Thank you for visiting St Mary's Church online. I hope you will get some idea of our services and activities by browsing here. But the church is much more than a website! Churches are places where we meet with God and with people. I look forward to meeting you in person when you come to one of our services or special events.
Our parish of Riddlesden: St Mary the Virgin 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 Leeds’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 PSO [Mrs Margaret Smith] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [0113 353 0257 (between 09.00 and 17.00, Monday to Friday) If you require URGENT OUT OF HOURS SAFEGUARDING ADVICE please contact the Archdeacon of Bradford on 07973 458403. If he is unavailable then you must contact any of the Archdeacons in the Diocese of Leeds.]. 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.
