Events and Organisations

See Bishop Jullian's latest video via the link below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GWnWskMnpo&feature=youtu.be

Bell ringing

St Nicholas church was rebuilt in 1848-9 and the steeple was added in 1884.

Eight bells known as Ellacombe Chimes were installed there in 1887 at a cost of £100. Ellacombe Chimes were devised by Reverend Henry Thomas Ellacombe of Gloucestershire to obviate the need for multiple "unruly" bell ringers as one person can ring all 8 bells. The first Ellacombe Chimes were installed at Bitton in 1822. The system consists of a wooden frame through which the bell ropes pass from above and ringer pulls the ropes towards themselves while standing in front of the frame or apparatus. The bells themselves are static with hammers that strike inside the rim of each bell. The sound is not as full as conventional bells which over time led to their decline in popularity. Also, the range of tunes is limited by having only one octave with no sharps or flats, but only needing 1 person at a time to ring is favourable feature. Wrea Green has a team of 6 ringers, who ring the bells before the 9.30 Sunday service on a rota basis.

For further information about bell ringing, please contact Jean Ensor, cceandjle@talktalk.net

Bible Study Home Groups

Several home groups meet regularly for bible study, discussion, and prayer. More details from Carole Williams 01772 68529 / Frank Andrews 01772 685427

ST NICHOLAS LADIES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP.

Our LCF group meets on the second Wednesday of each month in the Centre at 7.30pm, in January and February at 2pm. We have worship, prayer, and an interesting speaker. We welcome anyone to our meetings, of all faiths and none. Please contact Margaret Ingham 01772 685568

Here is a link to an example of a Special service, in this case at Wrea Green Remembrance Wood (2020)

https://www.facebook.com/109340390772741/videos/766420604190746

A similar Service is planned for in August 2026.

Please see our Services calendar for up todate information.

SOCIAL EVENTS

St Nicholas Church has an active social committee who meet regularly to organise both fundraising and non-profit making events. Annual events include a Strawberry tea, BBQ and Village concert which brings together many of the village organisations.

The social committee also supports some church services such as Christingle, Carol Service and Harvest with refreshments and showing a warm welcome to those who perhaps only come to church for these special church days.

They provide refreshments at concerts by the St Nicholas Singers and each year they run an event purely to raise money for charity.

The social committee feel that they play an important part in making St Nicholas Church open to the many new families and members of the village in a welcoming manner.

Men's Breakfast

We meet every quarter always at 8.15am on a Saturday in private homes. We enjoy continental style breakfast followed by topical discussion. We complete by 9.30am. Further details from Frank Andrews 01772 685427 frank@wreagreen.com

Nicholas Bear Club

Nicholas Bear club meets fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons 2.30 to 3.30. We enjoy a story, action songs, craft, and refreshments. Everyone is welcome, especially pre-schoolers and whoever is looking after them. Contact Cheryl 07778 734719 or Ros 07967 996071

St Nicholas Rambling Group 

St Nicholas Rambling Group organises monthly walks in the nearby countryside of the South Lakes, the Lancashire Fells and West Yorkshire.

This is an opportunity for regular Church goers to invite friends, neighbours and family to enjoy time together.

Everyone is welcome to come along - including well-behaved canines.

To receive details of future rambles people can register with Greg, but that isn't essential.

Contact gregmusi@hotmail.com 01253 794206 or mobile 07514 006805

The St Nicholas Singers

We are a group of approximately 30 members, who meet together weekly for practice, fun and fellowship. Rehearsals take place in Church on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm, in term time. We lead some special services in Church during the year, and some of us sing in the choir stalls to support Sunday Worship. We are very fortunate to have Dr Kevin Morgan, FRCO, as our leader and musical Director.

New members are very welcome. Please ask in Church, or ring Ros Cockrill on 01772 672799. 

Wednesday Get Together.

The Wednesday Get Together is an informal group who meet up fortnightly on a Wednesday afternoon from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (dates are posted in the Church Porch) for an afternoon of friendship, chat, craft and a cup of tea.

For more information contact Jan Cookson 01772682189