Light lunch

Monthly. Every Fourth Thursday at for 2 hours
St James the Great
Church Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield, WF4 3JG, United Kingdom

Come and join us for a light lunch . Meet and share a meal with friends old and new.
Starter, main course ,sweet with tea or coffee for £8 no booking needed. service starts at 12pm with last orders at 1.15pm

St James the Great

Effective from April 2026, the Benefice will enter a period of Interregnum. 
During this time, church leadership and services will be supported by covering clergy and lay members of the church until a new appointment is made.
To arrange Baptisms, The Calling of Banns, Weddings, Funerals and/or general enquiries, please contact:

St James the Great Chapelthorpe - Lynn Clews on 07587 992514 or [email protected]

St Peter’s Woolley – David Slater on 07770 937511 (please do not leave a voicemail message) or [email protected]

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Light lunch

Monthly. Every Fourth Thursday at for 2 hours
St James the Great
Church Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield, WF4 3JG, United Kingdom

Come and join us for a light lunch . Meet and share a meal with friends old and new.
Starter, main course ,sweet with tea or coffee for £8 no booking needed. service starts at 12pm with last orders at 1.15pm

Safeguarding

"Our parish of St James the Great Chapelthorpe: is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. Our Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our church trustees .

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact our Church Warden Lynn Clews on 07587 992514 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. 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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