Benefice Administrator: Midtestbenefice@gmail.com

Safeguarding

If you have concerns please contact:
Longstock Safeguarding Officer:
Dane Oliver 01264 810839

See Safeguarding "page" on this website for more Benefice Safeguarding officers.

Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
Jackie Rowlands 01962 737317
Mobile 07921 865374
Jackie.rowlands@winchester.anglican.org

For safeguarding matters
outside the church phone:
Hampshire Children/Adult Services on 0300 555 1386 or
the police on 101.

In an emergency, or if you suspect you or someone else is in immediate danger, phone 999.

Midtest Benefice
Rev'd Joe Sweetnam was inducted as Midtest Benefice Rector on Wednesday 6th November.

All church services will run as normal.

For any other information including baptisms, marriages and funerals contact the Administrator, Lois Opperman at midtestbenefice@gmail.com or your local Church Warden.

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