Social Groups

Are you in your 20s or 30s? Would you like to meet others of a similar age and make new friends in the parish? Everyone is welcome including partners and family! We have walks, coffee mornings, evening meetings and other activities arranged through our WhatsApp group. New members are always welcome — do get in touch!​

We meet in the parish centre on the second Wednesday of the month and enjoy discussing our latest read, along with sharing poetry related to the theme of the book. It is always a lively group and we are very fair when it comes to deciding who recommends the next book!

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This popular fundraising event is held in November each year. Anyone willing to help is most welcome. Dates of meetings to organise the Fayre are published in the newsletter — keep an eye out for announcements!

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A friendly group of parishioners of all ages who meet to learn to knit or participate in knitting whilst having a chat and refreshments. New members are always welcome — no experience necessary!

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The Ladies Group meets in the parish centre on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month — no meetings during August. A lively group of women of all ages, we enjoy a varied and engaging programme of talks and activities, as well as Days of Recollection, pilgrimages and social outings. Tea and biscuits provided, of course!

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The Catenian Association provides practising Catholic laymen and their families with friendship, social activities and support. Meeting monthly, it aims to strengthen family life through friendship and faith. Visit the St Alban's Catenians website for more information.

Parents and Toddlers meet every Tuesday afternoon in term time from 1:15pm – 2:45pm in the Parish Centre. All mums, dads, grans and carers are welcome. There is a separate baby area and for toddlers there is playdough, drawing, trampolines and bikes to ride. Lots of toys for all ages and we finish each session with singing. No meetings during school holidays.

f you want to get some fresh air and exercise and enjoy walks in the beautiful countryside that surrounds us in the company of other parishioners, come on one of our walks. Parish Rambles are on the 3rd Sunday of the month and usually start at about 11am, finishing around 4pm.

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The Parish Social Committee facilitates social activities for parishioners of all ages, reflecting the wonderful range of ethnic groups, cultures and nationalities within our parish. We host events such as international evenings, quiz nights, ceilidhs and concerts — some of which are fundraising activities. New ideas and new members to the committee are always very welcome.

The 500 Club has been a valuable source of income for the parish, funding projects such as altar cloths, garden equipment, outbuilding repairs and parish social events. For £24 you are eligible to take part in four draws a year. Prizes: 1st £250, 2nd £100, 3rd £50, 4th and 5th £25 each. Renewal date is May/June each year. Registration forms and standing orders are available from the parish office.

Meets on the third Wednesday of the month at one of the many local cafes from 10:30am – 12:00pm. Open to all parishioners to join! See the weekly and monthly newsletters for dates and venues.

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When new parishioners register online or on paper forms found at the back of the church, they receive a welcome email from the Parish Council mentioning activities in the parish and ways to keep up to date via newsletters, Facebook and the website. New parishioners are always invited to meet for coffee and a chat and receive an invite to the next Parish Welcome Afternoon.