Safeguarding
SAFEGUARDING OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
Our parish is committed to the safeguarding policies of the diocese and of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, to promote a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to protect them from abuse or maltreatment. The work of the diocese in this area can be found at its Safeguarding of Children and Adults website and national policies at the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service website www.csas.uk.net
Parish Safeguarding Contact
If you wish to see a copy of these policies but are unable to access them online, please contact our parish safeguarding representative, Sue Rix, by email on suerix@btinternet.com. Our parish representative is also responsible for processing Disclosure and Barring Service checks (DBS checks, formerly referred to as CRB checks) on behalf of the parish.
Diocesan Safeguarding Contact
If you wish to report an allegation of abuse or have a query regarding the diocesan safeguarding policies, you can make direct contact with the diocesan safeguarding co-ordinator Suzanne Mitchell by phone on 01132618046 or email suzanne.mitchell@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
e Learning
The safeguarding e learning package means that anyone can undertake safeguarding training free of charge:
Child Protection
Child Protection in Education
Safeguarding Adults
Child Exploitation and online Safety
Mental Capacity
Please forward your name by email to suerix@btinternet.com
News
Thank you Fr Michael
A Wonderful Weekend What a wonderful weekend our Parish Family enjoyed. So many people came to celebrate Mass together. On Saturday evening we gathered after Mass for the blessing prayers for the newly installed defibrator. On Sunday a Mass we welcomed Josephine and Colin with their family to give thanks to the Lord for their […]
New fruit trees
In December 2022 Frances and Keith bought two fruit trees, an apple and a Victoria plum, a bag of soil conditioner and stakes to hold the trees in position. Mike and Keith dug out two holes in the garden (they are to the left of the presbytery) and placed the trees (still in their pots) […]
Fr Barrie Holmes
With great sadness I have to let you know that Fr Barrie Holmes died in St Gemma’s Hospice on the evening of Friday 19th November. He was our Parish Priest for some very special years. It was he who re-ordered our lovely Church, and help make it the lovely place / centre we all love. […]
Pope Francis’ on Thought for the Day for climate change
Dear BBC listeners, Good Morning. “Climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic have exposed our deep vulnerability and raised numerous doubts and concerns about our economic systems and the way we organise our societies. “We have lost our sense of security and are experiencing a sense of powerlessness and loss of control over our lives. “We […]
Bug Hotel
We have built a bug hotel from an old wooden pallet, a milk crate and some unused fencing panels. We gave it a new roof and covered it with roofing felt to make it last a long time. It is in place and now open for visitors! Our children will be filling it soon with […]
Jack’s hedgehog hotel
Jack and his grandad John have teamed up to build an amazing hedgehog hotel for their holiday project. Jack cut the tunnel and legs to size, he then drilled, glued and screwed the box and tunnel together leaving grandad to cover the box and fit the lid. The hotel is now in the Parish garden […]