Church Groups

Mother and Toddler	Every Thursday Term Time 10am-12noon in the Village Hall
Climbers	Climbers meet every Sunday (except the first and fifth) at 10.30am in the village hall and is for the younger children.
Explorers	This a group for children in year 3 and above. They meet every Sunday (except the first) 10.30am in the Village Hall.
Travellers	This group meet every Sunday accept when there is a family service and is for young people of secondary school age. They meet in the tower at 10.30am .
St. Mary's Musicians	The band welcomes anyone who would like to join them and play at family services and on special occasions. All standards of players are welcome.E mail for further details woodnesborough@fsmail.net or if you would be interested in joining the band either as a musician or a singer ring Organist Tim Hicks on 01304 375720
Youth Band	Formed by the members of the travellers this band consists of vocals. guitars and drums. Anyone is welcome to join and they practise after church at about 12noon. Anyone interested ring Su Hill on 01304 813787
After Eights	After Eights is a Sunday evening group for teenagers in The Sandwich Clusters of Churches, led by Andy Miller and Su Hill. On the second and fourth Sunday of the month, they meet from 8-9pm at Woodnesborough Village Hall for an hour of fun and games (and even some chocolate too!) and the chance to think about how Christianity effects their everyday lives.
Men's Fellowship	This is is a men's group which meets on the last Wednesday in the month when they have speakers. They usually meet in a member's house and have an annual visit to some place of interest. The annual dinner, to which wives and friends are invited is held in September.
Ladies Fellowship	Church Ladies' Fellowship group which meets on the THIRD Wednesday in the month from 2-4pm at 11 Woodland Way. All Ladies are welcome whether or not they attend St. Mary's Church. Tea and biscuits are provided and anyone who is interested do come along or contact Hilary Baldwin on 01304 614523
Coffee Pot	Coffee Pot was set up so that people could meet for a cup of coffee and a chat in a relaxed atmosphere. Everyone is welcome. it meets every Tuesday at 10.00.am in the Village Hall.
Pastoral Care Team	This is a dedicated group of people who regularly meet to pray for anyone in need. They occasionally have speakers connected with their work and offer practical help and advise. This help can be anything from friendship to transport to hospital. For urgent need please contact Don Martin on 01304 813412.
Bible Study Groups	Monday evenings from 7-9pm at the Vicarage For more Information ring ring Rev Dan Harrison on 01304 613065 Tuesday at about 7.30pm every fortnight at Staple Church after the prayer meetings on every other Tuesday. For More Information ring Hilary on 01304 614523 Cover to Cover group are reading the bible in a year following the "Cover to Cover" bible which is a complete bible arranged in chronological order. They meet monthly to offer mutual support and discuss what they have read. For more details ring Martin on 01304 617636
Home Group	The Home group meets on Monday evenings, 7:30 to 9:30, during school term in the member’s homes. The time is mainly spent in bible study along with a time of socialising, worshipping (singing and listening to worship music) and prayer. The group also provides friendship and support for each other during the week. We also meet for a social evening once a term; this includes our spouses who do not come to Home group. New members are welcome, if you are interested please contact either Su Hill on 813787 or Roger Dean on 81204
Prayer Breakfasts	Prayer Breakfast is from 8 to 9:30’ish on the last Saturday every other month. It is a simple time of informal prayer from 8 to 8:30’ish for the work in our churches and the concerns of the world in general. This is followed by a relaxed time of socialising over coffee, tea, toast and croissants. All are welcome. Please contact either Roger or Joy Dean on 812043 if you would like to come.