800th anniversary Chapel en le Frith

26/08/2026

Fond farewell to Tideswell funeral directors after 45 years

17/08/2026

Warm welcome to all at this service for Alan and Sally Tideswell. 6pm Sunday 23rd August at St Thomas Becket Church

Posting on behalf of Rev Mel Hartley

📅 Save the Date! ⬇️

Join us at St Thomas Becket Church on 23rd August at 6pm.

As many of us know that Alan and Sally Tideswell are retiring at the end of August I know their ministry has been so important to so many people over the years, so I couldn't let them go without saying a proper thank you.

So, on the 23rd August at 6 pm, we'll be holding a special service of thanks for Alan and Sally and an introduction to the new Jepson family who will be carrying on their well established funeral business.

There will be tea, coffee, and cake after the service in the Becket Room in Church and drinks after at The Old Pack Horse.

Rev Mel Hartley

St Thomas Becket Church

14/08/2026

The scaffolding has been removed. Do pop by to admire the new window 🤩

12/08/2026

Thank you to all who made this happen 🙏🏽

08/08/2026

Thank you so much, the residents and friends of Chapel-en-le-Frith are amazing, we have reached our goal of £5000 for the new stained glass window and it is installed in the bell tower at St Thomas Becket Church for all to see.
The window was the idea of Fran Cohen and together with John Lomas they stepped out in faith and made it happen.
Heartfelt thanks to all, we are forever grateful 🙏🏽 Please pop by and take a look. The church is open every day in August.

07/08/2026

The window is being installed today and we are almost at our target. Final push to raise £500 from our wonderful community 🙏🏽

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bell-tower-stained-glass-window-chapel-en-le-frith #
St Thomas Becket Church
800th anniversary Chapel en le Frith

04/08/2026

The wooden window frame is being installed today at St Thomas Becket Church and the stained glass window is almost ready for installation. It will truly be a wonderful legacy for generations to come. We are almost halfway to achieving the funds. Please give if you can 🙏🏽

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bell-tower-stained-glass-window-chapel-en-le-frith

30/07/2026

1225 - the year that the foresters petitioned the Earl of Derby who granted permission for a chapel of ease. Previously local people had to travel to Hope for weddings, funerals etc. it took over a day to get there.
Thomas Becket church was consecrated on 7th July 1226.
This new stained glass window will add to the history of Chapel-en-le-Frith for generations to come.
Please consider supporting this legacy: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bell-tower-stained-glass-window-chapel-en-le-frith
Photos thanks to Steve at Classic Glass, Dove Holes.
St Thomas Becket Church