CHOIR

We have a very enthusiastic choir, who sing at most Sunday services, and on special feast days. Choir Practise is on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm, also before each service on Sunday. For details, please contact our Director of Music: Alistair MacKenzie Tel: 01253 722366

ALTAR SERVERS

Servers assist at services on a rota basis. New servers (adults or young people) are always welcome. For details, contact our Head Server, Gerald Wilson. Tel: 01253 730806

MOTHERS UNION

We have a large M.U. branch, part of a world-wide network. Meetings usually take place on the second Tuesday each month, beginning with corporate Communion at 1.30pm. Also on the fourth Tuesday each month at 7.30pm. For details, contact either of the joint Branch Leaders, Mrs Kath Hall or Mrs Yvonne Porter through the Parish Office, 01253-722726.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sundays during term time (except second Sunday) at 10.15am. Each meeting starts in the Parish Rooms with a short time of worship, and joins the service in Church. For details, contact our Sunday School Superintendent, Mrs Kath Fowler through the Parish Office, 01253-722726.

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

This is an informal group, meeting on Wednesdays in term time, at 2pm in the Parish Rooms. Details from Margaret Hill. Tel:01253-729655

BELL RINGERS

We have 8 bells in our bell tower, which are rung for Sunday services, weddings etc. Our ringers always welcome new members, experienced or not. Practise is on Fridays at 7.30pm. For details, contact the Tower Captain: Stuart Newton. Tel: 01253-725958

HAND BELL RINGERS

We have a keen band of hand bell ringers who meet in the choir vestry to practise on Wednesdays at 7.30pm For details, contact Gerry Stokes 01253-726524

STUDY GROUPS

We have groups who meet monthly for bible study and discussion. Full details of current groups are usually available in the Parish Magazine, or from the clergy or Lay Readers. Details from Joan Johnson 01253 712674

WALSINGHAM CELL

This group meets to offer prayerful support for the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, and to encourage pilgrimage. A programme is available for the year’s events, including a monthly Eucharist on the last Saturday each month at 9.30am, and an annual pilgrimage. Details: Margaret Garner Tel: 01253-722280

TEA AND CHAT

An opportunity simply to meet for a cuppa and a chat! First Tuesday afternoon each month at 2.30pm in the Parish Rooms. Details from Mary Gittins. Tel: 01772 686571

OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY

Our “Op & Dram” group usually perform a Christmas Panto and a summer show at Lowther Pavilion. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 7.45pm in the Parish Rooms. Details: Alison Thornton Tel: 01253-739235

FLOWER GUILD

Volunteers who arrange flowers in church on a rota basis. New people are very welcome. Please contact Jos Hoyle. Tel: 01253-729028.

BRASS AND OTHER CLEANING

An informal group, meeting fortnightly, to clean brasses etc in church, and enjoy fellowship (and sherry!!) See weekly notice sheets for times.