Music
Choirs
Both of our Churches have Choirs which sing at the 10:00am services.
There is a weekly choir rehearsal on Thursdays at 6:00pm led by Katinka Mitchell, our Choir Leader.
If you are interested in joining the choir or finding out more please contact Katinka via the form below.
We also have ‘Sing Aloud Choir’ for young people, which rehearses on Tuesdays from 4:45 to 5:45pm in St Bridget’s Centre.
The choir sings at weddings, special services and once a term at our regular Sunday morning service at St Bridget’s. We follow the RSCM Voice for Life Scheme which provides young singers with vocal training and knowledge of music theory. Anyone aged from 7 to 17 is welcome to join us – to find out more contact the Rector, Alex.
Adult Choir Enquiry Form
St Bridget’s Music Group
The Music Group is an informal all- age ensemble bound together by a love of music-making and a shared enthusiasm for exploring traditional and contemporary music from church traditions across the world. In addition to contributing to worship at St Bridget’s they also ‘moonlight’ as The Happiness Band at various local events.
There is always room for more singers and instrumentalists. We have a lot of fun and all ages and all abilities are welcome.
If you think you might like to join, please speak to Andrew Gibb on 07456 394 194 or send an email via the form below.
Music Group Enquiry Form
Bell Ringing
St Bridgets is extremely fortunate to have an active and enthusiastic band of ringers who practise every Tuesday evening and ring every Sunday morning for the 10:00 am service, plus additional ringing as required for weddings, funerals and national events. When looking at the online database of notable ringing, St Bridget’s featured on the first page of leading towers for quarter peals in 2023.
St Bridgets has 8 bells; 4 of which were cast in 1719, 1 was cast in 1854 and the remaining 3 were cast in 1889. The heaviest weighs 12 hundredweight or 1,367lbs or approximately 15,500 Cadbury Creme Eggs.
We are a tower within the Wirral Branch of the Chester Guild of Church Bellringers and the Wirral Branch came 2nd in both of the Guild 8 and 10 Bell Striking competitions. Both bands included 3 St Bridget’s ringers and this demonstrates the skill and commitment within our tower. The team also enjoy ringing at other churches, day trips and meals out.
See also Chester Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers www.chesterdg.org.uk
If you would like to find out more about bell ringing please contact the secretary Janet Jones on 625 7265 or send an email via the form below.
Bell Ringing Enquiry Form
Social Activities
Mothers’ Union
Meets monthly in the afternoon, with a varied programme of speakers and fellowship, and supports the work of this worldwide campaigning charity. Members need not be mothers, married or even female.
More about MU
Knit and Natter
Not just knitting, but if you enjoy anything crafty then join us on a Wednesday morning at the Link. For more information, contact Peggy Dodd 625 7744
The Link Coffee Morning
Held every Wednesday from 8.30am-12 noon during term time, or 9:30am12 noon during school holidays and half terms, in St Bridget’s Centre.
Thirsty Thursdays
A monthly chat over a drink (soft or otherwise) in the newly refurbished Ring O’Bells pub – on the fourth Thursday in the month from 7pm for good conversation and fellowship. All are welcome, there is no obligation to buy a ‘round of drinks’ or to have an alcoholic beverage. Simply come along and join us. Speak to the Rev’d Dave Chester 625 8004 for more information.