Community Activities
Youth Club for all aged 10 - 14 years. You don't have to have a church connection to come and join us. All welcome. Just come along.
Make new friends, try new activities, trips and activities, tuck shop.
Open to all regardless of age or ability. Meets weekly.
A chance to try a new craft or bring your own craft to do during the session.
A good opportunity to make new friends and chat
This is a Parent and Toddler group open to all parents/carers with children and babies 0-5 years. A time to socialise and play and for parents/carers to chat and feel supported. Story times, singing. Drinks and snacks available for everyone. Birthday cake on someone's birthday.
VENUE AND NEW START DATE TO BE CONFIRMED
Social group for people living with cancer, COPD, strokes, heart disease and other life limiting illnesses. Come and join us for talks, information and activities. Refreshments and help with transport provided.
Being There has a small team of volunteer drivers who can take people with life limiting illnesses to hospital appointments, medical treatment and to our support groups. As well as driving, they are trained to listen and respond in an understanding and empathic way. We try to provide transport to… [READ MORE]
Counselling support for 8 sessions online and face to face. Being Heard is a person-centred counselling service offered by Being There.
Appropriate referrals from health and social welfare professionals and self-referrals are welcome from anyone with a life limiting illness, their carers or family… [READ MORE]
Online support group runs on Zoom Wednesday fortnightly 12pm-1.30pm. Our groups are informal and supported by a member of staff and volunteers. There are a range of activities including quizzes, speakers, relaxation and art sessions, as well as occasional entertainers.
Caterpillar Club is a Stay and Play session for parents/ carers
Day: Tuesdays (term time)
Time: 10am to 2pm
Ages: 0-5yrs
Cost £1 per child
Includes: drinks and healthy snacks
Activities include
- Play Time
- Story Time
- Snack Time
- Song Time
The group also has access to the… [READ MORE]
People can come along to have a chat about future horticultural based activities. It could be that you have growing, planting, landscaping skills or you just like to be outdoors! Anyone over the age 18+ can get involved in gardening. We are always looking for new volunteers and people to get… [READ MORE]
Barnardo's Tameside Service supports a team of Independent Visitors, who will be trained, matched with and befriend young people in care. To befriend and visit individual children and young people in care, who have infrequent or no contact and communication with their parents. delivers issue… [READ MORE]
An Advocacy service for; Looked after children, Young people leaving care, Children and young people on a child protection plan. An Independent Visitor service; A volunteer befriending service for Looked after children.
We are a group comprising of children aged 5-10 years old that explore the bible using innovative ways that teach us the relevance of knowing Jesus in our lives today! We get together during the Sunday service to enjoy DVD's, craft and games. We encourage you to join us, we love having new… [READ MORE]
We are a new group of young people aged 10-18 years at New Life Church. We get together monthly to make friends, do fun activities, go on trips, and learn new things. We find out about God and get the chance to talk about things important to us. Nxt Generation also meet during the service on a… [READ MORE]
For families with children (at least one child) under the age of 12, to provide one to one support with challenges, feeling isolated and managing problems. A mentor can work with a family up to one year - meeting in a weekly basis, being a "friend with purpose" offering practical help and… [READ MORE]
We are a group for parents/carers and their babies! We meet every Thursday, term time only, from 10am-11.30am at the New Life Centre. At 11am we have a singing session for everyone to join in with. At various points throughout the year we have craft activities held during the session which are at… [READ MORE]
Provision of food parcels for those in crisis. Max 3 parcels per household in six months. Must obtain a voucher from a local agency. We are based in Ashton-under-Lyne.
This is a breakfast club for adults - free breakfast; cereal / beans on toast and unlimited hot drinks for anyone who feels they may need some food, company or some extra support. (Ashton-Under-Lyne)
Sunday afternoon fun for families with children - with crafts, games, music, talks - all with a twist of faith. Food is also provided. (Ashton-under-Lyne)
For local groups that wish to provide transport to their members at an affordable cost. Groups need to apply for section 19 permit and driver to be 30 - 70 years old with a clean licence. Cost = £60 on off us or £300 for the year. (Ashton-under-Lyne)
At the Family Cinema we show the latest family movies on a big screen in the church. Entry is free, just bring pennies for the tuck shop. There is no limit on age. Free tea and toast. (Ashton-under-Lyne)