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NEW NOTTINGHAM BISHOP VISITS NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL ON PILGRIMAGE

The new Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham – the Rt Revd Paul Butler, paid a visit to Nottingham High School as part of a personal seven hour ‘pilgrimage’ of Nottingham city centre.

Riding the tram from the Nottingham suburbs into the city, Bishop Paul’s journey of discovery involved a visit to a weekly market, various community projects and a supermarket before arriving at the school for a well earned lunch. He was joined by headmaster Kevin Fear and deputy headmaster Dr Paul Sibly as well as other members of staff, sixth formers and a number of boys, representing the Community Action Group.

Over a fish and chip lunch, Bishop Paul discussed the community initiative that students organise which range from school trips to charity food appeals. He was also interested in what the boys were studying, what they were hoping to do after A levels and what they liked best at the school.

“It was a great honour have to have Bishop Paul come and visit us,” said Kevin Fear, headmaster at Nottingham High School. “He was very interested in what life is like here at the school and the work we do. He was also thought it was clever how we were able to match the colour of the napkins with his robes. It was nice to meet him.”

Revd Caldicott, a member of the Bishop’s entourage used to be a teacher at the school – he also enjoyed revisiting scenes from his past.

The pilgrimage finished with a ride on the Nottingham Big Wheel with the Lord Mayor of Nottingham and then a visit to the new Nottingham Contemporary Gallery.