Upper Wreake
About our ParishThe parish is a group of 6 rural communities consisting of Frisby on the Wreake, Kirby Bellars, Hoby, Rotherby, Brooksby and Ragdale situated to the south-west of Melton Mowbray.
Frisby is the largest village and supports a C of E school, shop/post office, pre-school, village hall and public house.
Hoby and Kirby Bellars have active village communities with village halls and public houses and Rotherby and Ragdale are smaller communities where social activities are often associated with fund-raising for the church.
Brooksby Church is in the grounds of Brooksby Hall (part of Brooksby Melton College)and is a popular location for weddings and blessings of civil marriage ceremonies.Brooksby Hall caters for wedding receptions and is licensed for civil marriages.
Since 2007 the parish has been part of the South Framland Cluster, a grouping of 3 benefices with 20 communities and 16 church buildings, served by two full-time and two part-time clergy.
We aim to have a balance between weekly child friendly services held each Sunday at 10.30am, traditional services (weekly 8.30am BCP Holy Communion and a monthly Evensong) and other more informal services.
Frisby Church hosts harvest, carol and leavers services for the local CofE primary school .
We work very closely with the Upper Wreake Methodist Church and hold a joint informal cafe-style service at 10.30 on the third Sunday of most months.
At present we have two mid week fellowship groups (New Life Groups) meeting in members’ homes. They run on a Wednesday evening and a Thursday afternoon. A time of bible study, worship and prayer provides an invaluable source of teaching, growth, fellowship, friendship and nurture. We support one another spiritually, practically and prayerfully in our walk with Christ and enjoy regular social events together.
Population: 1500
The Parish of the Upper Wreake Magazine
34 Hall Orchard Lane
Frisby on the Wreake
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 2NH
Tel: (01664) 434490
Email: mr.britton@virgin.net
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For Genealogical Enquiries the local Diocesan Record Office is:
South West Framland Cluster Office
Great Dalby Methodist Chapel
29 Main Street
Great Dalby
Melton Mowbray
LE14 2ET
Opening hours: Tuesday & Friday 9.15am to 2.30pm
For Parish enquiries please contact:
Administrator for weddings and baptisms -
Mr Vic Allsop
Tel: 01664 561909 Email:clusteradmin@btinternet.com
Churches in our Parish or Benefice
Brooksby: St Michael & All Angels
