Who’s Who

Rhoda is the assistant curate and started in July 2019 having trained for ordination at St Hild’s College. Rhoda is married to Robin and has one teenage son, Jacob. She loves people, and is very excited about her new role at Newbold Parish Church and is looking forward to getting to know the church family and wider community. Read full biography...

Gill is assistant curate and joined Newbold Parish Church in June 2021 following ordination as Deacon, having trained at St Hild College. Gill is married to Tim and has two grown up daughters, Emily and Zoe. Before ordination, Gill was a teacher with responsibility for children with additional needs. Read full biography...

Chris was licensed as a Reader in 2002 in the Diocese of St Albans. He moved to Newbold in 2019 and was licensed to the Derby Diocese in December that year. Born and bred in Manchester, he spent 15 years in and around Sheffield before moving down south to pursue a career in local economic development. Read full biography...

Richard has been a church warden since being elected at the APCM in 2014, after a number of years  as a deputy warden. He administers the chalice, intercedes, chairs Littlemoor Charity, is on the pastoral group, represents our church on the CNC, and Churches Together and helps at the Monday Club. Richard has worshipped at Newbold for over 25 years. Read full biography...

Sue joined the team in June 2020. She has lived in the Parish for over 30 years with her husband Tim and they have two grown up boys Josh and Sam, a lovely daughter-in-law Hannah, and two grandsons Rowan and River. Read full biography...

Stuart joined the choir at the age of nine in 1952 and became organist in 1989. He is a lifelong member of the Royal School of Church Music and holds the Bishop's Badge award for lifetime services to the music of the Anglican church. Read full biography...