If you have any queries about any of the groups please contact the Parish Secretary, Lynda Higgins on 941 4037, who will arrange for someone to get back to you as soon as possible.
Junior Church
Junior Church welcomes children from the ages of 3 to 12 and takes place at the same time as the 9.30 Sunday Service in Church.
Please bring your children to the Parish Centre by 9.20 so they can be settled and you have time to get into church for the start of the service.
Children rejoin their parents in the main service before Communion.
Contact Person: Isabel Nash
Sunday Crèche
The crèche gives parents of young children aged from 0-3 years the opportunity to attend a Sunday service without their child, and to worship uninterrupted. The children return to church shortly before communion.
Contact Person:Julie Meppem
Tea and Tales
‘Tea and Tales’ is on Tuesday afternoons in term time.
It is for all young children, aimed at the four to seven year olds, but also to be enjoyed by those a bit younger or a bit older and their mums and dads, grandparents and carers.
It starts with a short service in church at about 3.30pm (straight after school) with songs and stories.
We then go to the Parish Centre for a drink and biscuits. We finish by about 4.15pm.
Contact person: Revd Margaret Jones.
St George's Toddlers
This group meets every Thursday (during term time) from 1.30 pm – 3.15 pm. It is open to all mums, dads, grandparents and carers with young children .
While the children play with toys, mums chat over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits.
Contact Person: Revd Margaret Jones
Coffee Break
If you enjoy a cuppa and a chat then join us for 'Coffee Break'. We meet in the Parish Centre each Wednesday morning from 10.45 - 11.45.
Contact person: Revd Margaret Jones.
Rock Solid Core
A youth group called THE CORE using Rock Solid material produced by Youth for Christ is now active. Children from Year 6 upwards attend. Volunteers to help run this group are vital and all offers of help are welcome.
Contact Person: Peter Ripley
The Choir
The choir assists with the singing during services on Sunday mornings and evenings. All ages, boys and girls, men and women are welcome to join.
Choir Practice is on Thursday evenings at 7.15 pm.
Contact Person: Lizzie Bell
Serving Team
The serving team assists the priests during the services. Anyone interested in becoming a server will be very welcome.
Contact Person: Peter Ripley
Mother’s Union
The aim of the MU is to support families in times of joy, difficulty and distress. We have 30 members. Anybody is welcome to come along to our meetings which take place on the first Wednesday of each month at 1.45 pm.
Contact Person: Frances Wright
Guild of St Raphael
The Guild undertakes to pray regularly for the sick and for the bereaved.
Contact Persons: Sue Collins
6th Altrincham (St George’s) Beaver Colony
Under the watchful eyes of two Leaders and two young helpers, 15 boys play games, perform challenges, do badge work and a variety of craft activities. For more information or if you would like to help please get in touch.
Contact Person: Jane Ford
6th Altrincham (St. George’s Cub Pack)
We aim to promote Scouting within our Parish and to encourage the physical, mental and spiritual development of boys aged between 8 and 10.5 years.
Contact Person: Andrew Robinson
Scouts
Scouts meet on a Thursday at 7.30 pm
Contact Person: Michael Ripley
Rainbows
Rainbows meet on a Thursday at 5.45 pm in the Parish Centre
Contact Person: Julie Meppem
Brownies
Brownies meet on a Monday at 6.15 pm in the Parish Centre.
Contact Person: Debbie Lewis
Guides
Guides meet on a Monday at 7.45pm in the Parish Centre.
Contact Person: Debbie Lewis
Friends of Altrincham Parish Church, St George’s
A registered charity, whose aim is to assist the PCC with the cost of maintenance of the fabric of St. George’s Church, which is a Grade II listed building.
The on-going need for repair and maintenance means that we are keen to recruit more members.
Individual membership costs £10 per year, and this can be increased in value through Gift Aid. Please consider becoming a member. We thank all members for their support.
Contact Person: David Benson
Flower Guild
The Flower Guild arranges flowers that enhance worship and special ceremonies e.g. weddings, at St. George’s.
Contact Person: Janice Ripley
Church Cleaning
St George’s is cleaned by a group of ‘non-stipendiary’ volunteers, mostly mature ladies and one or two even more mature men! We need more hands to make light of the work. Please join us.
Contact Person: Jo Denton
Reading Group
The Reading Group meets every four to six weeks. Members accept the challenge presented to them of choosing and then reading a very eclectic selection of books.
Contact Person: Jo Denton
Whist Club
The Whist Club meets bi-weekly on Tuesday afternoons in the Parish Centre. New members are always welcome.
Contact Person: Parish Office
Altrincham Christians Together (ACT)
ACT aims to encourage and enable Christian churches to worship and work more closely together.
Contact Person: Sue Collins
Altrincham Church of England Aided Primary School
Altrincham C of E (Aided) Primary School is a popular school serving the three parishes of St George's, St John's and St Margaret's. It was judged 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in 2008. For more information about the school see their web site (www.altrinchamceprimary.trafford.sch.uk) or contact the school on 0161 928 7288