Facilities and features
Accessibility
A sheltered bike rack is available just outside the church's main entrance.
The car park is situated right at the front of the church at 50 feet (15m) from the main door. There is a dropped kerb directly in front the main access route to the main entrance.
There is a ramp to access the main entrance (usable by wheelchair, mobility scooters, rollators, and walkers).
Most our booklets have a large print copy already out and available in the entrance. If one is missing or lacking, please don't hesitate to ask one of the welcomers. (Unfortunately, we may not be able to do large print on coloured paper.)
Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the building and including in religious services but owners must be in control of them.
There wide access to most parts of the building. Floor and furniture are contrasted (except in the toilets where some contrast may be lacking).
Wheelchair access is available throughout the building.
Our Building
We have a little library trolley very well furnished for anyone to use and borrow books. All books are free!
Music and Worship
Groups, Courses and Activities
Our Recovery Drop-In is open to anyone with addictions (actively or already in recovery). Our volunteer will be happy to welcome you and signpost to services, professionals, and other support networks available. To know more about when and where the drop-in take place please contact Fr Wal 07763 761 330.
We are not AA or NA or SMART, we simply offer a brave space. We do not offer addiction recovery plans. Remember your GP is always the first port of call for help.
We have regular drop-ins (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10am-1pm) and coffee mornings on the 1st Saturday of the month at 10am. Contact the office for more information.
Keep an eye on our calendars for special occasions and events. Alternatively, call the office on 0191 267 0559 to find out more.
We have a range of community group using the church's premises, look at our calendar in the "Services and Events" tab to find out what is happening next this week.
For more information on Little Fishes, our toddler group, please contact the office on 0191 267 0559.
Help for Visitors
The church is open 3 times a week : Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10-1:30pm for free refreshments.
Other Features
A box for donations to the West End Foodbank is in the foyer.
We have several spaces available to private functions and community groups. Please contact the church office for more information.