Meet the Team

My favourite film is ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’.  I’m not normally a westerns fan, but this is one of the best films ever made. The obvious answer of someone who inspires me is Jesus of Nazareth, but if I had to pick somebody other than Jesus it would be the fictional character The Doctor from ‘Doctor Who’. I have many hobbies which include photography, model railways, heritage steam railways, painting and writing. 

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Revd Rick has pastoral charge of the Circuit, Barley, Christ Church, Central & Padiham Road 

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Mob : 07494 705714

Since 2019, I have been keeping a record of the films I watch so I can easily say my favourite films are: ‘Roma’; ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’; and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ as these films I have watched the most. A character in the film Perfect Days, Hirayama inspires me. I’m attracted to his lifestyle. He lives alone in a simple house with no luxuries, and he has set daily routines. If you haven’t seen this film, I recommend it to you. No surprise that my hobby is watching films – I find it good for me. Roger Ebert said this, “the purpose of civilisation and growth is to be able to reach out and empathise a little bit with other people. And for me, the movies are like a machine that generates empathy. It lets you understand a little bit more about different hopes, aspirations, dreams and fears. It helps us to identify with the people who are sharing this journey with us.”  

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Revd Tony has pastoral charge of Brierfield, Brunshaw, Greenbrook, Hapton & Southfield

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​​Tel : 01282 225435            Mob : 07762 743108

My favourite film is 'It's a Wonderful Life'. This film is a reminder that we are far more valuable and significant than we realise and that we all have a lot to offer. The person who inspires me is Audrey, my youth leader from my teens who was instrumental in my first steps in faith.  Audrey continues to pray for me and encourage me. My list of hobbies includes music, visiting coffee shops, playing in a brass band and 'easy-watching' TV (usually comedy!) 

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Adrian has pastoral charge of Higherford, Wheatley Lane, St Andrews & St Johns.

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Mob : 07469 761773

My favourite film is ‘Secondhand Lions’ starring Robert Duvall, Micheal Caine, and Haley Joel Osment.  The people who inspire me are: Jesus, Tom Selleck in Blue Bloods, Steven Redgrave, Ghandi, and Valentino Rossi. My favourite hobby is riding my motorcycle briskly. 

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Revd James, as Baptist Minister, has shared pastoral responsibility at Briercliffe Road Baptist/Methodist Church.

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Mob : 07833 398954

My Favourite film is Wicked and I am looking forward to going to watch Wicked: For Good in November. The person who inspires me the most is my Grandad who has taught me alot about life skills including gardening. My hobbies are wild camping with the family, crafts and gardening (no surprises there!!). I also like walking in the countryside with my dog, Luna.

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Claire leads on communication & information for the circuit as well as various circuit administration duties e.g. safeguarding and district returns.

 

Mob : 07752 278664​​​​