Go West

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Go West is an initiative of the Chaplaincy for Agriculture and Rural Life in the Diocese of Worcester (CARL)

Go West uses the history and heritage of the countryside and its ancient churches in ways that contribute to the wellbeing of the countryside at a time of change and uncertainty.

It aims to strengthen understanding between town and country.

All Go West activities are run by a Management Group of volunteers. They report to CARL.

The Reverend Robert Barlow, Chaplain for Agriculture and Rural Life is the Chairman of Go West and Mrs Sandy Marchant is the Projects Director

Volunteers - as individuals and organisations - contribute as and when needed.

Go West Projects include:
The Go West Teme Valley Project
Stories from the Stones


OUR FINANCE
Go West has NO regular income, it depends on monies it can earn from the sale of its audio CDs and services, the genrosity of its supporters and funding for specific projects. Go West is grateful for all its supporters everywhere.

Go West is happy to supply Speakers but asks that expenses are fully met and wherever possible a donation be made to support the ongoing work of the organisation. Thank you.

OUR STORY FROM 2002-2009
When it all began in 2002 the rural community had taken a battering, the countryside was emerging from a series of catastrophes - first BSE, then changes to the E U Common Agricultural Policy and finally Foot and Mouth! The future for the countryside seemed bleak. Members of the Chaplaincy for Agriculture and Rural Life in Worcester Diocese worked alongside local people in whatever ways they could.  While some got involved with the Rural Stress Network others began to consider whether there was any way that the rich heritage of church and countryside could be used to assist the rural community and, at the same time, increase understanding between town and country. The Go West Teme Valley Project was born, and with three years of generous funding from Little Malvern Priory, started to devlop into the educational tourism project it is today. Click to read more of our story