The new Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham will be given a taste of city centre life - from the shop floor to ‘walking the beat’ with community support officers.

The Rt Revd Paul Butler will be meeting with retail staff, shopping centre managers, magistrates and community support officers, when he spends a day in the centre of Nottingham on Wednesday, 14th July - finding out what makes the city tick for some people working in the commercial sector.

The day, which has been organised by Nottingham Workplace Chaplain, the Revd Alison Maddocks, will begin with a visit to John Lewis, where the Bishop will  enjoy a tour of the shop and a chance to meet some of the Partners (staff).
Bishop Paul will have the chance to talk to the Victoria Centre manager and also meet with members of the City Centre management team, when he will find out about some of the economic and development aspects of the city centre.

Over lunch the Bishop will share sandwiches with a group of the local magistrates, including the Chairman of the Bench – Mrs Paula Hammond. He will also be able to find out what it’s like to be a community support officer, when he joins a couple of officers on their beat in the afternoon.

His day of visits will end with a visit to Marks and Spencer’s store, next to St Peter’s Church.

Alison Maddocks, said: “We wanted to give the Bishop a good insight into the story of the city, so he could find out what it’s like to work here and meet some real people with real stories. We hope that he will make some new discoveries and enjoy  this ‘behind the scene’ taste of city life.”

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:
There will be 2 photo opportunities during the day:

1. At John Lewis store in the Audio &TV department on 3rd floor 10.30/45am

2. Outside Nottingham Magistrates Court (Carrington Street, Nottingham  NG2 1EE) with community support officers and the Bishop at 2pm

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