In the Parish Centre on Fridays during term time. Sue Tomlinson = Brown Owl. Please contact Tracy Sinck or Carol Hilton for more information. Starts at 5.30 pm and ends at 7.15 pm.

Term time only

Open to all young ladies between 10 - 14 yrs. Lots of enjoyable things to do - crafts, working for badges, outings, camping, baking, BBQ, pizza nights, chippy nights, games, fun nights, discos, treasure hunts, sponsored events. takes place in the Parish Centre during term time. July & August closed for summer. Captain = Joan James. Assistants = Carole Hilton

Term time only

Every First Sunday will be a communion service at St Andrew's at 9.30 There is hand sanitiser available on entry, masks and distancing are advised but at your own discretion. This is to protect the vulnerable.

Open to all - come along and enjoy a chat and an afternoon with friends. Tea/coffee & biscuits provided in the interval. Books of 6 games available @ £1.00 per game. Door raffle and main raffle. Everyone Welcome. Doors open at 1 pm, Eyes down at 1.30 pm. Finishes approx 3 pm.

Does not take place on Bank Holidays

Rainbows now takes place in the Parish Centre onMondays from 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm. Regularly during Term Time. Rainbow Leaders are looking for responsible people over the age of 18 yrs to help with managing the group. This can be on a weekly or monthly basis that suits your circumstances. At the moment they cannot accept any more children due to the lack of helpers and will be most grateful for more assistance as there is a waiting list of children wanting to join. If you can help, please contact Elaine or Nora via the following address: [email protected]

Takes place during school term times only

COVID-19 UPDATE: Zumba is back in the Parish Centre and Steph is also providing exercise via ZOOM. Please go to her page on facebook to get the code for home participation. https://www.facebook.com/ZumbaSJ/
In the Parish Centre. Qualified Instructor - Steph Moss. Energetic dance moves with exercise combined to upbeat music. Suitable for all ages. Work at your own pace. New routines available at regular times. Come along for the fun. Zumba is for Men as well as Women!

regularly every week

This occurs on the first Tuesday of every month except during January, July & August - Leader - Margaret Anderton. Talks, visits, outings, meals, parties, demonstrations, business, games, prayers,

Evening service in the Main Body of the Church. Open to everyone. Starts at 7 pm. For those who are unable to attend on a Sunday and for those who would like an additional service. Its a shorter service of about half to 3/4 of an hour in length and the people who come are very friendly. Its an easy place to come after a bereavement or if you are on your own or if would just like to find out more about church. You would be made very welcome. . Please remember to wear a mask. This service will take place in the main body of the church not the Chapel due to social distancing. There will be someone in attendance to guide you.

Takes place in the Parish Centre. Event run by Petra Plumb, qualified instructor. High impact aerobics. Starts at 7 pm and ends at 8 pm.

Enjoy an evening of fun, adventure, learning, challenges, etc Achieve tasks and receive badges. Switch off your games console and TV and come and experience some hands -on interesting work. This is open to 10+ to 14 yrs old. It is held on a Tuesday from 7.30 pm - 9 pm. Subs are £2.50 per child. We are also looking for leaders from 18yrs upwards to help at both Cubs and Scouts. Contact Dave Eastham on 07762 222900

A relaxing way to exercise and mould your bodies without the need for a strenuous work out. classes last about 1 hour. Bring a mat if you have one [Ali does have a few spare if not]. You may also like to bring some water to drink. You only need to do what you are capable of, harder positions will become easier in time.

An exercise routine aimed at older people and those with mobility issues. If you don't like the idea of lying on a mat on the floor, then Chair Yoga is a good alternative. Same exercises, stretches, balance, and relaxation but seated on a chair. As always you work to your own ability. If it hurts then you are going too far. All movements must be within your capacity. Everyone will be working at different levels so don't think you're not doing it right because your moves are different to others. everyone is on a different path. please do the exercises mindfully and it will soon become natural. Enjoy the work out and the relaxation at the end. You will feel energised.

Throughout winter starting Weds 4th 2023 we will be opening the Parish Centre from 12 pm until 3 pm on each Wednesday. This is part of our deal with Wigan Council. It has been really nice sitting talking with others and keeping them company so that they are not at home, alone in a cold environment. We make tea, coffee, toast, teacakes, cheese & ham toasties, cuppa soup and some of our attendees also bring cakes and biscuits to share. We colour pictures, sometimes craft, one lady paints. We do all this while chatting to each other. We may be coming to an end once April is over and we've really enjoyed meeting up, but we will be back next winter. There are only two of us organising this event and we do need to break for summer. It will be warm then and everyone will want to go out themselves.

This event only occurs during the winter months.

Exercise and dance combined to give a good workout. All responsible ages are welcomed.

A social event bringing people together for an afternoon of entertainment. £2.50 per person includes entertainment and refreshments. Our sessions last approx. 2 hrs but can occasionally be shorter or longer depending on content. You may, of course, leave at a time suitable for yourself; we have no set rules. Meet people, bring a friend, come alone, there will be plenty of friends there. don't worry if you cannot attend one week, it doesn't matter, we will still be there the following month. We will entertain whoever and how ever many arrive and if no one arrives we will still go ahead with our planned activity.

monthly

Exercise class taking place in the Parish Centre in addition to the Tuesday class. Starts promptly at 6.30 pm and ends at 7.25 pm. Contact Petra Plumb.

An x-traspecial afternoon tea with entertainment. Tickets are sold out . Entry by ticket only. We will be having a raffle [£1.00 strip] Please arrive by 12pm to enjoy the full benefit of the event. Ends at 2.30 pm.

This service, which will be similar to a Service of the Word, will be led by Local Missional Leader [Cath Knowles] with Sandra Cullen and Jayne Donnellan, and will be the only service on this Sunday. There will be NO service in church. Tea, Coffee and toast will be served during the service. If you arrive for 9.30 am you will be able to have a cuppa before the service starts. There will be a craft table for children, music will be electronic keyboard and guitar. Please follow all social distancing rules, wear a mask, sanitise your hands - this is for your safety and that of others. It is a request not mandatory. Please stay in your seat at all times and do not move around the room or approach others, who may wish to keep a social distance. Thank you for your co-operation. To book a seat[s] please phone Meg on 01942 237575 or text 07833 613704. The finish time is approximate as the length of the service varies depending on how many people attend.

A special Christmas edition of Cafe Church. So on the same lines as normal Cafe Church but in the Christmas Spirit.

A special Christmas edition of Cafe Church. So on the same lines as normal Cafe Church but in the Christmas Spirit.

Morning Prayer. Service led by presiding priest. This will be our 2nd Eucharist on a Sunday [each month] and will follow the Eucharist service order.

Evening of Carols and Readings led by the choir. Congregation joins in with Carols

Takes place in the parish centre every 4th Sunday from 9.30 am. It is 50p per child to cover costs. During the service we take time out for tea/coffee/juice and toast. The meeting will take the form of stories, music, worship and crafts for the children. Parents are invited to join the children. As the title states this meeting is for Families. You will need to book your table by telephoning or texting Cath on 07711 203280, However we will not turn anyone away.

This will be led by either a Local Missional Leader, Lay Leader or Reader or Clergy. It will take the form of other Services but without communion. from other attendees.
Whilst this service takes place in church, The Parish Centre will host a Cafe Church for Andy's Kids and Families at the same time. See info under Andy's Kids/Family Cafe Church.

Especially for Young Families but everyone welcome. Blessing and lighting the Tree and the Crib. If you want to dress up please feel free to do so.

Please note this service starts at 11.30 pm. All welcome. Jesus is laid in the manger. Choir procession.

Service with Holy Communion starts at 10 am. Carols, Readings, Prayers

Have Breakfast / Lunch with us and friends, once a month on the last Friday of each month. Have a chat and catch up. Special - Sausage Baps. Cheese & Ham Toasties, Tea Cakes, Fruit Loaf, Hot Cross Buns, plain toast, cheese on toast, drinks - tea, coffee, chocolate and juice.
Raffle, Tombola, Cards 3 for £1.00, Pluck-a-Duck.

Our usual variety of toasted goodies - from 20p - £1.80. plain toast, fruit toast, tea cakes, crumpets, cheese & ham toastie [or any combination]. Drinks - Hot chocolate £1, tea 70p, Coffee £1, squash - 23p & 20p. Other items for sale on our Bargain Buy table :- books, jigsaws, dvds, crafts, etc. Assorted handmade cards 3 for £1.00. Raffle £1.00 and tombola £1.00 per 5 tickets or 25p each, Pluck-a-Duck £1 for 4 tickets. Occasionally we have cakes. Free Entry

usually once every month depending on the dates that fall on Fridays. So January is a maybe and will be confirmed nearer the time. July & August we are taking a break to enjoy the sun.