Facilities and features
Accessibility
Newly refurbished toilets and baby changing facilities available in church hall which is open during services
There is a baby change unit and nappy disposal bin situated within the disabled toilet in the church hall
There are 14 spaces in front of the church hall including a disabled space.Aditional parking in the church car park at bottom of drive or on local raods nearby
There are two accessible toilets in the church hall which is within 10 yards of the disabled parking space and 20 yards from church doorway
All are welcome to services at All Saints'. Several of the church leaders are experienced in the needs of people with autism both professionally and personally and we have people on the autistic spectrum who attend family services
Disabled space available within the church grounds
This is attached to the wall of the church hall which is within the church grounds- easily accessible from church, hall or churchyard
Full loop system and speakers within church. Service leader uses microphone via loop system at al services
Large print service orders are available and family services also have words projected onto a large screen
Assistance dogs are welcome at all services and events
Our Building
All Saints' is a Grade One listed building dating back in parts to the eleventh century
Music and Worship
The church has 8 bells which are rung before the morning services, on special occasions and at weddings and funerals by request. If you are interested in joining the bellringers, please contact us
The church is used regularly for fundraising concerts by brass bands and choirs. In addition, worship is accompanied by live music provided by either keyboard, church band or organ
The organ is a feature of All Saints' and is Grade one listed. It is played regularly at evensong , weddings and funerals as well as some special events
BCP evensong service takes place on 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month ( unless it is a special service for Christmas, Easter etc) CURRENTLY SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID 19
Usually plays at 10.30am on 1st Sunday of month during al age worship
Groups, Courses and Activities
The youth group runs in the church hall from 7pm to 9.15pm on Sunday nights in term time ( suspended til September due to COVID19)
Available on request
These are run by the rector, usually at the rectory.Please contact us for more information
'Frontline' home groups which include an element of Bible Study are available in homes throughout the parish on varying days of the week.Please speak to the rector
The Brownies meet in the church hall at 6pm on Mondays during term time ( not a church run group)
Please speak to the rector if you are interested in a discipleship course.Several take place throughout the year
Guides meet at 7.30pm on a Monday night in the church hall (not a church run group)
Cornergate lunch club meets on a Tuesday . Prospective guests need to have a discussion with the lunch club organiser. Please get in touch with us and we will give you contact details-This group is on hold during COVID 19 resprictions
Little Saints parent ,baby and toddler group meets during term time at 1.30pm in the church hall. All welcome- Resumes in September
Help for Visitors
There several short guide books and leaflets available within the church. More detailed notes and information and tours of the building can be arranged on request.Please contact us
Other Features
All our refreshments are sourced via Fairtrade
Morning services are usually projected onto a large screen at the front of church as well as being accessible via paper service order. We often use short clips of film or music or photographs to aid our worship experience
The church hall is available to hire for parties, concerts or activities-usually at weekends. Please contact Angela Clayton 0115 9460084
Regular activities in the hall include Line Dancing, Badminton, Slimming World, Historical Society, Little Saints toddler group, Model Aircraft group HALL NOT AVAILABLE TILL AFTER MAY2020 due to COVID19 restrictions