Walking with Words

for 3 hours
St John's Doddington - The Church on the Hill
Doddington Shropshire, DY14 0HL, United Kingdom
Join us for an afternoon exploring the area and creating a new collaborative poem with artist Suzanne Thomas. Learn new creative techniques as we explore field names, plants and folklore for inspiration. Write, sketch and make marks in response to the walk. Explore the ancient customs and tradition surrounding St John’s Day as we light a bonfire to celebrate midsummer.
Lines of poetry will emerge that will be carved into new stones in the renovation of the church.
Suitable for adults. Free, but booking essential
Booking at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-johns-church-doddington-south-shropshire

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Sam Dolphin (Church office) or Celia Gibb (Churchwarden)

Church Office,
Market Hall,
Cleobury Mortimer

DY14 8BX
Sam - Church Office
01299 272916
Celia - Churchwarden
01584 318036

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Walking with Words

for 3 hours
St John's Doddington - The Church on the Hill
Doddington Shropshire, DY14 0HL, United Kingdom

Join us for an afternoon exploring the area and creating a new collaborative poem with artist Suzanne Thomas. Learn new creative techniques as we explore field names, plants and folklore for inspiration. Write, sketch and make marks in response to the walk. Explore the ancient customs and tradition surrounding St John’s Day as we light a bonfire to celebrate midsummer.
Lines of poetry will emerge that will be carved into new stones in the renovation of the church.
Suitable for adults. Free, but booking essential
Booking at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-johns-church-doddington-south-shropshire

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Safeguarding

The parish of Doddington is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) Liz Smith 07538307963. The Diocese of Hereford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA (see link below). If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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St John's Doddington - The Church on the Hill Charity No. 1208550