Richard was ordained at Bristol Cathedral in 1987 and worked in a large urban parish in Swindon. He married Jackie in 1988, and Tom was born in 1990. In 1991 Richard and the family moved into Northamptonshire, when he became Rector of Collingtree with Courteenhall and Milton Malsor, also serving as Rural Dean of Wootton. Jo was born in 1992. In 2001, Richard became Vicar of Oundle with Ashton and Benefield with Glapthorn, also serving as Rural Dean of Oundle. In 2003 he was made Hon Canon of Peterborough Cathedral. In 2014, Richard was appointed as Archdeacon of Northampton, having oversight of the 188 parishes in the south of the diocese. Richard enjoyed a time as Chaplain to Northampton Saints, and Richard and Jackie continue to be season ticket holders at Franklin’s Gardens. Meanwhile, they have two grandchildren and are enjoying life in Northamptonshire.
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