I am very happy to be writing this as the new Friends Secretary!

The last few weeks of December and January proved to be very busy with Jane and I handing over, meeting many new faces within the Cathedral community and exploring the Close.

I also had an opportunity to meet many Friends who make up the magnificent team of volunteers at a tea party just before Christmas.

I'm beginning to feel my way around the role, and I hope that together with my colleagues in the Friends Office we can continue to maintain the excellent links that exist between everyone here.

Members of the Friends are an important part of the Cathedral, and everyone will always find a warm welcome at the Office.

If you are not a member, why not drop in and find out how you can contribute more to maintaining our wonderful Cathedral.

Kate Beckett, Friends Secretary