Activities

Running at the West Kirk Centre every Friday with an endless supply of coffee and tea, it’s a chance to meet old friends and new, look back on the past week and forward to what is to come. ..

Between October and April come along to the St Vigeans Centre on the first, third and fourth Mondays of the month (from September to April) or to the West Kirk Centre on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm (from October to April) to enjoy an evening of Scottish Country Dancing. ..We are a group of mixed ages and abilities and you’ll be welcome if you’re a complete novice or a seasoned dancer. Dancing is a great form of physical and mental exercise as well as a means of social interaction and fun that all together can provide an overall sense of wellbeing.

A note from Anne Whitehead, St. Vigeans Scottish Country Dancing ;

“If you want to banish your winter blues just put on your dancing shoes!  Friendly not too serious dancing class in St Vigeans hall on Monday nights 7.30-9.30pm with a cuppy & biscuit break at half time.  Good company and good fun.”

Dates:  28th October,4th/18th/25th November, and the 2nd December will be ‘party night’ then we will be off till January 2025. 

For further information please contact me, Anne Whitehead, 07743383967 or 01241 872110

Family Fridays is a monthly event which takes place on the last Friday of the month during term time 5.30-7pm (doors open at 5.10pm) in the Old & Abbey halls. ..

Activities include crafts, bible stories, Lego, games and will finish with a hot meal.

Fun for all the family!

There is no cost for this event but donations are welcome if you are able.

St Andrew’s Centre

The Flower Club at St Andrew’s Centre are a warm and friendly group who love flower arranging and help organise floral arrangements and decorations to compliment the Sanctuary and centre’s general spaces. ..Throughout the year the club provides arrangements for all the key church celebrations and there is a rota for arranging and delivery of the Sanctuary flowers on a Sunday.

If requested we can provide flowers and arrangements for weddings, anniversaries etc. We are always keen to welcome new members both experienced and those who are simply keen to learn – help through shared tips and practical teaching is always available.

We meet this year from Monday, 9 th September at 7pm in the small halls and thereafter on a fortnightly basis until May when we meet only as required over the summer break.

For the last 2 years we have been running, as a joint activity with volunteers from other churches and the wider town community, a 2-course evening meal at tea-time in the town and a soup and a sandwich lunch in Friockheim. ..It costs nothing other than a donation, if affordable, and now runs every Tuesday evening in the town (in Old & Abbey Halls, 4.30-7pm) and on the first Saturday of the month in Friockheim (in the church hall, 11.30am-2pm).  Please check here for any further updates.

Come along not just for something to eat but conversation, companionship and friendship too.

Girls Group runs every Tuesday evening throughout term time 7.30-9pm at St Andrew’s Centre.
This group is for girls who are in P6-early years of secondary school.

We provide a range of activities such as games, hama beads, boardgames, crafts, baking, themed nights and visiting guests with special skills etc. ..We also provide a snack each week.

The cost is £1 per night – however please get in touch if there is financial hardship as alternative arrangements can be made.

Established first in 2006 Havilah runs 4 days per week from 11am-2pm with the sole purpose of serving men and women to support them to break free from addiction. Over a lunchtime meal there is access to support with addictions and associated issues of benefits, housing etc. ..The initiative employs 2 members of staff and is supported by many volunteers.

Inspire is a new group – just for women to provide peer-led and professional support, to give encouragement, build confidence and provide access to other services.

West Kirk Centre

Knit and Knatter meet fortnightly on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm. It’s not just for knitting and crocheting, it’s for anyone who likes to do their own crafts and enjoy a cuppa and chat ~ cost is £2 per meeting which includes tea/coffee and biscuits.  The first meeting after the Summer break is 20th August. ..

On alternate Sunday afternoons at the West Kirk Centre, open to everyone, is an opportunity to either learn from scratch or improve your skills on a musical instrument.

We have some instruments in house – keyboards, ukuleles, drums etc but you can also bring your own. ..

We started our Wednesday Cafe in October 2016 as a place for folk with dementia to come along with their family/friend/carer to enjoy the company and support of others.

We meet the first Wednesday of the month, from 2 p.m. ..until 3.30 p.m.at St Andrew’s church hall.  During the afternoon, we offer tea, coffee and home baking.  Optional activities include putting, crafting and Bingo and occasionally we have guests come to entertain us.

Be assured of a warm welcome from our team of friendly volunteers.

“Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you” – Jeremiah 33.3

St Andrew’s Centre 

St Andrew’s Centre have the following times and ways for folks to come together as a church to pray in fellowship:
Thursday: 7.00 – 8.00 pm On Thursday evening we use Zoom to pray for our church families and those known to us who are in need of prayer. ..

Sunday morning: 11-11.25 am within our Session Room before the service. Open to all; drop in and drop out as you are able; no special ability needed; praying specifically for the service and the people coming.

Sunday evenings: 7.00 – 8.00 pm we come together via Zoom again with folks from other churches across the town. We pray for the churches in the town, their ministers and their families and church leaders as well as the church nationally and worldwide. It is also an opportunity to pray into world events which we see on the news.

West Kirk Centre

The Zoom Prayer Group meets on zoom on the last Thursday of each month with contact details available from church administrators. In addition, we have an updated prayer list which is forwarded to a group who pray at home.

Pétanque, also known as French Boules, is a game where players throw metal balls at a wooden jack – the same idea as bowls.

By its nature it’s a friendly, sociable sport which can be played by anyone, young and old and with all ranges of ability and disability – a game for everyone!

We play at the car park at 2pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday if you fancy having a go. ..

We keep in contact through a WhatsApp group so if you’d like to be included in the chat drop me a message and I’ll add you in.

Charlie Rosie –  07949694498

You will be made very welcome if you wish to join us and we’ll supply all the equipment you’ll need to get started.

The sanctuary of our West Kirk Centre is open between 5.00pm and 6.00pm each Thursday night throughout the year for anyone who would like a period of peace and quiet reflection. ..You are welcome to stay for the full hour or just five minutes. It may be just what you need to take a little time out of what might be a busy schedule to reflect on who and what is important.

We have two toddler groups at West Kirk and St Vigeans Centres. Each child is accompanied by a parent, grandparent or childminder. We have a craft each week followed by a snack consisting of fruits, cheese and toast with tea/coffee and toast for the adults. ..The morning is finished off with song time which is always much enjoyed by the toddlers.

The cost is £2 per day and is reduced to £1 for each subsequent sibling. Our term times run in line with local school terms. We meet on a Wednesday at the West Kirk Centre from 9.15am-11am and on a Thursday at the St Vigeans Centre at the same times.

Our Guild meets in 4 of our worshipping centres on different days and at varied times to compliment one another and provide something for all ages. Each group arranges a variety of speakers on both serious and fun topics and hold fundraising events to support national Guild topics and projects and come together for joint events. ..They welcome men and women of all ages.

Friockheim

This group meets at 2pm on the first Wednesday of the month from September through to May in Friockheim Community Hub.

West Kirk

Meetings take place in the new hall at West Kirk fortnightly on a Monday afternoon at 2pm.

St Andrew’s

St Vigeans

In the St Vigeans Centre, this group meets on the third Monday of every month between September and April at 2pm.

Every Wednesday morning in St Andrew’s Centre we welcome friends and visitors to share a time of fellowship. Tea/Coffee and cake are served from 10am. A Service of worship takes place at 10.30am for approx. ..30 mins to which all are welcome. This is an ideal opportunity for those who are unable to worship on Sunday morning. All are welcome.

It’s been proven that singing is good for your mental health, producing good endorphins, and singing together with other people even better!

The Wellbeing Choir is has been running for a number of years now, having initially been part of the Wellbeing Project set up by St Andrews Church. ..It is open to anyone over 18yrs old within the community.

We start each choir night with some mindfulness and go on to breathing and vocal exercises before learning a popular song with simple harmonies. We are not a performing choir but we have lots of fun and satisfaction in the sound we produce! We meet on the 1st,2nd,3rd and 5th Tuesday evening (not in school holidays) in Community Spirit, Fisheracre at 7:30pm. No need to read music as long as you enjoy singing! Please contact the church office if you have any questions.

The cost is 50p plus tuck money. West Kirk Youth Club is open during term time to school age young people from Primary 3 to Secondary Year 1. The club is open on a Thursday evening. ..P3, P4 & P5 between 6.00pm and 7.00pm, P6, P7 and S1 between 7.15 and 8.30pm. We currently have around 60 young people between the two groups.

Activities include simple cooking / baking, arts & crafts, table tennis, pool, badminton, table football, giant Jenga and Connect 4. There is also a selection of board games. More athletic games and sports take place in a separate hall.

Naturally there is also a tuck shop with a variety of snacks and drinks.

Why not give it a try. Come along and have some fun. Take part or just take advantage of a safe space to hang out with friends.