Black History Month talk

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Peter's Horningsea
St Peter's Horningsea

On Wednesday 22 October at 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church, Reverend Sharon Byrne, our curate who is also the Bishops Adviser for Racial Justice, and Lindsay Davies will be talking about the links between Horningsea and the Abolition of the Slave Trade in the 19th Century - in particular what is known about George Gurney who was baptised in Horningsea and the story of Moses Roper, an escaped slave who came and lectured in Horningsea.

St Mary the Virgin, Fen Ditton

St Mary's Church stands close to the River Cam and is a much loved landmark for rowers, dogwalkers and others seeking refuge from the busy city.  Our parish includes the ancient village but also a good part of the urban development (built in old Ditton's fields) and all of the newest local development, Marleigh.  We have an active church community with services at 10.30am each Sunday, except the last Sunday of the month when we join with our sister churches in Teversham or Horningsea.  There are regular midweek study evenings and a coffee morning on alternate Wednesdays.

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Black History Month talk

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Peter's Horningsea
St Peter's Horningsea

On Wednesday 22 October at 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church, Reverend Sharon Byrne, our curate who is also the Bishops Adviser for Racial Justice, and Lindsay Davies will be talking about the links between Horningsea and the Abolition of the Slave Trade in the 19th Century - in particular what is known about George Gurney who was baptised in Horningsea and the story of Moses Roper, an escaped slave who came and lectured in Horningsea.

Safeguarding

Our parish of St Mary the Virgin Fen Ditton 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 Ely’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 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (use the button below for contact info). 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.

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St Mary the Virgin, Fen Ditton Charity No. 1190028