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21 new Headteachers welcomed by our schools this academic year

First published on: 23rd January 2024

A cohort of 21 new Headteachers have taken the reins at our schools this academic year and 14 of them met recently at Church House for a special induction meeting.

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Puppets help bring new families to worship in a Bradford church

First published on: 23rd January 2024

Bubble Church, an exciting new Jesus-centred service packed with puppets and designed for babies, toddlers and young families has kicked off successfully at one of our Bradford churches.

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Minster service marks 20 years since PC Ian Broadhurst died in the line of duty

First published on: 17th January 2024

A special memorial service to honour the memory and celebrate the life of West Yorkshire Police Constable Ian Broadhurst, twenty years after he was murdered in the line of duty, has been held at Leeds Minster.

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Leeds church secures wildlife gardening award

First published on: 17th January 2024

St Oswald’s Methley has recently won an award from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust for their work creating a wildlife-friendly Quiet Garden and churchyard.

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Plough Sunday celebrated at Ripon Cathedral

First published on: 15th January 2024

The importance of our farmers and the work they do to feed us and protect the countryside was celebrated at a Plough Sunday service at Ripon Cathedral on Sunday, January 14.

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Bach's back in Bradford Cathedral at free organ recitals

First published on: 10th January 2024

Weekly free ‘Wednesday@One’ organ recitals have returned to Bradford Cathedral after the Christmas break, based around the six Trio Sonatas by JS Bach.

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Poetry anthology from retired priest addresses sacred and secular

First published on: 10th January 2024

A retired priest in our diocese has written an anthology of poetry.

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Service of Thanksgiving for Rt Revd Colin Buchanan to be held by the diocese

First published on: 10th January 2024

A Thanksgiving service for the life and ministry of the Rt Revd Colin Buchanan, Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Leeds, is to be held at Bradford Cathedral on Saturday, January 27.

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Bishop Nick offers support to those affected by the Post Office scandal

First published on: 9th January 2024

​​​​​​​Bishop Nick has offered support to people in our diocese affected by the Post Office scandal.

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Plough Service blessings for farming new year at Ripon Cathedral

First published on: 8th January 2024

Progressive efforts by farmers to produce good food and manage the countryside will be celebrated at Ripon Cathedral’s Plough Sunday Service, supported by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.

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