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Derwent Deanery

The Parish of Thornthwaite cum Braithwaite

Benefice: Upper Derwent
Vicar: The Revd Peter Vivash
Address: Thornthwaite Vicarage
Braithwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5RY
Telephone: 017687 78243
Email: peter.vivash@virgin.net

Thornthwaite St Mary

Location: NY 226 254A
Description: Origins date to around 1240, when a small chapel of ease was built. The existing church of local Skiddaw slate was built in 1853 in the early 19th century style of cruciform, with bell cote and lancet windows. Substantial repairs were completed in 1993, and further improvement including the addition of kitchen facilities will be completed by the end of 2006. There is disabled access, loop system and toilet facilities.
1st Sunday: 9.30 am Holy Communion CW
3rd Sunday: 6.00 pm Evening Prayer CW
5th Sunday: 11.00 am and 6.00 pm. Benefice services rotate around the five churches within the benefice.
Thornthwaite St Mary

Braithwaite St Herbert

Location: NY 232 230
Description: Built in 1900 as a chapel of ease, but now due to population shift in a more convenient and populous location than the mother church at Thornthwaite. In 1980 an extension was built, and is much used for both church and community activities. There is disabled access, loop system and toilet facilities.
1st Sunday: 11.00 am Family Service
2nd Sunday: 9.30 am Holy Communion CW; 11.00 am Family Service
3rd Sunday: 9.30 am Morning Prayer CW; 11.00 am Family Communion
4th Sunday: 9.30 am Holy Communion CW; 11.00 am Family Service
5th Sunday: 11.00 am and 6.00 pm Benefice services rotate around the five churches within the benefice
Thornthwaite St Mary