Regular Activities

We have a vibrant and varied timetable at the Church and Centre.

For more details or to discuss hosting your event contact Andrea in the Church Office or email andrea@biddulphmethodists.org

Mondays

MHA – except bank holidays. Contact Liz on 01782 816662 for more details.

11am – 12 noon Movers and shakers £4.00

12.30 – 2pm  Lunch (hot 2 course meal) and social time £6.00

(£5.00 if you also attend Movers and Shakers) Open to everyone over 55. Come to one, all day or any combination.

Biddulph and District Genealogy and Historical Society – 7 – 9pm. (3rd wk of month)

The Society has regular monthly meetings with guest speakers on the third Monday of the month (except in July and August). The talks are followed by tea and coffee. New members are always welcome and admission is £3 but free for members of the Society.

Tuesdays

Daybreak Day Opportunities – 10am – 3pm

Service for people aged 50 and over providing building based day care to support the physical and mental wellbeing of our users. Breakfast and a two course lunch  is served and refreshments offered throughout the day.

Call Fiona on 07981 856972 or Sandra on 07970 913780 for more details

LINC – 2-3.30pm on the first and third Tuesday of the month

This free peer support group is for those whose ‘Loved ones are IN Care’. The aim of the group is to encourage those whose loved ones are in care, to work through their emotions and experiences and to create a ‘safe space’ for them to share with others who are on the same journey. Hopefully individuals who attend will build supportive friendships and build coping strategies to enable them to live happy and healthy lives themselves whilst their loved ones are being cared for in  a ‘community’ setting.For more information please contact Lynn on 07776166990

Film Club – 2pm on the second Tuesday of the month Film starts at 2.15. Entry is FREE and will include tea and coffee. Come along and see a great film, recently released, suitable for all. Everyone welcome. Ice creams available  at the break 75p each.

Biddulph Yarnbarms – 6.30 – 8.30pm  Biddulph Yarnbarms is a community group of  craft enthusiasts with a penchant for working  with yarn to create public artworks. We meet  every Tuesday to work on joint projects and  create items to sell at local craft fairs. Do come and join us! Look ‘Biddulph Yarnbarms’ up on Facebook or contact: Sue Garvey on 07961 093332.

Wednesdays

Dementia Support Group – 10am – 12pm

Approach have partnered with Stoke City Football Club Community Trust and Biddulph Methodist Church to deliver support for people with dementia. Sessions enable people with dementia and their carers to come together to socialise and participate in fun, engaging activities.

For further information, please call  01782 214999 or email enquiries@approachstaffordshire.co.uk

Bible Study Group – 10.45 – Noon

Meets each Wednesday, on the 2nd Wednesday Holy Communion is celebrated.  Check with the Church Office for Details.  

Gentle Chair Based Exercise Group – 2.30 – 4pm £3 per class.

This gentle activity is open to people aged 50 plus and of all abilities. Your first session is FREE so why not give it a go? Followed by tea/coffee and chat.  Contact Sheila on 07884 931795 for more details.

Craft Club – 7 – 9pm

Come and learn some new crafts or develop your own skills. A friendly group  with visiting demonstrators. Just turn up to have a go or for more information.

Kingsfield Singers – 7.30 – 9pm

A ladies choir for all ages. for more information please contact June (Chair) on 01782 513475, or email kingsfield.singers.biddulph@gmail.com

Thursdays

Flower Arrangers 9:30-11:30am a talented and friendly group creating beautiful floral displays.

Dementia Voices – 2 – 3.30pm (fortnightly) FREE sessions in partnership with Approach for those living with and /or caring for individuals with dementia.

Refreshments, light-hearted music quiz and singing well known ‘familiar’ songs. Contact Lynn on 07776 166990 for more details.

Rainbows – 6.30 – 7.30pm (term time only) For girls aged 5 – 7 years.

Please ring Mavis on 01782 513458 or Charlotte on 07787 515051.

Fridays

Daybreak Day Opportunities – 10am – 3pm

Service for people aged 50 and over providing building based day care to support the physical and mental wellbeing of our users. Breakfast and a two course lunch  is served and refreshments offered throughout the day.

Call Fiona on 07981 856972 or Sandra on 07970 913780 for more details

Coffee Morning and Charity Market  – 9.30 – 11.30am

Enjoy a hot drink and a snack, meet new people and browse the stalls.

Brownies – 6 – 7.30pm (term time only) 

All girls aged 7 – 10 years. Please ring Elaine on 01782 512870 for more details.

Community Gospel Singers – 7 – 8.30pm

Come and have fun, make new friends and feel part of the community.  FREE, no auditions, no need to read music, friendly, informal atmosphere and no pressure to join in performances, unless you want to!

Biddulph & District Community Orchestra – 7.30 – 9pm (term time only) Come along and join the BDCO. £20 per term (discounts for more than 1 member from the same family).

Please ring Jennifer on 07931 836908 or email bdyco2005@outlook.com for details.

Saturdays

The venue is available to hire for parties, private functions, concerts, exhibitions, markets.

Sundays

Morning Worship 10:45am, followed by refreshments

Chinese Fellowship 1pm, all welcome, Christian and non-Christian (once per month)

Occasional evening service 6pm (check diary for dates)