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 "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. We meet twice a month (except in August & December), on the second Tuesday each month at 2pm, and the fourth Tuesday each month at 7.30pm. For more details please contact the Enrolling Member, Mrs Sylvia Horner on 01253-728413.

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. For more information see www.sapos.co.uk

FLOWER GUILD

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

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM

Volunteers are very welcome to join our church cleaning team.   We clean every Thursday morning between 9-30 am and 11 am approx.  There are usually 3 on team each week and you can expect to be on every 4-5 weeks. If you can help please contact Margaret Hill 01253 729655

BRASS CLEANING

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