Free family activities are back again at Bradford Cathedral for the half-term holidays. There are two free sessions on Tuesday 30th May, between 10am and 12noon and 1pm and 3pm. With World Environment Day happening just one week after the event, the free family activities will centre on all things to do with nature and the environment, with lots of crafts, colouring and quizzes. There will also be the opportunity to make a Father's Day card as well. Maggie Myers, Bradford Cathedral’s Director of Education and Visitors, says: “We're looking forward to welcoming children and their carers to our May half-term holiday activity sessions. “As well as the craft activities on offer, there are family-friendly guided tours at 11am and 2pm. “There is so much to see and do at Bradford Cathedral and everyone is welcome! “The Cathedral will also be open on that day for families to look around in their own time and there are always Cathedral quizzes and trails to keep the children busy! Refreshments are also available.” Bradford Cathedral looks forward to welcoming you at the next Family Activities, but booking is advised in order to ensure a place. Children must be accompanied at all times by an adult. For more information – and to book your free places – please visit family-activities-may23.eventbrite.co.uk or contact the Cathedral via phone or e-mail.
On Friday 9th June local cyclists will be invited to make a pedal pilgrimage from either Ripon Cathedral to Bradford Cathedral, or Bradford Cathedral to Wakefield Cathedral, as part of this year’s national ‘Cathedrals Cycle Route’. These three Cathedrals are all part of the Church of England’s Diocese of Leeds. In 2021 and 2022 the relay travelled around all 42 English Cathedrals but for 2023 a series of local routes will be undertaken, including one between Carlisle, Durham and Newcastle, and rides starting at Peterborough and Rochester. Cyclists will set off from Ripon Cathedral at 10am, heading towards Bradford, with a second leg heading from Bradford Cathedral to Wakefield, meeting at 1pm for a 1:30pm departure.You can read the full news story on the Bradford Cathedral website.
On Sunday 21st May the Revd Pete Gunstone was licenced and installed as the ‘Minor Canon for Worship and Nurture’ at Bradford Cathedral, at a special Choral Evensong. The Minor Canon for Worship and Nurture role focuses on developing the Cathedral’s existing worship, with a particular focus on the choir, and exploring how worship can be enhanced. This role will assume responsibility for enhancing and broadening the Cathedral’s liturgy and enabling the choral music to thrive. They will also lead in ensuring that Bradford Cathedral is a safe place for all to flourish. The Revd Pete Gunstone was previously a Curate at Fountains Church Bradford, as well as the Interim Precentor at Bradford Cathedral.You can read the full post on the Bradford Cathedral website.
Messy Pentecost takes place on Saturday 27th May 2023 and will include party food, games and activities, as well as a time to sing and pray together.You can find out more - and how to book your free place - on the Bradford Cathedral website.
