Our search makes it easy to find documents, news, and information across the parish website.
The Basics
Simply type what you're looking for in the search box. Results appear as you type — no need to press Enter (though you can if you prefer).
Use the filter buttons to show only:
- Documents — PDFs like minutes, agendas, and policies
- News — Blog posts and announcements
- Pages — Website pages
Smart Search
Our search understands related terms, so you might find relevant results even if the exact words don't match. For example, searching for "playground" might also find document's about "play area" or "recreation ground".
Privacy note: Search queries are processed using AI services (Open AI) to improve results. No personal data is stored or used for any other purpose
Search Tips
Looking for an exact phrase?
Put it in quotes: "annual report" or "play area"
Know the year?
Add year: followed by the year: budget year:2024
Looking for a specific document type?
Use doctype: with one of: minutes, agenda, policy, planning, or finance
Example: doctype:minutes or playground doctype:policy
Date ranges?
Use after: and before: to narrow by date:grants after:2023 before:2025
Example Searches
| What you want | Try this |
|---|---|
| All minutes from 2024 | doctype:minutes year:2024 |
| Planning documents | doctype:planning or planning |
| Anything about the budget | budget |
| Finance documents from last year | doctype:finance year:2024 |
| Exact phrase in documents | "community grant" |
Quick Answers
How current are the results?
Documents and posts are indexed regularly, so recent uploads should appear in search.
Why can't I find something?
Try fewer or different keywords. If you're searching for a document you know exists, try just part of the filename or a key word from the content.
Can I link to a search?
Yes! Add ?q= followed by your search terms to the search page URL. For example:/search/?q=budget+2024