A photograph by Martin Sylvester. In the foreground is a carved figure of Christ, with right hand raised in blessing, and left hand holding a shell - a symbol of baptism and of pilgrimage. Intensely lit, in the background, we see a crucifix. The lifelong pilgrimage of faith that begins with the new life given in baptism passes through suffering and death on the way to resurrection and eternal life.
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Public transport information

The following buses, operated by Arriva Midlands, pass the church. They all call at Swadlincote Bus Station for extensive connections with other local and long distance services. Some places listed might be served only on certain journeys. Before setting off on a special journey, please verify with Traveline that this information is up to date.

 

Number Places served include Days of operation
3 Stretton, Beam Hill, Horninglow, Queens Hospital, Burton on Trent Railway station, Burton on Trent (New Street, Bay 6), Winshill, Newhall (Old Post), Newhall (Meadow View), Swadlincote Bus Station (Bay 1) Monday to Saturday
3A Stretton, Beam Hill, Horninglow, Queens Hospital, Burton on Trent Railway station, Burton on Trent (New Street, Bay 6), Winshill, Newhall (Old Post), Springfield Road Top, Swadlincote Bus Station (Bay 1) Monday to Saturday
3E Stretton, Beam Hill, Horninglow, Queens Hospital, Burton on Trent Railway station, Burton on Trent (New Street, Bay 6), Winshill, Newhall (Old Post), Newhall (Meadow View), Springfield Road Top, Swadlincote Bus Station (Bay 1)
Note: Stretton and Beam Hill are not served by the 3E on Sundays.		 Seven days a week
20 Burton on Trent (New Street, Bay 9), Stapenhill, Stanton, Newhall, Midway, Morrisons, Swadlincote Bus Station (Bay 4) Monday to Saturday

You can get timetable information on these services, and on other local and long distance services that connect with them, by visiting Derbyshire's interactive journey planner: click here, and in the new window that will open, enter your point of departure, and enter "Darklands Road" as the 'Stop' in the destination panel.

You can also get up to date public transport information by phoning Traveline on 0870 608 2 608. Traveline is open from 8.00am to 9.00pm, and national call rates apply. You may need to tell the travel advisor that the church is at the junction of Newhall Road and Darklands Road, or ask them to search the database for "Swadlincote Catholic Club."

A dial-a-bus service operates from all villages in the South Derbyshire area into Swadlincote, for anyone unable to use public transport. Wheelchairs are carried and passengers may bring an escort, or ask for one to be provided. For further information please ring 01283 550764, or write to Community Transport Swadlincote, Church Street, Swadlincote DE11 8LF.

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 Information revised 9.4.07