About Us

We are a family orientated church with a style of worship that has a measured traditional element but with a modern application.  We aim to meet the needs of all ages with special focus groups throughout the week.    The building was refurbished and reordered in 2002 at a cost of  £1.5 million, the worship area being halved in size but creating a lower and upper hall for community activities. St Martin’s Church has stood on this site since 1862 but by the late 1980s dry rot had taken its toll and the church was declared unsafe. With the help of English Heritage funding the building was repaired and internally transformed, we now have an upper and lower hall with the worship area being half the original size. The re-ordering has blended the original with the modern and has produced a beautiful place to be, we welcome you to come and see.

The building was rededicated by the Bishop of Manchester in July 2003.

The church is truly an integral part of the community the halls being used daily by local groups, from toddlers to teenagers, special needs groups to dancing activities, choral groups to conferences, the halls are available for hire.

The church too, ministers in the community taking assemblies in the local primary schools and having schools services in the church, taking communion into the nursing homes and serving needs through the St. Martins Charity shop in the village.

COMMUNITY HALLS FOR HIRE.

We have two beautiful halls for members of the Community to rent for one off or regular events.

To enquire about availabiltity and prices ring Stephanie on 07572 154988

SAINT MARTINS CHURCH CHOIR.

We hava a small but enthusiastic choir and we meet every Thursday at 4pm for one hour. we are on a break at present, our next rehearsal is on Thursday 1st October at 4pm. Come along, no auditions just enjoy singing.