Gresley 150: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Sir Nigel Gresley

for 1 hour
Doncaster Minster
Church Street Doncaster, DN1 1RD, United Kingdom

You are warmly invited to join us for a special Service of Celebration at Doncaster Minster to mark Gresley 150 – a milestone year commemorating 150 years since the birth of Sir Nigel Gresley, one of Britain's most influential railway engineers.
Taking place at 6:00 pm on Thursday, 18 June, the service will celebrate Gresley's remarkable legacy and enduring contribution to Britain's railway history.
Hosted in the historic surroundings of Doncaster Minster, the service will last approximately 50 minutes and will be led by Railway Chaplains Frances Roscoe and Colin Fraser.
Designed to be accessible and welcoming to all, regardless of faith or background, the service will offer an opportunity to reflect on Sir Nigel Gresley's extraordinary contribution to the railway industry and the lasting impact of his work.
Refreshments will be served following the service, providing an opportunity to continue the celebration and conversation together.
To assist with planning, we would be grateful if attendees could register in advance by clicking on the QR Code.
Please do also feel free to share this invitation with your networks.
We hope you will join us for what promises to be a thoughtful and memorable occasion as we celebrate the life and legacy of one of rail's great pioneers.

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Doncaster Minster

Doncaster Minster aims provide a warm welcome to all, and to serve Doncaster and surrounding area, through our worship and events, using the skills and talents of people who are the Minster Community. Open daily, we offer  a quiet warm space for those who wish to explore our magnificent Grade 1 Listed building, to light a candle and say a private prayer, to meditate, to browse in our shop for a souvenir or to enjoy our many events and activities. See our weekly newssheet for details of what is on offer.

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Gresley 150: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Sir Nigel Gresley

for 1 hour
Doncaster Minster
Church Street Doncaster, DN1 1RD, United Kingdom

You are warmly invited to join us for a special Service of Celebration at Doncaster Minster to mark Gresley 150 – a milestone year commemorating 150 years since the birth of Sir Nigel Gresley, one of Britain's most influential railway engineers.
Taking place at 6:00 pm on Thursday, 18 June, the service will celebrate Gresley's remarkable legacy and enduring contribution to Britain's railway history.
Hosted in the historic surroundings of Doncaster Minster, the service will last approximately 50 minutes and will be led by Railway Chaplains Frances Roscoe and Colin Fraser.
Designed to be accessible and welcoming to all, regardless of faith or background, the service will offer an opportunity to reflect on Sir Nigel Gresley's extraordinary contribution to the railway industry and the lasting impact of his work.
Refreshments will be served following the service, providing an opportunity to continue the celebration and conversation together.
To assist with planning, we would be grateful if attendees could register in advance by clicking on the QR Code.
Please do also feel free to share this invitation with your networks.
We hope you will join us for what promises to be a thoughtful and memorable occasion as we celebrate the life and legacy of one of rail's great pioneers.

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Safeguarding

Doncaster Minster Safeguarding Policy
PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH

The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held on 19th September 2024
In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to:

• Promoting a safer environment and culture.
• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.
• Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
• Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
• Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
• Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

The Parish will:
• Create a safe and caring place for all.
• Have a named Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.
• Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
• Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.
• Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.
• Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
• Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.
• Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.
• Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.
• Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.
• Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.

Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.

This church appoints Andy Wright as the Parish Safeguarding Officer

Incumbent – In a vacancy

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Doncaster Minster Charity No. 1132816