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Friends' social activities
Membership of the Friends gives the opportunity to join in their many activities and to form lasting friendships. A complete list of Friends' activities in 2008 are printed below. The details of any later addition to the list will be posted on this page.
Activities of the Friends in 2008
Tuesday 22 January
Lecture by Geoffrey Coffin on 'Restoration of the York Minster Organ'
(the funds raised, £1000, donated to the Minster Campaign Music Fund).
Thursday to Saturday 6-8 March Wednesday 16 April Friday 16 May Saturday 17 May Tuesday 10 June Friday to Saturday 27-28 June Tuesday 8 July Wednesday 23 July Monday to Friday 8-12 September Booking forms are available from the Friends' Office telephone 01904 557237. Applications open on Monday 11 February.
3 day visit to South Wales to include a visit to Welsh National Opera in Cardiff and Bryn Terfel in Falstaff.
Churches in the City of Leeds: A visit to six churches led by Pauline Beadnell. Cost £21. Depart 09.00.
A visit to Blackwell, Bowness on Windemere & Quaker Tapestry, Kendal led by Ruth Orr. Cost £34.50. Depart 09.00.
Visit by the Friends of Liverpool Cathedral.
Churches in the Yorkshire Dales: A visit to churches in West Tanfield, Masham, Aysgarth, Wensley and Coverham. Leader Pauline Beadnell. Cost £27. Depart 09.00.
The Friends' 80th Anniversary Weekend in York. Full details and booking arrangements will be posted out with the Annual Report and May newsletter.
A visit to Croxdale Hall, Co. Durham and Durham Cathedral led by John Long. Cost £32. Depart 10.30.
A visit to Gilling Castle, Coxwold Church, Shandy Hall and the Village Tea Rooms. Leader John Long. Cost £22. Depart 13.00.
Friends' Autumn Holiday: Hidden Gems of South Lincolnshire amd Rutland. Leaders Michael Wiles ad Barbara Westray. Cost £389 with a single room supplement of £37.