The Rev Peter Stoodley has been appointed Assistant Priest to the parishes of St James, Bolton and St Cuthbert’s, Wrose.

Mr Stoodley was most recently vicar of Sowerby Bridge, near Halifax.

His interests include music (he plays the guitar in rock bands), motorbikes and science fiction.

He said: “I’m very much looking forward to taking up this post. My task will be to help the parishes in their evangelism and outreach.”

He is married to Ann and they have two married children and one grandchild.