In the light of recent events namely: the rapid spread of the new variant of Covid, the government announcement to stay at home unless it is absolutely necessary, plus the fact that Fr James is currently out of action, so we are reliant upon retired supply priests, we feel that the most responsible course of action is for us to temporarily close both churches for communal worship and private prayer. We will however remain open for funerals. We will keep reviewing the situation on a regular basis and will reopen the churches as soon as we feel that it is responsible to do so.