St Michael’s Church is launching a weekly Tuesday Club on 13th July from 10.30am to 12.30pm in collaboration with Age UK Bucks. All senior citizens are invited as well as carers in the Parish who are interested in Age UK Bucks services. Tuesday Club offers a new way to catch up with friends or to meet new people for a friendly chat over hot drinks, cakes and biscuits. In the future, we plan to invite guest speakers, and there may be opportunities to play games, sing songs and listen to gentle live music, but there’s no obligation to join in! In addition to the above, we hope to have an Age UK Bucks Representative on site to advise on welfare benefits, care and other issues if you’re feeling lonely or need some practical help and support. The Parish is also working with Age UK Bucks to combat loneliness through their Befriending Services. Those who attend Tuesday Club can register for additional support via weekly telephone calls or face to face visits – to complement our existing pastoral services in the Parish.
Reverend Rickey Simpson-Gray, Parish of the Claydons and Bernadette Ashcroft, CEO, Age UK Buckinghamshire
Church Mice is a fun and relaxed group for parents and carers to bring their children. It is aimed at the under-fives, although school aged children join us in school holidays and enjoy singing their old favourite church mice songs.
We start with songs then have an informal bible reading followed by juice and biscuits for the children, and a tea or coffee for the adults. The children can then play with a selection of toys and games, allowing for the adults to chat in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and play with their children.
This is a great way to meet new people, and to grow friendships within our community. The sessions are free, and take place every Wednesday, at St Michael’s Church in Steeple Claydon from 10.30am and finish around midday.
If you are interested in coming along, please contact Kate on 01296 730655.
International Day of Friendship concept: Family at sunrise background
Please contact Carol Gilmore via the above website information box
To complement the launching of Tuesday Club for our senior citizens, we are launching a weekly Thursday Club on 15th July from 2pm, for Parish residents of all ages, at The Parish Room, St Michael’s Church, Steeple Claydon. We believe this event offers a new way to catch up with friends or to meet new local people for a friendly chat over hot drinks, cakes and biscuits each week. There will be opportunities to play games, sing songs and stay in touch. In the future, new activities will be added including live musical and dinners. More will be shared nearer the time. We hope that this new service provides an opportunity to reduce isolation particularly as we emerge out of the pandemic restrictions.
Weekly prayer meeting at the Mark Bulman Parish Room, St Michael’s Church, Steeple Claydon.
Including Compline
All are welcome, although following government guidance you will need to wear a face covering and social distancing of 2m will apply.
A joint service for the Claydon and Swan Team, all welcome. Led by Reverend Rickey Simpson-Gray
In August and September Cafe Church will be meeting on the green by Calvert Community Hall for music, reflections and an activity. We will meet in the hall if the weather is not summery! Meet up with friends old and new (children must be accompanied).
St Michael’s Church is launching a weekly Tuesday Club on 13th July from 10.30am to 12.30pm in collaboration with Age UK Bucks. All senior citizens are invited as well as carers in the Parish who are interested in Age UK Bucks services. Tuesday Club offers a new way to catch up with friends or to meet new people for a friendly chat over hot drinks, cakes and biscuits. In the future, we plan to invite guest speakers, and there may be opportunities to play games, sing songs and listen to gentle live music, but there’s no obligation to join in! In addition to the above, we hope to have an Age UK Bucks Representative on site to advise on welfare benefits, care and other issues if you’re feeling lonely or need some practical help and support. The Parish is also working with Age UK Bucks to combat loneliness through their Befriending Services. Those who attend Tuesday Club can register for additional support via weekly telephone calls or face to face visits – to complement our existing pastoral services in the Parish.
Reverend Rickey Simpson-Gray, Parish of the Claydons and Bernadette Ashcroft, CEO, Age UK Buckinghamshire
Church Mice is a fun and relaxed group for parents and carers to bring their children. It is aimed at the under-fives, although school aged children join us in school holidays and enjoy singing their old favourite church mice songs.
We start with songs then have an informal bible reading followed by juice and biscuits for the children, and a tea or coffee for the adults. The children can then play with a selection of toys and games, allowing for the adults to chat in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and play with their children.
This is a great way to meet new people, and to grow friendships within our community. The sessions are free, and take place every Wednesday, at St Michael’s Church in Steeple Claydon from 10.30am and finish around midday.
If you are interested in coming along, please contact Kate on 01296 730655.
International Day of Friendship concept: Family at sunrise background
Please contact Carol Gilmore via the above website information box