Bell Ringers
The bell ringers contribute to the worship at St Mary's by ringing on Sundays, or weddings and on other occasions. There is a strong mixed team but those wishing to learn are always welcome. Practice night Wednesday.
Details of St Mary's Bells:
Bell
Weight Inscription Date Founder
No 6 Tenor 537 Kg GOD SAVE THE QUEENE 1600 Hugh Watts of Leicester
No 5 410 Kg Newcombe Made Mee 1617 Newcombe of ? Bedfordshire
No 4 310 Kg Richard Chandler Made Mee 1696 Chandler Buckinghamshire
No 3 286 Kg CUM CUM AND PREYE 1600 Hugh Watts of Leicester
Two more bells were added to the above ring to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
No 2 282 Kg In Memory of CECIL FRANK KILBY 1890-1940 EIIR 1953 Mears & Stainbank Whitechapel
No 1 236 Kg In Memory of William HEWITSON 1862-1940 God Save The Queen EIIR 1953 Mears & Stainbank Whitechapel
The 5th bell became cracked and was successfully repaired by welding in 1976.
St Mary's Choir
is a traditional SATB group of adults affiliated to the
Family Praise Singers
These singers lead the musical worship at the Family Praise Service on the First Sunday of each month.
Traidcraft
Fairly traded goods are available from the stall in the Church Hall on the 3rd Sunday of the month after the 9.30 am service.
Knit & Natter
meets on Wednesday afternoons from 2.00 to 4.00 pm in St Mary’s Small Hall, to chat and share ideas while we knit, sew, crochet, make cards etc., etc.
Tea or coffee and biscuits are provided.
Craft & Chat
meets on Friday afternoons from 1.30 to 3.30 pm to make craft items
Bookstall
St Mary's Bookstall selling cards is open occasionally after the Parish Communion Service. Books and Bible notes can be obtained to order from CLC Bookshops
Library
The Library has a wide range of books covering aspects of the Christian faith, the Bible, spiritual life and prayer. There is also a good selection of children's books. Browse and borrow in the Dilworth Room during coffee after the Parish Communion Service.
