During January, we were blessed with a visit from Archbishop Stephen Cotterell to St Wilfrid. It was a pleasure to meet with the Archbishop.

Elsewhere, the Dear Friends article this month was written by Revd. Paul Finlinson on the difficulties that social media may present to us today.

Jill Clarke reports on the recent confirmation of Ian George at St Francis, and relates the games afternoon, enjoyed by the Mothers Union.

We also celebrate the Diamond wedding anniversary of John and Sheila Noble, who were married on St Valentine's Day during the harsh winter weather in 1963.