Church Hill Area – Parking Restrictions and Traffic Management

From 12.30pm on Sunday 8th February, there will be no parking on Church Hill between the School and the start of the ‘D’ pull-in outside the Old Rectory. Cars may park in the D, but must not block access to the house.

The works are expected to continue until 23rd February, although they may take longer. Temporary traffic lights will be in place from lunchtime on 8th February and will move as work progresses up the hill. At no point will traffic lights be in operation along the whole of Church Hill.

From Monday 2nd March, works will continue past the Church and down towards the Nursery. Traffic lights and parking restrictions on this stretch are expected to last for around seven days.

Work will also take place on Church Lane during the week commencing 23rd February. Parking restrictions on a short section of Church Hill — likely from the D to Church Lane — will remain in place until work at the back of the Church is completed, to allow traffic lights to be positioned safely.

Some parking will be made available on 19th February to accommodate those attending the funeral and the following wake at Burnside Hall. All work will stop during the funeral.

We appreciate this will be inconvenient, but the work is important needs to be carried out. Thank you for your patience.

St Mary's is open for private prayer everyday from 9.30 am to 4.00pm, except when there is a service or event in the Church.

A service of Holy Communion which usually includes a sermon and four hymns. The term "Sung" means that, in addition to the hymns, some parts of the service are sung by the congregation. The words and music are in the service booklet and are easy to sing!

Evensong is a service that’s traditionally held - as the name suggests - in the evening, marking the passing of another day in faith. It’s fairly short, usually around 40 minutes, and features choral music, readings and prayers.

For more information, contact Sue.
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This is a shorter (said) version of a Eucharist service, without the hymns or a sermon.

St Mary's has an enthusiastic robed choir who lead the congregation in worship, accompanied by the organ.

They also perform anthems for special services, and are particularly busy over Easter and Christmas, with both Advent and Christmas carol services.

Choir practice is in St Mary's Church on Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Newcomers, ideally with a basic ability to read music, are always welcome.

Find out more from Angela North

“ The Ancient Ways”

What were the roots and beginnings of our faith?
What kind of culture did Abraham leave behind?
From what background did the Wise Men come?

Join us as we explore the most ancient civilisations of the Bible.
We’ll build a moon pyramid, investigate the food and
the languages of those times, research their medicines and
finish with singing and storytelling by the fire.
If we’re lucky, the moon and the stars will be out
We invite you to wear something RED
Warm clothing and sensible footwear (not your best outfit).