Explore the architectural heritage of NW Rochdale

for 4 hours, 30 mins
St Paul's Norden
Edenfield Road Norden Rochdale, OL12 7SJ, United Kingdom

Heritage Open Days 2025
Everyone is welcome to join us for a circular walk starting at 10am on Saturday 20th September from St Paul's church in Norden.
We will walk down the Naden valley to St James' church in Ashworth. Our route then takes us through the country lanes to St Michael's church Bamford, returning to St Paul's via more local by-ways and side streets, allowing us to thoroughly explore the rich architectural heritage of our area.
The route is fairly flat, just over 5 miles, on footpaths, tracks and roads. Good footwear and appropriate clothing is needed.
Information and displays about the buildings (and a brew of course) will be available at each church.
When we get back to St Paul's, light refreshments will be available from our servery and we will be entertained by St Michael's school choir at 2pm.
During the walk there will be a Treasure Hunt style investigation of the local industrial and architectural heritage led by our local historian.

St Paul's Norden

St Paul's is an active church. People have worshipped God in our building for over 160 years... and still do, every week.

Why not come and either find out about why we think Jesus is great, or continue your walk with Jesus with us as fellow pilgrims.

We work in the Benefice with the other two churches – St James’, Ashworth and St Michael's Bamford

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We have a Parish Hall that is available for hire.
Please ring 07312 082412 for more information or to make a booking.

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At St Paul's we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.

We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Jane Clegg

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01706 656 146

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Abbey Clephane-Wilson, she can be contacted at [email protected] or at 0161 828 1465 / 07384 460958

Out of Hours Support

The Diocese of Manchester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

In the case of an emergency

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

Helplines

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).Parent Line: 0808 800 2222National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
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Explore the architectural heritage of NW Rochdale

for 4 hours, 30 mins
St Paul's Norden
Edenfield Road Norden Rochdale, OL12 7SJ, United Kingdom

Heritage Open Days 2025
Everyone is welcome to join us for a circular walk starting at 10am on Saturday 20th September from St Paul's church in Norden.
We will walk down the Naden valley to St James' church in Ashworth. Our route then takes us through the country lanes to St Michael's church Bamford, returning to St Paul's via more local by-ways and side streets, allowing us to thoroughly explore the rich architectural heritage of our area.
The route is fairly flat, just over 5 miles, on footpaths, tracks and roads. Good footwear and appropriate clothing is needed.
Information and displays about the buildings (and a brew of course) will be available at each church.
When we get back to St Paul's, light refreshments will be available from our servery and we will be entertained by St Michael's school choir at 2pm.
During the walk there will be a Treasure Hunt style investigation of the local industrial and architectural heritage led by our local historian.

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Safeguarding

Our Parish 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’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 Parish Safeguarding Officer:
Jane Clegg
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01706 656146
or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Abbey Clephane-Wilson, she can be contacted at [email protected] or at 0161 828 1465 / 07384 460958.
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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