Holidays!


I am taking a couple of weeks leave beginning Saturday 22 July. Do not expect many blog posts during this time!

My Chaplain Deacon Frances Hiller, or Mrs Bron Panter, or Mrs Emma Biaggiemma.biaggi@churchofengland.org at the Diocesan Office, are able to reach me, if there are any urgent matters.


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