What’s going on at St
Paul’s - October 2013
Norton Lees Lane, Sheffield, S8 9BD
Here you will find details of groups who meet regularly at St Paul ’s Church and
Centre or have a connection with us - some will be new to you! You are assured of a warm welcome and we hope
that you will find plenty to interest you!
Uniformed
Organisations
Rainbows
- Girls 5 - 7.
Mondays 6.00 – 7.00 pm in Upper Hall
Contact Liz Scott
mob. 07584 575 141
Brownies
- Girls 7- 10, Tuesdays 6 .15 – 7 .30 pm in Upper Hall
Contact: Amy Hirst
07783 407 183 Email brownies_63rd@hotmail.co.uk
Jo South 07527
268 295
Guides
- Girls aged 10- 14 Tuesday 7.30 – 9.00 pm in
Upper Hall
Contact Karen
Stevenson 07940 875 589
or Julie Broscomb
07792 136 226
Scout
Group in the Scout
Hall, Welby Place
- crafts, games, outdoor activities
Beavers
-
Children 6 - 8. Mondays 5pm
Contact Ann Brown
255 1945
Cubs
- Children 8 -10. Mondays 6.15 pm
Contact Maureen
Food 07768 296 477
Scouts - Children
11-14, Mondays 7.30 pm
Contact Dave Stern 07946 714 294
St. Paul’s Church and Centre
has four bright, attractive rooms, a well equipped
kitchen and two smaller drink stations which are available for all types of groups, clubs, meetings and
functions. Most rooms have disabled access. Catering for conferences etc can
easily be arranged. Prices range from £13 for general use with special rates
for community groups and all day bookings.
To book space in
St. Paul’s Centre, to request our information leaflet, to discuss requirements
or find information on groups please contact Cathy Lee at the Centre Office: Phone 255 0144 E-Mail cathy.stpauls@btinternet.com
Web Site www.stpaulschurchandcentre.org.uk
The office is usually open Monday to Thursday from 10.00am
to 1.00pm
Local
Interest and Neighbourhood
Norton Lees Local History Group - usually 2nd Tuesday in
the month
7.30 - 9.00
pm in the Old Vestry - with occasional visiting speakers. Why not join and share your knowledge of our
area? New members always welcome. Contact Vivien Bentley via the Centre Office
on 255 0144.
Friends of Bishops House meet
here occasionally
Contact
John Brown 281 0993 for details
St Paul’s Music Listening Group 2nd and 4th
Thursday 7.00-9.00 pm in the Old Vestry.
Up to 20 members, meet to listen to classical music and the popular
music of our youth with an interval for refreshments and a chance to have a
chat. We try to make sure that all who
need it get a lift.
Contact Joan & John Howlett 255 4581 or Ken Smith 250 7914
Babies and Toddlers
Peekaboo
(National Childbirth Trust) Wednesday 10.00 am -12 noon. During term times welcomes babies and
toddlers and their parents and carers for peer support, friendship, toys, songs
and a snack. Babies and toddlers in the Nave and Meeting Place Cost £2.00 for 1
child or £2.50 for two. Contact
Helen
Speed 258 5832 e-mail h.speed@blueyonder.co.uk
Claire Waldren 07754 298 798
Gemma
Jackson 07974567532 e-mail Stevenjackson2@Sky.com
NB: You
can also enquire through the office 255 0144
Sunny Days a
post natal Support Group (Home Start) for parents with a child under 18 months old at 12.30 pm on Mondays in
the Meeting Place. Contact, Joanne Glen or Sara
McClean 278 8377 or enquiries@hssheffield.org.uk or 255 0144
Women’s Groups
Women’s Institute 1st
& 3rd Wednesday in month in the Old Vestry at 7.30pm.
Offering
skills and opportunities together with friendship and companionship. Often there is a speaker, always lots of fun
and of course a cup of tea! There are
outings and support of local appeals using members’ skills and craftwork.
Visitors are welcome to attend meetings to find out more.
Contact Sylvia Sanderson or Beryl Hobson via
the Centre Office 255 0144.
Health
and Fitness
Tai Chi –
is suitable for beginners Wednesdays
19:45 -21:00 pm Upper Hall. Sun ,Yang and Chen Style Tai Chi Exercises for
Arthritis, Diabetes Energy and Back Pain .Experience the gentle flowing
movements of Tai Chi and Qi Gong to help with fall prevention and body balance
- a passport to better health & fitness.
Contact Gary Shaw 278 7740 or 07766 887 050
Contact Gary Shaw 278 7740 or 07766 887 050
Weight Watchers - Thursdays 10.00 -11.00 am and 6.30 - 7.30 pm Upper Hall. Watch yourself change and discover why people who attend Weight Watchers meetings lose 3 times more weight than those who go it alone. Turn up on the day or contact Karen Oxley 07849 344 735 or Meeting Finder 08457 123 000
Yoga for all -
Wednesdays from 6.00-7.30 pm - Upper Hall. A course suitable for all ages
and abilities appealing to anyone looking for relaxation and exercise with
gentle stretches. Contact Yolande
Swift 289 9200
Chairobics
Thursdays from 3.00
- 4.00 pm exercises done to music with participants seated, flexibility,
mobility & FUN compulsory. Details
from Jacqui Herbert 255 4379 or the Centre Office 255 0144
Church
Groups
Tea and Love for Our Community.
Are you feeling low because of bereavement or stress or illness? Would you like us to spoil you with our tea and cakes and compassion? We are here in the Meeting Place of St. Paul's every Tuesday 2.30 to 3.30pm. We can offer a lift if you need one. Call in and enjoy some tlc.
Contact Liz Warren for more details 255 7965
Please tell others about us even if you don’t need us yourself !
Are you feeling low because of bereavement or stress or illness? Would you like us to spoil you with our tea and cakes and compassion? We are here in the Meeting Place of St. Paul's every Tuesday 2.30 to 3.30pm. We can offer a lift if you need one. Call in and enjoy some tlc.
Contact Liz Warren for more details 255 7965
Please tell others about us even if you don’t need us yourself !
M U (Mothers’ Union) 2nd
Wednesday in the month 2.00- 4.00 pm in the Old Vestry. A Christian Group of
men and women who meet for prayer, bible study and fellowship working towards
improving family life in our communities nationally and internationally. St Paul’s MU, has now merged with St James’ Norton with
about 30 members. Interesting speakers
and supporting a variety of causes.
Contact Margaret Blakey 255 7538
Church Activities for Children and Young People
Seekers
for young children of 3
and over - Sundays at 10.00 am Except 3rd Sunday (Family Worship)
and during school holidays. A bible story followed by
age appropriate crafts’. Contact Ruth
Hollinshead 249 9027
Church
Groups
First Wednesday 1st
Wed of each month at 7.30 pm at the homes of Jacqui Herbert and Hazel
Basford. Bible study and readings,
outing, crafts and plenty of conversation!
Come when you can and enjoy the fellowship.
Contact
Jacqui Herbert 255 4379
Evening
Small Groups meeting
in members’ own homes for Bible Study and discussion of topical
issues. New members welcome - for dates
contact Liz Warren 255 7965 Jacqui Herbert
255 4379 Margaret Blakey 255 7538
Prayer
Groups meeting in
members’ own homes for Prayer. New members welcome, for dates contact Dilesh
Peiris 250 8593, Gail Wilson 255 8335
Contemplative Prayer meets on the first Tuesday each
month at 8.00 pm in Church - usually in the Old Vestry. Each month we
have a theme and a bible passage to think about and time to pray together in
silence for about forty minutes, with music playing quietly. Contact Murray Brown
255 1945
Worship Group Rehearsals
- alternate Fridays 7.30-9.00 pm in the Old Vestry in Winter and the Nave in
Summer - leading contemporary worship songs as well as more traditional
hymns. With guitars, keyboard, piano,
drums and a wonderful modern organ.
Contact the Centre Office.
Worship
at St Paul’s (Church of England)
Sundays 8.00 am Holy Communion (quiet early service)
10.00
am Worship at St Paul’s (main service)
(often
Holy Communion with Seekers for children over 3)
Family
Worship - third Sunday in the month!
6.00 pm Vine Time Once a month contact 2554379
Tuesdays 10.00 am Holy Communion (friendly and informal)
Occasional Saturdays Messy Church for
families with Children 10.00 am –12.30 pm Art and craft activities, creative
worship and a light lunch.
Contact 2551945
Sundays 7.00 pm every fortnight: The
Focus Service**
**The
Focus Service: Sheffield Church is especially for adults with
learning disabilities. There
is also a Focus Group Fellowship meeting on every Monday at 7.00pm.
Contact Keith Blinston 237 5792 or
David Middleton 296 6244
Come and join us - you will be very
welcome!