A large fire was spotted at around 2PM on the outskirts of Exeter on Sunday 20th July. RRT members from Exeter approached the site, which happened to be a breaker’s yard in Woodbury, and offered support. We registered our availability and remained on standby until an RRT member received a voicemail message at 6:03PM from […]
A severe fire broke out Wednesday 1/10/14 at 7:19pm in the buildings previously occupied by former nightclub ‘The Majestyk’ in Leeds City Square. Firefighters from all over West Yorkshire we called in to fight the blaze that was raging on both floors of the 2 storey Grade II listed building. Traffic on nearby roads ground […]
A water main burst in an Oxford street causing significant flooding in the early hours of Tuesday 23rd September 2014. Thames Water said a 24in (60cm) water pipe burst just after 05:00 BST in Normandy Crescent near Cowley affecting 50 properties. Fire and rescue crews helped 25 people leave their homes and rescue belongings. Oxfordshire Fire […]
At approximately 20:30 on the 12th September 2014, Triumph Road in Nottingham was ablaze as a major fire broke out at the New University of Nottingham, Jubilee campus. The building was still under construction, meaning that contractors machinery, tools and flammable liquids were still on site…. 14 fire trucks, over 70 firefighters, 2 aerial platforms, […]
Each day, Brethren meet in purpose built churches, which are used only for Christian worship and not for secular or other activities. Our meetings are based on Holy Scripture. Selected scriptures from the Bible provide the subject for mutually conversational Bible readings, gospel sermons and addresses based on texts of Scripture. We open and close […]
Business Many brethren operate small or medium businesses in a very wide range of sectors – health, construction, building supplies, automotive, food, mining, chemical etc. and include warehousing, manufacturing, consulting and servicing. Along with this diversity they vary in size and structure, but typically are well run and respected in their respective fields, and known […]
For the 3rd year running, the Plymouth Brethren are participating in the British Heart Foundations Bagathon challenge – only this year BHF have renamed the scheme Bag it Beat it. http://bagit.bhf.org.uk/ The BHF’s target for this year is again one million bags, an inspiring goal bearing in mind that this could equate to £20 Million […]
The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) is a ‘not-for-profit’ organisation that provides benevolent relief to local communities in times of need. In emergency situations RRT aims to offer on-site assistance within 2 hours. Supporting both emergency services and the public, our volunteers are dedicated to providing compassionate, friendly and effective help. RRT members are part of […]
Education Video Since the early 1990’s, the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has established its own schools. Brethren schools in the UK are financed by brethren through contributions and fundraising. Each school is registered and accredited by relevant education authorities. The National Curriculum is followed and teaching methods are approved by Government authorities. There are regular […]
‘The 12th July, a bright sunny Saturday in Leicestershire, saw numerous devoted PBCC members from the local congregation busy preparing their latest charitable Public Outreach Day event. These events are eagerly anticipated by the community as a great opportunity to further distribute Bibles and gospel literature, along with a tasty BBQ lunch, to anyone who […]
