Parish Hall

Alongside the Church is our Church Hall, with a large upper hall and a smaller lower hall. The building is used by the church and by many local community groups.

The Parish Hall - Laying the Foundation Stone, September 1910

The Parish Hall - The need for a parish room was discussed at a meeting in 1907 and it was decided “if possible, to build a parish room in the corner of the Churchyard.” At the time the new pews, floor and pulpit were being installed so it was not until August 1909 that the Church Council passed a resolution to go ahead with the building. A fund raising appeal was issued in November headed by Mr. George Smith. In July the following year a bazaar at the Assembly Rooms to raise money for the Parish Hall brought in £300. The fundraising was obviously successful as later that year, 19th September 1910, Lady Grey laid the foundation stone of the Parish Hall. Services were held to mark the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone and also the opening of the hall some ten months later on the 27th July 1911.

The Revd. H Maynard Smith had become Vicar in 1909 but the previous vicar, the Revd A C Deane was obviously invited to take part in both services as he thanked Lady Grey for laying the stone and seconded Mr Dyson Perrins' vote of thanks to the Bishop who had spoken at the opening ceremony. The ceremony was also attended by Mr Stanley Baldwin, M.P. Mrs. R C Hill, wife of the Vicar’s warden, unlocked the main door and declared the Parish Hall open. She also received a vote of thanks, proposed by Revd. J Outram Smith and seconded by the People’s warden Mr C E Moilliet.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Welcome

You are very welcome to come along and join us for any of our services. Here is some information about what to expect.

Where and When

We meet at Holy Trinity Church (details here) for our main Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. When you arrive, you will be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be wearing a red lanyard. You will be given a service sheet and hymn book to follow the service.

Find somewhere to sit where you feel comfortable. Not sure what to do? Don't worry, we're all very friendly so please do ask.

Accessibility: There is step-free wheelchair access and parking available right outside the door. We also have a sound loop, large print material and different colour overlays available. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. We have an accessible toilet in the church.

Our Service

The service begins at 10.30am with a warm welcome to everyone. The service consists of hymns accompanied by the organ, bible readings and prayers. There is usually a sermon which is based on a bible reading that we've heard and that we can apply to our everyday life. During Holy Communion services there is an opportunity to receive bread and wine or a blessing. You are invited to join in with as much or as little of the service as you wish.

Please see our services page to find out more about all of our services.

After the service, you are welcome to stay for tea/coffee and biscuits. It is a great way to meet people and find out about all the activities that happen during the week. Refreshments are free, donations are welcome.

Want to see more?

Watch these short videos to see what a typical Sunday morning looks like at Holy Trinity.

Children & Young People

Children and young people are welcome to attend any of our services. We have a children's corner in church where younger children can play and colour during the service. We have some services which are particularly suitable for families (please see our calendar). We also have Creative Church on one Sunday afternoon per month during term time which is an informal service designed specifically for children and families - find out more.

Getting Connected

Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Coming to one of our activities in the week allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a range of regular activities happening throughout the year (see our Church Life page). We also run bible study groups and short courses at various times throughout the year - let one of our Ministry team know if you would be interested in joining the next one.

Serving and Volunteering

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in the running of the church. This could be joining a team to help Sunday services run smoothly, helping with our work with children, or doing something behind the scenes like gardening and flower arranging. If you would like to volunteer your time and skills, please get in touch with one of our churchwardens team to discuss how you could help keep our community thriving.

Get in touch with us before you visit

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