27 July
The Revd Canon Richard Andrews, Canon for Liturgy at Derby Cathedral, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Richard’s last day in post will be Saturday, 30 September 2023 with his first day of retirement being Sunday, 1 October 2023. Richard will be appointed Canon Emeritus of Derby Cathedral in retirement.
The Revd Simon White, Vicar of the benefice of Tideswell, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Simon’s last day in post will be Tuesday, 31 October 2023 with his first day of retirement being Monday, 1 November 2023.
20 July
The Revd Dr Peter Bold, Priest-in Charge of Ashover and Brackenfield with Wessington and Minister Responsible for Handley, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Rector of Ashover and Handley, and Brackenfield with Wessington. Peter will be instituted on Tuesday 1st August at 7 pm at All Saints Ashover by the Bishop of Derby and inducted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
13 July
The Revd Judy Henderson Smith, Priest-in-Charge of Ault Hucknall and Scarcliffe, Diocese of Derby, has announced her retirement. Judy’s last day in post will be Saturday, 30 September, with her retirement taking effect from Sunday, 1 October 2023. Judy will continue to live in the diocese in retirement.
10 July
The Revd Jason Kennedy, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest) of Littleover, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed half-time Assistant Curate (to be known as Associate Minister) in the benefice of Littleover and Blagreaves and in the benefice of Findern. Jason has also been appointed half-time Assistant Curate (to be known as Enabling Minister) at the Haven LEP in Derby City Deanery, in the same diocese, for a five-year fixed term.
6 July
The Revd Canon Nicky Fenton, Acting Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales, Chaplain to the Bishop of Derby and Residentiary Canon of Derby Cathedral, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales. Nicky will be collated later in the year. Further information will be circulated when details are confirmed.
Beverly Bunting has been appointed PA to Bishop Malcolm, the Bishop of Repton. Bev started in post on Monday, 3 July 2023 and will work Monday - Thursday mornings. Her contact details are: 01332 388657, beverly.bunting@derby.anglican.org
The Revd Tony Luke, Rector of Aston-on-Trent, Elvaston, Weston-on-Trent and Shardlow, Barrow-upon-Trent with Twyford and Swarkestone, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Tony’s last day in post will be Saturday, 31 August 2024 with his retirement taking effect from Sunday, 1 September 2024. Tony will be staying in the diocese in retirement.
The Revd Anthony Till will be licensed as Assistant Curate (SSM) at Spondon and in the parish of Derby St Andrew and St Osmund, Diocese of Derby, on Tuesday, 25 July 2023 at 9am at Repton House by the Bishop of Repton.
