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Bee Hive Cameras Live Stream

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, Patron of Volition

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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Beekeeping newsletter 14th May 2020

What a difference a year makes! As I wander through the silence of the Cathedral, making my way to the spiral staircase that will take me to the roof, I am reminded that only a year ago we were celebrating Manchester City’s Premier League title win. The Cathedral was bustling with people and equipment the […]

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Information Day Date: Friday 30th October 2020

Volition at Manchester Cathedral has its next information session for candidates on Friday 30th October 2020.

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, volunteering and supported job search.

Information Day Date: Friday 30th October 2020

Time: 10:00-12.00

Location: Cathedral Visitor’s Centre, 10 Cateaton Street, Manchester, M3 1SQ

Eligibility: 19+, JSA, Universal Credit, ESA, other state benefits

Course Details:

  • Starts Friday 6th November for ten weeks
  • Full training day on Fridays 10.00-14.30 with The Manchester College (based at Manchester Cathedral Visitor Centre)
  • Half day volunteering (role to be chosen once the course has started)
  • Half day supported job club/digital skills

Key Volunteering Opportunities:

  • Cenotaph volunteer – customer facing role in the City Centre
  • Facilities – Gardening at Manchester Cathedral
  • Admin – offer basic admin skills in Volition and Manchester Cathedral’s offices
  • Beekeeping – learn basic beekeeping skills with support from Volition’s beekeepers

Contact for referrals:

We take referrals by email. If you wish to refer somebody please email

beapartofit@volitioncommunity.org

Please send us their name and contact number and we will be in touch 

Thank you.

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