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Agricultural Chaplain
The need for a chaplain
After
the Foot & Mouth epidemic in 2001 and following a report on the
plight of Peak District farmers called Hard Times, it was concluded
that there was a need for more pastoral support for hill and upland
farmers in the area. A post was created at the beginning of 2003 and
Graham Hinds became the areas first agricultural chaplain.
The area
Follow this line and it completes a circle: Hartington Buxton Glossop Bamford Hathersage Calver Baslow - Chatsworth Matlock Cromford Newhaven- Alstonefield Hartington. There are approximately 450 farms across the area
The role of the Agricultural Chaplain
A presence at Bakewell Livestock Market, working alongside the Rural Health Team and other support agencies Warm Calling dropping in on farmers Following up referrals where there is a specific need Supporting the local church leaders and their congregations Networking with a variety of individuals and groups including the NHS, Social Services, NFU , Trading Standards etc.
About the Agricultural Chaplain
He is married with 4 children and 7 grandchildren. He has been in farming all of his life, including 24 years as a lecturer in agriculture at Derby College. Is a Man of Kent. Is a church leader at Community Church Derby. Is a Derby County Football Club season ticket holder.