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    Ripon Cathedral's St Wilfrid banquet raises £25,000

    by Tim Flanagan

    | 30 Oct, 2022
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    The black-tie event, attended by 300 people, was the final event of Ripon's 1,350th anniversary celebrations.

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    Ripon Cathedral's music, heritage conservation and education programme is to benefit from the £25,000 raised at a banquet in honour of the city's patron saint.

    The event, hosted by the Dean of Ripon the Very Revd. John Dobson, saw the culmination of the cathedral’s 1,350th anniversary celebrations which, over six months, focused on the life and work of Wilfrid, who founded the cathedral in 672 AD.

    Held in the cathedral's ancient nave this month, the banquet was sponsored by estate agent Knight Frank LLP and supported by Harrogate law firm Raworths.

    The 300 guests at the black-tie event were entertained by close-up magician Rob Hutchinson and took part in fundraising activities, which included a raffle and angel tree, with prizes donated from the local community.

    Diners also participated in both a live and silent auction and the evening finished with a silent disco – where guests donned a pair of headphones and took part in the unique experience of dancing inside the cathedral.

    Ripon Cathedral development trust manager Margaret Hammond said:

    “The banquet is one of the most spectacular events the cathedral hosts during the year. The building comes alive with guests enjoying the evening in the beautiful candle-lit setting.  A unique dining experience held in one of Yorkshire’s most stunning venues.
    "The evening provides an opportunity for individuals to support this wonderful ancient building and at the same time enjoy gourmet food, music and much more”. 


    The next major fundraising event at the cathedral, will be the Christmas Gift and Food Fair, which will be held over two days on November 25 and 26.




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