We are often heard, but may not always be seen!

We are a group (smaller than we used to be!) of all ages who regularly ring twice each Sunday to call people to services. The eight bells can also be heard ringing for other special occasions such as: weddings; in memory of those who have died; national celebrations (you may have heard them during 2005 for the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar or the Queen’s 80th birthday).

Although it takes a while to learn safely and correctly, it is a most rewarding pastime and, without going into too much technical detail, there is always something new and challenging to learn, although you can also be very happy ringing at a basic level. However all ringing has to be done with others, it is very much a team effort and we also socialise together: meals out, parties, coffee mornings, outings to other churches…

We practise on a Monday evening from 6:30 – 8:30pm and always welcome newcomers, who would like to learn to ring, or ringers who are visiting the area or lapsed ringers who would like to have another go!

Enjoy listening to the bells at St Giles and contact Colin Reed 01636 703585 if you would like to find out more.

The choir is open to everyone who wishes to sing – there is no age restriction! We meet most Fridays from 6.45pm to 7.45pmish at St. Giles (but not usually in school holidays).

We like to sing a wide range of music, not just hymns and service music; we like to sing the best of anthems old and new as well as explore world music and modern psalm settings etc.

We are currently developing a musical instrument group, which will sometimes rehearse with singers at choir practices. This group may be used particularly for children’s and youth services as well as healing and other special services.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Elaine Webb, Musical Director on 702548 or the Vicar.

St. Giles Mothers' Union is part of a worldwide organisation of 3 million members. Balderton has 46 members and 6 Indoor Member’s Prayer Circles. (IMPC)

We believe in the Aim and Objects of the MU, which anyone considering membership should understand. - “The Aim of the Mothers’ Union is the advancement of the Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life.” - Our meetings are always lively, thought provoking and fun. We always finish with tea and cake but the MU is so much more. We meet the first Tuesday of the month at 2.30pm in the Church Hall, occasional meetings are held in church.

For further details please contact Deborah Pollard, Branch Leader of St Giles MU 01636 672923

St Giles has two well established Mums & Toddler groups

A Monday morning group begins at 9.15am and finishes at 10.45am. We have mostly young mums attending, some grandparents with their grandchildren and a number of Registered Child minders and carers who come to enjoy a chat and coffee, whilst their children, all under 5’s, play safely in a large hall with carpeted area and toys varied and many. Our coffee bar is manned by a friendly team of ladies from our church who are Mothers Union members.

The Thursday session runs at the same time as the Monday group and is run largely the same but we do have a bigger number of older 3 and 4 year olds attending with their mums. There is still a carpeted area where young toddlers can play safely and we have a large play house, kitchen and slide, and sit and ride bikes etc. Mums and carers can enjoy a cup of tea in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The small committee who run the group will be pleased to welcome any new mums who have just moved into the area.

Contact Mrs Christine Lathlane for further details Tel: 01636 686928

Sunday Club meets every Sunday morning (during school termtime) in St.Giles Church Hall at 9.30am. We welcome children of age 3 to 11 and provide different activities based on biblical teaching. This includes games, drama, making collages, drawing & painting and the children often make things which are displayed either in the church hall or the church itself. Sunday Club has a relaxed atmosphere and is an important part of the church family. The club runs at the same time as the Eucharist at St. Giles with the children being brought to church at the end of the service.

Sometimes the children take part in special services at church such as a Nativity Play at Christmas, Harvest Festival and Mothering Sunday. Also during the year the children are involved in All Age Worship services which they especially enjoy.

There are a number of occasions when we join with our Methodist friends such as the New Year party and the Palm Sunday joint service.

The club year ends with an outing for the children and their families.

Any children would be most welcome to join us. If you would like further details please contact Alison Wilson on 01636 673298.

The Wives & Friends Group meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Church Hall at 7.30pm. We number about 25 members and apart from our meeting we help at all the church activities.

Recently we’ve had talks about British Waterways, The Life of a Vet, Across America By Tandem, also an annual Christmas party with the Methodist Wives & Friends Group – we alternate at their Church and ours. We have an annual outing in the summer and hope to visit the Retreat House at Southwell this year. We are an informal group and meet for friendship and chat as well as enjoying a variety of talks.