Farewell Revd Gini Williams
A fond farewell was said to Revd Gini as we said farewell as she heads into retirement. A lovely service of thanksgiving and blessings was had on 2nd March 2025. Gini in her time with the Blyth Valley Team has brought splatters of colour, enthusiasm, compassion and community focus.
Safeguarding
"Our benefice of Blyth Valley Churches is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops' guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact our Safeguarding Officer Annie Groves on 01986 875 941, or our Deputy Safeguarding Officer Pauline Milsted on 07780459285, or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway on 07785 621319 or email safeguarding@cofesuffolk.org. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services. Further information can be found on the diocesan website Promoting a safer church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich".
Spring has Sprung
Photograph Competition
This spring across the 14 Blyth Valley Churches we held a photograph competition with the theme 'Spring has Sprung'. We had two categories, one for under 16 and an over 16 category. To the right is the lovely picture taken by Kade Brabbin aged 9 years. Below is the photo from the over 16 winner Emma Shelley.
All of the photographs entered will be displayed in St Mary's Church in Chediston in the Easter Holidays. Saturday 5th until 21st April 2025. Please do pop along and see all of the wonderful photos submitted.
