Arthur Rank Centre

09/06/2026

Well... What a fantastic first Rural Roadshow for The Arthur Rank Centre, meeting with church and charity leaders across Derbyshire and beyond at Bakewell Methodist Church.

Around 40 joined together to meet together, share their stories of mission and ministry in the area, and meet colleagues across the denominations.

We were blessed with Worship on the Woman at the Well, and the Well dressings of Derbyshire led by Revd Carole Marsden from Cliff College, an overview on the breadth of the work and mission of The ARC, with input from Sarah Hulme (The Methodist Church Rural Officer), Trisha and Matt.

This was followed by such poignant input from Howard Petch CBE, who shared tremendous insight on Leadership in the rural church, followed by excellent insights on the challenges facing Farmers and those in Agriculture.

Our thanks to the church for hosting, to those from around the area who joined together, and to Westhill Endowment for their superb support for the Roadshow.

Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy

08/06/2026

What a wonderful day at The Kenilworth Agricultural Show for The Arthur Rank Centre!

Thank you to the organisers, hosts and volunteers for your tremendous hard work !

It was fantastic to connect with so many farmers and members of our local community, and even cross paths with the occasional giant (as you can see in the photo!).

It was also a vital opportunity as Matt joined with 10 others in a Round Table discussion held in the Members’ Tent. Hosted by Warwickshire FCN and the Warwickshire Rural Hub, the meeting brought together select local farmers, Ag businesses, Trading Standards and community groups, alongside Sir Jeremy Wright MP. It was a vital space to share our collective understanding and deep concerns for farmers and farming, focusing particularly on the current challenges surrounding stress, wellbeing and food standards.

Back at the stand, a thank you to Trisha, who hosted our space so brilliantly. We were incredibly grateful to share the stand with our friends at The Addington Fund, standing together in mutual support of our rural communities.

As part of the day, we set up a small Reflection Tree (pictured here at the very start of the morning), inviting visitors to write their concerns, hopes, and prayers onto colourful tractors to place on the branches.

We are holding all of these completed in our prayers throughout this coming week. Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by, shared a conversation, and took part.

Addington Fund The Farming Community Network Warwickshire Rural Hub Jeremy Wright MP Kenilworth Agricultural Show

28/05/2026

26/05/2026

The Suffolk Show is happening this week at Trinity Park on Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th May. Are you going along? If so, we are too!
We will be in the countryside area (red zone on the show map) at stand 444.

Stop by and have a chat with our team and find out about all the ways we alleviate the the feelings of loneliness and isolation across Suffolk.

We will have bundles of information available on how we can support you and your community with our Rural Coffee Caravan Village Visits, Meet Up Mondays socials, Coffee And Friends Events.

Hope to see you there. 🙂

26/05/2026

Find a farm near to you and join in... it is so important to connect with our farmers and understand more of how our precious food is produced.

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

We have a vacancy for a Priest-in-charge of Berrow and Longdon benefices. Please see our website for more information (link in comments). Please share!

26/05/2026

The Arthur Rank Centre offers a Germinate Leadership Programme for rural lay and clergy leaders from all Christian denominations. Here, we hear from Revd Mel...

26/05/2026

New job just added with a closing date for this week...

New Places For New People Pioneer

Organisation: Mid-Derbyshire Methodist Circuit (Registered Charity No. 1139498)

Location: Based in Matlock Town Centre

Role Type: Full-time (37.5 hours a week) | £30,000 per annum

Deadline: Friday 29 May 2026

Are you someone who can offer radical hospitality within the context of flexible and community-led faith exploration? The Mid-Derbyshire Methodist Circuit is looking to recruit a full-time Pioneer (NPNP) to be based in Matlock Town Centre. It is an occupational requirement that the pioneer is a practising Christian.

For Info & Application Form - visit our vacancies page - https://arthurrankcentre.org.uk/rural-vacancies/

22/05/2026