S LAURENCE THE PARISH MAGAZINE

CHORLEY PARISH CHURCH

OF ST. LAURENCE

THE PARISH MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER

2021

A view not seen for 83 Years

The tower of St George’s Church from St. Laurence’s Car Park.

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THE PARISH MAGAZINE

SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2021

Dear friends,

“Sorry, I’m far too busy for that”. This is a predictable response of people when I ask them if they’d like to attend an Advent Quiet Day in preparation for Christmas. And in most of the parishes I’ve served it’s been true. People have been busy organizing Christmas activities, Tree Festivals, baking cakes, making jams and marmalades. Whilst it’s always been enjoyable, the great irony is that Advent is the season of preparation for Christmas, and what do we do? We make life impossible for people by giving them so much to do that finding a day to take part in spiritual preparation is an impossibility. We often moan that secular society has turned Advent into Christmas. Look no further than the Church. We can do a very good job on our own of taking Christ out of Advent.

I was asked recently if we were going to return to some fund-raising events. The answer is, yes, when the time is right.

On Monday 4th October we have a Day of Prayer at Whalley Abbey. A chance for us to reflect on our future. We know that – financially speaking – we are financially challenged, and we have been for longer than I have been part of St. Laurence’s. We have also lost a lot of volunteer resources. This is fine, and we can’t expect people to give what they haven’t got to give (the same as money), but it does deepen the concerns about what kind of church we can do or be. We are returning to a greater emphasis on clergy doing things – if we don’t have a pastoral team or baptism team any longer, there is no other option! So where are we headed?

Trying to find the answer to that always involves prayer, or should do (unless we have made ourselves too busy to pray). We will come together, under God, to ask that we might be shown the path ahead.

And whilst it might be true that our resources are dwindling, it is not true that the opportunities for growing in the faith are dwindling too.

At the time of writing, we are about to launch two Home Groups – a chance for faith sharing and fellowship. We have an adult and children’s Confirmation Group beginning and also a group of First Communion children too. So that we can devote time to doing this well, we are laying aside some other aspects of church life for the time being. When we fail to prioritise time for prayer and faith-building we are like that man in the Gospel story, trying to build his house on sand. It just won’t last.

I do hope that you will find time to join us at Whalley Abbey on Monday 4th October. Let’s make finding time to pray a real priority.

With my love and prayers, Father Neil

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Services September 2021

Th 02 18.15 Holy Eucharist for healing and wholeness

F 03 Gregory Book of Common Prayer Eucharist

Sa 04 Trinity 14 17.00 All Age Eucharist Su 05 09.00 All Age Eucharist 11.00 Choral Eucharist

M 06 18.15 Mass for Mission Tu 07 12.15 Communion for the Community

Th 09 18.15 Informal Eucharist with prayers for healing

F 10 12.15 Book of Common Prayer Eucharist

Sa 11 Trinity 15/Education Sunday 17.00 All Age Eucharist Su 12 09.00 All Age Eucharist 11.30 Civic Service

M 13 18.15 Requiem Eucharist for Philip Staziker Tu 14 Holy Cross Day 12.15 Communion for the Community

Please note changes to services over the four following days:

Th 16 No Service F 17 No Service

Sa 18 Trinity 16 No 17.00 Service today Su 19 No 09.00 All Age Eucharist Today

11.00 Parish Eucharist

18.30 Induction of Rev Rebecca Feeney as Curate in Charge of St. Peter’s, Chorley (at St. Peter’s).

M 20 18.15 Mass for Mission Tu 21 Matthew, Apostle 12.15 Communion for the Community



Sa 25 Harvest Festival 17.00 All Age Eucharist Su 26 09.00 Service of the Word 11.00 Choral Eucharist

M 27 18.15 Mass for Mission Tu 28 Eve of St. Michael and All Angels 12.15 Communion for the Community


Some services will continue to be broadcast on

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Services October 2021



M 04 Francis of Assisi 18.15 Mass for Mission Tu 05 12.15 Communion for the Community



Sa 09 Trinity 19 17.00 All Age Eucharist Su 10 09.00 All Age Eucharist 11.00 Holy Eucharist

M 11 Ethelburga 18.15 Mass for Mission Tu 12 Wilfred 12.15 Communion for the Community Th 14 18.15 Informal Eucharist with prayers for healing

F 15 Teresa of Avila 12.15 Book of Common Prayer Eucharist


M 18 Luke, Evangelist 18.15 Mass for Mission Tu 19 12.15 Communion for the Community Th 21 18.15 Informal Eucharist with prayers for healing

F 22 Book of Common Prayer Eucharist

Sa 23 Last Sunday in Trinity 17.00 All Age Eucharist Su 24 09.00 All Age Eucharist 11.00 Choral Eucharist

M 25 Crispin 18.15 Holy Eucharist Tu 26 Alfred 12.15 Communion for the Community Th 28 Simon and Jude, Apostles 18.15 Informal Eucharist with prayers for healing


Sa 30 All Saints’ Tide 17.00 All Age Eucharist Su 31 09.00 All Age Eucharist 11.00 Solemn Choral Eucharist (Incense will be used)

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Services November 2021 Please note that the Thursday evening Eucharist will move to 12.15 from Thursday 04 November

M 01 All Souls’ 19.00 Sung Requiem Tu 02 Tide 12.15 Requiem with Hymns



Sa 06 Third Sunday 17.00 First Communions (Bishop Philip) Su 07 before Advent 09.00 All Age Eucharist 11.00 Confirmation within The Holy Eucharist (Bishop Philip)




Sa 13 Remembrance 17.00 All Age Eucharist Su 14 Weekend 09.00 All Age Eucharist

11.00 Civic Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph




Sa 20 Christ the King 17.00 All Age Eucharist Su 21 09.00 All Age Eucharist 11.00 Choral Eucharist




Sa 27 Advent Sunday 17.00 All Age Eucharist Su 28 (Year C) 09.00 All Age Eucharist 11.00 Choral Eucharist 18.30 Advent Carol Service at St. Peters

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Readings for Sundays and Holy Days

Day Title Readings (Year B)

September 2021

Su 05 Ninth Sunday after Trinity James 2. 1 - 10 and 14 - 17 | Mark 7. 24 - end

Su 12 Tenth Sunday after Trinity James 3. 1 - 12 | Mark 8. 27 - end

Su 19 Twelfth Sunday after Trinity James 3. 13-4. 3, 7 – 8 | Mark 9. 30 - 37

Su 26 Harvest Festival I Timothy 2. 1 – 7 | Matthew 6. 25-33

October

Su 03 Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Hebrews 1. 1 – 4: 2. 5-12 | Mark 10. 2 - 16

Su 10 Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Hebrews 4. 12 – end | Mark 10. 17 - 31

Su 17 Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Hebrews 5. 1 – 10 | Mark 10. 35 - 45

Su 24 Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Hebrews 7. 23- end | Mark 10. 46 - end

Su 31 ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY Revelation 21. 1-6 | John 11. 32 - 44

November

Su 07 Third Sunday before Advent Hebrews 9. 24-end | Mark 1. 14 - 20

Su 14 Remembrance Sunday Hebrews 10. 11-14 and 19 – 25 | Mark 13. 1 - 8

Su 21 Christ the King Revelation 1. 4b – 8 | John 18. 33 - 37

Su 28 Advent Sunday (Year C begins)

1 Thessalonians 3. 9 – 13 | Luke 21. 25 - 36

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Parish News : Sacramental Preparation

Classes for Young People Adults

Confirmation Classes for young people begin on

Saturday 4 September following the 5pm

Family Service.

If you have registered your child for these classes

but have not had an email from

Fr. Neil giving details, please contact him!

Confirmation Classes for adults begins on

Thursday 23 September at 6.45pm

If you have registered for these classes,

but have not had an email from Fr. Neil giving details,

please contact him!

First Holy Communion classes begin on Saturday 25 September at 9am.

If you have registered your child for these classes, but have not had an email from Fr. Neil giving details,

please contact him!

Baptism Preparation Team Fr. Neil will be running the baptism preparation sessions from the end of September.

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Parish News : Spiritual Growth

Home Group/Fellowship Group

We are pleased to announce dates for these groups which will be:

Wednesday Evenings at 19.00 Thursday Mornings at 10.00

08 and 22 September 09 and 23 September

06 and 20 October 07 and 21 October

03 and 17 November 04 and 18 November

If you have registered an interest in joining these groups, and can offer your home as a venue,

please let Rev. Mo know.

Using Scripture, films, discussion and prayer we will begin by exploring themes of

"lament and thanksgiving" in the light of the current pandemic.

And we will enjoy refreshments together too!

Rev Mo

Other News

Sue Boult Rector’s PA and CAP Manager

We are pleased that Sue is now home and making

good progress. She will be off work for 6 months

and we look forward to her returning to us when

she is well and able to resume her duties. In the

meantime, we are grateful to Jackie Gemson for

covering the role of Rector’s PA while Sue is

recovering.

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Parish News continued

World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on 10

September each year to promote worldwide action to

prevent suicides.

Nearly 3,000 people on average commit suicide daily,

according to WHO. For every person who completes a

suicide, 20 or more may attempt to end their lives.

About one million people die by suicide each year.

Please pray for those affected by suicide or by suicidal thoughts, pray for peace, protection and support.

Thank you !

If you can donate any:

Cereal Biscuits

Fray Bentos Pies Rice

Tinned Hot Dogs Juice

Tinned Meat Pasta Sauce

we would be enormously grateful.

Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 September

Harvest Thanksgiving

Refreshments will be served after each of the Harvest services.

We invite everyone to bring along some Harvest Gifts for our Emergency Food Parcel supplies.

We are delighted to welcome members of

St. Peter's and St. George's congregations who are now sharing in the food parcel deliveries.

A wonderful expression of working together with other churches to serve our local community.

Macmillan Coffee Morning Friday 24 September 2021

11am - 2pm during Taste Cafe

All are welcome - any offers of cakes

especially welcome!

Church Bookings Betty Kelly has indicated her intention to retire from the post of Bookings Officer.

Betty has done an amazing job and we have benefitted from a huge increase in our bookings which is

obviously very welcome. Going forward, this seems the opportune moment to move to an online bookings

system and we hope this will come online from the start of October.

Betty, thank you so much!

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Prayer and Spiritual Growth

Keep us, good Lord,

under the shadow of your mercy.

Sustain and support the anxious,

be with those who

care for the sick,

and lift up all who

are brought low;

that we may find comfort

knowing that nothing

can separate us from your

love in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Prayer Chain

The St Laurence’s Prayer Chain is available to all who wish to use this small group of church members. They are prepared to pray daily in response to any requests for private prayers. The group treats all requests with sensitivity and complete confidentiality.

Please contact:

Doris Smethurst 410829

A Prayer for the season of Creation

Canticle of the Creatures St. Francis of Assisi

All praise be yours, My Lord, through all that you have made. And first my lord Brother Sun, who brings the day.... How beautiful is he, how radiant in all his splendour!

Of you, Most High, he bears the likeness. All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Moon and Stars;

In the heavens you have made them, bright and precious and fair. All praise be yours, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air....

All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Water, so useful, lowly, precious and pure. All praise be yours, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through whom you

brighten up the night.... All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Earth, our mother,

Who feeds us...and produces various fruits with coloured flowers and herbs.... Praise and bless my Lord, and give him thanks,

And serve him with great humility, one God, now and for ever.

Amen

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Philip Staziker (Phil) 13 September, 1932 to 1 June, 2021

Phil was Chorley through and through he was baptised here and

attended the Parish School. From an early age was asked to be a

server a role he would fulfill for over seventy years before he took

the mantle of Head Server nearly fifty years ago. There is a lovely

photograph (unfortunately it is too faded to include) of Phil with a

group of twelve young servers who he had trained all in their

polished black shoes many of them sons of familiar names like,

Fishwick, Robinson, Roberts, Lengden and Shackleton. During this

time, he played a very important role leading the Church Lads and

Girls Brigade rising to the rank of Captain. Phil married Joan at St

George’s Church but sadly she died very young, and this left Phil a

widower in his late forties. Phil worked for many years at the

Horwich Loco Works before becoming the caretaker of St.

Laurence’s School. After retiring Phil took an active role in assisting

with our Tuesday Café run then by The Tuesday Friendly Group. He

served at least eight Rectors and was a role model to hundreds of

young people. He will always be remembered with great affection

for his dedication and service to his Lord and to this church which

he loved so dearly.

Fight the good fight with all thy might!

Christ is thy strength, and Christ thy right;

Lay hold on life, and it shall be

Thy joy and crown eternally.

Requiem Eucharist

for Phil

Monday 13 September

18.15

and burial of Ashes

Followed by a celebratory

glass of wine.

May he rest in peace and rise in glory

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G7 Speakers Conference

As you may be aware, Sir Lindsay Hoyle is hosting the G7 Annual Speakers' Conference here in Chorley.

As part of the programme of events around the Town, please note that St. Laurence's Church

will be closed to the congregation and general public on

Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th September.

The only service in the Parish that weekend will be the 11am Parish Eucharist.

Please pray for the success and safety of this historic event.

As part of the preparations for this we are once again indebted to Luke Tate and his firm of decorators

for generously painting areas of the Church for us.

Volunteering at St. Laurence’s We are always looking for people to join our team of volunteers. Have a look at some of the ways you could help, any offer of help will be very welcome. Please contact the clergy, Joan our Reader or Ruth in the office if you feel you could help.

Service

Stewarding

Exhibition

Stewarding and the

Shop

Morning

Coffee

Café

Young People to assist with our

Saturday

Eucharist

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Summer Picture Book

Summer Organ Concert

Elizabeth and Peter, Gordon and Alan

finale – eight hands performance

of Country Gardens

Elizabeth prepares the keys for the next performer

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BBQ TIME Three Summer BBQ’s at the Rectory

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Some of the chefs: Giovanni and Justin (above),

Andrew, Chris and Dan (below).

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Demolition and Restoration

The changing face of Chorley

Demolishion of the Odeon Cimema and

Removal of the cladding on Astley Hall

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Rev Mo

Rev Mo looking resplendent

at the first of our Sunday

afternoon markets

Welcome to Rev Rebecca and Rev Helen

Rev Rebecca Feeney

(soon to be installed as)

Curate in Charge of St. Peter’s

enjoys tea and cake with her

new Parishoners

The Rector attended

Chorley Methodist Church to represent the

Chorley Deanery at the service of welcome

for their new minister Rev. Helen Millward.

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Exhibitions

Chorley Lodge Exhibition

The first art exhibition at St. Laurance’s

Sir Lindsay opening the art exhibition with help from Fr Neil and Poppy

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St. Laurence

Chorley

Diary of

Events

September

to

December

2021

September 2021

Tuesday – Friday

11.00 – 14.00

Saturday | Sunday 13.00 - 16.00 12.00 – 15.00

Mayflower 400 Event

Myles Standish Exhibition Open in Church

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 26 September

Harvest Thanksgiving Services (Sat 5pm, 9am & 11am)

13.30 – 14.30

PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS OF ST. LAURENCE’S ORGAN FUND

15.00 St. Laurence Light Classics

Dunelm Duo preceded by tea and biscuits DONATIONS WELCOMED

The Dunelm Duo is Robert Rainford (piano/organ/keyboards)

and Lynne Williams (flute/oboe/clarinet/saxophone)

As the Dunelm Duo, Rob and Lynne have been performing together since their University days, with concerts, weddings, celebration events

and recording sessions under their belts.

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October 2021

Tuesday – Friday 11.00 – 14.00

Saturday | Sunday 13.00 - 16.00 12.00 – 15.00

Pat Richardson ‘my walks and other inspiration'

Exhibition Open in Church

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 31 October

13.30 – 14.30 Homegrown and Handmade Market PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS OF ST. LAURENCE’S ORGAN FUND

15.00 The story of the sailing of the Mayflower with the Guild Singers preceded by tea and biscuits DONATIONS WELCOMED

from

Tuesday 05 October

our new

Coffee and Cake

opens in church

Tuesday to Friday

10.30 – 12.00

severing tea, coffee,

hot chocolate and (you guessed?)

cakes!!

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November 2021

Tuesday – Friday 11.00 – 14.00 Saturday | Sunday

13.00 - 16.00 12.00 – 15.00

Zak Last - Artist Exhibition Open in Church

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 28 November

13.30 – 14.30

Homegrown and Handmade Winter Market PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS OF ST. LAURENCE’S ORGAN FUND

18.30

Advent Carol Service in St. Peter’s Church

Looking ahead

December, 2021

Exhibitions

A selection of Chorley Artists

FREE ENTRY

Advent Study Group

Tuesday in Advent

More details to follow

Carol Service

Sunday 19 December 18.30

Service of Nine Lessons and Carols

at St. George’s Church

details of all Christmas Services to

follow

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September Opening for our

Outside Café Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

11.00am - 1.30pm till Friday 24 September.

Important Announcement regarding Taste Café

At the start of the pandemic we had to close our refectory cafe provision. Realising the growing need for food and hospitality we opened TASTE outside.

In the last year we have served over 6,000 meals. An amazing team of people have worked incredibly hard to maintain provision.

It is time for this to draw to a close for the moment. Food is provided for the most vulnerable by different groups in the town

and we will continue to offer our Monday night Open Table provision as part of this joint service.

Thank you to all who have worked so hard with this venture!

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Kenyon Memorial Home

Meridian House 155 Eaves Lane

Tel: 01257 234377 Carl and Brett Kenyon,

Fourth Generation Family Business providing Funeral Services since 1926

The Cunliffe Suite A function suite for

Weddings, Sportsman’s Dinners, Presentation Dinners

or any other formal occasion First class Catering provided, built on reputation

Tel: 01257 270940 Email: [email protected]

Masonic Hall, George Street, Chorley PR7 2BE

Chorley Cricket Club Sandringham Road, Chorley

Tel: 01257 275096 Quality Function room available for all occasions.

Excellent venue for all types of family celebrations,

and for training seminars, all types of courses.

Work parties, dance and fitness classes.

Available daytime and evenings.

For more details ring Tracey Holding on:

07594 633948

mailto:[email protected]

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Do you need support in your own home?

Would you like to get out and about more?

We are an established Chorley company registered with the Care Quality Commission with local testimonials available.

We can provide flexible support from just 1 hour a week through to full 24-hour care. This can be companionship, trips, or appointments outside your home, personal care,

overnight support, respite care, help after an operation, pet care and much more……..

Please call Amanda/Nikki 01257 696 050 or visit us at 255 Eaves Lane (office hours)

Contact at The Parish Office:

Tel (01257) 231360

Email : [email protected]

SED Joinery and Roofing

All aspects of Joinery and Roofing Undertaken

Hardwood, Softwood or UPVC Windows and Doors

Blown or failed double glazed units replaced.

⚫ Home: 01257 435431 ⚫ Mobile: 07957 259043


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B. LIVESEY LIMITED Completely Independent Family Firm Est. 1848

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Royal Oak Building, 31 Bolton Street, Albion Mews, Chorley PR7 3AA

Tel: 01257 262602 Fax: 01257 264875

Day and Night Service Email: [email protected]

Website: www.bliveseyltd.co.uk

TAYLORS MEMORIALS Est. 1979

Tel: 01772 696800 / 01257 269565 Show room at B Livesey, 31 Bolton Street, Chorley

DEAKIN’S Plumbing and Heating Ltd

Tel: 01772 426 065 Mobile: 07728 389548

Emergency Plumbing Hotline 24/7 : 01772 426 065

Email: [email protected]

Plumbing Heating Boiler Services Kitchens and Drainage

Domestic and Commercial heating


http://www.bliveseyltd.co.uk/


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from the Parish Registers

Baptisms

10 July 2021 Leo Thomas Davies

24 July 2021 Freya Evie Armer

31 July 2021 Cooper Colin Foster

August 7 August 2021 Thea Olive McFayden

14 August 2021 Sophia May Fairhurst

21 August 2021 Isla Ann Meadwell and Abel George Meadwell

28 August 2021 Georgia Godfrey

Marriages and Blessings

Sunday 01 August Thomas and Emma Hall on their First Wedding Anniversary

with family and friends

Thursday 12 August Rebecca Bond and Anthony Graham

Funerals

17 June | Philip Staziker (88)

22 June | Trevor Jenkinson (81) at St. Peter’s Church 14 July | Ellen Hough (100)

Acknowledgement

Irene Jenkonson and family would like to thank everyone for their love, prayers and support over the past months. It has meant a lot to all of us.

As Trevor often said: ‘It’ll be ok’.

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Contact us

Web site: www.stlaurencechorley.co.uk The Parish Office : Tel (01257) 231360

Email: [email protected]

Clergy and Lay Assistants

Rector Fr Neil Kelley 266037

Assistant Curate Revd. Mo Baldwin 07592 838726

Licensed Lay Minister Joan Hayward 07500776195

Authorised Lay Minster

Authorised Lay Minister

Tony Checker (from 19 September)

Phil Hall (from 19 September)

01257 231360

Parish Staff and Officers Please contact via the Parish Office

Church Wardens Bernard Oakley

Darren Nicholson

Deputy Wardens Elle Greenough

Michelle Wareham

Booking Officer Moving to online bookings

Church Historian David Thistlewaite

Deanery Synod Reps Chris Pryor, Karen Pemberton,

Alan Winstanley

Hon PCC Secretary Michelle Wareham

Hon Treasurer James Laidler

Organist and Dir of Music Alan Winstanley

Parish Administrator Ruth Fowler

Parish Safeguarding Officer Nicola Pilkington

Rector’s PA and CAP Sue Boult

Pastoral Assistant Phil Hall (until 19th September)

Pastoral Assistant Emeritus Dodie Jones

Publicity Officer

Interim Tower Captain

Karen Pemberton

Bernard Oakley

Ringing Master Emeritus David Thistlewaite

Site Manager Rob Kelly

Stewardship Contact the Parish Office for enquires

Café Manager Rachel Anders Kay

Wardens Emeritus Rob Kelly and David Thistlewaite

Schools

St. Laurence’s CE Primary Headteacher Mrs E Marquis 262940

St. Michael’s CE Academy Headteacher Mrs J Jenks 264740

Magazine

Production Alan Winstanley 241995

Email news/events/pictures to [email protected]

Deadline for the December/January edition, Wednesday 17 November, 2021

http://www.stlaurencechorley.co.uk/



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