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Church Groups

Area Pastoral Groups
These groups are geographically based and their role is to address the spiritual and physical needs of their area, through prayer and other practical care.
Contact: Glynis Milner     01943 462472

Fellowship and Bible Study
These groups allow Christians to support each other in their faith and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the scriptures through worship, bible study, personal sharing and prayer.
Contact: Ken Dale     01943 463020

Mothers Union
Meet on the 1st Tuesday each month, 2.00 - 4.00pm, in the Parish Room
Contact: Pam Oliver     01943 464554

Friendship & Luncheon Club
Friendship Club meets at Weston Social Club on Thursadys at 2.00pm
Contact: Mavis Bowman     01943 464253

Newall Ladies Fellowship
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday in the monthe, 2.00 - 4.00pm, at Newall Church Hall
Contact: Anne Stringer     0113 2397314

Men’s fellowship
Meets on the 2nd Monday in the month, 7.30 - 9.30pm, in the Parish Room
Contact: Eddie Butlin     01943 465804

Craftynuts
An arts and crafts group which meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 7.30pm to 9.00pm, in The Chestnuts on Burras Lane. Everyone welcome.
Contact: Lynne Barber     01943 466493

Bell Ringers
Practice on Thursday evenings at the church
Contact: Meg Morton     01943 461836

Steel Magnolias
Meet on the 1st Wednesday in the month, at various venues
Contact: Shirley Parker     01943 466956

Beer Festival Organisation
Contact: Allan Boddy     01943 466182

Kiwoko Hospital (Uganda) Work
Contact: Jean Boddy     01943 466182

Church Music Groups
Contact: Jamie Hudson     07766240905
Choir: open to adults and children over 8 years. There are no auditions and all enthusiastic recruits are welcome.
Junior Choir: open to children from 8 years of age.
Both choirs practice on Thursday evenings
Worship Band: a group of singers and instrumentalists who lead the worship at some of our services.

Children and Young People’s Activities

Little Rascals
A group where parents and carers with babies and pre-school children can meet, free of charge, for play, crafts, singing and conversation. Wednesdays, during term time, 9.30-11.30am
Contact: Jackie Hird     01943 462858

Sunday Club
Meets during the 9.30am Family Service, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays in the month, to learn together in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Contact: Janet Buttanshaw     01943 462240

Oasis (11-15 years)
Meets on Wednesdays, 5.15—6.15pm, at the Vicarage.
Contact: Graham Buttanshaw     01943 462240

Junior Choir
Singing for children from 8 years of age.
Meets on Thursdays, 6.15—7.00pm, in the church
Contact: Jamie Hudson     07766240905

Boys Uniformed Organisations

Beavers (6-8 years)
Contact Beverley Rothery     01943 467016
Cubs (8-10 years)
Contact Elizabeth Archer     01943864531
Scouts (10-14 years)
Contact Martin Bleasdale     01943 461603
Explorer Venture Scouts (14+)
Contact Richard Bleasdale     01943 461603

Girls Uniformed Organisations

Brownies (8-10years)
Contact Sharon Wallwork (Burras Lane)     0113 2297223
or Gwyneth Blackburn (Newall Hall)     0113 2619010
Guides (10-14 years)
Contact Julia Boulton     01943 467889