Skeffington: St Thomas a Becket

Welcome to our church of St Thomas a Becket, Skeffington! We serve our parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, which is located 11 miles/18 km east of Leicester on the A47 Uppingham road between Billesdon and Tugby and Keythorpe. Our population at the 2011 census (including Rolleston) was 223.

Our church is a Grade II* listed building dating from the 13th century, although it underwent a rebuild in 1860. We are part of the Benefice of Coplow and within the Launde Deanery Minster Community.

We have services most Sundays however if you wish to find out about other services within our Benefice of Coplow see the newsletter available via this page. The Launde Deanery Minster Community website contains details of all the services within our Minster Community (at Welcome to the Launde Deanery Minster Community Website – see the Service Times tab). 

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Wendy Lewis, Launde Deanery Administrator

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Sunday 9th November 10:45am A Service for Remembrance Sunday

for 1 hour
Billesdon: St John the Baptist
Billesdon: St John the Baptist, Church Street Billesdon Leicester, LE7 9AE

Come and join us in Billesdon for a special service to mark Remembrance Sunday starting at church before moving to the War Memorial, a joint service for the villages of Billesdon and Skeffington - All welcome!

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LMC Newsletter 06.11.25.pdf

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Safeguarding

We take our Safeguarding really seriously. If you have any questions or require help please do get in touch with us.
The parish of St Thomas a Becket, Skeffington is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Carole Ratcliffe who can be contacted at [email protected]. The Diocese of Leicester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA).
If you have concerns about a child, young person or an adult who may have been harmed or be at risk of harm, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers for advice and support: Rachael Spiers on [email protected] or 0793 081 9279. 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 social care services.
Further information can be found on the Safeguarding page of this site.