During the interregnum, with thanks to the Revd Greg Shaw (and Revd Celia Parkes in January 2026, the Revd Dr Mark Betson in February 2026), we are maintaining a regular monthly celebration of Holy Communion on the first Sunday of every month. We use the Common Worship format for the service with hymns. We look forward to those who attend stopping for coffee and chat afterwards.

While our bells are still away having new headstocks and fittings, we continue Wednesday practices 7.30 - 9pm at nearby churches with their very kind permissions. All are welcome to come along and see what goes on or if a ringer, join in.

With the bells not now expected back until mid-February 2026, a continuing rota for practice towers, with the kind co-operation of the local ringers and Clergy/Churchwardens, we shall practice:

Wednesday 7 January 2026 7.30 -9pm PRACTICE at STAVERTON
Wednesday 14 January 7.30 -9pm PRACTICE at NEWNHAM
Wednesday 21 January 7.30 -9pm PRACTICE at STAVERTON
Wednesday 28 January 7.30 -9pm PRACTICE at NEWNHAM
Wednesday 4 February 7.30 -9pm PRACTICE at STAVERTON
Wednesday 11 February 7.30 -9pm PRACTICE at NEWNHAM
Wednesday 18 February 7.30 -9pm PRACTICE at STAVERTON
Wednesday 25 February 7.30 -9pm PRACTICE at NEWNHAM

Phone 01327 871806 for latest news.

There will be NO service on Sunday 28 December 2025. Now that we are in an interregnum, this service will be led by a lay member of the benefice - usually Susan Rose on one Sunday and shared by others in the team on the other Sunday.

Coffee morning - The monthly coffee morning in St Mary’s Church will be held on the 3rd Tuesday from 10.30am to 12 noon.

The monthly church lottery will be drawn about 11.30am. Everyone will be most welcome to come along for coffee, tea, home-made cake and chat.