The Rev Jim Cartlidge was formally welcomed into the Rural Daneside Churches at a special service at St. Peter’s, Swettenham on 7th July. The Bishop of Chester, the Rt. Rev. Mark Tanner led the service in a packed church with representatives of our four parishes coming together with many visitors from the Rev Jim’s former Benefice in Stone, Staffs.Bishop Mark suggested Jim approaches his time with us with a little bit of mischief alongside his deep faith, and encouraged him always to remember ‘Anyone, any time, anything, anywhere’ in his approach to his ministry. Wardens from the four parishes within Rural Daneside gave their own welcome, along with representatives from the wider church community, including Marton C of E school. The Rev Jim was later able to mix with people from his new parishes at a buffet at Swettenham Club with refreshments by Daisy Bank Catering.
If you have any names that you would like to be placed on the weekly pew sheet's prayer list, please would you email rural.daneside@gmail.com or leave a message on the vicarage answerphone on 01260 224447. It would be helpful if you could let us know which church you are with.It would also be very helpful if you could let us know when the name can be taken off the list. Thank you.
Here is one of a series of history walks looking at Cheshire churches. 'From the Saxons to St Peter' tells the history of this ancient place of worship standing in the Cheshire village of Swettenham. James explains how evidence unearthed during renovations of 1846 led to the discovery of a Saxon sandstone cross in the foundations. James also takes a complete tour of the inside of the church to highlight artefacts that still remain today from centuries past. A lovely film set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside with stunning aerial views, produced by James Balme of Historic Churches UK .Click https://youtu.be/peefcbNu2eQ to see the video.
From the Youtube video description by James Balme, 'Welcome to a very special occasion as we reach a wonderful landmark here on Tvpresenter4history. Today sees the release of our 600th history video feature since the channel was founded and launched way back in July 2007 ! All films are written, presented and produced in-house by writer, presenter and history columnist James Balme bringing historical features to an ever growing worldwide audience. Our 600th film is a feature length episode for our 3rd Series of 'History Walks' entitled 'From Saxons to St Peter' telling the history of this ancient place of worship. James explains how evidence unearthed during renovations of 1846 led to the discovery of a Saxon sandstone cross in the foundations. James also takes a complete tour of the inside of the church to highlight artefacts that still remain today from centuries past. A lovely film set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside..'The image used here is from the video introduction.Click here to see the video.
