We are very excited to be launching this new group for secondary school aged young people in years 7-11. As well as a range of games and activities, we will be offering lunch to all those that come! Please let Tracey know if you are planning come (posgchildrensteam@gmail.com) so that there is enough food for everyone, and also let us know if you have any food allergies/intolerances. If you are coming to Youth Group, you are of course very welcome to come to the 10.30am service before hand and stay on.Hope to see you there!
After a successful shoebox appeal last year, we are beginning to prepare for this year. Leaflets will shortly be available in the 4 churches. For more information, contact Valerie Jenson on 01634 366661. The categories for this year are girl/boy, teenage girl/boy, woman, elderly woman, and man. Essential items include toothbrush and toothpaste, hat, scarf, gloves, soap, underwear including socks, tights, small toy if the box is for a child, sweets. All items must be new and sweets must have a best before date later than 31st March 2025.
Parish of South Gillingham: Adult Community Hub Activities Monday Monday Hub – 9.45am to 12.15pm on alternate Mondays, including games, quizzes and refreshments. A small admission charge. St Paul’s Knit and Natter – 2-4pm, every 2nd Monday of the month, for knitters/non knitters who want to enjoy a natter! St Matthew’s Film Club – 2pm last Monday of the month (except for August and December). A small admission charge. St Matthew’s Tuesday The Rainham Dementia Café (run by Age UK) – 1.00-3.00pm on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. St Paul’s Wednesday Carer’s Coffee Morning – 10am–12 noon every 2nd Wednesday of each month. Rainham Library, Birling Avenue ME8 7LR Thursday Place of Welcome – 10am-12noon weekly. A drop-in with refreshments and a chat. St Matthew’s Thursday Club – 2-4pm (not August or Christmas). Open to anyone over 50. Provides a range of speakers and entertainers + a range of outings throughout the year. Annual subscription and a small admission charge. St Matthew’s Friday Bredhurst Village Hub – 9.30-11.30am on the last Friday of each month (not August or December). Activities include card making, jigsaws, crosswords and games. Refreshments free but a donation welcome. Bredhurst Village Hall For further information please contact the Parish Office on 01634 231736.
