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What was an American astronaut doing at Bradford Cathedral 40 years ago in May?
On the 40th anniversary of an astronaut’s visit to Bradford Cathedral, the Rev. Katherine Pate and Damon Butler explore what they know about the event, and are asking for your memories of it.
Update on the Bradford Cathedral Woodland Project
Everywhere the remains of bindweed hang on the trees and most of our time was spent clearing this as well as laying pieces of carpet round the smaller trees to give them a better chance this year.
Volunteer Mike de Villiers is one of 2022’s Maundy Recipients
Mike de Villiers is one of eight people from across our Diocese of Leeds who have been recipients of royal Maundy gifts this year.
Newly refurbished de Lacy Centre officially opened at donor ‘thank you’ event
The recently refurbished de Lacy Centre, in the grounds of Bradford Cathedral, was officially opened in March during a thank you event to acknowledge the major donors – individuals and trusts – who contributed to the project.
Members of St. Hilda’s Church to do a ‘Walk for Peace’ to raise funds for Ukraine
Father Darren Percival and Parish Reader Lorraine Butterfield will be setting off from St. Hilda’s Church, Cross Green, in Leeds on Saturday 19th March on a ‘Walk for Ukraine’, raising money to help those affected by the current events.
Textile artist Polly Meynell delivers retirement stole to former Dean
Textile artist Polly Meynell lives in West Sussex and makes bespoke textile art works for individuals, private, public and sacred spaces.
Over £240 raised at Fairtrade Fortnight BIG BREW
The Big Brew saw people take part in person and online.
Reflecting on the ‘Tear and Repair’ exhibition with Nicola Moody
For the past month at the Cathedral we have had the pleasure of displaying the Tear and Repair exhibition by fine art and textile artist Nicola Moody.
Bradford Cathedral helps ‘Plant a tree for the Jubilee’
Bradford Cathedral was invited to join in tree planting at Newhall Park, East Bierley, back on the 27th November 2021, and Mike de Villiers of the Cathedral’s Eco Group went to join over 100 community members representing faith communities, youth groups and local residents at Newhall Park on a very cold day.
Bradford Cathedral: A look back at 2021
Let’s take a look at some of the things that happened in the world of Bradford Cathedral in 2021