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	The Parish has three fascinating and very different churches.
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New Rector

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Revd Simon Woodley as the new Rector of Bemerton with effect from 24^th February 2004. Simon has sent us the following message...

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"We are really excited about moving to Bemerton and becoming part of your church. At the moment Simon is working at St.Martins in the Bullring, in the heart of the city of Birmingham. Its been an exciting and challenging time with the renewal of the building and the people, ready for the re-opening of the shopping centre. Rebecca works for a church in East Birmingham as a Family Support Worker. Before we moved here Simon was in training at Ridley Hall, Cambridge. We've been married 5 years and have 2 cats who are looking forward to their new garden! We look forward to getting to know you all in the spring. Love Simon and Rebecca"

Description

The Church of England Parish of Bemerton is the north-western sector of the city of Salisbury, Wiltshire, and it houses almost a quarter of the population. It also includes the village of Quidhampton, which lies just south of the Salisbury to Wilton Road. The Parish is bounded on the South by the River Nadder, and to the East by the River Avon.

Other Facilities

There are several shops and pubs in the area, with at least two filling stations. There is a health centre and pharmacy, and 5 schools in the area - 3 Junior/Infant Schools; (S^t. John's, Pembroke Park, and Woodlands); 1 Middle School (Avon); and 1 large Comprehensive Senior School and 6th Form College (Westwood S^t. Thomas).

Other Denominations are represented by a Roman Catholic Church (S^t. Gregory's) in S^t. Gregory's Avenue, and Bemerton Methodist Church in Roman Road.