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.
The postal address for the Benefice remains:The VicarageSchool LaneMartonMacclesfieldSK11 9HDThe Benefice office of the Rural Daneside Churches has been relocated from the Vicarage to new premises. It does not have a post box.The address is:Colshaw Heath FarmColshaw LaneSiddingtonMacclesfieldCheshireSK11 9LZThe office will usually be open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.To contact the benefice administrator, during her working hours of Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, the number is 07443 902 191.The dedicated number for christenings, baptisms, weddings and funerals is 07410 223386.The vicarage landline will continue to be monitored during the week.
Help is needed please, to keep our lovely old churchyard at Siddington looking fabulous. We need to keep the setting for our 500+ year old church in its pristine condition as always. Mowing and general tidying, to have the approach and surrounds attractive, is all required. A few hours to aid the current team is now necessary.If you feel able to help, please contact Andrew Venables on 01260 224214.
