St Dunstan, Baltonsborough

The parish of Baltonsborough is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Bath & Wells’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

West Bradley

"The parish of West Bradley w Lottisham is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Bath & Wells’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

The Blessed Virgin Mary, Lottisham

The parish of West Bradley w Lottisham is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Bath & Wells’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

St Leonard's, Butleigh

For all our service times and information please visit our Facebook Page:

https://en-gb.facebook.com/st.leonardschurch.butleigh/

"The parish of Butleigh is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Bath & Wells’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

St Nicholas Parish Church, West Pennard

We welcome you to worship with us. We offer a broad range of services including a family service, Modern Language services and Book of Common Prayer services as below but please see our schedule of events for specific dates and for special events such as coffee mornings, Lent courses, and Christmas and Easter season services. We offer child friendly services and welcome well behaved pets. We host weddings, baptisms, and funerals when requested. After service events may be hosted at the West Pennard Village Hall. Please contact [email protected] for details.

Scheduled Upcoming Services below

1) Benefice Communion Ascension Day at Baltonsbourough only, 6:30PM, 9th May 2024

2) Parish Communion with Book of Common Prayer, 4PM, 12th May 2024

3) Morning Praise (Pentecost), 11AM, 19th May 2024

4) Parish Family Communion (Trinty Sunday), 11AM, 26th May 2024

Together 2024 Benefice Wide Events in June 2024

Choose the events that suit you - come along and join in and also hear a good news message

Thursday 20th June

· The Vicarage Baltonsborough 10am - Bacon Butties for all

· Baltonsborough Village Hall 6pm - Family BBQ

· Home of Roy Moody in Butleigh 7pm - Cheese & Wine evening

· West Bradley Church 7.30pm – A history of West Bradley and Lottisham churches

Friday 21st June

· Baltonsborough Church rooms ‘walking & talking’ 3pm

A local circular walk ending at the church rooms for a picnic.

· West Pennard Village Hall 3pm – Cream teas and chat

· Sourdown Farm Butleigh 4pm - Teddy bears picnic and Christian magician – for young families.

· Sourdown Farm Butleigh from 6pm – Pop up pub and Curry

Saturday 22nd June

· Baltonsborough Village Hall 9am - Men’s Breakfast

· Butleigh Church Rooms 9am - Men’s breakfast

· Butleigh Church Rooms 6pm - Youth Jamboree – BBQ & Games

Sunday 23rd June

· Butleigh Church Rooms 11am

\- Café service for all ages - St Leonard’s Butleigh 6pm \- ‘Together 2024’ closing guest service

Please note our separate webpage for safeguarding information and contact details below for our Benefice Safeguarding officer.

Location of Church : Church Lane, West Pennard, Somerset BA6 8NT (at top of Church Lane, some parking available)

Please contact us with any questions or requests at [email protected] or Benefice (Church) Office at 01458 851681.

Please also visit the website of West Pennard Village School (a Church of England School) which is located next to the Church at https://www.westpennardschool.co.uk/ .

Please read the guidance on pandemic safeguards on the News and Notices page for details about what pandemic safeguards will be observed or use the link below. We have started more normal Holy Communion practice at the altar with two alternatives; Traditional kneeling at realm or Host dipped in Sacrament.

https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churches#na

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27)

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Safeguarding

If you notice a safeguarding issue relating to a vulnerable child or adult, please contact, David Willis at [email protected]

Please see our full description of resources on safeguarding elsewhere on this web page.