023. (And she's got a new CD out too, organ music by Robin Milford – https://t.co/wcqOUdbdWv) https://t.co/NmqI23Y8xM
— St Mary's Cathedral (@StMarysCathEdin) March 10, 2023
There were anniversaries to mark…
ON THIS DAY: In 1694 Edmund Halley urged mathematician Abraham Sharp to apply for the position of mathematical chair at Christ's Hospital in London.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) March 9, 2023
You can find out more in the book 'Every Day Bradford' by @Bradfordboy46, and see his memorial tablet in person in the Cathedral. pic.twitter.com/3MeLOuShmS
The Revd Canon Ned Lunn was present at today's Commonwealth of Nations' Flag of Peace raising ceremony in Centenary Square, which marks #CommonwealthDay 2023, where he blessed the flag. pic.twitter.com/3OFlBA9Mpr
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) March 13, 2023
Pleased to attend the raising of the Commonwealth Flag in Centenary Square. Proclamation read by Town Crier Isabel Ashman. Blessing by Rev’d Canon Ned Lunn and fine performances from Edward Handley and piper Andy Rodgers @LordLtWY @LordMayorBD @Bfdcathedral pic.twitter.com/VF1iW2G2LF
— Vicky Reynolds JP DL (@VickyReynoldsDL) March 13, 2023
Did you know that today is #PiDay? Let's take a look back to our open day in late 2022, which was all about mathematician Abraham Sharp, who calculated pi to 72 decimal places. We even had his calculation laid out in the Cathedral!#piDay2023 pic.twitter.com/AYupAJtvoS
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) March 14, 2023
And some rather picturesque – if cold – weather…
It's a bit of a winter wonderland here at Bradford Cathedral, as fresh snow falls across the city pic.twitter.com/mZCfmAzqvL
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) March 10, 2023
Well, that's the snow-clergy built. But what should we name them? pic.twitter.com/OzO03nr2OR
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) March 10, 2023
A little bit of #Bradford in the snow this morning 🙂 @Bfdcathedral pic.twitter.com/aFZsBnuO6v
— Jason Feather (@appertunity) March 10, 2023
There was the Fairtrade Fortnight Big Brew…
Marking the end of this year’s #FairtradeFortnight2023, there will be a service with a Fairtrade focus, followed by a Big Brew of Fairtrade tea and cakes at Bradford Cathedral. All are welcome to attend. https://t.co/Emf3B2On0x pic.twitter.com/rF48Pa6You
— Bradford Council (@bradfordmdc) March 8, 2023
… @Sjomannskirken Arguiniguin providing the perfect coffee cup for a snowy Bradford #Fairtrade cuppa and it reminds me to pray for their work too! #extremebrew #bigbrew https://t.co/I5QYfi96pe
— Isla Dowds-Skinner (@Isla_Skinner) March 12, 2023
On Sunday ‘Justice’ will be the theme of the 10.30am Eucharistic Service at Bradford Cathedral.
— Fairtrade Foundation (@FairtradeUK) March 9, 2023
This will be followed by a ‘Big Brew’ in support of @transformtrade_, so if you are in the West Yorkshire area, why not get involved! 💚https://t.co/WbwUeLyAnZ
We're getting ready for today's #FairtradeFortnight #BigBrew. Join us from 11:30am, following the morning's service. pic.twitter.com/ISoqhMNTmc
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) March 12, 2023
Christina Creed was also presented with a bouquet of flowers in reflection of all her hard work on the fortnightly Fairtrade stall pic.twitter.com/nuxSbUzgly
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) March 12, 2023
Thank you to all of those who came to our #FairtradeFortnight #BigBrew this morning for @transformtrade_.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) March 12, 2023
You can find more photos over on our Facebook page – https://t.co/z3lsXD2Ta8#Fairtrade #Bradford2025 pic.twitter.com/ApyItw5tho
Here is a great report and video from @YorkshireV all about our recent #FairtradeFortnight breakfasthttps://t.co/Wiz4BUYpGS#WednesdayMotivation #WednesdayThought #Fairtrade @FairtradeUK @FT_Bradford
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) March 15, 2023
We looked ahead of events…
Are you ready for an incredible #OpenIftar 2023?
— Open Iftar (@OpenIftar) March 10, 2023
For our #10YearAnniversary, we will be hosting you at iconic locations across 10 UK cities!
Tickets will be released only through our newsletter, make sure to subscribe to know when they become available: https://t.co/6suVgc9zyg pic.twitter.com/AQNIvbXAMS
Thursday, March 23 marks three years since the first national lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic and, as part of a wider national remembrance, Bradford Cathedral will be holding a day of reflection.
— Diocese of Leeds (@LeedsCofE) March 10, 2023
Read more here ➡ https://t.co/tBIysSpeew pic.twitter.com/yuoWgfNTTD
It’s wonderful of the fabulous @Bfdcathedral team to put together the below, recording my anthem for @RSCMCentre’s Music Sunday 2023. Huge thanks to the inimitable Graham Thorpe, Ed Jones and all the Bradford Cathedral Choir singers 🎶https://t.co/MtgQPxXDqn pic.twitter.com/Q1J7WAIIG5
— Anthony Gray (@AnthonyGray96) March 13, 2023
Discover what's 'Written In Stone' @Bfdcathedral for English Tourism Week.
— Visit Bradford (@visitBradford) March 13, 2023
➡️ https://t.co/fUgwOeTf27 pic.twitter.com/qRMLSNSrGY
Bradford Cathedral looks ahead to English Tourism Week https://t.co/TdZzfpyFtR
— Telegraph & Argus (@Bradford_TandA) March 13, 2023
Monday Fellowship was back…
Today the Revd Pete Gunstone talked about leading worship at the Lambeth Conference at this month's #MondayFellowship.
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) March 13, 2023
Join us for the next session on Monday 17th April at 2pm (one week later than usual) when Maurice and Pam Manktelow will present "The Birds Our Teachers" pic.twitter.com/sP79Wzr7nu
We continued to welcome visitors…
@Bfdcathedral shout out to the brilliant staff/volunteers for being so informative and welcoming to me today
— Jess ;; (@Jess_jdm) March 13, 2023
And we end where we began, with an organ recitalist!
I'm looking forward to playing at Bradford Cathedral next Weds at 1pm! Please do come along if you're in the area. https://t.co/CmtjD27bNI
— Katy Silverman (@Katy_Silverman) March 9, 2023
I had a great time practising last night at @Bfdcathedral ahead of today's 1pm recital! Having access to beautiful buildings is one of the great privileges of being an organist. pic.twitter.com/Ng7OFbkv8I
— Katy Silverman (@Katy_Silverman) March 15, 2023
We're delighted to welcome @Katy_Silverman to the Cathedral today for our latest organ recital, which starts at 1pm
— Bradford Cathedral (@Bfdcathedral) March 15, 2023
You can find out more about her – and what to expect from her #organrecital – at https://t.co/nheC5wKMaz#Bradford2025 #WednesdayMotivation #WednesdayThought pic.twitter.com/GVHfJhLAFG