BISHOP Toby Haworth was just one of many visitors who attended a special service at Windhill's Christchurch Local Ecumenical Partnership today which was celebrating its 150th anniversary.

As well as a special service in the morning, priest in charge Reverend Mark Watson had organised an afternoon tea with cakes for people to enjoy while looking at a slide show of old photographs of the church's congregation and community involvement through the years.

"It really was a thoroughly enjoyable and successful day. It was lovely to welcome Bishop Toby along, as well as my predecessor Reverend Sarah Jemison who was here for around 17 years before I took over," said Mr Watson.

"My assistant priest Reverend John Allison was here also and he enjoyed chatting to people and showing them around the church. He is a wealth of knowledge having been a choir boy at the church before becoming ordained."

Bradford Council leader Susan Hinchcliffe, who is a member of the congregation, went along to the service.

Children were able to take part in activities which had been prepared by Mr Watson.

Christchurch, an Anglican Methodist initiative, is part of Shipley Christians Together where all denominations work together.

The church is where the food bank meets and it prides itself in being part of a warm community of people.