Saint James Heywood

Announcement from the Parochial Church Council of St James Heywood

It was with great regret that the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St James’ Heywood made the difficult decision to close St James’ Parish Hall.

We would like to thank everyone who has been part of St James’ Church and everyone who has supported the Parish Hall.

If you are looking to join a local Anglican church you would be most welcome in any of our local communities:

St Margaret's, Heys Ln http://www.stmargaretheywood.org.uk

St George, Heap Bridge http://www.stgeorgeheapbridge.org.uk

St Luke's, Heywood https://www.stlukesheywood.org.uk

St John's, Hopwood http://www.stjohnshopwood.org

If you would like to arrange a christening/baptism, wedding or arrange a funeral for a loved one, please contact Revd Sally on 07496195540 or revsallyrobinson@hotmail.com.

Safeguarding

At St James' we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all. 

We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Mrs P Farrar

Email: pamelawitts@hotmail.co.uk

Tel: 07812076296

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Abbey Clephane-Wilson, she can be contacted at safeguarding@manchester.anglican.org or at 0161 828 1465 / 07384 460958

 Out of Hours Support

The Diocese of Manchester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111. 

This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

 In the case of an emergency

 If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

 Helplines

 NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). 

Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).

Parent Line: 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)