Service of Remembrance on the 80th Anniversary of The Sinking of HMS Warwick

for 1 hour
St Merryn Cornwall
St Merryn Truro, PL28 8ND, United Kingdom
HMS Warwick was torpedoed and sunk by U-142 on 20th February 1944 off Trevose Head with the loss of 66 crew members. Some of whom are buried in the Commonwealth Graves section of St Merryn Church. Come along and learn about this tragedy and remember those lost and those fortunate survivors. 'Lest we forget.'

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"The parish of St Merryn is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Truro’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. 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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Service of Remembrance on the 80th Anniversary of The Sinking of HMS Warwick

for 1 hour
St Merryn Cornwall
St Merryn Truro, PL28 8ND, United Kingdom

HMS Warwick was torpedoed and sunk by U-142 on 20th February 1944 off Trevose Head with the loss of 66 crew members. Some of whom are buried in the Commonwealth Graves section of St Merryn Church. Come along and learn about this tragedy and remember those lost and those fortunate survivors. 'Lest we forget.'

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Safeguarding

"Our parish of St Merryn 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 Truro’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 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor 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."