Tom Cox

34, husband of @elliecox1993, Lead Minister at Lymm Baptist Church, former student at @SpurgeonCollege, graduate of @RegentsOxford and @LSTheology.

[Jim Demps @jim_demps]

World Rugby: Ireland and Wales can’t wear their Red and Green kits against each other to make it easier to watch for people who are colour blind.

Also World Rugby:

[Tom Cox @TomLCox]

Congratulations to @mgs_1515 on winning the North West Indoor Schools finals and securing their place at the @EnglandHockey Super6s finals - had a great day umpiring the tournament, even if there were only three of us (which meant 11 games each!) #hockey #umpiring #super6s

[Manchester Grammar School @mgs_1515]

Our 1st Hockey team delivered an outstanding performance at the North West Indoor Schools Finals today. After strong play in the initial rounds against Wirral Grammar School, Rossall and Sandbach, the team went on to secure victory as overall winners.
#schoolhockey

[Tom Cox @TomLCox]

@GoddersSteve @SouthCentralHo2 @KES_Sport @wellyhockey_ @BorlaseHockey @swsportsnews @fhumpires Looking forward to the North West equivalent tomorrow!

[Tom Cox @TomLCox]

A long drive (and my first trip) to @durham_uni today to umpire for @NPUAhockey as @Durhamunihc take on @Barnes_Hockey in the @EnglandHockey Women’s Premier Division! #hockey #umpiring #thirdteam

[Tom Cox @TomLCox]

A trip to the East Midlands today to umpire for @NPUAhockey at @HockeyNotts as @UoNSport welcome @unibirmingham in the @EnglandHockey Women’s Premier Division #umpiring #thirdteam #hockey

[Tom Cox @TomLCox]

Back on the road for the (delayed, for me) start of a new @EnglandHockey season with a trip to @SutColHockeyL1s to umpire for @NPUAhockey with my good friend @BenGarrod6 as they take on @PendleForestHoc in the Women’s Division 1 North. #hockey #umpiring #thirdteam

[Baptist Times @BaptistTimes]

Celebrating Tyndale500: Lymm festival marks a courageous legacy

How churches in Lymm, Cheshire, organised a ten-day programme built around a public reading of scripture

➡️ https://t.co/QMirGdaWWj

[Spurgeon's College @SpurgeonCollege]

London, 31 July 2025

With deep sadness and great regret, the Board of Trustees of Spurgeon’s College announces that, the College will close with immediate effect.

Like many higher education institutions—particularly within the Theology sector—Spurgeon’s College has faced significant financial challenges for several years, driven by declining student numbers and an increasingly complex and difficult financial landscape.

In recent months, the College partnered with a charitable foundation that provided vital financial support and offered assurances to both the College and the Office for Students of continued funding. However, this relationship was, without warning, unexpectedly terminated on 21 July 2025. As a result, the College can no longer sustain its financial operations and has been left with no choice but to enter the insolvency process immediately.

Our immediate priority is to protect the interests of our students and staff as far as possible during this deeply challenging time.

We understand this news will come as a profound shock to many. The trustees, leadership, and staff of Spurgeon’s College have worked tirelessly and faithfully to find a sustainable path forward and avoid this outcome.

Founded in 1856 by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the College has faithfully served for 169 years, training thousands of men and women for Christian mission, ministry, and leadership in the contemporary world. Each graduate stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of our founder and the College’s commitment to theological education and Christian service.

God has blessed the College in amazing ways through our long history, and we encourage everyone at this challenging time to pray for his guidance so that men and women continue to be prepared for Christian ministry. It is with heavy hearts that we share this news, and we express our deep gratitude to all who have supported Spurgeon’s College throughout its history.

Student enquiries: [email protected]
All other enquiries: [email protected]
Media enquiries: [email protected]

[Tom Cox @TomLCox]

@marksandspencer I placed an online order for collection at a local food hall. I have collected the order but my online order status doesn’t reflect this - it’s telling me to go and collect it - and I can’t see anywhere to arrange a return. Will the returns deadline be extended?

[Tom Cox @TomLCox]

It’s the last game of what’s been a great season for me today and I’m off to umpire @SutColHockey vs @UOBHC1 in the @EnglandHockey Women’s Premier Division for @NPUAhockey #umpiring #thirdteam

[Tom Cox @TomLCox]

Looking forward to a day of umpiring (and a bit of umpire managing!) at the @BoysISHC Finals Day at @HockeyNotts! 24 matches across 3 age groups played on 5 pitches - it’s going to be a busy day! Good luck to all teams (and umpires!).

[Tom Cox @TomLCox]

After a 200-mile round trip last weekend, today it’s just the short 70-mile round trip to umpire @UoNSport vs @SutColHockey for @NPUAhockey in the @EnglandHockey Women’s Premier Divison #thirdteam #umpiring #hockey

[Tom Cox @TomLCox]

The @EnglandHockey Women’s Premier Division resumes today and I’m heading to @BowdonHC for their game against @CliftonRobbies - looking forward to umpiring both teams for the first time this season for @NPUAhockey #hockey #thirdteam #umpiring

[Tom Cox @TomLCox]

The second half of the outdoor season starts for me today as I head back outdoors after a great indoor season to umpire @OfficialBeeHC vs @LeicesterHockey in the @EnglandHockey Women’s Division 1 for @NPUAhockey #hockey #thirdteam #umpiring

[NPUA @NPUAhockey]

We are now recruiting for the role of Umpire Appointments Coordinator for the following divisions:
Premier & Division 1
Women’s Conference Divisions

Please get in contact with Liz or Dawn if you are interested in the position.

❤️🤍🖤

[England Hockey @EnglandHockey]

The Super 6s Finals is just around the corner 🤩

To find out more info 👉 https://t.co/qe5yxxh5Xv

[Tom Cox @TomLCox]

Excited to be on my way to my first ever @EnglandHockey #Super6s Indoor Finals Day at @derby_arena as part of the @NPUAhockey officiating team. Looking forward to a great day and an amazing experience! #umpiring #thirdteam #indoorhockey

[Midlands Hockey @midlands_hockey]

Congratulations to Midlands umpires Viv Carveth, Tom Cox and Laura Seager and match official Tom Roberts who have all been appointed the EH Super 6’s Finals at Derby on 26th January

[Tom Cox @TomLCox]

Delighted to be heading back to @ReptonSchool for the second weekend of the @EnglandHockey Indoor Women’s Premier Division. Looking forward to another great weekend umpiring for @NPUAhockey #ThirdTeam #Super6s #IndoorHockey

[Tom Cox @TomLCox]

Excited to be on route to my first weekend of the @EnglandHockey Indoor Women’s Premier Division at @ReptonSchool to umpire for @NPUAhockey! #Super6s #IndoorHockey #ThirdTeam

[Tom Cox @TomLCox]

Excited to be on route to my first weekend of the @EnglandHockey Indoor Women’s Premier Division at @ReptonSchool to umpire for @NPUAhockey! #Super6s #IndoorHockey #ThirdTeam