Who’s Who

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 Churchwarden 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 Wednesday Club (Formerly 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...

Malcolm is our Associate Priest who joined the team in April 2024. He is a Self-Supporting Minister (SSM).

He is looking forward to his new role at Newbold Parish Church, getting to know the church family and the wider community.

Malcolm was married to Pauline for many years, but Pauline sadly died in 2019. They have one daughter Emma and three grandchildren.

Before Ordination Malcolm spent a lifetime on the railways, as a Train driver.

His hobbies are walking, music, gardening, motorcycles, classic cars, art, railways and most importantly for him, family life.

Wendy became one of our Churchwarden's in 2024.

Born in Hastings, Wendy moved to London at 18 where she met future husband John. A move to Runcorn in Cheshire was where her Christian life started taking shape and where the family were born. Wendy's son, Chris, lives near Knutsford with wife Dee, and Oscar, their toy poodle. Wendy's daughter, Jo, lives in Sheffield with husband Mikey and 2 young daughters, Alice now 9 and Isla 4. Wishing to be closer to family, they are the reason for the move to Chesterfield nearly 5 years ago.

Following a science-based career in both industry and education, Wendy worked in the voluntary sector as a Basic Skills Tutor and as a Hospital Chaplaincy Visitor before her move to Chesterfield.

Wendy is a member of the Pastoral Team and committee member of Newbold Women’s Group, and her interests include walking, birdwatching, playing Crown Green bowls, and researching her family tree.