Activities

Explorers

Explorers (Junior Church) meet weekly during term time on Sunday morning at 10.55am.

We start in church and then go out to the Newark for our own programme of fun and learning together. We come back into church for a blessing at the end of the service.

On the first Sunday of the month, we stay in church for the All-Age Service.

Explorers also take part in lots of other activities, including the annual well-dressing and the Christmas crib service, as well as occasional days out. Do come and join us!

For more information about Explorers:

Susan Hillam (01629 813257)

Tots and Teds

Tots and Teds is an hour of fun for mums, their pre-school children and their teddy bears.

We listen to stories, sing songs and enjoy making things. There are always refreshments, including cake. Every year there is a Teddy Bears' Picnic!

Tots and Teds normally meet in the Newark on the third Tuesday of every month at 1.30pm.

Do come and join the fun!

For more information about Tots and Teds:

Kath Naylor (01629 812457)
Carol Wicksteed (01629 813232)
Julia Zamoyski (01629 815123)

Wonder Zone

Wonder Zone is activity-based family worship using games, crafts and songs to explore the Christian faith, ending each time with a party feast.

Wonder Zone is for families with primary school-age children. Adults - come and join in with your children. Children - have fun with your family. Little sisters and brothers welcome!

We meet at Bakewell Methodist Junior School from 3.30-5.00pm on the first Tuesday of every month during term:

Wonder Zone is a joint venture of the churches in Bakewell, supported by the Association of Bakewell Christians.

For more information about Wonder Zone:

Dave Keegan (01623 722566)

Choir

The church choir leads the music in worship at the 11.00am and 6.00pm Sunday services, as well as other occasions throughout the year. There is also a very popular joint Three Choirs Festival three times a year together with the church choirs of Ashford and Great Longstone.

Choir practice is at 7.45pm on Thursday evenings in the choir vestry.

New members are always welcome and there is no audition.

For more information about the choir:

Glyn Davies (01433 630689)

Bells

Bellringing is a great team activity, sociable, challenging, excellent exercise and most of all fun.

The Bakewell band ring before most Sunday morning services, and also ring quarter peals from time to time before Sunday evening and special services.

Practice night is Thursday, from 7.30-9.00pm in the belfry. New learners are always very welcome indeed.

For more information about bellringing:

Pauline Boyle (01629 814521)

Mothers' Union

The Bakewell Branch of the Mothers' Union enjoy a varied and busy programme of activities, whether listening to interesting speakers or getting involved in deanery and diocesan MU events. We also help run the monthly Tots and Teds.

The Mothers' Union normally meet in the vestry at 7.30pm on the first Tuesday of every month.

For more information about the Mothers' Union:

Angela Bird (01629 813087)

Open Door Cafe

The Open Door Cafe is open Thursdays and Saturdays 11.00am - 2.00pm

The menu includes coffee, tea, toasted sandwiches and cakes

Please come and have a look at our beautiful church and have tea and cake aswell

Women's Bible study

The Women's Bible Study Group meets each Wednesday at 10.30am in Gritstone Cottage, North Church Street, Bakewell.

In a relaxed atmosphere there is opportunity to learn, share with each other and ask questions about living the Christian Faith in the 21st century.

All are welcome to come along and join us. We have coffee and biscuits afterwards.

For more information about the Women's Bible Study Group contact:

Jane Proctor (07736 648852)

Traidcraft

Fair trade seeks to transform the lives of poor producers in the developing world by enabling them to use their skills and resources to trade their way out of poverty.

A range of food items is on sale after the 11.00am service, and items from the Traidcraft website can also be ordered. Think Traidcraft when you are buying presents or restocking your home or your wardrobe - you won't be disappointed, and you will know you are helping one of the producers to earn a living.

For more information about Traidcraft:

Peter Bird (01629 813087)