Clubs and Organisations

Contents

Lunch Club
10 o'Clock Club
The Choir
St Dunstan's Bell Ringers
St Dunstan's Pastoral Group
Friendship Group
St Dunstan's Fellowship

Lunch Club
This is a facility for retired people living on their own, who are invited to meet together once a month for a meal in the church hall. There is also an annual outing. The Lunch Club is very popular and enquiries should be made to Anne Baker.

10 O'Clock Club
A Sunday School for 4-11 year olds meet every Sunday in the Church Hall at 10.00am, except for the first Sunday in the month when children are with the adults in church for the monthly Family Service. The Club provides 45 minutes of Bible based interest, during which the children take part in activities and projects involving singing, painting, drama etc., before joining their parents in Church for a blessing and an opportunity to display the work they have produced. The activities use recognised material and the sessions are fully supervised by helpers operating under approved guidelines. The Creche, for children under four meets at the same time as the 10 O'Clock Club. Ring Sue Kemp on 275157 for further details.

The Choir
St Dunstan's Choir, under the direction of Organist and Choirmistress Mrs.Deirdre John, leads the congregation throughout the year at the parish Eucharist and at Evensong and is also available for weddings and funerals on request. The choir sings in four part harmony and practices and performs anthems and other pieces for special occasions and festivals, as well as hymns and psalms. Singers of all voices are required and junior members are specially welcome. Choir practice is held in church every Friday evening at 7pm.

St Dunstan's Bell Ringers
The church bells at St Dunstan's are of a sufficient standard to attract ringers from all over the country to try their hand and ringing takes place in the attractive, glass fronted bell tower. Our own team of ringers perform each Sunday morning before main service, at funerals in half-muffled mode and at weddings, where various Quarter Peals, consisting of some 45 minutes of continuous ringing, are sometimes rung in celebration. The ringers have opportunities to ring bells at other churches from time to time. More ringers are currently needed and anyone who would like to try this enjoyable pastime is welcome to attend practice in church on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm. The Towermaster is David Argue (Tel: 01844 343897).

St Dunstan's Pastoral Group
Endeavours to help the needy in any way it can, for example, shopping, transport to hospitals, and elsewhere and carries out visits to the sick and lonely. If you need help or are prepared to give it to others, please contact Rev James Tomkins (01844 275944)

Friendship Group
The Friendship Group meets every third Wednesday in the month at 2.30pm. The meetings are usually held in the Church Hall. Members share together their involvement with the church, matters of general interest and each others company. Anyone wishing to join, will be made very welcome and should contact Jess Carter (Tel: 347223).

St Dunstan's Fellowship
A small and friendly ladies group, the Fellowship offers a varied annual programme of talks, discussions, outings and social events, covering both church related topics and items of general interest, as well as some that are just good fun. Meetings are held in the church hall on the second Thursday in each month at 8.00pm. New members will be most welcome and further information can be obtained from the co-ordinator, June Timms (Tel: 344966).

Silent Prayer Meetings based on the teachings of Julian of Norwich, a 14th Century mystic. A prayer group from various churches that meets every six to eight weeks to listen to God with the aid of a short Bible reading. For further details contact Rev James Tomkins (01844 275944)

Monks Monkeys Praise and play for the under fives plus parents/careres takes place in the Church Hall on Thursdays during term time 2pm to 3pm. Each session includes 'action' songs, an interactive Bible story and short prayers. There is also some time for the children to play, adults to chat and refreshments to be served. On the 4th Thursday of the month we meet in the Church for an additional special craft activity. No need to book, just turn up on the day. If you would lke more information please contact Rev James Tomkins on 01844 275944.