Safeguarding
"Our benefice of Blyth Valley Churches is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops' guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact our Safeguarding Officer Annie Groves on 01986 875 941, or our Deputy Safeguarding Officer Pauline Milsted on 07780459285, or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway on 07785 621319 or email safeguarding@cofesuffolk.org. 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. Further information can be found on the diocesan website Promoting a safer church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich".
Holton Church Goes for Bronze
St Peter's Church in Holton is the latest of the Blyth Valley Churches to receive an Eco Church Award. Being awarded a Bronze Eco Church Award on 24th June 2025. This is a fabulous achievement which they have worked hard to acheive.
To find out more about the Blyth Valley Churches commitment to Eco Churches and Environmental Stewardship. Check out our environmental stewardship page.
The Revd David Sochan Retires
On Sunday 4th May at the 10am service at St Mary’s Halesworth, after 25 years of ministry (the last 10 years here in the Blyth Valley) the Revd David Sochon celebrated his last Holy Communion, hanging up his license to officiate. It was a joy to share the occasion with David and his family. The singing was inspiring. With hymns taken from the days of Billy Graham including Just As I Am Without One Plea.
