* Benefice-wide Ash Wednesday Service

for 1 hour
St. Giles Church, Great Orton
Great Orton Carlisle GPS: 54.878986, -3.047986, CA5 6NB, United Kingdom

A Benefice-wide Holy Communion evening service with ashing, officiated by Reverend Peter Streatfeild. We hope you will join us!

St Michael's, Bowness-on-Solway

A sturdy Norman building, with massive buttresses, built just outside the site of the westernmost fort on Hadrian’s Wall. Its 17th-century bells, which can be seen in the church, have a fascinating history relating to the violent times of the Border reivers. Of special interest is the beautifully carved Norman font, and a good collection of 20th century stained glass windows. Come and be surprised! The Millennium Banner reflects life today on the Solway, as does the fine collection of embroidered kneelers. In the churchyard there is an 18th century sundial, a smuggler’s grave and a hearse house.

All are welcome to our services and events.

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* Benefice-wide Ash Wednesday Service

for 1 hour
St. Giles Church, Great Orton
Great Orton Carlisle GPS: 54.878986, -3.047986, CA5 6NB, United Kingdom

A Benefice-wide Holy Communion evening service with ashing, officiated by Reverend Peter Streatfeild. We hope you will join us!

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Our parish of Bowness-on-Solway: St Michael is 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 Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Mrs Pauline Hinks Tel: 01228576157
The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Joanna Van Lachterop and she can be contacted at [email protected]
or at 07458 016884. Joanna’s working days are Monday to Friday.

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."

St Michael's, Bowness-on-Solway Charity No. 607074