Organisations which hire our building do so with the agreement to operate under their own approved Safeguarding Policy or the St Andrew’s Church Safeguarding Policy. This can be found here
Junior Church
Every Sunday morning for children of all ages. Come to church at 11.00am and after 15 minutes the children go to their own class with their leaders. Bible stories, prayers and craft work. All leaders are DBS checked.
Messy Church
St Andrew’s introduced Messy Church at the end of 2023. We continue to hold Messy Church every month, apart from August. We meet in the church hall on Monday from 4.00 to 5.45pm. Check the calendar for dates.
We have a faithful number attending each session of around 22-25 representing all ages of 3 to 83 years!! Anyone may come along whether they attend church on a Sunday or not.
Each themed gathering follows a similar pattern of interactive games, storytelling and craft activities followed by a cooked tea. The session finishes with a game before we go home. A light touch Christian theme runs through the various activities.
We have a regular team of leaders (Don and Alison Nichols, Liz Sharples, Nicola Handley) who are all DBS checked plus numerous helpers and we have been pleased to welcome two teams from Cliff College who have a led a session each.
Bible Studies and Reflections
Sessions are usually held on Thursday mornings from 11.00am to 1.00pm, often followed by a shared lunch. Meetings are held during Advent and Lent and in the summer sessions are sometimes held in the evening if enough people request them. Meetings are held in the Michael Room – access via the hall door. Check the calendar for dates..
Prayers for Healing
We meet at 2.00pm on 2nd Wednesday of the month, except in December.
Food bank
Worshippers are invited to bring supplies weekly to help the Chesterfield Food Bank. A special collection is held at the Scout Parade at the Harvest Service when the children, together with the congregation, bring donations of tinned and packaged food to donate during the service. Regular special collections are also held several times a year, with coffee and tea served in the church. These are advertised on the church noticeboard and in the calendar, with lists of the food and household supplies required.
The Guild
Afternoon meeting on the last Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm. Speakers and activities. Mainly church members but all are welcome, including men as well as women.
Regular Groups which hire the church hall
Organisations which hire our building do so with the agreement to operate under their own approved Safeguarding Policy or the St Andrew’s Church Safeguarding Policy. This can be found hereThey must also have their own public liability insurance.
Scouts – 1st Highfield (St Andrews)
Friday evening in term time
5.30 – 6.30pm Squirrels (4-5 years)
6.30 – 7.30pm Beavers (6 – 8 years)
7.30 – 9.30pm Cubs and Scouts (Cubs 8 – 10 years) (Scouts 10 – 14 years)
Young Leaders
Church Parade Services are normally at 11.00am 3-4 times a year, including Harvest Festival, Remembrance Sunday.
See their website for more information: www.1sthighfield-scouts.co.uk
Beehive Parent/Carer and Toddler Group
The Group meets on a Wednesday morning 9.30am until 11.30am during school term times.
Childminders Activity Group
A group for childminders to bring their charges for games and activities meets Wednesdays after Beehive from 12noon – 4.00pm
Badminton Clubs
There are 4 – two groups for ladies and two mixed. Unfortunately two groups are full and cannot accept new members.
Monday evening 7.15 – 9.30pm. New members welcome!
Wednesday evening Spire Badminton 7.30 – 9.30pm Currently fully booked
Thursday morning Kingston Badminton Ladies 10.00 – 11.00am.
Friday afternoon Ladies 1.30 – 3.30pm. Currently fully booked
SATORI Shotokan Karate ClubTuesdays 6.30 – 8.00pm
Training for adults (aged 18 and over) Leaders are fully trained and DBS checked. For more information contact the leader Dudley Wheatcroft on [email protected]
Live Stronger for Longer
Monday afternoon 1.30 – 2.30pm
Exercise classes for older people with balance or mobility problems. Contact the leader, Diane Ball on 02891 100561 or [email protected] for more information
Dancing for Health
Wednesdays 1.00 – 2.30pm
For people with conditions causing mobility problems, such as Parkinson’s, stroke, cancer, or simply old age. Clients are sometimes referred by GPs but this is not necessary. Contact the leader, Tracey Barnes on [email protected], for more information.
Zumba
Wednesdays 6.00 – 7.00pm throughout the year
Slimming World
Sessions: Thursdays 5.30 – 7.00 and 7.00pm – 8.30pm, Fridays 9.00 – 10.30 and 10.30 – 12.00noon. They meet every week throughout the year.
New members are welcome
Contact Natalie Brannigan on [email protected] for details or to book your place. You can also visit their website on www.slimmingworld.co.uk
List updated November 2025