Parish of Swaledale with Arkengarthdale

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A Fun Way to Learn About Bell Ringing

Join a free introductory course to bell ringing organised by the Two Dales bell ringers.

  • Posted On: 30 September 2024
For over five hundred years the Church Bells of Wensleydale and Swaledale have been resounding across our countryside. The sound of bells ringing is deeply rooted in English culture. They provide the grand soundtrack to our historic moments, call out for our celebrations and toll sadly in empathy with our grief.     However, for the first time since the second world war, in 2020 the bells fell silent. The Covid Lockdown halted ringing in the church towers. However, our...

Bible Study Group

The God Story

  • Posted On: 23 September 2024
            Mike and Meg Evershed are leading a fortnightly small group study on the unfolding story the Bible tells us about God and about ourselves, using material prepared by the 24/7 Prayer Movement.  It is suitable for any level of faith or none.  You can join in online or in person. If you are interested, please ring Mike and Meg on 01748884926 or e-mail Mike at mikeatnutmeg@gmail.com for details    

PCC roles – help needed -

Please pray and think and act!

  • Posted On: 23 September 2024
  We are currently looking for a PCC Secretary, a Safeguarding Officer and an Electoral Roll Officer for the parish, as the person who has been holding these roles for the last 5 years has now stepped down.   PCC Secretary This includes working with the vicar on agendas, taking minutes of PCC meetings, and distributing minutes and agendas and other information before meetings (4 times a year). We also have a Standing Committee meeting 2 weeks before each PCC meeting,...

Volunteer Ambulance Opportunities in Swaledale and Arkengarthdale

Community First Responders

  • Posted On: 23/09/2024 - 30/11/2024
The two Dales have a team of behind the scenes volunteers helping to reassure patients when they request an ambulance. The first few minutes are critical and if effective treatment can be provided within that time, lives can be saved. The Community First Responder Scheme is a partnership between the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) and local groups of volunteers living within the community. As authorised volunteers for the ambulance service, we work as a dedicated team whose aim is to...

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