The Parish of St. Nicholas Hardenhuish - The Church on the Hill

It is with sadness that the Diocese of Bristol shares the news of the death of Bishop Barry Rogerson, Bishop of Bristol 1985-2002, on Thursday 20 August 2026, aged 90. Bishop Barry was the first Bishop to ordain women to the priesthood.

Dick says :- Barbara and I were fortunate to be at his enthronement at Bristol Cathedral. We travelled on a chartered train "The Episco Puffer"
The train coaches were brand new and had red upholstery..
We had a picnic lunch in Brunels's engine shed,
we marched to the cathedral
and the sermon text was from Isaiah chapter six verse one - "his train filled the temple"....

The people of the Diocese of Bristol are invited to give thanks for +Barry at a special Evensong in Bristol Cathedral on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 5.15pm.

14-15 Oct 2026
Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey

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Please remember …

Our churchyard is a lovely, peaceful place, despite its proximity to the road.
Many people come to tend the graves of those they have loved and lost, and spend a few moments remembering them.
Sadly, recent visitors have been distressed to find the area being inappropriately used by someone exercising a dog.
We welcome everyone to come and visit the churchyard, but please remember that for many it is the last resting place of someone they loved, and they regard it as a sacred space.
 

The PCC consists of :- Sue Boulton, Derek Boulton, Jackie Beeney, Mark Shipley