
The Venerable Dr Amanda Bloor
Archdeacon of Cleveland and Warden of Readers
- Email:
- adcl@yorkdiocese.orgSend Email
- Tel:
- 01642 706095
In addition to her role as Archdeacon of Cleveland, Amanda holds the diocesan-wide portfolio of Warden of Readers. Amanda became Archdeacon of Cleveland in 2020, having served as Priest in Charge of Holy Trinity Bembridge, on the Isle of Wight, and Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands in the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Lynn Comer
Director of Lifelong Learning
- Email:
- lynn.comer@yorkdiocese.org Send Email
- Tel:
- 01904 699525

Avril Rhodes
Reader Enquiry and Selection Administrator
Avril co-ordinates and manages the process of application and discernment for Reader Ministry, supporting candidates, their sponsoring churches and Discernment Day advisers.
Please contact Avril if you are exploring a vocation to Reader Ministry or wish to apply for training through a Discernment Day.
Please contact Avril at avrilrhodes@hotmail.co.uk if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry, or any pastoral concerns.

Wendy Shaw
Warden of Readers' Administrative Assistant
- Email:
- readers@yorkdiocese.orgSend Email
- Tel:
- 01642 706095
Wendy provides administrative support to the Warden of Readers and oversees processes for transferring Readers, managing 'Permissions to Officiate', the move to 'Emeritus' status and Reader reviews.