Choral Evensong : Sunday 13th July, 7:00pm

The choir will sing Choral Evensong as part of the Anniversary Celebrations on Sunday 13th July, at 7pm. Responses by Richard Ayleward; Canticles by Herbert Sumsion in G; Anthem O Thou the Central Orb by Charles Wood.

Concert in church : Sunday 17th August, 7.00pm

The Kyiv Classic Accordion Duo, Igor Sayenko and Oleksiy Kolomoiets, will give a concert of popular classical arrangements and original accordion music. Those who were able to attend in 2007 and 2006 will attest to the musicianship and virtuosity of these two players. You can see them on YouTube here. Tickets for this concert, at which cheese and wine will be served, from Geoffrey Lockwood.

Parish Walks for 2008

For all walks we will meet at 10.30am from Christ Church, New Mill.



Saturday 16th February
Upper Holme Valley & Ramsden Clough (9 miles)
Starting at Holme village and taking in Black Hill, Holme Moss and the edge above the Holme Valley before dropping down Ramsden Clough to Ramsden Reservoir and back to Holme.
A definite gaiters walk. This will be strenuous and probably boggy. Not for children.

Saturday 29th March
Howarth Moor (5 miles)
Rough walking across the wild moorland and heather which was an inspiration for the Bronte sisters.

Saturday 26th April
Saltersbrook and Lady Cross from Woodhead.
This takes in part of the Trans Pennine Trail in Woodhead before climbing up to the skyline on the northern edge of Bleaklow. Great views.

Weekly Yoga Lessons in the Gallery Room

Wednesday Evenings 7.oopm - 8.30pm

Thursday Mornings 10.00am - 11.30am

You will need to wear loose, comfotable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket to work on.

You will also need something warm for the relaxation.

Here are details of some of the things we've been involved in in the past:

New Mill Gala 2006

Lay Reader Running for Life

Men’s weekend 10-12th March

ALPHA 06

PALM SUNDAY - Christians on the move

Team Rector's Ramble
August 2005

Parish Walks -
Monsal Dale January 2004
Dovestones February 2004
Kirklees Way
These are always enjoyable and memorable.

Flower Festival
In September 2001, a flower festival was held to celebrate the 170th anniversary.

Choir at the BBC
The choir presented the music on the BBC Daily Service, 9.45-10.00am, Radio 4 LW on 21st/22nd August 2002. They broadcast the Wednesday service live from Emmanuel Church, Didsbury, and then recorded the music to be broadcast the following day. David Kaye took these photos.