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On November 22 2006 Bishop Nigel's pilgrimage took him to St Martin's, Castleton. As part of the Parish visit he went to see Castleton Primary School and After School Club. Head Teacher Lindsay Torrance explained: "He came bounding into school from his visit to St Edwards Primary School with great enthusiasm, as if we were the first place he had visited! In every classroom he saw something of note. He was genuinely interested in the staff and children, their needs and how we were addressing them, and recognised the support of our parents and dedication of the staff at our school."
In the lively After School Club Bishop Nigel revealed the Commonwealth Baton and explained it to the children. Lindsay added: "They were fascinated with it, as was I, especially when he handed it to each child and the light changed to mirror the heartbeat of the person holding it - a truly magical moment!"
There was a reception in the Church Hall and the catering team laid on an impressive feast. A wide cross section of the local community attended, including a Hindu shopkeeper, representatives from the local Medical Centre, the crossing patrol lady and community police officers. A member of St Martin's PCC commented: "I talked to some of the guests and realised how honoured they felt to be invited, and I know, after Bishop Nigel had spoken with them, a new attachment to Saint Martin's had begun."
A pilgrimage service took place in St Martin's Church where Bishop Nigel encouraged those present to speak out their faith and show God's love in their daily lives. There was an individual commissioning, a blessing and people were given a Run The
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