Last updated 15th November 2019
Welcome to the Communications Resource area of the Diocesan website. I’m Ronnie Semley, the Diocesan Communications Manager. I have worked in the media and communications industry for more than 30 years.
You can read more about my career on my LinkedIn page where you can also connect with me.
My role encompasses all the major communications needs of the Diocesan Bishop as well as communications support and advice for the other senior clergy and the senior staff. I am a member of the Bishop’s Leadership Team.
In the communications resource area you will find comprehensive advice about all aspects of communications to assist parishes in their work. These pages are continually growing and being updated. Headings include: 'Get Your Church Noticed'; 'Copyright Advice'; Effective Digital Communications'; 'Template Press Releases' and much more ...
Please take some time to explore and if you have any comments, compliments or other feedack you can get in touch via communicate@blackburn.anglican.org
My own strategic communications work includes the coordination of ...
I also provide (principally reactive) communications support for the Diocesan Board of Education; Cidari Multi-Academy Trust, Whalley Abbey (our Diocesan Retreat and Conference Centre) and Blackburn Cathedral as and when required.
Working together
Ronnie Semley, Diocesan Communications Manager
E: ronnie.semley@blackburn.anglican.org or communicate@blackburn.anglican.org
T: 01254 503416
Karen Ashcroft, Senior Administrator (including support for communications)
E: karen.ashcroft@blackburn.anglican.org or communicate@blackburn.anglican.org
T: 01254 503070
Mark Ashley, Diocesan News Reporter (volunteer position, one day a week)
E: mark.ashley@blackburn.anglican.org