The Stour Valley Benefice

Set in the heart of the Stour Valley in South Suffolk, we are at the heart of the six communities in which we live and serve: Cavendish, Clare, Hundon, Poslingford, Stoke-by-Clare, & Wixoe - helping to make God's love known to all.

For more information about the individual churches, services and visiting, please click on one of the churches shown in the "Our Churches" link.

What's on

Armistice Day - Short Act of Remembrance

Occurring
for 20 mins
Venue
Clare War Memorial
Address
Market Hill Clare

Join us for a short act of remembrance with 2 minute silence at 11am at the War Memorial.

Armistice Day - Short Act of Remembrance

Occurring
for 30 mins
Venue
Cavendish War Memorial
Address
The Green Cavendish

Join us for a short act of remembrance with 2 minute silence at 11am at the War Memorial.

Hundon Christmas Fair

Occurring
for 5 hours
Venue
Hundon, All Saints
Address
North Street Hundon, CO10 8ED, United Kingdom

Christmas will soon be here - so come along and find that perfect gift or simply enjoy a mince pie as we prepare to get festive!

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Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Benefice is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm.

We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer (BSO).

Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our BSO.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the BSO:
Mr Simon Cant Tel: 01284 789211 Email: [email protected]

or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor:
Mrs Karen Galloway Tel: 07785 621319 Email: [email protected]

or you may speak with the Rector:
The Revd Mark Woodrow Tel: 01787 277515 Email: [email protected]

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services (Suffolk County Council – 0808 800 4005).

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