PARISH ORGANISATIONS
AND GROUPS
Here you will find information about many different organisations and groups associated with the life of our Parish.
Details of activities for children are held on our "We Welcome Children and Families" page
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 Branch Leader, Mrs Kath Hall through the Parish Office, 01253-722726.
MENS FELLOWSHIP
The Mens Fellowship have regular meetings. New members are always welcome. For further information contact Colin Miller (Secretary) Tel.01253 761958.
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.