BLACKPOOL Deanery

Map showing location of churches


Deanery Officers

Area Dean:
Rev Dr SJ Cox, All Hallows Rectory, 86 All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AY 01253 351 886
Lay Chairman:
Canon DEA Parker, 246 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, FY1 6QG 01253 766 038 Fax: 01253 697 048
Chapter Clerk:
Rev AW Froud, St George's CE High School, Cherry Tree Road, Marton, Blackpool, FY4 4PH 07969 576 691
Secretary:
Miss M Hayhurst, 3 Borrowdale Road, Blackpool, FY4 4RU 01253 767 956
Treasurer:
Mrs W Anyon, 610 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1RD 01253 341 502

ANCHORSHOLME All Saints (BPL-01)

Church Address: North Drive, FY5 3HT
OS Map Ref: SD320 417
Sunday Services: 8.45 am, 10.30 am (Creche), 6.30 pm.
Curate
Rev RW MARKS (Wes) , (Appointed: 07 December 2006) , 2 Norman Close, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 3UA 01253 854 376
Reader(s)
Mrs JM Rowe (Jess) , 25 Ladybower Lane, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7FY 01253 883 466
Secretary
Mrs I Kendall , 332 North Drive, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 3RB
Treasurer
Mr P Munro , 16 Donnington Road, Carleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7TG
Wardens
Mr G Davies , 23 Rossall Road, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1DX
Mr S Wardle , 21 Hastings Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0EU
Patron: Church Society Trust, Bishop of Blackburn and Rector of Bispham jointly
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 250, Disabled Parking spaces: 2, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Date(s): Built 1961, consecrated 1989, CC Ref: 3/009AR
Web Site: www.anchorsholme.org.uk


BISPHAM All Hallows (BPL-02)

Church Address: All Hallows Road, FY2 0AY
OS Map Ref: SD319 406
Sunday Services: 8.00 am, 9.30 am (Creche), 11.00 am, 6.30 pm
Rector
Rev Dr SJ COX (Simon) , (Appointed: 1994) , All Hallows Rectory, 86 All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AY 01253 351 886
Curate
Rev M COOK (Matthew) , (Appointed: 01 July 2006) , 1 Prenton Gardens, Blackpool, FY5 3RR 01253 828 041
Rev D O'BRIEN (David) , (Appointed: 03 July 2004) , Church Villa, All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AY 01253 353 648
Hon Assistant
Rev JE DENNETT (John) , 37 Village Way, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AH 01253 358 039
Canon JD RUSHTON (Jim) , 1 Stable Mews, Fleetwood Road, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1SQ 01253 820 402
Reader(s)
Mr K Andrew (Ken) , Flat 1, Ribblesdale Court, 185 Fleetwood Road North, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4BH
Mr C Chivers (Cliff) , 77 Lyddesdale Avenue, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 3EJ 01253 853 738
Mrs D Dennett (Diane) , 37 Village Way, Blackpool, FY2 0AH 01253 358 039
Reader Emeritus
Mr C Roberts (Cliff) , 22 Haddon Court, Haddon Road, Norbreck, Blackpool, FY2 9DB 01253 356 506
Reader(s)
Mr K Stevenson (Keith) , 10 Cromer Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0ED 01253 358 161
Mrs L Whitworth (Linda) , 646 Devonshire Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AW
Secretary
Mr B Ashcroft (Brian) , 410 Ashfield Road, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 3PJ
Treasurer
Mrs S Sager (Susan) , 462 Ashfield Road, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 3JA 01253 865 614
Wardens
Miss MA Cook , 28 Ravens Close, Normoss, Blackpool, FY3 7SL
Mr M Ormond , 10 Wroxton Close, Bispham, Blackpool, FY5 3EY
School(s)
Blackpool Bispham Endowed C of E School (Primary), 01253 354 672
Patron: Church Society Trust
Other Information:
LM Parish, Seating Accomodation: 350, Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1190 Rebuilt 1773 and 1883, Grade II listed, CC Ref: 3/022P
Web Site: www.bisphamparishchurch.co.uk


BLACKPOOL Christ Church with All Saints (BPL-03)

United Benefice 1981
Church Address: Palatine Road
OS Map Ref: SD311 356
Vicar
Rev PJ WARREN (Peter) , (Appointed: 10 July 1998) , The Vicarage, 23a North Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8LR 01253 391 235 (& fax)
Reader(s)
Mr DP Gascoigne (David) , 19 Ash Drive, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8DZ 01253 883 163
Secretary
Mrs J Gerry , 31 Oxendale Road, Thornton, FY5 4EH
Treasurer
Mrs D Fifield , 6 Mayfield Avenue, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 2HE
Wardens
Mr DA Roberts , 40 Manor Road, Blackpool, FY1 4EB
Mrs LJ Spencer , 1 Margate Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 3EG
Patron: Trustees
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 400, Toilets, Hearing loop, Date(s): Christ Church 1870 Demolished 1982. All Saints 1907, CC Ref: 3/042AL


BLACKPOOL Holy Cross South Shore (BPL-04)

Church Address: Central Drive, FY1 6LA
OS Map Ref: SD314 342
Sunday Services: 10.30 am
Vicar
Rev S EDWARDS (Stuart) , (Appointed: 1991) , Also Priest-in-Charge Blackpool St Peter , Holy Cross Vicarage, 388 Central Drive, Blackpool, FY1 6LA 01253 341 263
Curate (NSM)
Rev K THORN (Kevan) , (Appointed: 01 July 2006) , 16 Bannistre Close, Lytham St Annes, FY8 3HS 01253 713 088
Reader(s)
Canon DEA Parker (Diane) , 246 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, FY1 6QG 01253 766 038 Fax: 01253 697 048
Secretary
Mrs J Seaton , 22 Windermere Road, Blackpool, FY4 2BX
Treasurer
Mrs M Horrocks
Wardens
Mr F Kimber , 103 Condor Grove, Blackpool, FY1 5QY
Mrs J Reid , 23 Doncaster Road, Blackpool, FY3 9SQ
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Date(s): 1927 Consecrated 1965, CC Ref: 3/043J
Web Site: www.holycrossblackpool.co.uk


BLACKPOOL Holy Trinity South Shore (BPL-05)

Church Address: Dean Street
OS Map Ref: SD307 339
Sunday Services: 9.00 am, 10.30 am 6.00 pm (alt Sun)
Priest-in-Charge
Canon RPW CARTMELL (Dick) , (Appointed: 06 March 2003) , 92 Watson Road, Blackpool, FY4 2DE 01253 347 140
Curate
Rev HE MURPHY (Hilary) , (Appointed: 02 July 2005) , 38 Dean Street, Blackpool, FY4 1BP 01253 404 069
Reader(s)
Mrs J Everitt (Jane) , 18 Brentwood, Fleetwood, FY7 8HR
Secretary
Mrs C Caldicott , 15 Third Avenue, Blackpool
Treasurer
Mr NO Hughes , 10 Albion Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8NA
Wardens
Mr DJ Philpott , 24 St lukes Road, Blackpool, FY4 2EJ
Mr G Tipton , 14 Arkholme Aveue, Blackpool, FY1 6QJ
Patron: JC Hilton
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 400, Wheelchair Access, Toilet, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1832 Enlarged 1846 Rebuilt 1889, Grade II listed, CC Ref: 3/224W
Web Site: www.htss.org.uk


BLACKPOOL St John (BPL-06)

Church Address: Church Street, opposite Winter Gardens, FY1 1BP
OS Map Ref: SD309 362
Sunday Services: 8.30 am, 9.45 am, 11.15 am
Parish Office
St John's Vestry, Cedar Square, Blackpool, FY1 1BP, 01253 294 451
Curate (House for Duty)
Rev H HORNBY (Helen) , (Appointed: 12 June 2007) , 2 Arnside Avenue, St Annes on Sea, FY8 3SA 01253 711 215
Reader(s)
Dr TW Ward (Bill)
Secretary
Mr M Morton , 7 Trinity Gardens, Thornton Cleveleys, Blackpool, FY5 2UA
Treasurer
Mr R Wood , 9 Cotswold Road, Lytham, FY8 4NN
Wardens
Mrs A Swarbrick , 35 Raikes Parade, Blackpool, FY1 4EY
Mr J Tyler , 174 Westmorland Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 5QW
School(s)
Blackpool St John's C of E Aided School (Primary), 01253 625 756
Patron: Trustees
Other Information:
LM Parish, Seating Accomodation: 350, Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1821 Rebuilt 1878, Grade II listed, CC Ref: 3/044X
Web Site: www.stjohnsblackpool.org.uk


BLACKPOOL St Mark Layton (BPL-07)

Church Address: Westcliffe Drive, Layton, FY3 7HG
OS Map Ref: SD321 373
Sunday Services: 9.15 am, 11.00 am
Vicar
Rev SE BROOK (Stephen) , (Appointed: 26 November 2003) , St Mark's Vicarage, 163 Kingscote Drive, Layton, Blackpool, FY3 8EH 01253 392 895
Reader(s)
Mrs A Hall (Ann) , 4 Glendale Close, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7DW 01253 883 107
Mr RH Haskett (Roy) , 294 Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 1NU 01253 867 280
Mr D McIntyre (David) , 427 Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LN 01253 392 392
Secretary
Mrs SD Brook , St Mark's Vicarage, 163 Kingscote Drive, Layton, Blackpool, FY3 8EH
Treasurer
Mr B Lee , 53 Lawsons Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4DB
Wardens
Mrs H Stemp , 14 Melrose Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7ES
Mr G Turner , 90 Bardway Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8LE
Patron: Church Pastoral Aid Society
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 250, Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1927, CC Ref: 3/045R


BLACKPOOL St Mary Squires Gate (BPL-08)

Church Address: Stonycroft Avenue, FY4 2NR
OS Map Ref: SD311 323
Priest-in-Charge
Rev G ROUSE (Graham) , (Appointed: 13 December 2007) , 1 Windermere Road, Blackpool, FY4 2BX
Reader(s)
Mr A Shelley (Alan) , 46 Greenwood Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 6RQ 01253 692 474
Secretary
Mrs V Scragg , 31 Napier Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 1PA
Treasurer
Mr C Crosbie , 51 Sandgate, Blackpool, FY4 2NA
Wardens
Mrs V Eaves , 11 Stadium Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 3QA
Mrs V Scragg , (as above).
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Date(s): 1932 Consecrated 1965, CC Ref: 3/046L


BLACKPOOL St Michael and All Angels (BPL-09)

Church Address: St Michael's Vicarage, FY3 7RU
OS Map Ref: SD308 344
Sunday Services: 10.00 am
Vicar
Rev NJ HEALE (Nicholas) , (Appointed: 05 October 1999) , St Michael's Vicarage, Calvert Place, Blackpool, FY3 7RU 01253 397 755
Secretary
Mr P Bennett , 124 Newhouse Road, Blackpool, FY4 4JN
Treasurer
Mrs M Arton , 44 Moreton Drive, Staining, Blackpool, FY3 0DR
Wardens
Mr P Bennett , (as above).
Mr T Godbert (Terry) , 14 Brockholes Crescent, Staining, Blackpool
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Date(s): 1958, CC Ref: 3/046BM

Staining St Luke (BPL-09a)

Licensed Mission
Church Address: Staining Road, FY3 0BW
Sunday Services: 11.15 am
School(s)
Staining C of E VC (), 01253 882 983
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 80


BLACKPOOL St Paul North Shore (BPL-10)

Church Address: St Paul's Worship Centre, Egerton Road, FY1 2NP
OS Map Ref: SD307 374
Sunday Services: 10.30 am, 6.30 pm (2nd Sun)
Vicar
Rev JE SHAW (Jan) , (Appointed: 08 September 2003) , St Paul's Vicarage, 253 Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, FY2 0SP 01253 350 007
Reader(s)
Mrs AM Kershaw (Angela) , 26 St Stephen's Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 9RB 01253 358 205
Secretary
Mrs M Green , 3 Claremont Road, Blackpool
Treasurer
Mr D Taylor , 12 Holcombe Road, Blackpool, FY2 0SR
Wardens
Mrs L Croft , 8 Banbury Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 0TX
Mr A Taylor , 40 Wembley Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7DU
Patron: Trustees
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 180, Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, CC Ref: 3/047H


BLACKPOOL St Peter South Shore (BPL-11)

Church Address: 190 Lytham Road, FY1 6DJ
OS Map Ref: SD308 344
Sunday Services: 10.30 am
Priest-in-Charge
Rev G ROUSE (Graham) , (Appointed: 13 December 2007) , 1 Windermere Road, Blackpool, FY4 2BX
Curate (NSM)
Rev MH WARD (Michael) , (Appointed: 10 September 2006) , 509a Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1RE 01253 404 204
Reader(s)
Miss C Leitch (Carolyn) , 12a The Spinney, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 3AS 01253 864 522
Secretary
Mr A Abegg , Flat 3, 1 Dean Street, Blackpool, FY4 1AU
Treasurer
Canon JC Armfield (Jimmy) , 41 Stonyhill Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 1PR
Wardens
Mr JC Anyon , 610 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1RD
Mr J Briggs
Patron: Trustees
Other Information:
Date(s): 1910, CC Ref: 3/225P


BLACKPOOL St Stephen on the Cliffs (BPL-12)

Church Address: Holmfield Road, FY2 9RB
OS Map Ref: SD308 388
Sunday Services: 9.00 am, 10.30 am (Creche), 6.00 pm
Office
St Stephen's Avenue, Blackpool, 01253 353 894
Vicar
Rev AG SAGE (Andrew) , (Appointed: 19 September 2004) , The Vicarage, St Stephen's Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 9RB 01253 351 484
Reader(s)
Mr I Shepherd (Ian) , 3 Banbury Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 0TX 01253 357 716
Secretary
Mrs J Linsley , 9 The Spinney, Poulton-le-Fylde
Treasurer
Mr GM Wilcock , 349 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, FY2 0RA
Wardens
Mr JR Houghton , 322 North Drive, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 3RD
Mr G Singleton , Huntingtower, 6 Coronation Road, Kirkham, PR4 2HE
Patron: Trustees
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 400, Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Date(s): 1927, CC Ref: 3/048W


BLACKPOOL St Thomas (BPL-13)

Church Address: Caunce Street, FY1 3NG
OS Map Ref: SD317 366
Sunday Services: 9.30 am, 11.15 am, 6.00 pm
Mrs C Pawson, Church Administrator
Church Office, 135 Caunce Street, Blackpool FY1 3NG Tel 01253 399 276, office@stthomasblackpool.org
Vicar
. VACANT , St Thomas Vicarage, 80 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, FY3 8AE 01253 392 544
St Thomas Vicarage, 80 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, FY3 8AE 01253 392 544
Church Army Officer
Captain DB THORP (David) , 18 Rosefinch Way, Marton, Blackpool, FY3 9NY 01253 692 958
Youth Pastor
Mr D PLATT (Damian) , 8 Greenhill Place, Blackpool, FY1 3RQ 01253 624 777
Reader(s)
Mrs SA Richards (Sue) , 1 The Grahams, Preston New Road, Blackpool, FY4 4XH 01253 693 455
Secretary
Mrs A Studd
Treasurer
Mr PH Cole
Wardens
Miss V Bentley , 9 Howe Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 3HG
Mr D Tildoff , 9 Hodgson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2LZ
M D Tordoff , 9 Hodgson Road, North Shore, Blackpool, FY1 2LZ
Patron: Church Pastoral Aid Society
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 200, Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1921, CC Ref: 3/049P
Web Site: www.stthomaschurch.co.uk


GREENLANDS St Anne (BPL-14)

Church Address: Salmesbury Avenue, FY2 0PR
OS Map Ref: SD326 388
Sunday Services: 10.00 am (Creche), 6.30 pm (1st Sun)
Vicar
Rev AM BARTLETT (Tony) , (Appointed: 19 March 2001) Photo , St Anne's Clergy House, Salmesbury Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 0PR 01253 353 900
Secretary
Mrs S Byrne , 6 Sixfields, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 3GG
Treasurer
Miss S Ferguson , 16 Moorpark Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0LT
Wardens
Mrs E Lumb , 17 Stopford Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 0QQ
Mrs P Thompson , 11 Lightbown Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 9JN
Patron: Bishop and Vicar of St Stephen Blackpool
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 170, Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Date(s): Built 1959, Independent Parish 1990, CC Ref: 3/114BP
Web Site: www.greenlands-stanne.co.uk


HAWES SIDE St Christopher and MARTON MOSS St Nicholas (BPL-15)

United Benefice 2004
Vicar
Rev G PIPER (Graham) , (Appointed: 03 September 2004) , The Vicarage, Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool, FY4 5AH 01253 697 937
Reader(s)
Mr D Hill (David) , 15 Houghton Close, Lytham St Annes, FY8 3NA
Other Information:
CC Ref: 3/124BF

Hawes Side St Christopher (BPL-15a)

Church Address: Hawes Side Lane, FY4 5AH
OS Map Ref: SD321 333
Sunday Services: 8.30 am, 10.30 am
Secretary
Mrs I Booth , 124 Harcourt Road, Blackpool, FY4 3HW
Treasurer
Mr F Booth , 124 Harcourt Road, Blackpool, FY4 3HW
Wardens
Mr B Bennett , 279 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool, FY4 5AQ
Mr DS Curtis , 15 Johnsville Avenue, Marton, Blackpool, FY4 3LN
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 200, Date(s): 1947, CC Ref: 3/124BF

Marton Moss St Nicholas (BPL-15b)

Church Address: Common Edge Road, FY4 5DL
OS Map Ref: SD329 321
Sunday Services: 10.30 am
Reader(s)
Mr WW Phelps (Bill) , 10 Henson Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 3LY 01253 692 579
Mr S Tomlinson (Stuart) , 1a Chatham Avenue, St Anne's, Lytham St Annes, FY8 2RT 01253 726 657
Secretary
Mrs J Cartwright , 234 Watson Road, Blackpool, FY4 3EG
Treasurer
Ms J Brown , 48 Belvere Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 2LW
School(s)
Blackpool St Nicholas' C of E Aided School (Primary), 01253 608 900, email: admin@st-nicholas.blackpool.sch.uk
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Date(s): 1873 Rebuilt 1936 and 1965, CC Ref: 3/159BF


MARTON St Paul (BPL-16)

Church Address: Honister Avenue, FY3 9PF
OS Map Ref: SD324 348
Sunday Services: 9.15 am, 11.15 am
Office
01253 692 047
Vicar
Rev CJ WREN (Christopher) , (Appointed: 23 January 1998) , St Paul's Vicarage, 55 Vicarage Lane, Marton, Blackpool, FY4 4EF 01253 762 679 Fax: 01253 318 791
Parish Deacon
Rev KA WREN (Ann) , (Appointed: 23 January 1998) , St Paul's Vicarage, 55 Vicarage Lane, Marton, Blackpool, FY4 4EF 01253 762 679 Fax: 01253 318 791
Secretary
Mrs MD Parkinson , 36 Pedders Lane, Blackpool, FY4 3HX
Treasurer
Mrs B Clews , 34 Lynhurst Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 3AX
Wardens
Mrs A Langford , 38 June Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4LQ
Mr I Rushton , 16 Ryburn Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4DY
School(s)
Blackpool Baines Endowed C of E School (Primary), 01253 762 532, email: admin@baines-endowed.blackpool.sch.uk
Patron: Vicar of Poulton-le-Fylde
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 300, Wheelchair Access, Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1802 Rebuilt 1909, CC Ref: 3/159X
Web Site: www.stpaulsmarton.co.uk


MERESIDE St Wilfrid (BPL-18)

Church Address: Langdale Road
OS Map Ref: SD340 342
Sunday Services: 10.00 am, 6.00 pm
Vicar
Rev PH HUDSON (Philip) , (Appointed: 1995) , St Wilfrid's Vicarage, 8 Langdale Road, Mereside, Blackpool, FY4 4RT 01253 761 532
Reader(s)
Miss M Hayhurst (Margaret) , 3 Borrowdale Road, Blackpool, FY4 4RU 01253 767 956
Secretary
Miss B Worsley , 22 Ryson Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4DN
Treasurer
Mr P Nutland , 33 Catforth Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4SF
Wardens
Mr C Cooper , 132 Branstree Road, Blackpool, FY4 4TD
Mrs G Hayes , 11 Winster Place, Blackpool, FY4 4SJ
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 250, Toilets, Date(s): 1965, CC Ref: 3/049BR