Reverend Dave Gough

Dave was born, bred and educated in Sheffield and after leaving school with A-Levels had several jobs, including working for Nether Edge hospital, the Crown Prosecution Service and Norwich Union before moving to HSBC Bank. He worked there for 12 years and during his time was a trainer and a manager as well as visiting India on several occasions to train staff.
He felt called to full-time ministry within the church whilst working for HSBC and after selection trained at St John’s College, Nottingham for two years. His curacy was served at St John’s, Park in Sheffield for two and a half years before moving to St James, Woodhouse, where he was the Vicar for the six years before moving to St Anne’s in 2017.
Dave is married to Verity with two boys and Colin the dog.

Claire Brown

Claire is the treasurer at the church. If you would like to make a donation to church or set up a standing order for regular giving please contact her on treasurerstannes@gmail.com

Sarah Prior

Sarah works in a busy office, runs a tight ship at home with her husband and two boys and still makes sure the church and hall are always kept in top condition. She always finds time to make sure Rev Dave is doing what he should be doing!

Sarah is also the hall booking secretary and can be contacted on 01909 483304 or email sjprior.2014@gmail.com

Sarah Dawson

Claire Bishop

Claire was formerly a TA in a primary school and joined the St Anne’s team in May 2021. She has a passion to see children grow in faith and confidence and has a vision to see families worshipping together. In July 2025, Claire went forward for selection to ordained ministry and having been successful is now training to become a priest at St Mellitus College in Nottingham, whilst also growing in her ministry in the benefice.

Tracey Pink

Tracey is currently working in a local school as a office manager and understands day to day safeguarding matters and procedures.

Andy Bishop

Andy currently runs a bike fit business, having previously competed at the elite level in British Cycling and Triathlon.

Selina Archer

Selina joined the St Anne’s team in September 2021 and brings with her a vast experience of working with young people, both in a paid and voluntary role. She is Mum to 3 children and has a passion to see Young People released into their own journey of faith with God and to find their role in God’s kingdom.

Beverley Thorpe

Beverley was licensed as LLM in October 2021 and heads up our ministry to the Old Vicarage Care Home and our Welcome Space on a Wednesday afternoon. Her pastoral heart for people always shines through and is keen to welcome all to Jesus with a warm smile, a prayer and most definitely a ‘Cuppa!’

Milly Archer

Milly has come through our youth group at St Anne’s and was appointed to this temporary role in September 2025. She has a passion for children and families and is keen to see them understanding the Christian faith and growing as disciples. The post is temporary until the end of December 2025 as we seeks God’s guidance for the next steps in our children’s and families work at St Anne’s.