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Who are the friends \u2028of Wells Cathedral?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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The Friends of Wells Cathedral was founded in 1933 and there are now Friends across the globe. The Friends support the Chapter of Wells in the of maintenance of the fabric, life and work of the Cathedral. The Friends have contributed to projects big and small, relating to the building and to departments within the Cathedral Foundation.
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What can we offer you as a member?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n

An opportunity to become involved in the life of the Cathedral. Invitations to special events, outings and social gatherings (sometimes at special prices). Newsletters and an Annual Journal which includes original articles on the Cathedral and its life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n Become a Member\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Membership<\/h2>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Membership Application<\/h3>\n

Minimum Subscriptions
\n\u00a325 per annum – single
\n\u00a335 per annum – joint<\/p>\n

You will be asked to specify a subscription amount as part of the online form.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

\n \n Apply Now\n <\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Lifetime Memberships<\/h3>\n

Are available upon request.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

\n \n Enquire Now\n <\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Friends of Wells Cathedral is a registered charity \u2013 Registered Charity Number 208797<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Existing Friends Direct Debit<\/h2>\n
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Existing friends looking to set up an ongoing Direct Debit can do so using online link below or by downloading the\u00a0 the form and returning it by email (info@wellsfriends.org) or post to the Friends Office.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

\n \n Online Form\n <\/a>\n \n Form to Download and Print\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1022,"parent":0,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAbout the Friends of Wells Cathedral | Supporting Since 1933<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about the Friends of Wells Cathedral, established in 1933 to support the maintenance and activities of Wells Cathedral. 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