Welcomers

Brecon cathedral  is open every day of the year.  During the Spring, Summer and early Autum there is a team of volunteer ‘Welcomers’.  The Welcomers work in the Cathedral greeting visitors, giving directions and sharing  information. They are co-ordinated by Mrs Pat Edwards.  Extra weeks are covered depending on when Easter and the holidays fall.

A message from the Welcomer’s  Co-ordinator, Mrs. Edwards.

 ‘’As a Welcomer at Brecon Cathedral  you will fulfill a vital role in supporting the  daily life of the Cathedral.  We have visitors from all parts of the world including people who have been to Rorke’s Drift and Isanadlwana  where they learned of the connection with Brecon. It is often very interesting and rewarding helping visitors.

 You can work as little or as much as you are able and at a time convenient to you. Some people offer to cover the same slots each week or month.  The sessions are 10am – 1.15pm,  1.15pm – 4.30pm   Recently we have introduced 2hrs sessions, which are proving popular.  If you would like to have a trial session, it can be arranged for you to shadow a Welcomer.  If you decide to join us, you will be given training to familiarize you with the Cathedral as well as a handbook with information relevant to the Welcomer’s  role, as well as a detailed history which will be yours to keep and refer to.  Our Welcomers are all ages,  many are retired.  In this role, our Welcomers enjoy being involved in the day to day of this great and ancient Cathedral.   There is such a wealth of history here and the Welcomers enjoy sharing their knowledge with the visitors – they  find it very rewarding.’’

Some comments from the visitors book:

“Lovely to visit a working Cathedral“

 “What a wonderful sense of peace in this beautifully maintained Cathedral with welcoming stewards”

“An interesting building – the guide was extremely helpful”      

If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a Welcomer please contact the Cathedral office.

One of our Welcomers: Mr Geoffrey Davies