The 'Party on the Bridge', a celebration of the 650 anniversary of the
Chantry Chapel, which took place on 15 July, in unbroken sunshine, was a splendid team effort. Masterminded by Terry Hollands, it brought together volunteers from Wakefield's Civic and Historical Societies, and members of both Anglican and Nonconformist churches together with members of the Friends of Wakefield Chantry Chapel.

There was a flower festival inside the Chantry with arrangements by volunteers from St Austin's RC Church, St Helen's Church, St Paul's Church, Wakefield Cathedral, Wakefield Baptist Church, Flanshaw United Reformed Church, West Wakefield Methodist Church, and Wakefield Soroptomists. On the bridge, which was bedecked with balloons, bunting and gazebos, were stalls selling hot and cold food, plants and flowers, jewellery, souvenirs and Free Trade clothing and foodstuffs.

The event was opened by the Mayor of Wakefield, Councillor Darren Travis. A special service at noon was conducted by the Dean of Wakefield, the Very Reverend George Nairn Briggs. During the day there were musical entertainments in the Chantry by local groups, including Possibilities - a group for people with disabilities. Very possibly this was the most successful event the Chantry has ever seen - certainly the only one for which the local authority closed the bridge to traffic!!