Welcome to the Torridge Coastal Mission Community website, serving the North Devon, Church of England parishes of Abbotsham, Appledore, Northam and Westward Ho! We are a locally connected group of parishes who share the same vision and mission, whilst also maintaining our identity and tradition within our own communities.
Team Rector: Revd Jules Harris T: 01237 459496
Our Churches are:
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St Margaret's Church Services Sundays at 10am
See also the SAFEGUARDING page
We welcome you to Holy Trinity, Westward Ho! Part of The Torridge Coastal Mission Community. Please browse the site for information about our services, history, and events. We hope you enjoy your visit and would love to see you again either at one of our services or events.
SAFEGUARDING
"The parish of Westward Ho! is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer,( PSO)-George Taylor. The Diocese of Exeter’s safeguarding page(https://exeter.anglican.org/resources/safeguarding/safeguarding-team) contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) 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 DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.If you are a young person and you feel unhappy about something happening to you,you can call Childline on 08001111"
WELCOME TO ST MARY'S, APPLEDORE in beautiful North Devon, sited on the quay overlooking the river Torridge. The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1836 and the church was dedicated in 1838. St Mary's is one of the four churches of the Torridge Coastal Mission Community of Appledore, Northam, Westward Ho! and Abbotsham. There is a Sunday Family Service at 9.15am with emphasis on younger children, and a regular Sunday Service at 10.30am including Holy Communion currently on one Sunday a month during our interregnum.
The parish of Appledore: St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, PSO: Sue Lane T: 01237 475632. The Diocese of Exeter’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.