Music and Drama at St. Martin's
St. Martin’s Choir
This small robed choir sings at Sunday Services, Festivals and Occasional Services. Practice is on Thursday evening in church.
Contact Brian Craven on 01484 656250
St. Martin’s Music Group
This group of around fifteen church members includes singers and supporting instrumentalists. It leads the singing at Family Communion on the first Sunday of each month and at several Occasional Services each year.
This informal group may be available to lead the singing at your Wedding. There is no fixed fee but a donation to St. Martins would be appreciated.
St. Martin’s Bell Ringers
There are 8 bells in the Tower at St. Martin's. Practice is Friday evening from 7.30pm to 9.00pm, with ringing before Sunday Evensong from 5.45pm to 6.30pm. The ringers perform at St. Martin's and elsewhere for weddings, quarter peals, peals and on ringing tours and frequently invite visitors to ring at Brighouse.
Church bell ringing is a mentally stimulating and sociable hobby which can be enjoyed from the age of twelve. There is no maximum age. Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be physically strong and after a couple of months learning to handle a bell you can ring at any Tower in the country.
Contact Tina Newsome on 01484 321814
St. Martin's as a Concert Venue
The church is available for hire for Concerts, Music events and Drama productions with an audience capacity of 200.
The acoustics are excellent, the lighting system is flexible and there is a first class organ and an electronic piano. Toilet, kitchen and refreshment facilities are of a high standard and access facilities accord with legislation.
Contact Tony Empson on 01484 715077 or email
St. Martin's as a Recording Studio or Rehearsal Venue
The church is available to professional and amateur orchestras, bands, choirs and drama groups who seek a recording studio or rehearsal venue with a range of facilities.
The acoustics are excellent and there is no heavy traffic or industry close by. There is a separate room for sound engineers and excellent kitchen and toilet facilities.
Contact Tony Empson on 01484 715077 or email