THE PARISH OF THE ASCENSION

CAMBRIDGE

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

FOR THE YEAR 2013-2014

www.churchatcastle.org

The Parish of the Ascension Church at Castle ecumenical partnership

www.churchatcastle.org Address: Parish of the Ascension Office,

St. Giles’ Church, Castle Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ

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GENERAL INFORMATION The umbrella name of ‘ChurchatCastle’ is used to describe the ecumenical character and activities of the churches in the parish and is reflected in the website, www.churchatcastle.org As people of different denominations we believe that all Christians should work together to share in the outworking of God's love in the world. We believe that we should challenge divisiveness within and without the church, speak out against the injustices which affect all people, regardless of their faith position, and in ordinary and extraordinary ways make God known. The Parish of the Ascension Cambridge covers a considerable part of the northwest corner of the City of Cambridge, incorporating the City Council Castle Ward and including parts of the Arbury, Newnham and West Chesterton wards. Within the parish are 10 colleges of the University of Cambridge (Churchill, Clare Hall, Fitzwilliam, Lucy Cavendish, Magdalene, Murray Edwards (New Hall), Robinson, Selwyn, St Edmund’s, St John’s); one secondary school, Chesterton Community College and 2 primary schools, Mayfield Primary and St Luke’s (VA) Primary. Accurate population estimates for the parish are difficult to obtain as these statistics are compiled only on a ward basis and are difficult in areas with high student populations. Cambridge is also a rapidly expanding city with estimates that the population rose 8.4% from 2001-2009. With these constraints in mind, an estimate of the population of the parish in 2011 is approx. 17,266 (using data from Census 2011), rising to 22,399 in 2016. The social profile of the parish’s population is diverse, from academics and health professionals employed by the Universities and Addenbrooke’s Hospital and those in high technology and IT industries to those living in social housing, those on benefits and those with multiple social needs (Cambridge City Council, Mapping Poverty 2009, http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/public/docs/Mapping poverty 2009.pdf). The area in the parish with most deprivation indicators is that immediately adjacent to St Luke’s which also houses a racially diverse population including a Bangladeshi community. The new housing developments, especially the University site, will add even more diversity with many more international students, scholars and their families coming to live in the parish.

REPRESENTATION PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TERMS OF REFERENCE The PCC is the legally constituted body for the area with ultimate responsibility for all the activities of the churches locally. It may delegate some of its responsibilities to the Ecumenical Church Council (ECC), District Church Councils (DCCs) and to the Resources and Joint Outreach Committees as it sees fit.

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It also assumes particular responsibility for the Parish’s contractual obligations in respect of the Parish Room and the Burial Ground, and in respect of the Parish Administrator and any other person that may be employed by or contracted to it. It will as a result draw up and agree a budget annually reflecting these responsibilities. It will also determine the level of financial support provided to the different churches in respect of their responsibilities for meeting some of the central administrative costs and parish share. The PCC will act as the final authority in respect of any dispute between the churches in the Parish, whether these are of a financial or other nature and in so far as it is within their jurisdiction. Members of the PCC will be elected annually by members listed on the Electoral Roll. The Chairs of the Resources and Joint Outreach Committees are to be ex officio members of the PCC. All licensed members of the Ministry team are ex officio members of the PCC St Luke's Ecumenical Church Council is a partnership between the United Reformed Church and the Church of England. Authority is delegated to this body within a sharing agreement between the PCC of the Parish of the Ascension and the congregational meeting of the United Reformed Church in all matters pertaining to the management of St Luke's Church.

The (ECC) meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month, except in August. Anyone in the congregation may ask for an item to be put on the agenda. Membership of the ECC consists of twelve lay members who are each elected for a period of three years, the URC minister and the Rector. Congregational Meetings take place bi-monthly after the morning service; they are the forum for debate and open to everyone in the congregation (although only those on the Common Roll may vote) The Annual General Meeting of the ECC takes place in March/April, when reports from the various organisations and activities are presented and elections are held.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Parish of the Ascension, St. Giles’ Church, Castle Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ Official correspondence to the Parish Administrator’s Office at the above address. Bankers: Barclays Bank plc, Chesterton Road, Cambridge. Legal advisers: Diocesan Registrar; Barr Ellison, 39 Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1PN Independent Examiner: Waller, Wilson & Co., The Forge Cottage, 2 High Street, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7EJ Architect: Bland, Brown & Cole, 33a Bridge Street, Cambridge CB2 1UW Book-keeper: Michelle Webb Parish Administrator: Sheila Rozeik

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OBJECTIVES We aim to be an inclusive community proclaiming Christ's Gospel of love. We endeavour to make our churches places where anyone can explore the possibility of faith. We are committed to Ecumenical partnership. We strive to make our church and community spaces accessible and safe places for members of the community to own and use, regardless of their faith position. We are committed to celebrating the rich liturgical resources within our ecumenical partnership. We are committed to offering pastoral care to anyone who asks for it and most especially to those who live within our parish boundary. We are committed to following statutory health and safety advice in maintaining our church buildings, we have policies in place to ensure this.

REPORT ON PCC ACTIVITIES APRIL 2013 – APRIL 2014 The Mission sub-committee of the PCC, having operated for 3 years, was dissolved so that a new group could be convened with representatives from Castle Street Methodist Church. This new group, the Joint Outreach Committee (JOC), reports to both the PCC and the Castle St. Methodist Church Council. On the advice of the Resources sub-committee, the PCC agreed to the transfer of funds from reserves to purchase the City Council’s share of the land on which the Parish Room (St Giles’ Hall) stands. This means that the rent previously paid to the City Council for their share of the rent will now revert to the PCC. St Giles’ Church was asked to discuss possible charitable uses for the dormant St Giles’ and St Peter’s Parochial Charities, so that these monies can be dispersed with the approval of the Charity Commissioners. The PCC agreed to combine its annual Parish Fair with the Castle Hill Open Day. This event highlights the extensive part the Castle Hill area has played in the history of Cambridge, and brings together Kettle’s Yard House and gallery, the Museum of Cambridge, St Giles’ Church, the Churches Conservation Trust (current custodians of St Peter’s Church) and Cambridgeshire County Council. There were over 2,400 visitors to all the sites and 500+ people participated in the talks, tours and family activities.

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The PCC was updated regularly on the progress of major housing developments in the parish, the NW Cambridge University development and Darwin Green. On the University development 3,000 dwellings will be provided (c.1,050 by 2016), 1500 for University staff accommodation and 1500 for private sale. 2,000 units (bed-spaces) of student accommodation will also be provided. Also proposed for the site is a primary school, opening in September 2015, up to three nurseries, a hotel, a supermarket, c.8 shops, a University run café, a GP surgery, police touchdown facilities, combined heat and power energy centre, care home and a community centre all built around a central square. Darwin Green is a development of 3000+ houses of which 40% will be affordable homes. The site will include primary and secondary schools, a library, a medical centre, community facilities, retail units and green open spaces. On the completion of both developments, an additional 13,500 people will be living in the parish. Members of the PCC have been involved in committees and consultations about the new housing developments and have made representations about community and faith facilities on both sites. The Chair of the PCC has been working with other local churches to look at ecumenical outreach to these new communities. There are separate Parish Policies covering: Child Protection, Vulnerable Adults, Equal opportunities, Environmental and Health and Safety. Copies of these policies are available from the Parish Office.

PARISH ACTIVITIES 1. Worship and Ecumenical partnership Common Worship liturgy is used in services at St Augustine's and St Giles' Churches. St Luke's Church uses an ecumenical liturgy, combining Church of England and URC liturgies, and is endorsed by the 'Joint Council' (the governing body of the ecumenical partnership.) In addition we share in services from the Methodist tradition with Castle Street Methodist Church. We have provided a space for the Romanian Orthodox Church to celebrate its liturgy on various occasions at St Giles's. A more formal arrangement is being negotiated between the Romanian Orthodox community and the PCC in order to accommodate weekly worship of the Orthodox community within the worship space of St Giles’s. It is hoped that in due course a sharing agreement will be drawn up between the congregations. 2. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation Each of our church centres is used on a daily basis by members of the public for groups and activities. The sanctuary area in St Augustine's, the Lady Chapel in St Giles’ and the church space at St Luke's are all accessible areas for people to find space. In partnership with the Churches Conservation Trust, St Peter's Church is opened daily for members of the public to use.

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3. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved The church wardens and elders of the churches are encouraged to work alongside the ministry team to identify those in particular need within our congregation and community. Visits to these people are assigned at the weekly ministry team meeting. In addition to this, a formal pastoral visiting scheme operates at St Luke's Church. The lay members of St Giles's and St Augustine's are diligent in their care. Our licensed lay ministers take an active role in identifying and supporting those in need. Each of the ministry team conducts visits to those who are ill at home or in hospital. We are fortunate to have Deborah McVey, our URC minister, on site at Addenbrooke's Hospital in her capacity as Hospital Chaplain. Residential homes Ministers have continued the links with several residential homes/day centres/sheltered housing projects within the parish. Team members regularly visit residents at Primrose Croft, Cambridge Manor Care Home, Victoria Homes, Storey's House and Edward House. Afternoon teas to which members of residential homes throughout the parish are especially invited have taken place occasionally at St Giles’s and in St Luke's. Funerals and bereavement We willingly conduct funeral services and offer pastoral care and support for any person who has lived within our parish boundary; occasionally we take services for people who have had contact with the parish but now live elsewhere. As ministers we view the help we offer at death and in bereavement as one of the greatest privileges of our ministry. We attempt to support churchgoers and non-churchgoers alike according to their need. This can be challenging in such a large parish. We respect the faith position and protect the privacy of the individuals and families with whom we work. During the last year the ministry team has conducted 13 funeral services, at the Cambridge City Crematorium, at all three parish churches and at Castle End Mission. and 9 interments at the Ascension Burial Ground and elsewhere. Baptisms During the last year there have been 22 baptisms of children in our churches. Weddings During the last year the ministry team have conducted 2 marriage services.

4. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Our sermons are usually based on the Common Lectionary. In addition to lay and ordained preachers we are privileged to be a training base for students from the Cambridge Theological Federation of colleges. This year we have welcomed students from Westcott House, Ridley College, Westminster College and Wesley College. The students are assigned to members of the ministry team who are responsible for regular formal and informal supervision. Our church members are confident in giving positive feedback to students and it is invaluable to have a fresh perspective on the parish from our ordinands! As an ecumenical partnership we offer a diverse range of study groups, seasonal and otherwise, led by lay and ordained members, throughout the year.

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5. Schools There are strong links with St Luke’s (VA) Primary School where clergy take an assembly every Thursday afternoon. This year Rev'd Ank Rigelsford has been the ex officio member of the governing body. She has also established a prayer group which meets at the school for parents, staff and friends. The clergy team are also involved in supporting members of the school within the community. We meet with the head teacher and various staff members to discuss issues of inclusion and support. We are present and assist at PTA events. Mayfield School invite a member of the ministry team to come to the school and talk to them about Christianity and classes of children have visited both St Giles’s and St Luke’s as part of their religious studies curriculum. Castle School have come to St Giles’s Church three times in the past year, for their Easter, Harvest and Christmas services, which are led jointly by the head teacher and a member of the clergy team. These are always very joyful occasions, with much singing and acting; they are appreciated by all who attend them. We also visit Castle school when invited to contribute to RE projects. 6. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings and use of our community spaces and community involvement. The ethos of the parish’s community involvement is that of active and pro-active engagement with all parishioners, whether they are involved in church activities or not. Open and generous hospitality is practised wherever and whenever it is needed and we strive to manage our buildings, financial and human resources to promote community understanding and cohesion. We work in partnership with community groups. Our meeting rooms are all available for the use of the general public and are widely used. 7. Charitable giving Charitable giving in our churches covers international, national and local schemes; at a local level congregational members are involved in the selection of charities. 8. Communication Website, leaflets and magazine: Communication continues to be enhanced by our Parish Administrator and her work in the upkeep of our parish website. Sheila also edits our monthly magazine 'Ascension News'. Contact with the whole geographic community of our parish occurs with the commercial distribution of seasonal leaflets (outlining Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter services and activities) to each home within our parish boundary. Social Media: ChurchatCastle has recently started a Twitter account, @churchatcastle

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CHURCH REPORTS St Augustine’s Church St. Augustine’s continues to be a much valued part of the local community, offering space for over 30 different community groups to meet on a regular basis. (http://www.staugustinesforum.org.uk) After consultation with the hall users and the congregation, a programme of refurbishment and redevelopment was agreed. The community users forum identified as a priority an upgrade to the toilets, kitchen and side passage to the rear of the building, and improvements to the Old Vestry meeting room. This work was completed in March 2014 with funding from AmeyCespa’s Landfill Communities Fund. Phase II of the redevelopment will involve the remodelling of the small hall at the front of the building to include a new entrance which is more welcoming and visible from the road; a new toilet with wheelchair access; a revamp of the main kitchen including serving hatches into the main and small halls; and new permanent notice boards both within and outside the building. The new area would be redecorated throughout with the intention that this space is used to encourage informal meetings over coffee for those living locally or waiting for events to finish. Funding for this work was obtained from Cambridge City Council’s West Central Area Committee in March 2014. At that meeting, local councillors paid tribute to the St Augustine’s team for their hard work in ensuring that the church remained a vibrant hub in the community; that both this and another church hall project were the ideal templates for using housing developers’ community contributions and both facilities were used by numerous community groups and the improvements would enhance the users’ experience. Phase III will involve an extension to the side of the main hall which would create both a new meeting space that could be used independently and an additional seating area for the main hall, particularly when the main hall is being used for talks and some concerts/events. Funding for this final phase of development is currently being sought. Throughout the year, St Augustine’s offers a lively programme of free talks, events and concerts for local residents (supported in part by City Council grants), as well as a monthly lunch club. A regular Fairtrade stall run by the church promotes and sells fairly-traded goods and any surplus made from these sales are donated to the Trussell Trust’s Cambridge Foodbank. Weekly collections of food for the Foodbank are made at St Augustine’s and the other churches in the parish.

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St Giles’s Church The past year has seen many memorable events at St Giles’. Over the summer, we ran a series of ‘Open Wednesdays’. We welcomed 448 visitors across 13 weeks, raising money for church funds and – more importantly – raising awareness of the church within the wider community. We also hosted the ‘Thank God it’s Monday’ workers’ breakfasts. This involved volunteers from the whole parish, and saw free coffee and croissants distributed outside the church gate. Plans are already underway to repeat both initiatives this coming summer. In September, we held the St Giles’ Fair (14th September) and participated in the Castle Hill Open Day (21st September). Both proved to be hugely enjoyable occasions, with delicious refreshments and a huge range of stalls and entertainment. Several hundred people attended, many of whom had never been inside St Giles’ before. Advent came to St Giles’ slightly early in 2013, as we welcomed fifteen classes from local primary schools for a Church Schools Trust exhibition, ‘A Path to the Stable.’ The event was based around the Jesse Tree, with children following the 'roots' of the tree to explore the Advent stories of the prophets, John the Baptist, Mary, and all God's people. The interactive stations incorporated architectural features and brought the setting to life. The children also had a creative response time in which they made pictures using natural objects on purple cloths. “Churches are a bit cooler than I thought!” exclaimed one child. This was closely followed by the Christmas Tree Festival, opened by the Mayor. When this annual event started in 2009, there were twelve trees; in 2013, there were 27. This was a tremendous opportunity to involve the local community in the life of the church, with trees decorated by local schools, children’s groups, churches, museums, businesses, colleges and charities. There was also a prayer tree, where visitors could attach their prayer requests. We received many positive comments in the visitors’ book, one entry describing the church as a ‘lovely peaceful place in the centre of a busy town’. In the first three months of 2014, St Giles’ was one of seven churches who offered their building for the Cambridge Churches’ Homeless Project. This provided beds and hot food for up to 10 homeless people for the coldest months of the year. Twelve of the volunteers were drawn from the congregation at St Giles’. As the project only ran when the council called Severe Weather Provision, we were only needed on three nights. Although this was frustrating, we were glad to be involved in this extremely worthwhile project and enjoyed meeting and eating with our guests. Of course, all of these events and activities are rooted in our shared Christian faith. The Sunday Sung Eucharist remains the focus of our week. The congregation are heavily involved in the preparations for this service, and a good number meet every Saturday to clean the church and set up for the following morning. We have a loyal team of servers, a small but committed choir, and a team of organists. Everyone plays an essential part as we strive to glorify God through dignified and beautiful worship. The Thursday morning Holy Communion provides a welcome space for reflection in the middle of a busy week, and is well attended.

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We also host a series of regular quiet days, with guest leaders; most recently, the Rev’d Canon Nick Moir led a day entitled ‘Entertaining Angels.’ Hospitality remains one of the great strengths of St Giles’. As well as providing refreshments after the Sunday Eucharist, we offered coffee and cake to visitors on the summer open days, and hot soup during the Christmas Tree Festival. We also hosted a party following our Assistant Curate’s ordination, and we held a church lunch on Remembrance Sunday. Our regular bake sales raise money for the charities that we are supporting: Namuncha, the Angel Tree Project, and the Cambridge Foodbank. Looking to the future, we hope to welcome many newcomers into the church over the coming year. From next month, we will be leaving the outer doors open during the day, allowing visitors to see into the building and read the noticeboards. We are also planning new events targeted at specific groups in the community, including lunches aimed at the elderly and isolated. We are also looking forward to working with the Romanian congregation over the coming year. We were delighted that Fr. Dragos Herescu has now been ordained priest, and hope that they will now be able to hold services every week.

St Luke’s Ecumenical Partnership

1. Ecumenical Church Council General Proceedings Matters concerning the Church Centre have dominated much of the discussions during the past year. The Montessori Nursery School’s exclusive use of the Wray Hall, and the Scout Hut being considered for development and rental, have necessitated changed patterns of use in the remaining rooms at St Luke’s, and we no longer have the benefit of a large hall for church occasions. A new and successful fundraising initiative has been undertaken with a series of Saturday evening supper and travel nights. Special thanks are due to Alison Taylor and Frances Klein who as Church Wardens have shouldered an immense burden of work during the past year. Quarterly Charities Four charities are decided annually by the ECC, with recommendations sought within Congregational Meetings. Two charities are local, two are overseas. Those selected for 2013 were: the Cambridge City Foodbank, The Salvation Army, Water Aid and our Commitment for Life partner Silveira House, Zimbabwe. Those for 2014 are MAGPAS, Médecins sans Frontières, Alzheimers Research Society, Silveira House and Dabane Trust. Legacies and gifts In recent years there have been several very generous legacies made to the church which have been used to improve our worship space and in September we held a combined Anniversary and Benefactors’ Service, followed by lunch, to thank the families of recent benefactors.

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A beautiful painting by Judith Crowe was purchased, and a special vase for the Lady Chapel was made and donated by Marie Thompson, in memory of John Baker, a long time member of St. Luke's who died in August 2013. 2. Report of the Church Wardens 2013-2014 Fabric, Goods and Ornaments The Quinquennial Inspection of the Church building by our architect Robert McKinley of Bland, Brown and Cole LLP, took place on 19th June 2013. One major concern which we have dealt with was a pigeon waste problem in the West end, this involved specialist cleaning of the belfry and tower, and anti-pigeon measures being put in place externally. Further plumbing work is required to make water tanks and environs hygienic and properly insulated. The cleaning of the gutters has prevented further ingress of water during a very wet winter. Several maintenance issues were highlighted so we have had a gas safety inspection, a fire strategy audit and a review of our Disabled WC by the City Council Access Officer. These audits raised important issues which must be tackled as soon as funding allows. An NICEIC electrical inspection is in hand and in the meantime we have improved some of the lighting and ventilation in the building. The Lightning Conductor is tested annually. Some minor decorating has been undertaken but there is more to be done. The exterior stonework of the church is in poor repair. We have received quotations for the work and are applying for Faculty and preparing grant applications so that this work can be carried out. Improved insulation through various methods including secondary glazing, particularly in the Tibbatts room, is necessary now that many of our users require good heating levels. Estimates are being prepared. Upgrading of the church amplification system is currently in hand. Some features of our lift to the Wray Hall require attention.. Several church chairs are in need of repair. Lack of storage space was also identified as a limiting factor for community users. The speed at which we can proceed with repairs and improvements highlighted in the Quinquennial Inspection will depend on funds becoming available. The churchyard continues to flourish but the main notice board was affected by some of the high winds in the winter and needs further attention. Community Use We continue to have three major tenants. COPE (Cambridgeshire Older People's Enterprise), Smith's Children (Montessori Nursery) and the Churches Conservation Trust. Other regular groups include Sure Start, Pilates, Tai Chi, Yoga, Fitness, Music Group, Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, AA and Al Anon. The church is used as a polling station. We have bookings for concerts (no more than 6 per year), seminars, public meetings, private functions, training sessions and parties. Review of St Luke’s Local Ecumenical Partnership. Although this was much delayed by events beyond our control, a review was eventually carried out by two members of the County Ecumenical Council. An initial meeting was held between the reviewers and members of the Ministry Team. In summer 2013 the reviewers met with small groups of St Luke’s lay people to discuss four

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areas: Children’s and Youth Work, Communication, Fabric and Finance and Worship. The general tone of the review was positive and the reviewers stated “The general sense is one of a community in good heart …”, and, “We felt that St Luke’s is an impressive congregation overall …” As is expected with reviews, problems were not overlooked, and certain issues which need to be addressed were noted. Following the review, many of those involved with the running of St Luke’s expressed a feeling of disappointment that it had been based on some extremely short interviews with groups which had insufficient time to give a picture of particular areas of our church life, and that St Luke’s activities had not been visited personally by the reviewers. Worship During the year St. Luke's has maintained its pattern of services with All Age worship on the first Sunday of the month and Family Eucharists with provision for children's activities in several age groups on other Sundays. A weekly Eucharist takes place every Wednesday morning and Iona services take place twice a month on the second and fourth Sunday evenings. We have offered a ‘Time to remember' service to which those families who have received pastoral care in bereavement were invited. The worship is enhanced by a variety of music styles and able musicians. The membership of the congregation is diverse with a core of long standing members, people of varying ethnic backgrounds, ordinands from the Cambridge Federation of theological colleges, children of varying ages and needs and those who have come into the ecumenical partnership from a variety of denominational backgrounds. We have been delighted at the increase in numbers from those in our direct neighbourhood, most especially from those living in communal assisted living situations within the streets adjacent to the church. Sunday school The Sunday School is now divided into three groups to accommodate the needs of the children and young people. A number of the Sunday School leaders attended training sessions during the year about working inclusively with children and young people with additional needs and also nurturing healthy relationships and handling challenging behaviour. Pastoral and outreach activities. 1. Pastoral visiting A formal pastoral visiting system is in place whereby every member within the St Luke's directory is assigned a named individual from within the congregation who acts in the role of a good neighbour. Anyone may be added to the directory. 2. Soup lunches, afternoon teas and Sunday lunches We regularly hold midweek soup lunches and occasional afternoon teas for those who wish to attend. These are advertised through leafleting residential homes and the surrounding neighbourhood. Little Acorns (pre school children and their carers.) During the course of the year 106 children have attended this group which remains open during school holidays.

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Many have English as a second or third language and the adults help each other with the difficulties they experience with understanding across a wide range of subjects. A Speech Therapist visits approximately 6 times a year and always has a group of parents who ask advice on matters relating to speech development. Summer Holiday Club Twenty three children attended the Summer Holiday Club in 2013.

PROPOSED POINTS OF ACTION FOR THE YEAR AHEAD St Augustine's 1. To make best use of the improved facilities of St Augustine's as a place for worship, community groups and activities 2. To work with others for building community in the new housing developments in NW Cambridge and for links between those new communities and existing established communities. St Giles' 1. To form closer links with the Romanian Orthodox congregation. 2. To extend the times in which the church building is open and people are welcomed into it. St. Luke's 1. To consolidate the work with those in assisted housing schemes, further incorporating people into our worship, activities and decision making. 2. To review the staffing needs of the community centre for the year ahead with a view to offering a more efficient resource to our community and lessening the burden on Committee members in terms of day to day action. Electoral Rolls In accordance with the Church Representation Rules (‘CRR’), an updated roll has been prepared in advance of the annual parochial church meeting. Thanks are due to Caroline Wilson, Sylvia Pick and Frances Klein at the three churches for their help in bringing it up to date. After removals and additions of names during the last year, the new roll now includes 128 members, which is a slight increase on last year's roll of 125. _____________________________________________________________________________

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............................................................................................... April 2014 Philipa King, Janet Bunker, Ank Rigelsford, Deborah McVey This report has been prepared following the guidelines laid down in The Charities Act 1993 and advice from the Charity Commission and the national church.