Friends of Bradford Cathedral

The Friends of Bradford Cathedral is exactly what it says it is: a group of people who have joined together to promote the work of the Cathedral. 

The words of the Constitution say "to further the religious and other charitable work of Bradford Cathedral"  and "to assist in the upkeep and repair of the fabric and contents of the Cathedral and the maintenance of services in the Cathedral." 

It also says that the Friends should "bring together, in a common fellowship of loyalty and devotion, all those who care for the Cathedral Church of St Peter, Bradford" and "support and encourage those responsible for the pastoral work of the Cathedral in City and Diocese and beyond".

Upcoming Events

Wednesday 17th June
Trip to Durham Cathedral
Including a guided tour, a lunchtime Eucharist , tea with the Friends of Durham Cathedral and Choral Evensong. 

Visits

The Friends of Bradford Cathedral regularly arrange visits to other notable places. In 2019 this included a visit to Leicester Cathedral, with an opportunity to enjoy a special guided tour, and find out about the reburial of King Richard III at the Cathedral in 2015. There was also an excellent lunch l and the chance to enjoy some free time followed by a wonderful Choral Evensong.

Newsletters

Here is a collection of the recent Newsletters of the Friends of Bradford Cathedral.  They are presented in Acrobat ".pdf" format.  You've probably got a reader for this.  If not, visit the Adobe Website to download your free copy. Remember to untick any "Optional Offers" unless you are very sure that you want them!

• Autumn 2017
• Spring 2017
• Autumn 2016
• Spring 2016
• Autumn 2015
• Spring 2015
• Autumn 2014
• Spring 2014
• Spring 2013

Join the Friends of Bradford Cathedral

Members of the Friends are drawn from across the Diocese and beyond, as well as from the Cathedral congregation, all linked by a unity of purpose in wanting to help care for this wonderful building, which has been standing for over thirteen hundred years, and its fabric which includes priceless William Morris windows, embroidery by Ernest Sichel and woodcarving by Chris Shawcross.

The aims of the Friends of Bradford Cathedral are to:

• Bring together in fellowship people who care for the Cathedral
• Support the Cathedral and its staff through prayer
• Help raise funds for special projects, eg Artspace
• Contribute to upkeep and maintenance

Past projects include:

• Provision of new pipes for the Organ
• Purchase of new display stands
• Production of the Cathedral Guidebook
• Refurbishment of the Holy Spirit Chapel

Future projects under consideration are:

• Refurbishment of the Parish Room
• Refurbishment of the Lady Chapel
• Enhancement and provision of new steps to the Lectern.

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Contact Us

Chair of the Friends is Jill Wright: Contact her on friends@bradfordcathedral.org.