Biosphere Festival - St Olave's Gatcombe: A witness to change

for 1 hour
St Olaves
Gatcombe Road Gatcombe Newport, PO30 3EJ, United Kingdom

A 50 minute walk and talk around the church and churchyard, looking at the history and the natural history linked to the church and churchyard. Looks at how thw world around us will have changed with time, both in terms of our built history and the natural world. An interesting medieval church with fine glass in a beautiful setting.
Number 6 bus stops at the end of the road a 10 minute walk to the church.
Richard will stay and offer something similar to anyone who cannot be there or members of the congregation at 3pm.
No booking needed

St Olaves

The Parish Church of St Olave's is a traditional village church, which has stood at the heart of the Isle of Wight since the 13th Century.

 For more details including contacts and events please see our website www.stolaves.church

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The Reverend Stephen Sutcliffe

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01983 821961
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Biosphere Festival - St Olave's Gatcombe: A witness to change

for 1 hour
St Olaves
Gatcombe Road Gatcombe Newport, PO30 3EJ, United Kingdom

A 50 minute walk and talk around the church and churchyard, looking at the history and the natural history linked to the church and churchyard. Looks at how thw world around us will have changed with time, both in terms of our built history and the natural world. An interesting medieval church with fine glass in a beautiful setting.
Number 6 bus stops at the end of the road a 10 minute walk to the church.
Richard will stay and offer something similar to anyone who cannot be there or members of the congregation at 3pm.
No booking needed

Our Benefice

Safeguarding

Our parish of St Olave's Gatcombe 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 Portsmouth’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 by emailing [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor by emailing [email protected] or ring 023 9289 9665. 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.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Rev Stephen Sutcliffe, email [email protected].

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