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SUMMARY:Leadership in Safeguarding (online evening) - 02 & 09 Jun
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nPart 1: Tuesday 02 June\n\n\n\nPart 2: Tuesday 09 June\n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on our Safeguarding Eventbrite page\n\n\n\nThis training is delivered online via Zoom – the link and joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the day. There are pre-course tasks that must be completed prior to attendance and a post-course reflective exercise. \n\n\n\n\nAttendance at both sessions is necessary to complete the course. Please ensure you can attend both dates at the same time before you book. There is also a course booklet to complete and submit before attendance at the first session. A link to the booklet will be included in your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nThis course is required for all church officers in the Diocese of Bath and Wells who have safeguarding leadership responsibilities or responsibility for leading activities involving children\, young people and/or adults who may be vulnerable. \n\n\n\nThis includes\, but is not limited to\, all Clergy\, Readers and Lay Leaders\, Ordinands\, Safeguarding Officers / Leads\, Churchwardens\, Choir Leaders\, Directors of Music and Bell Tower Captains who work in Cathedrals or other high-profile settings\, or who train children to bell ring. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\n	Understand how safeguarding concerns and abuse can be prevented within their context.\n	Understand how healthy culture\, and safe and effective leadership\, shape Christian communities that are healthy\, safe\, and have the capacity to deliver high quality safeguarding practices.\n	Recognise when risk assessment and management processes are required\, understanding when\, why and how they must be used.\n	Understand more of the impact that abuse and trauma have on individuals’ lives\, relationships\, and interactions in a community setting\, leading to better responses to victims and survivors.\n	Evaluate their learning and translate this into an individual plan of action that will improve their safeguarding practice and responses.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: if you need to cancel your attendance please do inform us with as much notice as possible so the place can be offered to someone else. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us\, email: training.safeguarding@bathwells.anglican.org
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/leadership-in-safeguarding-online-evening-02-09-jun/
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SUMMARY:Midweek Money Matters chat
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk – join us for one of our new online Midweek Money Matters chats\n\n\n\nMembers of the Finance and Giving and Funding teams will be hosting four lunchtime Question and Answer sessions during 2026 for anyone with a question about church money. You can submit your questions in advance\, or during the sessions.  \n\n\n\nThe Wednesday sessions will take place via Zoom between 12:30 and 13:30 on 11 March\, 3 June\, 9 September and 4 November. \n\n\n\nJoin the chat and find out how other parishes are tackling similar challenges and making the most of new opportunities\, or just get the answer to a question you have about anything church money related. To register\, simply click on one or more of the booking links below: \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n	3 June 2026\n	9 September 2026\n	4 November 2026
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/midweek-money-matters-chat/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260812T151236Z
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SUMMARY:Foundation Governor Summer Forum
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nOur termly Governors’ Forum is aimed at all those serving as governors in our church schools and has been designed with a view to providing attendees with the opportunity to network\, share best practice and hear about any hot topics. Each forum will have a theme\, often with a guest speaker\, as well as time for that valuable networking opportunity.   \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nOnline via Zoom  \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nBooking is available here \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nFor further information please contact Josie Halla\, email: josie.halla@bathwells.anglican.org
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/foundation-governor-summer-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T170000
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SUMMARY:Trustees in person Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nJoin us for our in person trustee’s  Forum  at Flourish House\, Wells. An opportunity to meet with Trustees from MATs across Bath and Wells and network over tea and cake and discuss key issues. \n\n\n\nThis forum\, facilitated by the diocesan education team\, is an opportunity for directors/trustees of Multi-Academy Trusts to meet to discuss current issues facing them\, particularly with regard to Church school distinctiveness\, and to network with others within the wider diocesan area. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nFlourish House\, Wells \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nBooking is available here \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nFor further information please contact Josie Halla\, email: josie.halla@bathwells.anglican.org \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/trustees-in-person-forum-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T130000
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SUMMARY:Family Max 2026
DESCRIPTION:Family Max\n\n\n\nFamily Max is our outdoor activity-based fun day for clergy families with children aged 0-11 in the Diocese of Bath and Wells\, with the aim of enjoying a range of fun activities together and meeting other clergy families with similar aged children.  \n\n\n\nDate for 2026: Saturday 6 June at Mendip Activity Centre.\nTo Book Family Max 2026\n \nRead more about Family Max in 2025
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/family-max-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260812T121806Z
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SUMMARY:Clergy Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Clergy Day returns for 2026 at The Canalside\, Bridgwater. \n\n\n\nThis year\, we welcome speakers Dr Rhiannon McAleer and Laura Hancock – both exploring how young people engage with spirituality\, scripture and the local church. \n\n\n\nIn the afternoon\, we will hear more about the updated thinking around investment and support to enable and encourage mission in our local communities. \n\n\n\nLunch and refreshments (and hopefully sunshine!) will be provided. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nRegistration will close at midnight on Sunday 17 May to enable us to ensure that everyone is catered for. RSVP via this link to the online registration form. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/clergy-day-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T204500
DTSTAMP:20260812T170021Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership in Safeguarding (online evening) - 02 & 09 Jun
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nPart 1: Tuesday 02 June\n\n\n\nPart 2: Tuesday 09 June\n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on our Safeguarding Eventbrite page\n\n\n\nThis training is delivered online via Zoom – the link and joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the day. There are pre-course tasks that must be completed prior to attendance and a post-course reflective exercise. \n\n\n\n\nAttendance at both sessions is necessary to complete the course. Please ensure you can attend both dates at the same time before you book. There is also a course booklet to complete and submit before attendance at the first session. A link to the booklet will be included in your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nThis course is required for all church officers in the Diocese of Bath and Wells who have safeguarding leadership responsibilities or responsibility for leading activities involving children\, young people and/or adults who may be vulnerable. \n\n\n\nThis includes\, but is not limited to\, all Clergy\, Readers and Lay Leaders\, Ordinands\, Safeguarding Officers / Leads\, Churchwardens\, Choir Leaders\, Directors of Music and Bell Tower Captains who work in Cathedrals or other high-profile settings\, or who train children to bell ring. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\n	Understand how safeguarding concerns and abuse can be prevented within their context.\n	Understand how healthy culture\, and safe and effective leadership\, shape Christian communities that are healthy\, safe\, and have the capacity to deliver high quality safeguarding practices.\n	Recognise when risk assessment and management processes are required\, understanding when\, why and how they must be used.\n	Understand more of the impact that abuse and trauma have on individuals’ lives\, relationships\, and interactions in a community setting\, leading to better responses to victims and survivors.\n	Evaluate their learning and translate this into an individual plan of action that will improve their safeguarding practice and responses.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: if you need to cancel your attendance please do inform us with as much notice as possible so the place can be offered to someone else. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us\, email: training.safeguarding@bathwells.anglican.org
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/leadership-in-safeguarding-online-evening-02-09-jun-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T170000
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SUMMARY:SIAMS Forum
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nShare experiences\, anxieties and helpful tips on preparing for SIAMS with colleagues. At this forum there will be the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\n	Discuss questions about SIAMS related matters\, including self-evaluation\n	Share experiences\, helpful tips and best practice\n	Have space to explore and discuss the challenges of the SIAMS inspection\n	Discuss the impact of the changes and developments to the SIAMS inspection process\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nOnline via Zoom  \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nBooking is available here \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nFor further information please contact Felicity Cobley\, email: felicitycobley@bathwells.anglican.org
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/siams-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T154500
DTSTAMP:20260812T170018Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership in Safeguarding (online afternoon) - 11 & 18 Jun
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nPart 1: Thursday 11 June\n\n\n\nPart 2: Thursday 18 June\n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on our Safeguarding Eventbrite page\n\n\n\nThis training is delivered online via Zoom – the link and joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the day. There are pre-course tasks that must be completed prior to attendance and a post-course reflective exercise. \n\n\n\n\nAttendance at both sessions is necessary to complete the course. Please ensure you can attend both dates at the same time before you book. There is also a course booklet to complete and submit before attendance at the first session. A link to the booklet will be included in your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nThis course is required for all church officers in the Diocese of Bath and Wells who have safeguarding leadership responsibilities or responsibility for leading activities involving children\, young people and/or adults who may be vulnerable. \n\n\n\nThis includes\, but is not limited to\, all Clergy\, Readers and Lay Leaders\, Ordinands\, Safeguarding Officers / Leads\, Churchwardens\, Choir Leaders\, Directors of Music and Bell Tower Captains who work in Cathedrals or other high-profile settings\, or who train children to bell ring. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\n	Understand how safeguarding concerns and abuse can be prevented within their context.\n	Understand how healthy culture\, and safe and effective leadership\, shape Christian communities that are healthy\, safe\, and have the capacity to deliver high quality safeguarding practices.\n	Recognise when risk assessment and management processes are required\, understanding when\, why and how they must be used.\n	Understand more of the impact that abuse and trauma have on individuals’ lives\, relationships\, and interactions in a community setting\, leading to better responses to victims and survivors.\n	Evaluate their learning and translate this into an individual plan of action that will improve their safeguarding practice and responses.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: if you need to cancel your attendance please do inform us with as much notice as possible so the place can be offered to someone else. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us\, email: training.safeguarding@bathwells.anglican.org
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/leadership-in-safeguarding-online-afternoon-11-18-jun/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T153000
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SUMMARY:Pathway to Funeral Ministry: Part 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Day two of this course to equip those exploring Funeral Ministry for the first times and those who would value a refresher. \n\n\n\nThe day is open to LPAs\, LWAs\, Anna Chaplains\, Readers and ordained clergy who would value a refresher or are seeking to equip others for this ministry.  \n\n\n\nBoth days will take place at Flourish House\, Wells. Please book using the online form linked here. \n\n\n\nFor further information and to discuss eligibility please contact training@bathwells.anglican.org
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/pathway-to-funeral-ministry-part-2-of-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260812T170018Z
CREATED:20260812T121810Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership in Safeguarding (In Person Afternoon) 15 & 22 Jun
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nPart 1: Monday 15 June\n\n\n\nPart 2: Monday 22 June\n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on our Safeguarding Eventbrite page \n\n\n\nThis training is delivered in person at Flourish House\, Cathedral Avenue\, Wells. BA5 1FD. There are pre-course tasks that must be completed prior to attendance and a post-course reflective exercise. \n\n\n\n\nAttendance at both sessions is necessary to complete the course. Please ensure you can attend both dates at the same time before you book. There is also a course booklet to complete and submit before attendance at the first session. A link to the booklet will be included in your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nThis course is required for all church officers in the Diocese of Bath and Wells who have safeguarding leadership responsibilities or responsibility for leading activities involving children\, young people and/or adults who may be vulnerable. \n\n\n\nThis includes\, but is not limited to\, all Clergy\, Readers and Lay Leaders\, Ordinands\, Safeguarding Officers / Leads\, Churchwardens\, Choir Leaders\, Directors of Music and Bell Tower Captains who work in Cathedrals or other high-profile settings\, or who train children to bell ring. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\n	Understand how safeguarding concerns and abuse can be prevented within their context.\n	Understand how healthy culture\, and safe and effective leadership\, shape Christian communities that are healthy\, safe\, and have the capacity to deliver high quality safeguarding practices.\n	Recognise when risk assessment and management processes are required\, understanding when\, why and how they must be used.\n	Understand more of the impact that abuse and trauma have on individuals’ lives\, relationships\, and interactions in a community setting\, leading to better responses to victims and survivors.\n	Evaluate their learning and translate this into an individual plan of action that will improve their safeguarding practice and responses.
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/leadership-in-safeguarding-in-person-afternoon-15-22-jun/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T153000
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SUMMARY:Effective communication
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to clergy and administrators.\n\n\n\nHow we reach a wider audience and tell our story – with the Comms team. \n\n\n\nThe day will be held in Flourish House\, Wells. To avoid disappointment\, please ensure this event is intended for you prior to booking. If you are unsure\, please contact training@bathwells.anglican.org for clarification. \n\n\n\nPlease register for this event via the online booking form linked here.
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/effective-communication/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T154500
DTSTAMP:20260812T170018Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership in Safeguarding (online afternoon) - 11 & 18 Jun
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nPart 1: Thursday 11 June\n\n\n\nPart 2: Thursday 18 June\n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on our Safeguarding Eventbrite page\n\n\n\nThis training is delivered online via Zoom – the link and joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the day. There are pre-course tasks that must be completed prior to attendance and a post-course reflective exercise. \n\n\n\n\nAttendance at both sessions is necessary to complete the course. Please ensure you can attend both dates at the same time before you book. There is also a course booklet to complete and submit before attendance at the first session. A link to the booklet will be included in your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nThis course is required for all church officers in the Diocese of Bath and Wells who have safeguarding leadership responsibilities or responsibility for leading activities involving children\, young people and/or adults who may be vulnerable. \n\n\n\nThis includes\, but is not limited to\, all Clergy\, Readers and Lay Leaders\, Ordinands\, Safeguarding Officers / Leads\, Churchwardens\, Choir Leaders\, Directors of Music and Bell Tower Captains who work in Cathedrals or other high-profile settings\, or who train children to bell ring. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\n	Understand how safeguarding concerns and abuse can be prevented within their context.\n	Understand how healthy culture\, and safe and effective leadership\, shape Christian communities that are healthy\, safe\, and have the capacity to deliver high quality safeguarding practices.\n	Recognise when risk assessment and management processes are required\, understanding when\, why and how they must be used.\n	Understand more of the impact that abuse and trauma have on individuals’ lives\, relationships\, and interactions in a community setting\, leading to better responses to victims and survivors.\n	Evaluate their learning and translate this into an individual plan of action that will improve their safeguarding practice and responses.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: if you need to cancel your attendance please do inform us with as much notice as possible so the place can be offered to someone else. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us\, email: training.safeguarding@bathwells.anglican.org
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/leadership-in-safeguarding-online-afternoon-11-18-jun-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260812T121809Z
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SUMMARY:Money Matters training days
DESCRIPTION:There are two opportunities this year to gather all those involved in money matters across our diocese\, from Treasurers\, to Gift Aid Secretaries\, Planned Giving promoters and everyone in between. These longer sessions will cover a range of topics in relation to giving\, funding and church finances\, the first with a particular focus upon encouraging more generous giving from within existing church membership and\, the second\, how to appeal to the wider community. \n\n\n\nEach day will run on a Saturday from 10:00 -16:00 at Flourish House\, Wells\, with more general content shared in the morning and smaller workshop sessions\, focused on more specific topics\, following a light lunch.  \n\n\n\nBook your place!\n\n\n\n\n	Saturday\, 20 June 2026 – Growing generous disciples\n	Saturday\, 10 October 2026 – Impact and invitation: Engaging your community
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/money-matters-training-days/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260812T170018Z
CREATED:20260812T121810Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership in Safeguarding (In Person Afternoon) 15 & 22 Jun
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nPart 1: Monday 15 June\n\n\n\nPart 2: Monday 22 June\n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on our Safeguarding Eventbrite page \n\n\n\nThis training is delivered in person at Flourish House\, Cathedral Avenue\, Wells. BA5 1FD. There are pre-course tasks that must be completed prior to attendance and a post-course reflective exercise. \n\n\n\n\nAttendance at both sessions is necessary to complete the course. Please ensure you can attend both dates at the same time before you book. There is also a course booklet to complete and submit before attendance at the first session. A link to the booklet will be included in your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nThis course is required for all church officers in the Diocese of Bath and Wells who have safeguarding leadership responsibilities or responsibility for leading activities involving children\, young people and/or adults who may be vulnerable. \n\n\n\nThis includes\, but is not limited to\, all Clergy\, Readers and Lay Leaders\, Ordinands\, Safeguarding Officers / Leads\, Churchwardens\, Choir Leaders\, Directors of Music and Bell Tower Captains who work in Cathedrals or other high-profile settings\, or who train children to bell ring. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\n	Understand how safeguarding concerns and abuse can be prevented within their context.\n	Understand how healthy culture\, and safe and effective leadership\, shape Christian communities that are healthy\, safe\, and have the capacity to deliver high quality safeguarding practices.\n	Recognise when risk assessment and management processes are required\, understanding when\, why and how they must be used.\n	Understand more of the impact that abuse and trauma have on individuals’ lives\, relationships\, and interactions in a community setting\, leading to better responses to victims and survivors.\n	Evaluate their learning and translate this into an individual plan of action that will improve their safeguarding practice and responses.
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/leadership-in-safeguarding-in-person-afternoon-15-22-jun-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T180000
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SUMMARY:Clerk's Summer Forum
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nOur Clerks’ Forum is held once every long term to provide an opportunity for networking and to discuss key issues facing Clerks.   \n\n\n\n\n	Hear from speakers chosen by discussions in previous forums\n	Focused briefings specifically for Clerks from the Diocesan team\, often on subjects requested at previous forums\n	Opportunities to share best practice\n\n\n\n\nThis will not be training nor is it intended to compete with local authority briefings. It will be a facilitated opportunity for clerks to engage with each other. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nOnline via Zoom  \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nBooking is available here \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nFor further information please contact Josie Halla\, email: josie.halla@bathwells.anglican.org
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/clerks-summer-forum/
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SUMMARY:Our Suffering Family
DESCRIPTION:Taking place at St Bart’s Crewkerne from 7-9pm.  ‘Our Suffering Family’ with opendoors.co.uk \n\n\n\nA great opportunity to hear from Ron from Open Doors\, pray for persecuted Christians and focus on what we can do to help. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email info@stbartscrewkerne.org or phone 01460 712481
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/our-suffering-family/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T130000
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SUMMARY:Heads and Chairs Summer Briefings
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nTermly update for leaders in church schools and academies. We invite the Headteachers\, Senior Leaders and Chairs of Governors of all our Church schools to attend a briefing led by members of our Senior Leadership Team\, School Advisers from Bath and Wells Education Department and invited speakers. These briefing events are an opportunity to hear updates from us about what we are working on alongside our local authority colleagues and MATs\, and to hear updates about any changes on a national level. There is a different agenda each term\, covering a variety of subjects\, ranging from the statutory to the inspirational. As well as input and updates from us\, at these events there is the opportunity for Heads and Chairs to meet together and share ideas. We welcome and encourage you to give us feedback on your experiences and how we can support you and your Church school.\n  \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nOnline via Zoom  \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nBooking is available here \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nFor further information please contact Felicity Cobley\, email: felicitycobley@bathwells.anglican.org
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/heads-and-chairs-summer-briefings/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T190000
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SUMMARY:Heads and Chairs Summer briefings
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nTermly update for leaders in church schools and academies. We invite the Headteachers\, Senior Leaders and Chairs of Governors of all our Church schools to attend a briefing led by members of our Senior Leadership Team\, School Advisers from Bath and Wells Education Department and invited speakers. These briefing events are an opportunity to hear updates from us about what we are working on alongside our local authority colleagues and MATs\, and to hear updates about any changes on a national level. There is a different agenda each term\, covering a variety of subjects\, ranging from the statutory to the inspirational. As well as input and updates from us\, at these events there is the opportunity for Heads and Chairs to meet together and share ideas. We welcome and encourage you to give us feedback on your experiences and how we can support you and your Church school.\n  \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nOnline via Zoom  \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nBooking is available here \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nFor further information please contact Felicity Cobley\, email: felicitycobley@bathwells.anglican.org
URL:https://bathandwells.org.uk/event/heads-and-chairs-summer-briefings-2/
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