Activities 4 You

Activities 4 You is our community programme here at St John’s URC. A place where people can come together to learn, create, play, unwind and simply enjoy good company. We believe that wellbeing grows when we share experiences, discover new interests and support one another, so we’ve created a variety of groups and sessions designed for all ages and abilities.

Tuesday Concerts

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

Tea/coffee available to purchase from 10:45am, followed by a free half hour concert at 11:30am.

Connecting local people through music these popular concerts are a real pleasure. Performers come from near and far and because they are invited to choose their own programme (any style, any period) the variety is endless. Programmes can vary from songs from Operas to Musicals, Classical Chamber Music to Jazz, Bach to Bernstein. We have recitals on the piano, organ, cello, violin and brass instruments.

Visit our What’s On page to see the current concert schedule and get in touch if you would like to receive a monthly email reminder.

Art 4 Fun

First and third Wednesday of the month

10:30am - 12:30pm

£5

All abilities welcome.

Try different styles and techniques. Led by local artist, Lucy Lardner, the group draw, paint, discuss various artists and look at how they can use their techniques in their own work.

Sessions are very informal and suitable for anyone who’d like to develop their artistic skills including complete beginners.

Sessions are pay as you go, no need to pre-book.

Board Game Afternoons

Two Monday afternoons per month, get in touch for dates

2pm - 4pm

£2 per session includes refreshments

If you are at home during the day and enjoy board games come and join us for a fun afternoon.

We have a good selection of classic and retro games to choose from and have acquired additional sets of Rummikub in response to popular demand!

If you have a favourite game you would like to invite others to play you are welcome to bring it along.

Squares R Us

Tuesday afternoons

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Free

This friendly group meet up weekly to knit squares that are then joined together to make beautiful blankets for Hospices, Cancer Centres and Safe Houses. We call them ‘Happy Blankets’ because those who receive them not only enjoy the colours and warmth but also the knowledge that each square is knitted with love and kindness. No wonder they have been described as ‘a hug in every square’!

We are always extremely grateful for donations of wool to help keep the project going.

Creative Writing Group on Zoom

First and third Tuesday of the month

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Free

Our aim is to encourage and develop all writers, even those who are new to writing.

Sessions provide the support and incentive to increase confidence and get creativity flowing, enabling everyone to share in the enjoyment of writing.

Zoom code is emailed ahead of the session, email us for more information.

Songs R Us

COMING BACK SOON

Free

An inclusive and friendly singing group where everyone is welcome- no auditions, no pressure.

Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or someone who only sings in the shower, join us to celebrate the beauty of coming together through song whilst enjoying the many health benefits singing and connection bring.