St Andrew’s Regular events

Organisations which hire our building do so with the agreement to operate under their own approved Safeguarding Policy or the St Andrew’s Church Safeguarding Policy. This can be found here

Junior Church

Every Sunday morning for children of all ages.  Come to church at 11.00am and after 15 minutes the children go to their own class with their leaders.  Bible stories, prayers and craft work.  All leaders are DBS checked.

Messy Church

Monday evenings, once a month 4.30 – 6.00pm.  Children, young people and adults.  Games, crafts, bible study, prayers and a meal (often pizza).  Check calendar for dates.  Leaders are DBS checked.

Bible Studies and Reflections

Meeting in the Michael Room – access via the hall door.

Bible Studies in 2024

Wednesday 13th November 7.00 – 8.00pm

Wednesday 11th December 7.00 – 8.00pm

Advent Reflections

11.00am – 12.00noon and followed by an informal sandwich/snack lunch (small donations towards the cost of the lunch welcome)

Tuesday 3rd December

Tuesday 10th December

Tuesday 17th December

Tuesday 24th December

Prayers for Healing

We meet at 2.00pm on 2nd Wednesday of the month, except in December. 

Food bank

Worshippers are invited to bring supplies weekly to help the Chesterfield Food Bank.  A special collection is held at the Scout Parade at the Harvest Service when the children, together with the congregation, bring donations of tinned and packaged food to donate during the service.  Regular special collections are also held several times a year, with coffee and tea served in the church.  These are advertised on the church noticeboard and in the calendar, with lists of the food and household supplies required.

The Guild

Afternoon meeting on the last Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm.  Speakers and activities.  Mainly church members but all are welcome, including men as well as women.  

Scouts – 1st Highfield (St Andrews)

Friday evening in term time

5.30 – 6.30pm Squirrels (4-5 years)

6.30 – 7.30pm Beavers (6 – 8 years)

7.30 – 9.30pm Cubs and Scouts  (Cubs 8 – 10 years) (Scouts 10 – 14 years)

Young Leaders

Church Parade Services are normally at 11.00am 3-4 times a year, including Harvest Festival, Remembrance Sunday. 

See their website for more information:  www.1sthighfield-scouts.co.uk

Beehive Parent/Carer and Toddler Group

The Group meets on a Wednesday morning 9.30am until 11.30am during school term times.

Badminton Clubs

There are 4 – two groups for ladies and two mixed.  The two evening groups are able to accept new members. Unfortunately two groups are full and cannot accept new members.  

If anyone is interested in starting a new daytime group, we do have space on Mondays and Tuesdays.  Use the contact form to contact the hall lettings team of Joyce and Judy to discuss possibilities.

Monday evening 7.15 – 9.30pm.

Wednesday evening Spire Badminton 7.30 – 9.30pm   Currently fully booked

Thursday morning Kingston Badminton Ladies 10.00 – 11.00am.   

Friday afternoon Ladies 1.30 – 3.30pm.  Currently fully booked

Dancing for Health

Wednesdays 1.00 – 2.30pm                                                                                                                                

For people with conditions causing mobility problems, such as Parkinson’s, stroke, cancer, or simply old age. Clients are sometimes referred by GPs but this is not necessary.  Contact the leader, Tracey Barnes on [email protected], for more information.

Zumba

Mondays 6.00 – 7.00pm and Wednesdays 6.00 – 7.00pm throughout the year

Slimming World

Sessions: Thursdays 5.30 – 7.00 and 7.00pm – 8.30pm,  Fridays 9.00 – 10.30 and 10.30 – 12.00noon. They meet every week throughout the year.

New members are welcome

Contact Natalie Brannigan on [email protected] for details or to book your place. You can also visit their website on www.slimmingworld.co.uk 

List updated October 2024