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22 September 2023
Earlier this week, at a meeting of deans of the northern province, one of our number was reflecting on the span of his own ministry in the context of the great age of the building for which he had responsibility.
22 September 2023
Last Saturday saw the triumphant return of Wakefield Cathedral’s annual Abseil Fundraiser after a post-covid break. 34 brave and determined locals gathered to take on the towering heights of the cathedral’s iconic tower, all in the name of raising funds for causes close to their heart.
14 September 2023
I happened to read a review for a radio programme and was so intrigued that I listened to it on BBC Sounds. It chimed so much because I knew that this weekend was designated the Great British Beach Clean.
14 September 2023
I am writing this reflection on Thursday, which is Holy Cross Day. Growing up in a non-denominational church, I don’t have a long memory of celebrating the powerful symbolism of the cross on this designated day.
08 September 2023
My wife and I love each other. I need to make that clear. We both had a few days leave at the end of August, so we each took a holiday.
08 September 2023
Second hand September has become an annual campaign for the Oxfam charity. It encourages people to ‘Dress for the World you want’ in an effort to reduce waste and take a stance against climate change.
01 September 2023
September remains symbolic of a fresh start. It signifies summer’s passing, and conjures up images of back to school, sharpened pencils, new shoes and a different teacher; one who doesn’t know you and allows you to start afresh.
01 September 2023
Today’s our first anniversary. Not mine and Hannah’s (I remembered, it was early in the year!), but yours and mine: my first anniversary at Wakefield Cathedral.
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