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As we plan ahead for the spring season, we'd like to gather the views from our benefice and the wider community for regular, sustainable activities / events.  

Please could you take a moment to complete this short questionnaire (link below), which will help us with our plans.  If you have any difficulty with the link, please email lbpccsecretary@gmail.com.
 
All responses will be kept confidential.  We will contact you using this email address to keep you updated on our plans.
 
Paper copies of this questionnaire will also be available for completion at All Saints Church Little Bealings, and at the Angela Cobbold Hall from Wednesday 6th March 2024.
 
We would appreciate it if you complete this questionnaire by Thursday 14th March and will be inviting volunteers to a short meeting on the morning of Saturday 16th March.
 

 

 

New Appointment

We are delighted to announce that the Rev Sarah Quantrill has been appointed as the Incumbent of Kesgrave, Little Bealings and Playford. Sarah joins us from Calton Colville.

 

Quality of Place Awards 2023

Congratulations to all the winners of the 13th annual Quality of Place Awards, which were announced on Wednesday 29th November 2023 at the Castle Community Rooms in Framlingham.

Little Bealings Church Community Hub project was awarded a plaque in the ‘Community’ Category, which Rev Gary Jones, Vicar of All Saints Church was pleased to accept.

Full story here.  https://storymaps.arcgis.com/.../08669237ca334bb1a8c0307f...

 

 

 

New Voluntary Roles:

1. Grounds Keeper - to keep the church grounds tidy, to enact the Trees Policy, and to adhere to H&S requirements including maintaining/complying with churchyard Risk Assessments, reporting to the Churchwarden(s). Organises working parties and training for them with names approved by PCC. Safeguarding Basic and Foundation Level. 

2. Assistant Churchwardens - focuses on maintenance, tidiness and safety of the church building, and readiness for services and Hub activities. Reports to the Churchwardens. There is a separate more detailed Job Description for this role available on request. Safeguarding Basic + Foundation level. 

3. Cafe Manager - runs the kitchen, cafe and ensures compliance with H&S risk assessments. Ensures that hygeine requirements are met to 5* level for the Cafe. Manages volunteer staff and ensures they are trained. Safeguarding Basic + Foundation level.

Enquiries are welcome to our PCC secretary for any of these roles or for any help in support of them.

Role Changes:

Ian Ransome has been appointed Giving Advisor and the Parish Giving Scheme Administrator.

Pam Schultz has been appointed Parish Safeguarding Officer.  

Rob Jennings and Carl Cornish have been appointed Assistant Churchwardens.

With many thanks to all of our volunteers.