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Communications

Clear communication is crucial in order to be heard and informed. The Communications Team assists the diocese to communicate clearly and positively with itself and with the outside world in various ways, locally and nationally.

Your Communications Team includes:

Communications Co-ordinator
Michael Ford
01722 438651, michael.ford@salisbury.anglican.org

Bishop’s Chaplain and Press Officer
The Revd Jonathan Ball
01722 334031, bishops.chaplain@salisbury.anglican.org

Sarum Link Editor
Mary Tapping
01722 438652, mary.tapping@salisbury.anglican.org 

Deanery Information Officers
Click here for the Deaneries page

The Bishop of Sherborne, Dr Graham Kings, is the member of Bishop’s staff responsible for Communications.

Our work includes:

The Diocesan Website – www.salisbury.anglican.org

  • The online face of our diocese, frequently updated with news, bulletins and information. There is an RSS feed on the front page for the latest stories, links to forums and blogs, and there are online resources available for reference, training and use. Why not make it a browser favourite or homepage?
  • Contact the Web Editor, Michael Ford, via:
    01722 438651, comms@salisbury.anglican.org

The e-Bulletin The e-Bulletin – weekly email

  • The e-Bulletin has the latest diocesan news and information delivered weekly to your Inbox on Tuesday mornings. Items featured include diocesan news, courses and non-standard parish events. Items for the e–Bulletin should be no more than 100 words and submitted in the given style. Download the latest edition from this page.
  • For queries and submissions, contact:
    comms@salisbury.anglican.org
  • Request the e-Bulletin from:
    fiona.torrance@salisbury.anglican.org

The Sarum Link The Sarum Link – a monthly diocesan newspaper

  • The Sarum Link has a circulation of 30,000 and includes diocesan news and stimulating articles delivered to local parishes. Download the latest Sarum Link from this page.
  • Articles may be emailed to the Editor for consideration. More here.
  • Jpeg photographs of at least 250KB can be emailed, or originals may be sent in for scanning. We require written parental permission for individual photographs of children. More here.
  • Contact the Editor, Mary Tapping:
    01722 438652, sarum.link@salisbury.anglican.org.

Media – diocesan news promoted locally and nationally

  • We aim to send six Media Releases a month to local and national newspapers, TV and radio. These releases include support for diocesan initiatives, key events and other items of interest to the wider world. Latest news here.
  • Contact for Parish and Diocesan Releases: the Communications Co-ordinator, Michael Ford
    01722 438651, comms@salisbury.anglican.org
  • Contact for Bishops’ Releases: the Bishop’s Chaplain and Press Officer, the Revd Jonathan Ball
    01722 334031, bishops.chaplain@salisbury.anglican.org
  • The Diocese also has a media liaison service, with 24 hour support. More here.

Deanery Information Officers 

  • Part of our wider network, our volunteer DIOs are a key link between parishes and Communications, gathering news and passing it on. More here.

Resources – support

  • We seek to provide support to all levels of the diocese. More here.
  • The Church of England website offers a wide range of communications resources, including website design, guidance for magazine editors and national training courses. Click here for CofE resources.
  • For more advice on how to make your church stand out from the crowd and how to publicise your events, visit www.getyourchurchnoticed.com.You’ll find helpful advice here on everything from church noticeboards to parish magazines, logos to leaflets.
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