Benefice of Lyneham and Woodhill

Our Benefice consists of six Church of England churches (five parishes) in North Wiltshire in the Diocese of Salisbury. Most of the parishes are rural with the biggest being Lyneham with Bradenstoke which also includes the REME base at Lyneham although they also have their own chaplains.

There is one church school in the Benefice, at Broad Town, and we have bells in two of our churches, Hilmarton and Lyneham.

We have one priest, Rev'd Canon Rachma Abbott who is assisted by a chaplain of a local school, Rev'd Jonathan Beach, a curate, Rev'd Richard Holness, an LLM and two LWLs. 

We hope to see you soon at one of our services or events.

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Phone us: 01793 731134

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What's on

Busy Bees

Tuesday 14 January 2025, Tuesday 28 January 2025, Tuesday 11 February 2025, Tuesday 25 February 2025, Tuesday 11 March 2025, Tuesday 25 March 2025 Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Lyneham Church Hall
Calne Road Lyneham, SN15 4PR

Under five Babies and Toddler Group meeting usually on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in St Michael's Church Hall, Lyneham.

Communion Service for Candlemas

for 1 hour
Hilmarton: St Laurence
Church Road Hilmarton, SN11 8SD, United Kingdom

Join us at this special service to celebrate Candlemas and say goodbye to Rev'd Rachma.
After the service there will be a Bring and Share lunch in Hilmarton Community Room, in Poynder Place.
More details on the attached document.

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Cake and Company

Monthly. Every First Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Lyneham Church Hall
Calne Road Lyneham, SN15 4PR

Enjoy tea, coffee, cake and company in St Michael's Church Hall, Lyneham. Usually held on the first Tuesday of the month from 10am to 11.30am.

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Safeguarding

"Our Benefice is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO [Patsy Golding on 01249 891944 email [email protected]] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [follow link below]. 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."

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