A very interesting local history talk

for 2 hours
Chetton Village Hall

Please join us for an illustrated talk by Mr David Guest, local historian and author at Chetton Village Hall on Saturday 19th September 2pm - 4pm on The Saxons, Vikings and the Making of England.
To purchase tickets which are limited (£6 cash – tea, coffee and cake included) contact Nick Tofiluk on 07896 558530.
Proceeds to Chetton Church.
Tickets will be on sale at Chetton Village Hall on Wednesday 2nd September (between 5pm and 6pm) and Saturday 5th September (between 10am and 11am).
Discover the dramatic Mercian story behind the Battle of Tettenhall (910), Lady Æthelflæd and two of Shropshire’s most fascinating historic towns. This illustrated talk explores how the crushing defeat of a Viking raiding army in 910 helped secure Mercia and laid the path for the English reconquest of the Danelaw and a unified English monarchy. It also reveals Æthelflæd’s remarkable leadership as Lady of the Mercians: builder of fortified burhs such as Bridgnorth, strategist, patron (Much Wenlock) and powerbroker. Bridgnorth’s commanding position on the River Severn and Much Wenlock’s religious heritage show how local places were bound into a much larger national story of war, faith, identity and political survival. From Viking raids and battlefield uncertainty to royal patronage and frontier defence, the talk brings the so-called Dark Ages vividly to life and explains why these events matter to the history of the Shropshire, the Midlands and England.

Ditton Priors Church

Welcome to St John the Baptist Church Ditton Priors
The Church sits in the middle of the small village of Ditton Priors, you really can’t miss it!
Home to a large and growing congregation with worship catering for all ages. You will be warmly welcomed at any of our services.

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The parish of Ditton Priors with Wheathill & Loughton is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. 

We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Hereford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) 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 Services.

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Brown Clee Benefice - Rector

Revd Joe Simons is Rector of the Brown Clee Group of Churches.  Joe and his wife, Karen live in the Vicarage. Please pray for Joe as he continues his ministry in Brown Clee.

The Benefice Office is open on a Monday and Wednesday morning from 9.30am - 1.30pm (subject to the occasional change). Outside these hours messages can be left on the Office answerphone and these will be answered as quickly as possible.  

The contact number for The Vicarage is 01746 599217 and the email address b[email protected]  

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Safeguarding
The parish of Ditton Priors with Wheathill & Loughton is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. More information is here.

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A very interesting local history talk

for 2 hours
Chetton Village Hall

Please join us for an illustrated talk by Mr David Guest, local historian and author at Chetton Village Hall on Saturday 19th September 2pm - 4pm on The Saxons, Vikings and the Making of England.
To purchase tickets which are limited (£6 cash – tea, coffee and cake included) contact Nick Tofiluk on 07896 558530.
Proceeds to Chetton Church.
Tickets will be on sale at Chetton Village Hall on Wednesday 2nd September (between 5pm and 6pm) and Saturday 5th September (between 10am and 11am).
Discover the dramatic Mercian story behind the Battle of Tettenhall (910), Lady Æthelflæd and two of Shropshire’s most fascinating historic towns. This illustrated talk explores how the crushing defeat of a Viking raiding army in 910 helped secure Mercia and laid the path for the English reconquest of the Danelaw and a unified English monarchy. It also reveals Æthelflæd’s remarkable leadership as Lady of the Mercians: builder of fortified burhs such as Bridgnorth, strategist, patron (Much Wenlock) and powerbroker. Bridgnorth’s commanding position on the River Severn and Much Wenlock’s religious heritage show how local places were bound into a much larger national story of war, faith, identity and political survival. From Viking raids and battlefield uncertainty to royal patronage and frontier defence, the talk brings the so-called Dark Ages vividly to life and explains why these events matter to the history of the Shropshire, the Midlands and England.

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