Rural Daneside Churches

The United Benefice of Marton, Siddington with Capesthorne, Eaton with Hulme Walfield and Swettenham is known as the Rural Daneside Churches. 

Situated to the north of Congleton and its River Dane, in east Cheshire, the churches all have very individual characters. Some are based in traditional farming areas and others include new estates where many of the houses have been purchased by people who have recently moved into the parishes. 

Whichever church you choose to come to, be sure that there will be a warm welcome. 

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Lent Service at Siddington Church

Wednesday 25 March 2026 Wednesday at for 1 hour
All Saints, Siddington
Pexhill Road Siddington Macclesfield, SK11 9JP, United Kingdom

Everyone is welcome to join in the series of services that will be held on each Wednesday evening during Lent, at 7:30pm. Tonight, we will be at All Saints Church, Siddington.
To see when the other services will be held, go to https://www.achurchnearyou.com/benefice/09-176D/news/168272/.

Joint Rural Daneside Churches Palm Sunday Communion at Swettenham Church

Sunday 29 March 2026 Sunday at for 1 hour
St Peter's Church, Swettenham
Swettenham Lane Swettenham Congleton, CW12 2LF, United Kingdom

Today, all the churches of the Rural Daneside group will come together for an up-to-date version of the Communion service, where children are very welcome and may be invited to take part. Today we will be remembering Jesus's triumphant journey into Jerusalem.

Maundy Thursday service at Swettenham Church

Thursday 02 April 2026 Thursday at for 1 hour
St Peter's Church, Swettenham
Swettenham Lane Swettenham Congleton, CW12 2LF, United Kingdom

Holy Week ends with the three days leading up to Easter Sunday, known as the Paschal Triduum. The first of these is Maundy Thursday, when we celebrate the last meal that Jesus ate, with his disciples. Maundy comes from the Latin word for "command," and refers to Jesus' commandment to the disciples to "Love one another as I have loved you."

You are invited to this service at St Peter's Church, Swettenham.

Our churches

Safeguarding

Our parishes are 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 Officers (PSO).

The Chester Diocese’s safeguarding pages (see link below) contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the relevant church PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor.

The contact details for each PSO can be found on the individual church website where you will also find information about what to do if a child or adult is at immediate risk of significant harm, or you require out of hours advice.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at [email protected] or on 01928 718834 (option 4)

Out of Hours Support: The Diocese of Chester partners with Thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable - this also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

In the case of an emergency: If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service.

Helplines: Safe Spaces England and Wales - Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.

Email: [email protected]

Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056

Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00
Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00
Sundays: 13:00 - 17:00

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)

Parent Line: 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)

Read about Chester Diocese and safeguarding