A short video showcasing Manchester Cathedral Bees by Adam York Gregory Manchester Cathedral Bees from Adam York Gregory on Vimeo. Bee Hive Cameras 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. Heavenly Honey produced by our […]
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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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Andrew Redmond (Reds) is a volunteer with Volition at Manchester Cathedral. He’s a frequent Welcomer at the Cathedral and also volunteers at the Cenotaph. During the last couple of years, he has worked with Volition’s Artist in Residence Karin Albinsson, on a photography project. ‘Reds’ told Karin of the 1000 photos he had taken and […]
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If you haven’t been into Manchester for a while you may be surprised to see the stunning colours now filling the Cathedral Borders. Marie Lewis, a former volunteer with Volition, has designed and coordinated the Volition Volunteer Gardeners to create a flower packed display. Marie, trained by the RHS, has used a combination of bee […]
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Manchester Cathedral was delighted to welcome Her Royal Majesty The Queen to mark its 600th anniversary this year. Her Majesty met members of the clergy, the Director of Volition and local worshippers to see how they had helped those most in need during the pandemic. The Queen was presented with a jar of Heavenly Honey […]
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The upcoming Exhibition ‘REDS & K 1000 ‘at Manchester Central Library Andrew Redmond is a volunteer with Volition at Manchester Cathedral. During the last couple of years, he has worked with Volition’s Artist in Residence Karin Albinsson, on a photography project. ‘Reds’ told Karin of the 1000 photos he had taken and lost six years […]
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Volition at Manchester Cathedral has its next information session for candidates on Friday 11th June 2021. This is an innovative, proactive programme which supports all who join with a view to improving lives, building skills, and successfully gaining sustainable employment. This ten-week programme will facilitate entry to employment through a joint approach of training, opportunities […]
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Volition at Manchester Cathedral has its next information session for candidates on Thursday 15th April 2021. This is an innovative, proactive programme which supports all who join with a view to improving lives, building skills, and successfully gaining sustainable employment. This ten-week programme will facilitate entry to employment through a joint approach of training, opportunities […]
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Volition at Manchester Cathedral has its next information session for candidates on Friday 19th March 2021. This is an innovative, proactive programme which supports all who join with a view to improving lives, building skills, and successfully gaining sustainable employment. This ten-week programme will facilitate entry to employment through a joint approach of training, opportunities […]
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2020 was affected by the global pandemic with Covid-19. Provision was suspended in March and re-started again in July with our first intake in September. The data contained within this annual report is based on a greatly reduced intake during 2020 of 34 volunteers. Most volunteering opportunities were suspended in March and have since remobilised […]
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Volition at Manchester Cathedral has its next information session for candidates on Thursday 28th January 2021. This is an innovative, proactive programme which supports all who join with a view to improving lives, building skills, and successfully gaining sustainable employment. This ten-week programme will facilitate entry to employment through a joint approach of training, opportunities […]
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Appointment Type: 12 months fixed term. Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with flexibility for some weekend or late finish working. Location: The Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist, Salford, M3 5LL Salary: £26,000-£32,000 per annum About: The Diocese of Salford is seeking to recruit a suitability qualified individual to coordinate […]
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