We currently have two bee hive cameras upon the flat roof of Manchester Cathedral, click on the play button below to view the bees and their hives.
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Sir David Richards has become a patron of Volition Community following a visit last year to see the work of this charity. Welcoming Sir David, the Dean of Manchester thanked Sir David for his commitment to this programme which runs from Manchester and Liverpool Cathedrals. Sir David, encouraged at the outcomes of this programme of […]
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Canon Adrian Rhodes has joined the Volition team as our Volunteer Bee Coordinator. Known as the “Canon Apiarist” at Manchester Cathedral Adrian has been a beekeeper since 2011, keeping bees at home, on the roof of Manchester Cathedral and is mentor to our volunteers who look after the Beehives at Manchester Cathedral and the Printworks. […]
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Ingredients: 500g Chicken breast Onions Spring Onions Cucumber Tomatoes Cabbage Yellow pepper lettuce Grated cheddar salted butter Garlic paste Method: chicken Chop chicken breast into strips and session with: 3 tbsp. all purpose seasoning freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed 2 large red chillies, finely chopped 2 tsp sugar 2 […]
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I am pleased to announce that Laura Henshaw will join the Volition team at Manchester Cathedral on Monday 4th June as our new Volunteer Manager. Laura will be coming to Volition from the Christie, she has studied English Literature at the University of Manchester and has worked in education, the third sector and the NHS. […]
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Back Row (L-R): Patrick Powell, Jamie Griffin, Aiden Crowley, Simon Daniels Front Row (L-R): Connor Sangha, Melanie Loyley, Camila Bergamo, Caroline Boaler, Nick Lewis, Enric Sevillon Hard Rock Cafe Manchester staff sign up for the Great Manchester Run Eleven members have signed up to Hard Rock Cafe Manchester’s team to take part in this year’s […]
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Martin is a middle-aged Irish man. He’d worked mostly in UK theatre for the past 25 years, primarily as an actor. As he aged he wished to switch careers to one with ongoing employment in one location as opposed to short-term contracts all over the country. He found his lack of references (some theatre companies […]
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Spicy Beef Burgers with their fresh herbs and chilli kick using fresh mince. Ingredients: 450g lean beef mince 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp ketchup 1 tsp mustard 1 free-range egg, lightly beaten 1 red chilli, finely chopped 2 spring onions, thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, chopped Method In a large bowl, mix together the […]
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Volition was delighted to receive a certificate of recognition from The High Sherriff of Greater Manchester at his awards ceremony this week. We are honoured that The High Sherriff of Greater Manchester, Kui Man Gerry Yeung OBE DL, has taken such an interest in our work during his 12-month period of office. Volition is successfully […]
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Here is an excellent opportunity to offer employment to one of our trusted volunteers! Colin Fry has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the Cathedral Volunteer Programme over a period of 6 months and would make an equally outstanding member of staff for your team. John Emsley, Volition Volunteer Coordinator: ‘Colin has been volunteering at Manchester Cathedral […]
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JOB DESCRIPTION Reports to: Director of Volition Community/Director of Fundraising and Development (DVC/DFD hereafter) Cathedral contact: Canon Pastor and Acting Precentor for Mentoring Salary: £29,000 plus a 10% employers pension contribution Hours of work: 35 hours per week, including some evening and weekend work Principal role: To recruit, train and manage the volunteers at Manchester […]
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The latest cooking session was hosted by HIVE HOSPITALITY by one of the Directors Adam Russell. We made chicken pie which the group loved. Adam Russell spent his time talking the group through what he was doing and how they could amend the ingredients at home for a different taste or style of pie. He spoke […]
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At Volition we are proud of all our Volunteers and we like to share their successes. Below you’ll find a heartening testimonial from Edwyn, who went through our Volunteer Programme and we are delighted Edwyn has accepted our offer to be an Ambassador of Volition. Before Volition started I was in a dark place, lonely, […]
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