Updates

I am delighted to say that we have resumed Sunday services in all three churches in the benefice.

It must be said that it is still the advice from the government and the Church of England that anyone in a vulnerable group, e.g., over 70 years of age or vulnerable from a pre-existing condition, should not attend gatherings of people, including church services. We cannot guarantee anyone's complete safety, even though we will follow the guidelines for social distancing and hand hygiene.

Face coverings should be worn by all those attending a place of worship, and will be mandatory from 8th August, for all including ministers, worshippers, staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors, where there may be other people present; remembering that they are mainly intended to protect other people, not the wearer, from coronavirus COVID-19 and that they are not a replacement for physical distancing and regular hand washing.

William.