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.
Bible Study
New arrangements for Bible Study meetings will be announced to start in September 2023
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.
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.
Badminton Clubs
There are 4 – two groups for ladies and two mixed. All will welcome new members. Come on a day and time to suit you:
Monday evening 7.15 – 9.30pm.
Wednesday evening Spire Badminton 7.20 – 9.20pm
Thursday morning Kingston Badminton Ladies 10.00 – 11.00am.
Friday afternoon Ladies 1.30 – 3.30pm.
Dance for Parkinson’s
Wednesdays 1.00 – 3.30pm Clients are often referred by GPs but people can self-refer. Contact the leader, Tracey Barnes on [email protected], for more information
Zumba
Wednesdays 6.30 – 7.30pm throughout the year
Slimming World
Sessions: Thursdays 5.30 – 7.30 and 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Fridays 9.00 – 11.00. They meet every week throughout the year.
New members are welcome
Contact Gina Harvey on [email protected] for details or to book your place. You can also visit their website on www.slimmingworld.co.uk
List updated May 2023