Lifts to church can be arranged
New to the Area?
Contact our rector, Ralph Lawrence, or one of the wardens of the churches, and we would be pleased to drop round a Welcome Pack with info on activities in our churches and the local area.
Lifts to Church
If you would like to come to Sunday service but find the journey difficult, a lift to church with another church member can be arranged. Please contact a church warden.
Prayer
If you would like prayer for someone in our area, please telephone the rector; a prayer group meets weekly to pray for all needs. You may also like to follow this link to see more about prayer.
Church Opening Times
Ashover Church is usually open daily from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm - please come and look round; there are information sheets and booklets on the history of the church available.
Brackenfield, Handley and Wessington Churches do not have regular opening times outside services. If you would like to visit the church, contact a church warden who would be happy to arrange this.
Hall Hire
Halls are available for rent in all four parishes and provide venues of character for any gathering; there are modern kitchen and toilet facilities in all and the contacts for each hall would be happy to discuss your needs.
Ashover
The Bassett Rooms opposite Ashover Church have multi-activity facilities for up to 40 people.
Contact: Sylvia Dyson 01246 861811
Brackenfield
The Church Hall is a recently renovated, picturesque building facing the village green and may be hired for groups up to 50.
Contact: Rosalyn Rogers 01629 534806.
Handley
The Church has easily movable seating and provides a space for up to 60 people.
Contact: Diane Hurst 01246 590783.
Wessington
The Meeting Room adjoining the church is a recent addition built to serve the church and community and can be hired for groups up to 25.
Contact: Rita Buckley 01773 835633
Amber News – the parish magazine
If you would like to write an article for the magazine or advertise a coming event, please contact the editor.
Contact: Bette Paul 01773 835249.
The Rector's letter from the latest magazines can be read by clicking here.