Family Praise Singers
These singers lead the musical worship at the Family Praise Service every 1st Sunday of month.
Walking Group
Meets monthly on a Friday morning for a variety of local walks.Contact Richard
Indoor Bowls
Meets on a Wednesday afternoon in our Church Hall.New or experienced players welcome.
Contact Dorothy
Meets monthly on a Saturday morning in a local restaurant.
A time for chatting and sharing over breakfast.
Contact Chris
Meet monthly on a Saturday morning in a local restaurant.
Good food, good chat, good time.
Contact Michael or Russell
Knit and Natter
Meets on a Friday afternoon in our Church Hall.Bring your knitting or craft activity or just bring yourself for a chat and cuppa.
Contact Elaine
Bell Ringing
Practice on a Wednesday evening at Church.New and experienced ringers welcome.
Contact Andrew
(see below for more info on Bell Ringing at St Mary's)
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 No - Weight - Inscription - Date - Founder)
No 6 Tenor - 537kg - GOD SAVE THE QUEENE - 1600 - Hugh Watts of Leicester
No 5 - 410kg - Newcombe Made Mee - 1617 - Newcombe of (?) Bedfordshire
No 4 - 310kg - Richard Chandler Made Mee - 1696 - Chandler Buckinghamshire
No 3 - 286kg - 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 - 282kg - In Memory of CECIL FRANK KILBY 1890-1940 EIIR - 1953 - Mears & Stainbank Whitechapel
No 1 - 236kg - 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 Bookstall selling cards is open occasionally after the Parish Communion Service. Books and Bible Notes can be obtained to order from CLC Bookshops. Copies of Bible Notes can also be found in the Church.
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 refreshments after the Parish Communion Service. A selection can also be found on the mobile trolley where seasonal or themed books from the Library are rotated.
