The Save Canterbury Cathedral Appeal and The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral moved into a new home in the centre of Canterbury on Wednesday 9 July. To mark the event there was a ribbon-cutting opening ceremony conducted by the Lord Lieutenant of Kent, Allan Willett. The Very Reverend Robert Willis, Dean of Canterbury, The Lord Mayor Carolyn Parry and Trustees of both The Friends and Save Canterbury Cathedral also attended. The new address is now 27-28 Burgate, Canterbury.
The move has been welcomed by both the Appeal and The Friends as it now brings together the two departments in the Cathedral responsible for raising funds to ensure the future of Canterbury Cathedral. It will enable them to have a joint shop front to promote their causes to residents and visitors to Canterbury. At the new offices visitors will be able to find out about future events, purchase tickets and discuss volunteering opportunities or just relax and have a cup of coffee.
The fundraising team are back row from left; Matthew Butler, Isobel Sinden, Helen Gilbert, Deborah, MacVean. Front row from left are: Heather Gambrell, Fay Dawes, Pam Doyle, Sheila Milner , Shelley Nye, Karen Gambrell
Speaking of the new premises Pam Doyle, Executive Secretary of The Friends said,
“We are delighted to be moving in to such a prominent position in the City which will enable us to have direct contact with all our supporters. We will now be able to welcome people and offer our hospitality to all. We hope established Friends of Canterbury Cathedral and new friends that we are yet to get to know will pop in and see us. We look forward to welcoming you”
Matthew Butler, Chief Executive of the Save Canterbury Cathedral Appeal said,
“This is an exciting move for the Appeal and will enable us to raise the profile of the £50 million fundraising effort to a wide audience – residents, visitors and the millions of tourists who flock to Canterbury. It symbolises our united effort to all work together to Save Canterbury Cathedral.”
