FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

The Friends of Durham Cathedral are honoured and delighted to have been able to fund the development of the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer. Lilian Groves MBE, and Friends ex Hon. Secretary, unveiled the commemorative plaque. Pictured with Bishop of Durham, the Right Revd Rick Simpson; The Very Revd Dr Philip Plyming, Dean of Durham; Revd James Shelton Director of the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer; The Revd Canon Charlie Allen, Canon Chancellor and Ca

We’ll we can’t believe the summer is almost gone (and who knows if the UK heatwaves have ended!) but we are pleased to let you know about our autumn activities. In response to feedback, we are scheduling our autumn evening events a little earlier where possible to 6.30pm directly following Evensong. Coming up …. Quiz Night : Friday 11th September Show your support and join us for Malcolm Pounder’s debut evening as our Quiz Master. Malcolm is stepping into some big shoes

As we prepare for the release of this year’s Annual Report, we are notifying you about a significant change to how we will be distributing it. In previous years, we have printed and posted a hard copy to every member all over the world. While we understand the value of a physical document, we have been reviewing our processes and the associated costs. Last year the post alone averaged out at £1.81 per report (to UK), the printing costs were £2.30 per report plus envelopes and

Dear Friends, Have you recently joined the Friends? We are inviting all our new members to join us for a New Members Tour of the Cathedral on Tuesday 28th July meeting at 14.30 at Priors Hall. Our guide will take you through the hidden histories and architecture of our magnificent Cathedral, after which we will re-join back at Priors for tea/coffee and cream scones. It is a perfect opportunity to meet other ‘friends’ and chat to get to know your fellow members. If you are not

We had a great Festival Day and it was lovely that so many new members were able to join us too. Thank you to everyone that joined us throughout the day. Northern Lights at Chapter House The morning began in Chapter House for our AGM, where our members voted to support 15 projects including: the refurbishment of the Reredorter (Toilets), completion of the current work of the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer, restoration of the Ironmongery surrounding the cathedral an