John Blashford-Snell - The Darien Gap Breakthrough

 

 

 

DORSET HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST RIDE AND STRIDE 12th September 2026

Peter Williams (bicycle riding) and Diana, Mike and Michela (striding) will be undertaking this annual event to raise money for this once more. Your sponsorship will be very gratefully appreciated for one, other, or both parties for their efforts.

 

SEPTEMBER 19th - 7.00pm - TALK BY JOHN BLASHFORD-SNELL ‘THE DARIEN GAP BREAKTHROUGH’

Following last year’s fantastic turnout, Bourton Village Hall is delighted to welcome back renowned explorer Colonel John Blashford-Snell for another captivating lecture.   Doors open at 6:30 along with the bar.

 

This year’s talk tells the thrilling story of his toughest expedition yet, navigating a 100 km stretch of dense rainforest and treacherous swamp between Panama and Colombia. Crucially, this ground-breaking journey also served as the ultimate test launch for the original Range Rover.

 

Tickets: Available online at siltonvillage.co.uk/event/the-darien-gap-breakthrough or in person at Bourton Garage (cash only). Additional ticket information can be found on the relevant posters and flyers.

 

Organiser: Hosted by the Society of the Friends of Silton (SOFOS), with all ticket proceeds going directly to support SOFOS initiatives.

 

PCC MEETING
Tuesday 13th October in the Village Hall at 5.00 p.m.

 

 

SAFEGUARDING POLICY
The parish of St. Nicholas, Silton is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops’ guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advises our PSO.  If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or abused, or may be at risk of harm or abuse, please contact our PSO or the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s Social Care Services.

Please click here to read our Parish Safeguarding Policy.

Any Safeguarding questions or concerns should be addressed to:

PARISH Safeguarding Officer
Sarah Snook
Tel:  07710 890415

Salisbury Diocesan Safeguarding Advisors
Suzy Futcher (Mon-Thu)
Jem Carter (Tue-Fri)
Tracie Hancock (Mon-Wed)
Kirsten Woodward (Mon-Fri)
Tel:  01722 438651
Email:  safeguarding@salisbury.anglican.org

Local Authority Social Services
Dorset Council Social Services
Tel:  01305 221016