Facilities and features
Accessibility
The parking is street parking on the A6 or side streets ( be aware than parts of Gladstone Street is residents parking permit holders only). If you have a blue badge parking permit there is a disabled parking space on Gladstone Street outside the library at the side of the church hall.
There is a ramp with handrails on both sides to access the church on entrance one side of the building and 2 steps on the entrance other side of the building.
We have clutter free access and aisles. Please speak to anyone you encounter on entering the church if you have specific needs and they will find the people who can assist you with accessing the worship.
We have a ramp entrance and a stepped entrance. Once in the church you do not have to negotiate any steps to fully take part in the service. There are various areas where a person in a wheelchair can sit in the body of the church congregation. If you wish to join the choir we have a ramp that gives access to the Chancel and choir pews. Our church hall access is either using a small shallow step or a ramp can be put in place. Once in the hall toilets are step free.
We have a wheelchair that can be used. It is in the church and the wardens and sidespeople will be able to assist with this.
There is a bus stop (Manchester to Hazel Grove direction) on the same side of the church with the 192 199 services stopping there. This is outside the Coop shop and two minor roads need to be crossed to get to the church. Travelling from Hazel Grove to Manchester direction would mean crossing the busy A6 road but there is a pedestrian controlled crossing.
We are aware that not all disabilities are visible and every endeavour would be made to accommodate a person's individual needs if they make them known to the vicar or pastoral team before the service if possible.
We have a quiet space in the church Hall which the wardens would make available during a service if required.
The Vicar, the Parish Nurse, the Pastoral Team and Church Wardens are well versed in assisting people with differing abilities access the worship.
There is a babies changing facility in the accessible toilet and if other facilities would be needed we would try to accommodate this but prior notice would be helpful.
We are understand that mental health awareness if important and whilst we do not have any mental health experts in the church we will accommodate as best we can to the level of our competences.
Assistance dogs are always welcome to be part of the worship.
We have an accessible toilet in the church hall. There is a small shallow wide and deep step into the hall but a ramp can be provided if necessary.
We have fidget things available. We don't have noise cancelling headphones or dark glasses available so would ask you to bring some along with you if needed.
We are dementia aware and will help to accommodate accessibility when aware of what if needed.
We have a hearing loop and a very good sound system. All leaders of worship us the sound system for your comfort.
There is no car park but parking is street parking and can be difficult for large services.
We have large print hymn books and service books available and will enlarge papers if requested. If a certain font size is required we would need notice to produce this.
The baby changing facilities are in the Church Hall in the Accessible toilet. The Parish Nurse room can be used if privacy is required for breast feeding.
We have a defibrillator in the Church near the entrance and the first aid kit in the Vestry. The defib in the church hall is in the Parish Nurse room. The key is with the keys in the kitchen and labelled as such. The first aid box is in the kitchen and the parish nurse room.
Our Building
We offer a warm space on a Wednesday morning from 11.00 to 1.00 in the church hall.
We have no toilets in the church but do have a 2 ladie's toilets, a men's toilet and urinals and an Accessible toilet in the Church hall. The sidespeople or church wardens will take people to the hall if required during the service.
We have a telephone for emergencies in the vestry.
We have a community cafe on a Wednesday 11-1 in the church hall We offer a warm space, meal deals, fellowship and blood pressure checks by the parish nursing team.
Music and Worship
Our organ is not used at present we use a computerised organ called a Hymnal for worship
We have a good choir who meet for choir practice every 2 weeks on a friday for choir practice. See the website for further information
Groups, Courses and Activities
We have community events see our website for information.
A new course starting in January 2026. See the website and magazine foe details.
We have a small but active Mother's Union.
Help for Visitors
We have free wifi in the church and the hall
We have a church history book
The church is open during the day for private prayer and reflection. See the website for more information on opening times.
We are a dog friendly church for dogs and well behaved owners.
Check when the church is open on the website.
Other Features
We support FRESH run by one of our congregation. They support families and children via local schools.
See the website for details about the hall and kitchen to hire.