Below is a list of activities for older people in our community, as well as our Activities Night, which is for all ages together.
Activities Night
Wednesday evenings 7.30 pm - 10.00 pm is a club night evening suitable
for all ages. With games of Badminton and Table Tennis for the more
active, while Snooker, Pool or Carpet Bowls provide gentler exercise. A
wide variety of board games are also available for those who prefer to
exercise the mind!
It's just a pound to join in the fun, and refreshments are also
available if you work up a thirst.
The Pensioners' Plod
Once a month, we have a hike of about 3 - 4 miles for those who,
shall we say, are past that immediate first flush of youth. We meet in
the church car park and arrange cars informally for transport to our
starting point. The route is chosen carefully, not just for suitability
and scenic appeal, but also to include, as far as possible, a suitable
establishment for our midday meal.
You don't have to belong to the church to join in, just meet in the
church car park at 10 am on the dates listed below.
Walks arranged for 2010 (warning will be given of any alteration):-
| Tuesday 12th January (Lunch) | 5th - 8th July, Windermere |
| Wednesday 10th February | Thursday 12th August |
| Thursday 11th March | Monday 13th September |
| Friday 2nd April (Good Friday) | Tuesday 12th October |
| Monday 10th May | Wednesday 10th November |
| Tuesday 15th June | Thursday 16th December |
Coffee Morning (first Saturday in the
month, 10.30 am)On the 1st Saturday of each month a Coffee Morning is held at our church, in the church hall, from 10.30 am - 12.30 pm. It's a chance to meet friends old and new, enquire about our church or simply to enjoy the company for a while. There is no charge for any of the refreshments (though often people do wish to make a small donation) so no one should feel excluded.
And of course, all our hot drinks and many of our snacks are Fairtrade. Why? Because we believe they should be!
Columba Club (Ladies) (Tuesday evenings, 8.00 pm, fortnightly)
The Columba Club is a Ladies' Group which meets fortnightly on Tuesday evenings. There is no official membership, all ladies and friends being welcome, whether attending regularly or whenever the programme is of particular interest. We enjoy a varied programme of Speakers, Demonstrations and Club Nights, as well as an annual Christmas Dinner and a Summer Outing.
A small subscription is paid on attendance, to cover refreshments and professional Speakers' fees.
Afternoon Guild (Wednesday afternoons, 2.30 pm, fortnightly)
The Afternoon Guild is a social gathering of older members of our community, open to men and women.
We meet at church on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in the month (excluding August) at 2.30 pm.
We have a variety of speakers for our entertainment, some serious but mostly for fun, but mainly we meet to enjoy each other's company and have a cuppa and a chat. New members are always welcome and being a member of the church is not required, but we do honour our Christian tradition by opening our meetings with a hymn and a prayer.
If you would like to join us, you will be most welcome.
Luncheon Club - by referral (Friday lunchtimes, 1.00 pm, fortnightly)
The Luncheon
Club is run by volunteers from our church and meets fortnightly in our
church hall, catering for around 20 people. Unfortunately, places are
limited, and therefore the membership of the club is by referral only,
mainly those who are housebound or infirm. If you do know someone
living in Heald Green who meets the criteria please do contact us with details of the
person concerned. If no space is available we can if you wish keep
your contact details until we have a vacancy.Volunteers from the church also provide transport for those who need it; members of the club are picked up to arrive by 12.30 pm, ready for lunch.