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Church Details for St. Andrew

Mission Community: Tamar
Benefice: Milton Abbot, Dunterton, Lamerton, Sydenham Damerel, Marystowe and Coryton
Deanery: Tavistock
Archdeaconry: Plymouth

Clergy in the Mission Community

The Rev Andy Atkins
Vicar

The Vicarage, Milton Abbot, Tavistock, PL19 0NZ
Tel: 01822 870298
Email The Rev Andy Atkins

Church details

St. Andrew (Parish Church)
West Devon
EX20 4PA

Parish officers

Churchwardens

Mr Richard Seabright
Tel: 01822 860148
Email Mr Richard Seabright

Mr Giles Vicat
Tel: 01822 860254
Email Mr Giles Vicat

PCC Secretary

Mrs Josie Whitfield
Tel: 01822 860189
Email Mrs Josie Whitfield

PCC Treasurer

Mr Niel ONeill
Tel: 01822 860263
Email Mr Niel ONeill

Readers

Mrs Rosie Woodcock
Tel: 01822 870522
Email Mrs Rosie Woodcock

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