North Leith Parish Church ACTIVITIES INFORMATION

Sunday Prayer Group 10.30am Room 2, Church Hall
The Prayer Group meets at 10.30am on Sunday Mornings in Room 2 of the Church Hall, Madeira Street.
Creche 10.45am Room 2, Church Hall
A creche is available for any children under three whose parents wish to leave them during worship on Sunday Mornings. It is run by volunteers (members of the congregation) on a rota basis which involves being on duty once every for months. Anyone wishing to use the creche should come along to Room 2 in the Church Hall just before the service.
Morning Service 11.00am Church
Morning Service is held at 11.00am in the Church.
Discoverers 11.00am Church
Please contact us to find out more.
Evening Service 6.30pm Church Hall
Evening Service is held at 6.30pm in the Session House, 1a Madeira Place (except June, July and August).
Monday Parent and Toddlers 9.30am Church Hall

Meets Monday and Thursday 9.30am - 11.30am for children from 0 to Nursery to come with a parent, grandparent or childminder. We have our own toys and encourage the children to share and play with others. We work towards preparing the children for Nursery. Adults also find new friends.

Volunteers staff the kitchen making tea and coffee, buttering rolls, etc. which is a real treat for those who attend.

You will always be made very welcome!

Beavers 6.00pm - 7.00pm Scout Hall

Beavers: 6 - 8 years: Monday 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Cubs: 8 - 10 years: Wednesday 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Scouts: 10 - 15 years: Friday 7.30pm - 9.15pm

All groups meet in the Scout Hall, 183 Newhaven Road. Come and join in all our lively activities.

For further information, please contact the Group Scout Leader, Diane Marshall.

Brownies 142nd 6.00pm - 7.30pm Scout Hall

The Brownies (for girls between seven and ten years old) meet on Monday evenings 6.00pm - 7.30pm in the Church Hall, Madeira Street. We play games and take part in craft and badge work in our corners. Feel free to come along and join us!

Brown Owl: Nicola MacKenzie

Guides 142nd 7.15pm - 9.00pm Church Hall

The Guides, for girls between 10 and 14 years of age, meet on Monday evenings from 7.15pm - 9.00pm in the Church Hall. Do come along and join in the fun.

Guide Captain: Michelle Doig

Banner Group Session House

Banner Group Job Description

Experience Required: Sense of humour, ability to boil a kettle and/or thread a needle, share a story.

Hours of work: Monday afternoons.

No CV required

Renumeration: Fun and a lot of laughs.

Contact: Rita Hayworth

House Groups 8.00pm John and Julia McCaskey's home

The group meets at 16 Beresford Gardens on alternate Monday evenings at 8.00pm, concluding shortly after 10.00pm.

We enjoy each other's company and friendship in prayer, Bible readings and discussion from which we hope to learn more about God's word and how to implement it in our daily lives. We learn a lot from each other, including tolerance and patience and every viewpoint is welcome. Occasionally we listen to audio tapes or watch a video on religious topics, and always finish with a cup of tea and a chat. An annual fundraising is held, the proceeds going to a localor international charity or appeal.

New members are most welcome to the house group, which is open to people of all ages and all denominations, or none, who are interested in reading the Bible.

Please contact Julia McCaskey.

Tuesday Girl's Brigade 6.30pm - 9.00pm Church Hall

The Girl's Brigade is an international and interdenominational organisation for girls whose motto is "Seek, serve and follow Christ". There are four sections covering primary and secondary age groups.

Explorers: P1 - P3
Juniors: P4 - P6
Seniors: P7 - S2
Brigaders: S3 and above

Our company meets in the Hall on Tuesday nights during school term. The two youngest sections meet from 6.30pm - 7.45pm. The two older sections meet from 7.30pm - 8.00pm. The girls work for badges during the year. The badge syllabus is divided into four sections to provide a balanced programme. These are spiritual, physical, educational and social. These give plenty scope to try out new activities, learn new skills and find out more about the world around us. There are also crafts, songs, and for the older girls, there is usually a summer camp.

Any interested girls are invited to join in on Tuesday evenings or just come along to find out more.

Please contact Gina Mills.

First Tuesday Group 7.30pm Church Hall
The First Tuesday Group meets on the first tuesday of each month in room 2 of the church hall, from 8 till 10 pm.
House Groups 8.00pm Jimmy and Margo Hudson's home

We meet at 37 Dudley Avenue on alternate Tuesdays at 8.00pm. Our main aim is to grow together as Christians, to share with and support each other and to give us an opportunity to talk about our faith.

A typical evening includes Bible study, discussion and prayers.

New members are welcome at any time.

Please contact Margo and Jimmy Hudson.

Wednesday Prayer Circle 10.00am Jack and Rita Sutherland's home
Meets on alternate Wednesdays. Please contact us to find out more.
Rainbows 6.00pm to 7.00pm Church Hall
Rainbows is for five to seven year old girls and aims to promote team play and activities in a weekly club atmosphere. Many go on to join the Girl Guides Association. We meet every Wednesday in term time at 6.00pm for one hour in the Church Hall. The girls have great fun. Come and join us!
Cub Scouts 7th Leith 6.30pm - 8.00pm Scout Hall

Beavers: 6 - 8 years: Monday 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Cubs: 8 - 10 years: Wednesday 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Scouts: 10 - 15 years: Friday 7.30pm - 9.15pm

All groups meet in the Scout Hall, 183 Newhaven Road. Come and join in all our lively activities.

For further information, please contact the Group Scout Leader, Diane Marshall.

Youth Group 7.30pm to 9.00pm Church Hall

For girls and boys between 10 and 14 years of age

For information on the Wednesday youth group contact Lesley Fraser

Thursday Parent and Toddlers 9.30am Church Hall

Meets Monday and Thursday 9.30am - 11.30am for children from 0 to Nursery to come with a parent, grandparent or childminder. We have our own toys and encourage the children to share and play with others. We work towards preparing the children for Nursery. Adults also find new friends.

Volunteers staff the kitchen making tea and coffee, buttering rolls, etc. which is a real treat for those who attend.

You will always be made very welcome!

Lunch Club 12.00pm Church Hall

The Lunch Club is designed to provide a hot meal for all pensioners in the congregation and parish, followed by tea and biscuits. Lunch is served at 12.00 noon in the Church Hall every Thursday. It does not operate during the holiday months of July and August and two weeks over the Christmas and New Year period.

As well as lunch, the club provides a meeting place for people - good company, food, fun and a warm welcome is extended to all.

For further details, please contact the Lunch Convenor, Mary Davidson.

Thursday Fellowship 2.00pm to 4.00pm Church Hall

Every Thursday at 2.00pm from September throughout the winter and spring, the Thursday Fellowship meets in the Church Hall. We have speakers on a whole range of varied topics, a short service, tea, biscuits and fellowship.

A warm welcome is extended to all.

For further details, please contact Bertha Hayworth or Ina Raeburn.

Vestry Hour 7.00pm Church Hall
The Minister has a Vestry Hour on Thursday evening from 7.00pm - 8.00pm in the Church Office, 1a Madeira Place.
Choir 7.30pm Church

We are an enthusiastic group who seek to server the Lord Jesus by singing together. Our aim is to lead the praise services of worship in the Church, singing an introit and anthem at the Morning Service and to present occasional services of praise.

We sing a wide range of music to cater for all tastes, meeting for practice on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm in the Session House and before the morning service at 10.30am in the Church.

Badminton 8.00pm - 10.00pm Church Hall
Adults only. Please contact us to find out more.
Friday Carpet Bowls 7.30pm Church Hall

We meet on Friday evenings during the winter months from 7.30pm onwards in the Church Hall to enjoy a game of indoor carpet bowls.

New members are always welcome.

For further information, please contact Duncan Whitson.

Sea Scouts 7.15pm - 9.15pm Scout Hall

Beavers: 6 - 8 years: Monday 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Cubs: 8 - 10 years: Wednesday 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Scouts: 10 - 15 years: Friday 7.30pm - 9.15pm

All groups meet in the Scout Hall, 183 Newhaven Road. Come and join in all our lively activities.

For further information, please contact the Group Scout Leader, Diane Marshall.

Boy's Brigade 7.30pm BB/YMCA Hall, Ferry Road

Meets in the BB/YMCA Clubrooms at 73 Ferry Road, Leith.

Junior Section (P4 - P7): Tuesday 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Company Section (11 - 18 years): Friday 7.30pm - 10.00pm

Each section carries out various craft, physical and adventure activities during the Boys Brigade Session, September - May. The BB aims to encourage boys to gain valuable habits of obedience, reverence, self discipline and self respect through each of its sections.

For further information, please contact Stuart Johnson.