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  • Her Majesty the Queen Credit Press Association  

    Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee

    This year the country will celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a four day Bank Holiday, from 2 to 5 June. There are a range of resources available to help you mark this special occasion.

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  • Introducing the next Bishop of Bath and Wells

     

    Meeting the new Bishop of Bath and Wells.

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  • News and stories

    Bishop Michael receives a warm welcome as he travels the diocese on the day his appointment is announced.
    Delight and joy as new Bishop of Bath and Wells tours the diocese
    9th May 2022
    Bishop Michael receives a warm welcome as he travels the diocese on the day his appointment is announced. Read More

    Downing Street has announced today (10am, 28 April 2022) that the Rt Revd Michael Beasley will be the next Bishop of Bath and Wells.
    New Bishop of Bath and Wells announced
    29th April 2022
    Downing Street has announced today (10am, 28 April 2022) that the Rt Revd Michael Beasley will be the next Bishop of Bath and Wells. Read More

    It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of the Rt Revd David Njovu, Bishop of Lusaka.
    Zambia and Bath & Wells mourn the loss of Bishop David
    3rd May 2022
    It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of the Rt Revd David Njovu, Bishop of Lusaka. Read More

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