Wherstead, St Mary's
St Mary’s Church is situated on a private farm road. The church boasts magnificent views of the river Orwell. There has been a church on this site from as early as 1086. The Church building was completely restored at the beginning of the twentieth century.
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Amanda Bloomfield
Safeguarding
Our parish of Wherstead is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officers. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our parish Safeguarding Officers. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the parish Safeguarding Officers or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or [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.
Two Rivers Benefice Safeguarding Officers:
Kevin Widdick - [email protected] or 07984 960103
Ruth Gitsham - [email protected] or 07757 040375
Further information can be found on the diocesan website Promoting a safer church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.