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About Us
St Margaret’s is located on Dunham Road, in the Cheshire market town of Altrincham. We are part of the Diocese of Chester in the deanery of Bowdon and have stood on this elevated site for nearly 170 years.We are a diverse group of people from all walks of life, ages and cultures. St Margaret’s is a place of encouragement & welcome for all who enter it doors, whether you are an occasional visitor, regular church goer or a first timer.
Service Times:
Sundays: 11am
Wednesday Eucharist 11am. A short spoken service
News and Events
Join St Margaret’s Church as our country celebrates and gives thanks for VJ Day.
Saturday 9th August 12:30pm – 18:00
The Hootin’ Annies Big Band and Krys Kiss and the Frogs, 2nd WW attractions, Beer Tent (Local Dunham Massey Beer), ‘Ring our Bells’ Food.
Games! Wear 1940’s dress – spot prizes! Dogs, Donkey’s and Camels welcome!!
£5 entry (children under 12 and Military Personnel/Cadets in uniform free)
Saturday 10th August, 11:00am
A service of celebration and thanksgiving featuring
Soprano Fiona Harrison, Tenor Michael Taylor
The Laurence Singers, Director of Music Terence Crolley MBE
Entrance Free – donations for church very gratefully received!
VJ Day weekend
St Margaret's Famous Car Boot Sale
Monday 25th August 2025
Pitch set up from 6.30am pitch cost £13.00
Public entry from 8.00am £1.00 children free
Cakes and refreshments
To Book a pitch email admin@stmargaretsaltrincham.com
Tel – 07729 408683
Weddings, baptisms and blessings are talking place throughout summer.
If you are planning a family event, call into service and see Rev Dave.
How to find us
Due to some local traffic changes direct access to St Margaret’s Church from the A56 is now prevented and access to our church can be reached from Oldfield Road and then via Gorsey Road.
‘Bee Network change is driving people away – we are isolated’
Reverend Dave Murray and Jackie Campbell have been interviewed about the Traffic changes on the A56.
Read the full article here: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/bee-network-change-outside-church-31329222
*Image taken from MEN news article.
Terence Crolley MBE – Congratulations from all at St Margaret’s church
We are delighted to announce that our organist, Terry Crolley has been honoured with an MBE in the new years honours list.
Brownies and Guides returns
Our Brownies and Guides return in September.
If you would like to join, or have some time to volunteer, we would love to hear from you.
Safeguarding
At St Margaret’s we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.
We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.
If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Sarah Armstrong
Email: safeguarding@stmargaretschurchaltrincham.com
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at safeguarding@chester.anglican.org or on 01928 718834 (option 4)
Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Chester partners with Thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable – this also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service.
Helplines
Safe Spaces England and Wales – Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
Email: SafeSpaces@FirstLight.org.uk
- Safe Spaces helpline: 0300 303 1056
- Monday to Friday 09:00 – 21:00
- Saturdays 09:00 – 13:00
- Sundays 13:00 – 17:00
- Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
- Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
- Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
- Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
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