A cold Friday night!

Friday night was a little on the cold side for the street pastors as they took their usual route round Richmond. It was an interesting evening with lots of groups of young people who were having an enjoyable evening and were happy to have conversations with the Street...

Friday night!

Friday night was a cold, quiet night. Even the clubs were quiet and eventually closed a little earlier than usual. But, strange tho’ it may seem lots of lollies were handed out! We heard good news – E….. had just handed in his final submission for his part time...

Would you like to come out as an observer?

On Monday 25th March 2019 a debate took place in the House of Commons concerning knife crime. The MP Cernon Coaker (Labour Gedling) made the following statement:- “when I was the Policing Minister, the most effective people on the street, alongside police officers...

WHO ARE WE?

Richmond Street Pastors is an inter-denominational Church response to urban problems, engaging with people on the streets to care, listen and dialogue. Interested in findingout more? Contact Enid at Richmond@streetpastors.org.uk

Interesting!

Police figures indicate that in towns where street pastors are operating there is a significant drop in the number of reported incidents during the period when the Street Pastors are on the streets.

Clive’s last night!

Friday night was Clive’s last night as Team Leader to the Street pastors before he was flying off for new adventures. We will miss him as he has been such an integral part of all what Street Pastors stand for and do. But, of course, when he returns in 2021 we will be...

A quiet evening!

A very quiet evening was had by the Richmond Street Pastors this Friday evening. Most of the evening was spent walking round Richmond checking on the homeless, who were numerous on this evening; curled up in different doorways to keep out of the cold. But, as the...

Privileged to serve!

It is such a privilege to be part of something that gives back to the community. Street pastors go out most weekends in Richmond and at different sporting events to look out for and to look after people who need help; whatever that help maybe. It might be something as...

Richmond Street Pastors out again despite the cold!!

Our wonderful Street Pastors were out again this Friday despite the temperatures getting low!! It was great to have Jordan out …. taking time out from his university studies to be with his fellow street pastors, Colin, victoria and Emma. He has a lovely rapport...

Snow is said to be on it’s way! Will this affect our lovely Street Pastors in Richmond? Of course not<em>! They will still be wending their way around Richmond, lollypops in hand ready to meet any problem; have any chat and listen to anyone and everyone. If or...