The Churchwardens and Parochial Church Council 

of the Benefice of Long Eaton, St John 

Have the pleasure of inviting you to the licensing of:

Revd Dr Mike Firbank

Vicar of the Benefice of Long Eaton St John

By the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire  The Venerable Emma Sykes 

You are invited to the licensing service of Revd Dr Mike Firbank. The service will take place on Monday, 27 July 2026 at 7pm at St John’s church, Long Eaton. There will be light refreshments afterwards in the church hall.

The Churchwardens and Parochial Church Council 

of the Benefice of Long Eaton, St John 

Have the pleasure of inviting you to the licensing of:

Revd Dr Mike Firbank

Vicar of the Benefice of Long Eaton St John

By the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire  The Venerable Emma Sykes 

You are invited to the licensing service of Revd Dr Mike Firbank. The service will take place on Monday, 27 July 2026 at 7pm at St John’s church, Long Eaton. There will be light refreshments afterwards in the church hall.

Join us on 12 July 10am at Emmanuel Church, to say goodbye to Mike and hear his final message about the hope we find in God, who gives us strength.

This is a joint service for all of the Minster Churches.

The Churchwardens and Parochial Church Council 

of the Benefice of Long Eaton, St John 

Have the pleasure of inviting you to the licensing of:

Revd Dr Mike Firbank

Vicar of the Benefice of Long Eaton St John

By the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire  The Venerable Emma Sykes 

You are invited to the licensing service of Revd Dr Mike Firbank. The service will take place on Monday, 27 July 2026 at 7pm at St John’s church, Long Eaton. There will be light refreshments afterwards in the church hall.

So that we have an idea of the numbers we’re catering for, please RSVP by 10 July 2026. Email church.office@stjohnlongeaton.org.uk

The Churchwardens and Parochial Church Council 

of the Benefice of Long Eaton, St John 

Have the pleasure of inviting you to the licensing of:

Revd Dr Mike Firbank

Vicar of the Benefice of Long Eaton St John

By the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire  The Venerable Emma Sykes 

You are invited to the licensing service of Revd Dr Mike Firbank. The service will take place on Monday, 27 July 2026 at 7pm at St John’s church, Long Eaton. There will be light refreshments afterwards in the church hall.

So that we have an idea of the numbers we’re catering for, please RSVP by 10 July 2026. Email church.office@stjohnlongeaton.org.uk

Do you want to brush up on safer practices, or are your trainings due for renewal soon and you’d prefer to do them locally?

Great news!!!!
We have a new in-person training session being held at:
Emmanuel Church Hall on Tuesday 7th July 2026.

Details and how to book on can be found here;
Basic and Foundation – Basic Safeguarding Awareness – Diocese of Derby
Domestic Abuse – Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse Training – Diocese of Derby

Join the Carers Network of UHDB, as we host a free event to connect and celebrate carers across the Midlands at the Hilton Hotel at St George’s Park, on Friday 2nd May from 9:3-am until 3:30pm.

This is an exciting opportunity for caregivers and the person(s) they care for to come together, access support, and make meaningful connections within our communities.

Join us for:

• Free tea and coffee
• Information stands for local and national organisations & charities
• Networking with other carers
• A raffle to raise money for future Carers Network events
• A chance to explore the nature trail while immersing yourself in the heart of the National Forest

This event is free to attend, and open to all. There is free parking, at St George’s Park is an accessible venue.

For further information please email: caringinthecommunity2023@gmail.com

Join the Carers Network of UHDB, as we host a free event to connect and celebrate carers across the Midlands at the Hilton Hotel at St George’s Park, on Friday 2nd May from 9:3-am until 3:30pm.

This is an exciting opportunity for caregivers and the person(s) they care for to come together, access support, and make meaningful connections within our communities.

Join us for:

• Free tea and coffee
• Information stands for local and national organisations & charities
• Networking with other carers
• A raffle to raise money for future Carers Network events
• A chance to explore the nature trail while immersing yourself in the heart of the National Forest

This event is free to attend, and open to all. There is free parking, at St George’s Park is an accessible venue.

For further information please email: caringinthecommunity2023@gmail.com

Will meet from Ash Wednesday 5th March to the Wednesday of Holy Week 16th April 2025 each week between 7.00 and 9.00pm at the home of David and Sue Palmer, 46 Regent Street, Church Gresley, DE11 9PL.

Each meeting will start with worship and end with refreshments. We will read from Luke’s Gospel, 9.43b-19.48, Jesus’ Journeying to Jerusalem. Bring your Bible!

We will discuss Jesus’ setting out for Jerusalem, the mid-point of his journey and his arrival, also Jesus’ teaching, as he journeyed, which Luke presented as a catechism, an ordered presentation of important questions and answers.

Phone 01283 211671 if you require further details. If you find street parking difficult, use the back car park at the Methodist Church on York Road at the top of School Street which intersects with Regent Street.

11:30 am
Gathering at the Covid Memorial Bench at the Church Gresley Cemetery on York Road

11:45 am
Walking down to the Memorial Park and walking once round the park to lay flowers at the bandstand where we will share prayer and silent reflection

Planned by Parks & Open Spaces, South Derbyshire County Council