Parish Members

Clergy

Fr Toby Boutle

Fr Toby Boutle has been the Parish Priest of Swindon New Town since 2020. Fr Toby writes, “It is a great privilege to be serving central Swindon as parish priest.

Before coming to Swindon, Fr Toby served his curacy in Chichester and was formed for ministry at St Stephen’s House in Oxford. Prior to ordination, Fr Toby had been a barrister in London for about a decade, specializing in trusts, succession, Court of Protection and charity matters. For many years, Toby was a trustee of the North London YMCA, and in Chichester helped set up a new charity providing hot meals to people who are homeless. He has also served as a governor of a secondary academy school.

In addition to his duties in the parish, Fr Toby is also an Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands, working with those discerning a call to diaconal or priestly ministry. Fr Toby also continues to serve as the Bishop of Chichester’s Parliamentary Chaplain in the House of Lords.

Fr Adam Burnham

Fr Adam was licensed in the Parish in May 2025. He was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biblical Studies in Chicago. Before ordination, he served as a missionary and youth minister in Texas, Japan, England, and Canada. Fr Adam trained for the priesthood at Westcott House, Cambridge and the College of the Resurrection, Mirfield before being ordained in the Diocese of Bath & Wells in 2016. Following his curacy in Taunton, Somerset, he served for the last 5 years as Assistant Priest in Hanslope & Castlethorpe, Buckinghamshire in the Diocese of Oxford.
Fr Adam and Erika were married in Texas in 2024. Between them they have three children: Oliver, Aayla, and Beatrice. Fr Adam loves the countryside, walking, shooting, reading, longboarding, and a good pub! Theologically, he has a particular interest in the Old Testament, Patristics, Iconography, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Spiritual Direction at the parish level.

Fr Tim Davies

Fr Tim joined us in 2023. After being formed for the priesthood at S. Stephen’s House, Oxford, Fr Tim was ordained Deacon in July 2023 and ordained Priest in June 2024, on both occasions by Bishop Paul Thomas in Bristol Cathedral. Fr Tim writes, “I would like to thank you all for the warmth and kindness that both Lois and I have received from you all since the very beginning of our time here. It is an honour to be a Priest in this parish, and I look forward to continuing to serve this diverse and richly-blessed community.”

Lay Workers

 Tom Dumbell

Tom Dumbell will be joining us, after Easter, to work full-time in the Parish as a lay worker.  Tom writes:  “I’m from a working class background and was born and grew up in Lincoln. My background is in Youth Work and Evangelism and I’ve been working in a Youth Work context for a decade. I’m passionate about working with children and teaching the faith to the next generation. I’m really looking forward to getting to know everyone and working in Swindon! 

 “In my spare time I’m interested in history and politics. I’ve got a qualification in dinosaur biology and I am a keen amateur palaeontologist, having also taught palaeontology in schools. I’m also keen on nineties culture, such as films and music, enjoy singing and like watching Japanese cartoons and films. I live with my dog Linda who is also looking forward to getting to know lots of you!

Carol Simmons

Carol has lived in Swindon all her life and was baptised at St Mark’s Church in 1961.

She was licensed as a Lay Minister in 2009 and served at Christ Church, Swindon until 2020. Carol was re-licensed as the Parish Reader in Swindon New Town on All Saints Day 2023.  She is an active member of St Mark’s Church Choir.  Carol works full time as the Parish Administrator at Christ Church and serves as a Day Chaplain at Bristol Cathedral approximately once per month.  She loved formal liturgy and particularly enjoys leading Evening Prayer in the parish as part of the Team, as well and taking part in the monthly Contemplative Worship st St Saviour’s.

Carol has 2 adult daughters and one son, and 2 young grandsons.  She enjoys long distance walking and choral music, singing with the Saint John Singers in cathedrals all over the south of England, and Avebury Vocal Ensemble in her spare time.

Ricky Whitefield

Ricky returned home to Swindon in October 2025 after five years working as a teacher and researcher in the Department of Theology and Religion, Durham University. Before that, he attended Durham (2014, 2022) and Oxford Universities (2018) studying both theology and social anthropology. His academic work continues to explore the interface between these disciplines in numerous ways. Between 2020-22, Ricky lived in community at St Antony’s Priory, Durham, where through the daily rhythms of prayer, work, and study he developed his practice and understanding of contemplation and began to test his vocation seriously. In February 2026, Ricky returned to the Parish as Mission Intern where, on the one hand, he is leading on the renovation and renewal of the St Aldhelm’s Centre (including grant bids, partnership building, and strategic development); and, on the other, he works with the Mission Priest and the wider team to develop new programmes of catechesis and outreach. More generally, Ricky assists with the practical, liturgical, and pastoral life of the Parish.

 Administration

Linda McEntee

Linda McEntee is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Parish Office and is available on Monday from 9 – 11am, Thursday 9am – 1pm & Friday 9am – 1pm. She is able to assist with baptism, wedding and funeral arrangements and any other enquiries.
She is responsible for general parish office duties and will be pleased to assist with your enquiries.

In the event of the office being un-manned, please leave any messages on the office answerphone, 01793 538220 and we will get back to you.

PCC

The Parochial Church Council (the PCC) has a responsibility, together with the clergy, for: the fabric and care of the church; finances; the conduct of worship; the pastoral support and mission of the church.

Elections to the PCC take place each year at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Any worshipper who is on the parish electoral roll is eligible to stand for election to the PCC.

Currently our PCC members are as follows:

Clergy:

Fr Toby Boutle email: fr.toby@psnt.uk
Fr Adam Burnham fr.adam@psnt.uk
Fr Tim Davies fr.tim@psnt.uk

Churchwardens:

Mrs Pat Gordon
Mrs Carole Green

Deputy Churchwarden: 

Mrs Sue Carvell

Safeguarding Officer:

Lynn Trigg phone: 07812198128  email: lynn@psnt.uk

Treasurer:

Mr John Bishop email:treasurer@psnt.uk

Secretary:

Mrs Greta Davies email: Greta@psnt.uk

PCC Members: