Friends' Day 2025

Each year the Friends host an exclusive event for all their members, and it is always a highlight in the Cathedral calendar. It's an opportunity for members to come together in the magnificent surroundings of this building to enjoy world-class music and fascinating talks.

This year it is taking place on Saturday 12 July, and the day will be as follows:

• 10.00am: AGM in the Chapter House

• 11.00am: Concert by Gloucester Cathedral's Junior and Middle Choirs in the Lady Chapel, conduced by Nia Llewelyn Jones

• 11.30am: Time to relax and socialise in the Chapter House (Tea and cake* will be provided for those who have purchased refreshment tickets - see 'extras' on the booking form)

• 12.15pm: Talk - Paul Hale, Organ Consultant, Gloucester Organ Project

We are really sorry but, due to unforeseen circumstances, James Atherton, Head Voicer at Nicholson & Co. Organ Builders will no longer be able to speak at this year's Friends' Day.

However, we are delighted to say that Paul Hale, a distinguished British organist, choral conductor and organ consultant, who is working on the In Tune Organ Project with Nicholsons, has kindly agreed to come and speak to the Friends. Paul is overseeing the construction and installation of the new Nicholson organ, and we are very much looking forward to his talk about the Gloucester Cathedral Organ Project on 12 July.

If you are not already a member of the Friends of Gloucester Cathedral, and would like to join, an application form can be found on our website: https://gloucestercathedral.org.uk/support/friends/join

Note: AGM papers will be sent to current members with the Annual Report in early June, and will include a proxy voting form for those who are not able to attend in person.

Entry to events will be based on a guest list of ticket holders, rather than physical tickets

Refunds will not be given unless an event has sold out and the ticket can be resold

If you have any queries about this event please contact the Friends on office.administrator@fogc.co.uk

Online booking closes on Monday 7 July.