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THE FRIENDS OF LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL


The Society of The Friends of Llandaff Cathedral was formed in 1933.  The aims of the Society are twofold, namely (1) to bring together in a common fellowship of loyalty and devotion, all those who care for the ancient Cathedral Church of Llandaff, and (2) to assist the Dean and Chapter in suitably maintaining its fabric and services.

The business of the Society is managed by a Council elected by the members of which the the Dean is the Chairman.  The Annual Meeting is held in the Cathedral on a Saturday in June-July and includes an Annual Lecture

The Council of the Friends of Llandaff Cathedral
2009

Patron
Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen

President
Captain Sir Norman Lloyd Edwards

Vice-Presidents
The Lord Archbishop of Wales
The Lord Lieutenant of South Glamorgan


Chairman of the Council
Dean of Llandaff

Elected Members of the Council

Revd W G Barlow

Mr W H John

Mrs M E G Reed

Mr G Biggin

Rt Revd D Huw Jones

Mr R H Render

Mr D G Collins

Mr J R Kenyon

Miss M Samuel

Revd R J Dixon

Revd S P Kirk

Mrs D Townsend

Mr G S Hardy

Mrs D M Lambert

Mr M Turk

Mr B C Hicks

Miss A Lambert Rogers

Mrs B Y Williams

Canon G W A Holcombe

Mr J K Morgan

Mrs D K E Williams

Mr J N James

Mrs L D Quinn

 

Honorary Secretary
Mr A C Impey
5 Deans Close, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2BR   Tel: (029) 2056 1333

Honorary Treasurer
Sir Donald Walters
120 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, CF23 6BL  
Tel: (029) 2075 3166

E-mail: donaldwalters@yahoo.co.uk

Since the formation of the Friends in 1933, the Society has paid for many items in the Cathedral and contributed towards repairs and improvements and makes annual grants towards the costs of music in the Cathedral.  The Society gave maximum support to the last Restoration Appeal and made a significant donation to the new ring of twelve bells installed in 1992.  More recently, the Society supported the improvement of the area leading to the West Front and the external and internal lighting of the Cathedral.

Everyone who cares about the Cathedral should be a 'Friend'.  If you are not, please contact the Treasurer to find out how you become one.

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MEMBERSHIP

Honorary Membership

 

Life Membership

Minimum donation of £150 (Family £200)
Concession for those retired: Single £100, Partners £150.

Ordinary Membership

Minimum annual subscription of £10 (Family £15)

Corporate Membership

For purpose of enabling various Church organisations to be linked with the Society and Mother Church of the Diocese
Minimum annual subscription of £25

Junior membership
(under 18 years of age)

Annual subscription of £1

 

Please remember that if you pay tax at the standard rate can enable the Friends to recover 28p on every £1 of subscription if you will sign a simple Gift Aid Declaration which of itself commits you to nothing.

The Friends are registered with Charities Aid Foundation America so donors in the USA can obtain tax relief  by channelling the money through CAF America., King Street Station, 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 150, Alexandria VA 22314. 
Contact details as follows: Fax-(703)549-8934 or email cafamerica@caf.charitynet.org

Forms of application for membership can be obtained from any of the officers or from the Cathedral.  Forms of application can also be downloaded from this website

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APPEAL TO ALL FRIENDS

         If the valuable work done by the Friends for the Cathedral is not to diminish, we need  not merely to maintain but to increase our membership. 
In particular, we need to recruit younger members. 
Please do all you can to encourage anybody interested in or attached to the Cathedral to join us.


REPORT on ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE 2009

The Pilgrimage took place on a day with almost perfect late summer weather.  An almost completely full bus left Llandaff Green just after 9.45 a.m. and made a smooth journey to Abergavenny. 

There, the party spilt into two.  Half went for a guided tour of  St Mary's Priory Church, which is particularly noted for its splendid collection of medieval and Tudor tombs, which have recently been restored. This visit was conducted in a most lively manner by the vicar.  At the same time, the other half went to the adjacent Heritage Centre, where, in particular, they had a most informative talk on the the vivid Millennium Tapestry.  Obviously, at a suitable moment, the two groups swapped places.   Afterwards, there was plenty of time for lunch and a visit to the town itself. 

In the afternoon, the whole party went on to visit the unique twelfth century Church of St Mary and St David at Kilpeck, and had an introduction to its fascinating romanesque sculptures from Mr Arthur Impey. Then the group moved on to the Benedictine Abbey of Belmont just outside Hereford.  After a guided tour of the church, the group had tea and then joined the monks for vespers. 

In all, a full but not over-pressurised day!


REPORT on EUROPEAN HERITAGE LOTTERY DAY 2009

This year's was by far the most successful the Friends have ever organised - probably thanks to the great efforts of Mrs Linda Quinn to publicise it. Over 150 people turned up for the guided tour at 11 a.m.  This started with Mr Arthur Impey giving them all a brief history of the Cathedral and pointing out the main things to be seen in the Nave.

Afterwards, the participants broke up into two groups - one led by Mr Impey, the other by Mr John Bethell - to visit other parts of the Cathedral. At 12, many re-assembled in the Nave to hear Mr Jeffery Morgan and Mr Richard Moorhouse talk about the new organ and the appeal. 

At the end, many took the pain to convey their appreciation and enjoyment of the occasion.


 

FUTURE EVENTS

Saturday 26th June 2010
Annual Festival 2010

Further details later

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Membership

Appeal to All Friends


REPORT
on
Annual Pilgrimage
2009

REPORT
on
European Heritage Lottery Day 2009


FUTURE EVENTS

Annual Festival
27 June 2010