Father David is retiring from parochial Ministry. He will continue to be a priest in the Church of God and serve as he is led. So he asks for prayers for the people he is to leave and for the people he is to work with in the future. Details of the leaving service at Ashley on 29th June at 9.30 am this year will be confirmed after Easter.Father David writes as follows - I came to the loggerheads four years ago and have been warmly welcomed into this Benefice. These have been really good years for me and I thank you all for that. The parishes of Ashley, Mucklestone, Broughton, and Croxton are loving and supportive communities and I have felt welcomed and affirmed here. Heartfelt thanks to you all.