Institution and Appointment of Rev'd Nathaniel Gilmour our New Vicar

for 1 hour
St Leonards Church, Balderstone
St Leonards Church, Balderstone, Commons Lane Balderstone, BB2 7LL

The Bishop of Blackburn will institute, and the Archdeacon of Lancaster will induct Nathaniel as Vicar Balderstone, Mellor and Samlesbury on Sunday 25th May 2025 at 4.00pm at St Leonard Balderstone.

St Mary's Mellor

St Mary the Virgin Mellor is a friendly Parish Church committed to serving God and the community of Mellor in the heart of Lancashire. Our website www.mellorparishchurch.org and Facebook page tell you something about who we are, what we do, when we do it etc.. We update it regularly and contributions are welcomed. We hope you find it helpful and interesting. We would be delighted to talk to you about our church life and to welcome you into the congregation.

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Churchwardens - Sarah Lees or Lloyd Brown

St Mary's Vicarage
Church Lane,
Mellor
Blackburn

BB2 7JL
Sarah Lees - Churchwarden
07450 295417
Lloyd Brown - Churchwarden
07714 791256

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Institution and Appointment of Rev'd Nathaniel Gilmour our New Vicar

for 1 hour
St Leonards Church, Balderstone
St Leonards Church, Balderstone, Commons Lane Balderstone, BB2 7LL

The Bishop of Blackburn will institute, and the Archdeacon of Lancaster will induct Nathaniel as Vicar Balderstone, Mellor and Samlesbury on Sunday 25th May 2025 at 4.00pm at St Leonard Balderstone.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Mellor: St Mary 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 of Blackburn’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 Marilyn Watson on 01254 812853 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Cath Smith on 07711485170 or on email [email protected]. 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
Contact Numbers:
Parish Safeguarding Officer Marilyn Watson - 01254 812853
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
Cath Smith - 07711485170 or email [email protected]
The parish is in inter-regnum.
The Churchwardens will be covering any contact during the inter-regnum period. Their details are below:
Churchwarden Sarah Lees 07450 295417
Churchwarden Lloyd Brown 07714 791256

31:8 (formerly CCPAS) 0303 003 1111
LA Adults Social Care (Emergency) Out of Hours - 01254 587547
LA Children’s social care Out of Hours - 01254 587547

OUR SAFEGUARDING POLICY