Church Officials

Parish of Affpuddle with Turnerspuddle

The new West Purbeck Benefice was approved as of 1st November 2020 and now includes seven churches. Our parish church, St Laurence at Affpuddle and St John the Baptist in Bere Regis are part of the benefice along with Holy Rood in Wool, Holy Trinity in West Lulworth, St Andrew in East Lulworth, St Christopher in Winfrith and St Nicholas in Chaldon Herring.

Rector: Reverend Cannon Richard Bartlett – contact through the church office on 07729 484 866 or email woolchurchoffice@gmail.com

Vicar of Bere Regis and Affpuddle with Turnerspuddle: Reverend Cannon Richard Bartlett (usual days off Monday, Tuesday and Saturday)

Deanery Synod Rep: Allan Smith

Sacristan: Erica Moriarty – Tel: 01929 471747

Churchwarden: Elizabeth Whatley – Tel: 01305 897302

Safeguarding Officer: Elizabeth Whatley – Tel: 01305 897302 Email: mistletoeandhobbs@me.com

Hon. Secretary of PCC: Fiona Hogger – Tel: 01929 471491

Hon. Treasurer of PCC: Richard Killer – Tel: 01929 471202

Organist: Dr Richard Hall – Tel: 01929 471359

PCC Minutes

The Parochial Parish Council (PCC) meets about four times a year.

Read the latest published minutes:

Policies for Safeguarding People

Click on links below for policy statements updated in 2025 in PDF Format: