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
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
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
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
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
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)
Associate Priest
Rev D O'BRIEN (David) , (Appointed: 08 October 2008) , 92 Watson Road, Blackpool, FY4 2DE 01253 347 140
Priest-in-Charge
Rev G ROUSE (a) , (Appointed: 13 December 2007) , 1 Windermere Road, Blackpool, FY4 2BX 01253 349 911
Reader(s)
Mrs J Everitt (Jane) , 18 Brentwood, Fleetwood, FY7 8HR
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)
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
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 01253 349 911
Reader(s)
Mr A Shelley (Alan) , 46 Greenwood Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 6RQ 01253 692 474
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
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
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
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
Associate Vicar
Rev TH DAVIS (Tom) , (Appointed: 30 June 2008) , 16 Lowther Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 9PA 01524 422 249
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
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
Rev RFT MURPHY (Rosalyn) , (Appointed: 01 October 2008) , St Thomas Vicarage, 80 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, FY3 8AE 01253 392 544
Office: 01253 399 276 (& fax)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 250, Toilets, Date(s): 1965, CC Ref: 3/049BR