A Place of Welcome / Warm Space

Every Monday at for 2 hours, 30 mins
St Gabriel -- The Parish of The Good Shepherd, Ashton under Lyne
Beaufort Road Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6RB, United Kingdom
St Gabriel's Church opens its doors every Monday morning from 9.30 till 12.00 to invite people from the community in to our building to enjoy a free drink and refreshments. This is not just for church members but for everybody in the neighbourhood who would like to come along.

We hope that people will come along to socialise and just enjoy each other's company. During the morning we aim to provide simple entertainment such as a quiz sheet, some armchair aerobics, bingo, craft activities etc. We are sure that some of you may even have your own skills to share!

However, none of these are obligatory - you may prefer to just sit and chat - and that is perfectly fine!
There is no charge for anything - our aim is just to offer a warm and safe place where people feel safe to connect, belong and contribute.

Do join us! If you would like to come but you are struggling to get there, please call one of us and we will do what we can to arrange transport for you.

Contact numbers:
Sandra Kiy 07740 766687 Sheila Kenyon 07880 936411

St Gabriel -- The Parish of The Good Shepherd, Ashton under Lyne

WELCOME and thank you for visiting these pages! Everyone is welcome to all of our services and events.

Most of our services are followed by light refreshments, so please stay for a chat and make some new friends!

St Gabriel is part of the Parish of The Good Shepherd in Ashton-under-Lyne, along with St James, St Michael and All Angels, St Peter, and Holy Trinity.

For enquiries about baptisms, weddings and funeral please contact Revd Paul:

(07854) 776 410          [email protected]


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Revd Dr Paul Monk

Church Warden
07854 776 410
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A Place of Welcome / Warm Space

Every Monday at for 2 hours, 30 mins
St Gabriel -- The Parish of The Good Shepherd, Ashton under Lyne
Beaufort Road Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6RB, United Kingdom

St Gabriel's Church opens its doors every Monday morning from 9.30 till 12.00 to invite people from the community in to our building to enjoy a free drink and refreshments. This is not just for church members but for everybody in the neighbourhood who would like to come along.

We hope that people will come along to socialise and just enjoy each other's company. During the morning we aim to provide simple entertainment such as a quiz sheet, some armchair aerobics, bingo, craft activities etc. We are sure that some of you may even have your own skills to share!

However, none of these are obligatory - you may prefer to just sit and chat - and that is perfectly fine!
There is no charge for anything - our aim is just to offer a warm and safe place where people feel safe to connect, belong and contribute.

Do join us! If you would like to come but you are struggling to get there, please call one of us and we will do what we can to arrange transport for you.

Contact numbers:
Sandra Kiy 07740 766687 Sheila Kenyon 07880 936411

Our Parish

Safeguarding

Our Parish 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 Co-ordinator (PSC). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSC. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSC or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor - see the contact list 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.

Quick Contact List

Vicar and Team Rector: Revd Dr Paul Monk Mobile: (07854) 776 410 Email: [email protected]

Parish Safeguarding Coordinator ​​
Moira Wilson [email protected] (07854) 536 949

Diocesan Safeguarding Officer​​
Abbey Clephane-Wilson [email protected] (0161) 828 1451 / (07436) 589 606

Safeguarding Helpline 0303 003 111 The helpline will be staffed by the 31:8 - an independent safeguarding charity - and is available 7 days a week. Calls will be handled sensitively and confidentially.

Helplines
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
If the situation is dangerous for a child, young person or adult at risk, dial 999 ask for POLICE