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Litton Cheney: St Mary's

Litton Cheney: St Mary’s looks forward to welcoming you.

If you are visiting our special church or might be new to the area, please get in touch and/or make yourself known at one of our services.

Our Safeguarding Officer is Les Keatley. Phone: 07833545450 Email: [email protected]

Littlebredy: St Michael & All Angels

Welcome to Little Bredy: St Michael and All Angels. Our church at the 'head' of the Bride Valley holds regular services, every other week (alternating with our neighbouring church, Long Bredy).

Benefice Safeguarding Officer is Les Keatley. Phone: 07833545450 Email: [email protected]

St Nicholas Church , Abbotsbury

St Nicholas Church is open during daylight hours to welcome the weary traveller. Do come in, rest awhile and and enjoy the surroundings of the Grade 1 listed church.

St.Nicholas dates from the late 14thcentury or early 15thcentury and was built as the parish church, alongside the Abbey Church of St Peter. The only remains of the Abbey are a wall to the south of the church, and St Catherine’s chapel about a mile away.

A calendar of services can bee viewed on the site, you are welcome to join us for worship.

Shipton Gorge: St Martin

St Martin's extends a warm welcome to all.

St Martin of Tours Church is set above the village on a slight hill with highly regarded pastoral views over the western end of the Bride Valley. Many who visit find it a tranquil spot. The church is floodlit throughout the year by the generosity of sponsors from far and near.

St Martin’s serves the village community and is fully integrated with the Bride Valley and Chesil Benefice. We are an inclusive and welcoming church offering a range of worship styles, with our two regular services a month of Breakfast Church and another of Holy Communion. We also celebrate the seasonal festivals and hold other services, such as a Pets service. When the opportunity arises, we present live music events along with social events.

We have an ancient tower of 6 bells, which are rung regularly for services by a newly formed and enthusiastic band of ringers. There is an organ and sound system.

St Martin’s has a connection to Thomas Hardy in so much as the church was rebuilt in 1862 by John Hicks for whom the famous Thomas Hardy worked.

Safeguarding

The parish of Shipton Gorge: St Martin 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 Salisbury’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.

Our Benefice Safeguarding Officer is Les Keatley. Phone: 07833545450 Email: [email protected]

Chilcombe (Dedication unknown)

A warm welcome awaits you at the small and special church at Chilcombe. Services run from Easter to October - and of course you are welcome at any of the Bride Valley churches at any other time!

Our Safeguarding Officer is Les Keatley. Phone: 07833545450 Email: [email protected]

Burton Bradstock: St Mary's

Burton Bradstock extends a warm welcome to all.

If you are visiting our wonderful church or might be new to the area, please get in touch and/ or make yourselves known to us at the services.

Our Safeguarding Officer is Les Keatley. Phone: 07833545450 Email: [email protected]

Portesham: St Peter

St Peter’s Church, has stood at the centre of the village as a beacon of hope for at least 1000 years. Open during daylight hours it offers a place of sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of every day life. The Chancel provides a discreet place for private prayer. When you visit have a wander around the churchyard and look for our unusual grave stone.

Worship is held most Sundays and you are most welcome to join us.

Puncknowle: St Mary's the Blessed Virgin

Welcome to Puncknowle's page. All are welcome at Puncknowle, whether you are curious about our services, new to the area or visiting, please get in touch or make yourself known at one of our services.

Our Safeguarding Officer is Les Keatley. Phone: 07833545450 Email: [email protected]

Swyre: Holy Trinity

Swyre: Holy Trinity would like to extend a warm welcome to all. If you are new to the area or visiting, please get in touch or make yourself known at one of our services.

Our Safeguarding Officer is Les Keatley. Phone: 07833545450 Email: [email protected]

Long Bredy: St Peter

Long Bredy extends a warm welcome to all. If you are new to the area or just visiting, please make yourselves known to us and ask for any help.

Our church is open during daylight hours for quiet prayer and reflection.

St Peter's Langton Herring

You are always welcome here, whether you are just passing through, or locally based. St Peter’s is a small Grade II listed building located in the centre of the picturesque village of Langton Herring, next to the Elm Tree Inn and the Village Hall. There is a sense of the sacred in this quiet, tranquil place for those seeking solitude, to pray, or the opportunity to simply sit quietly for a while. It is only 20 minutes on foot to the Fleet Lagoon behind Chesil Bank - a 17-mile stretch of shingle and a National Nature Reserve, itself a special unique place.

Services are held regularly and alternate each week, from more traditional 'prayer book' communion services and hymns to more informal reflective times, or family praise with worship songs and readings. Feel free to wander around our churchyard too.