Synod began with a Diocesan Eucharist in which two new canons, Rev Christine Fraser and Rev Graham Taylor, were installed.

Synod business included news of a new Diocesan Communications Group to be set up and the endorsement of the diocesan Gender Justice group.

A cheque from last year’s Bishop’s Lent Appeal was presented to Rev. Canon Dr Anne Tomlinson from SEI.

In the Bishop’s Charge to the diocese, Bishop Ian introduced new ideas for the diocese and outlined his plans for the future.