Beware

for 14 days, 1 hour
St Peter, St Paul and St Mary
Westbury-on-Severn, GL14 1PD, United Kingdom

This morning (Sunday, 8th June) we had a very unpleasant event during the service.
A woman had arrived late and took a purse out of the handbag of the person sitting next to her. Luckily it was noticed and retrieved, so nothing was lost. We all felt dreadfully betrayed that such a thing should happen during Holy Communion, in a place of trust.
This woman left the church quickly after the service before any action could be taken (and it is difficult to know what action we could have taken as the property was not stolen in the end). She then caught a bus to Cinderford and repeated the behaviour in another church, this time successfully stealing from two extremely elderly ladies.
If you see a stranger in your church, be aware she is working her way through our area. The police are informed and hopefully she will be apprehended before she can cause much more destruction.

St Peter, St Paul and St Mary

We welcome everyone to visit our ancient church, with its separate tower. We hold regular services, to which all are welcome and there are usually refreshments afterwards, where we enjoy chatting to each other. 

We would like to open the church daily but there are days when we're not able to organise this. If you are thinking of visiting and would like to see inside, please check that it will be open by phoning 07970014859 or 01452 760556.

Get in touch

Alison Edginton

Frowens Farm
Westbury on Severn
Glos

GL14 1PW
Westbury on Severn PCC Secretary
01452760556
07970014859
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Beware

for 14 days, 1 hour
St Peter, St Paul and St Mary
Westbury-on-Severn, GL14 1PD, United Kingdom

This morning (Sunday, 8th June) we had a very unpleasant event during the service.
A woman had arrived late and took a purse out of the handbag of the person sitting next to her. Luckily it was noticed and retrieved, so nothing was lost. We all felt dreadfully betrayed that such a thing should happen during Holy Communion, in a place of trust.
This woman left the church quickly after the service before any action could be taken (and it is difficult to know what action we could have taken as the property was not stolen in the end). She then caught a bus to Cinderford and repeated the behaviour in another church, this time successfully stealing from two extremely elderly ladies.
If you see a stranger in your church, be aware she is working her way through our area. The police are informed and hopefully she will be apprehended before she can cause much more destruction.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Westbury-on-Severn: St Peter, St Paul and St Mary 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 Gloucester’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 Frances Down (01452 760270, [email protected]) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Office (01452 835516, [email protected]). 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.