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FRIENDS OF WELLS CATHEDRAL |
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"As
the Kingdom of God is shaped and reshaped in our own
souls, so the Cathedral, glorious icon of the Spirit,
is shaped and reshaped for the present as for the future."
Richard Lewis, Dean Emeritus of Wells Cathedral
March 2003
The Friends exist to support and help the Chapter in
the continuing mission of this holy place. They are
committed to the upkeep of the fabric and furnishings
and they support the worship and music of the Cathedral
Church of St.Andrew in Wells.
The Friends were formed in 1933 and have been associated
with many aspects of cathedral life over the years.
They are an association of people bound together in
their love of this building and in support of its work.
You will be welcome to join over three thousand Friends
of Wells Cathedral who come from all parts of Somerset,
Britain and the world.
When you become a Friend, you will enjoy certain benefits:
- twice
yearly journal full of interesting illustrated articles
about the Cathedral, its history, life and work
- organised
outings to places of interest, such as other cathedrals,
churches, abbeys, castles and gardens
- social
events in Wells, most notably the entertainments
at St.Andrew’s-tide in November
- an
annual Friends’ Day at the Cathedral with
tours, services, the Annual General Meeting and
tea.
Friends of Wells Cathedral is a registered charity,
no. 208797
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Achievements:
- restoration
of the Chapter House and redecoration of the stairs
- the refurbishment
of the organ and provision of a new case
- the recasting
of some of the bells
- repair and
reglazing of the cloisters
- repairs to
the pinnacles of the Chapter House
- financing
the figure of the Risen Christ and other West Front sculptures
- major funding
towards the provision of lighting in the Nave
- the cleaning
of the stonework on the Chain Gate
- financial
support for the choristers, in particular the girls’
choir
- The friends are currently engaged in providing major support for the Cathedral Development Project.
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