LANCASHIRE'S Anglican Bishop, the Rt Rev. Julian Henderson, has completed a tour of the Blackburn Diocese during which he has met every member of the parish clergy in the county.

The final Deanery area to be visited by Bishop Julian was Tunstall and during his time in the area, as well as meeting clergy, he also had lunch with all the headteachers of local Church of England schools.

Following his inauguration in October 2013, Bishop Julian requested Deanery visits, lasting on average three days, be put in his diary over his first 18 months in the Diocese.

“I have seen much to celebrate as I have travelled around the county but there are also many challenges," he said.