We are delighted that a number of groups are associated with our church. Brief details of each are as follows:

JUNIOR CHURCH Meets at 9.45am every Sunday except the third Sunday of the month in the church hall. For children of 3+ year’s junior church is a worshipping and learning experience. Based on the Roots program for children’s Christian education includes games, singing, stories, craft activities and prayers. Junior church joins the adult church in time for the Eucharist when the children are blessed and take part in the service.

HORFIELD YOUNG PEOPLE'S CLUB (Geoff's Club) Meet in the Parish hall – Friday 6.30–7.45 term time only. Aimed at children 6–12 years Horfield Young People’s Club, or Friday Club as it is popularly known, was founded in 1975, when there was an acute shortage of social and recreational facilities for children in the area. Since then around 1000 youngsters have been welcomed to the club. The club has a good range of events and activities, indoor and out, including football, rounders, table tennis, art, craft, board games; whilst some of our social activities try to address the needs of others. Club meets in the parish church hall term-time and newcomers are always welcome – why not bring a friend. Ffi please contact Geoff Stock on 0117 9246550

HORFIELD PARISH CHURCH CHOIR Rehearsal in Church – Thursday 7.30 – 8.30. New Members always welcome. Ffi please contact Glyn Jenkins on 0117 3300792.

POETRY GROUP Meets every 6 weeks – 2 months on Monday evenings at 8.00. Please contact the Parish Office on 0117 951 8234 for venue and telephone number.

READING GROUP The group has been in existence for 10 years and meets every 4 –6 weeks. A wide range of fiction and non fiction is read and discussed. New members are very welcome. Ffi please contact the Parish Office on 0117 951 8234.

TOWER BELLS Sunday Ringing 9.30 – 10am Practice night Monday 7.30pm, beginners 6.30pm. Horfield bells are unique in Bristol – we are the only 5 –bell tower in the area. We enjoy teaching complete beginners of any age, and at present we ring rounds, call changes and simple 5-bell methods. Our bells are light and easy to ring, so this is s perfect place to start. We have a range of social events including an annual Christmas feast, ringing outing(s), branch practices in other Bristol towers, and Jeanne’s amazing annual bell bash. Ringers are famously friendly, so once you can ring you can drop in at any tower throughout Britain and your talents will be snapped up. You can also earn fees for ringing at weddings, which could be a useful supplement to hard-earned pocket money! Ffi click the Tower Bells link, or please contact Jeanne Fairman (Tower secretary) on 0117 9250499.

HANDBELLS
TRINITY RINGERS meet every Monday evening 8–10pm in church Ffi please contact Mrs M Phipps (Hon Secretary) on 0117 962 4508.

WELLY TODDLER GROUP Meet on Monday Mornings 10–11.30am. Ffi please contact Claire Adams on 0117 9247805.

WELLY PLAYGROUP Meets on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings 9.30–12 noon. Ffi please contact the Parish Office on 0117 951 8234.

RAINBOWS
105th Rainbows. Ffi please contact Jess Robinson on 0117 9514181.
101st Rainbows. Ffi please contact Danielle Baker on 07971 095895.

BROWNIES
105th Brownies. Ffi please contact Sheila Leaworthy on 0117 9696635.
101st Brownies. Ffi please contact Abbie Emery on 0117 9046039.

GUIDES
101st meet regularly and have a waiting list of new member. Ffi please contact Sarah Marriott on 0117 9501362.

HORFIELD THEATRE COMPANY 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7.45–10pm, Sunday afternoon/evenings and 4th Wednesday when a production is in progress. We have approximately 50 active members who range from a beginner to the very experienced. The group puts on at least 2 productions a year and a major musical every 2 years. In addition we hold evenings presenting one act plays, poetry, songs from musicals, rehearsed play readings and workshops. We welcome new members in all areas. Ffi please contact Dayfydd Owen 0117 9518234.

HORFIELD FAMILIES GROUP We are a group of women (and sometimes men) who meet every second Wednesday of the month at 7.45pm in the parish hall. Our meetings include speakers who inform and encourage us to join in different activities. We also enjoy a variety of outside visits. We raise money for a different charity each year. All this gives us s sense of support and companionship. New members are very welcome. Ffi please contact Judy Lee on 0117 9506757.

JUSTICE AND PEACE GROUP The group meets approximately every 2 months. Its aim is to raise issues of Justice, peace and the care of the environment within the congregation. Recently it has been involved in setting up the traidcraft stall and promoting the Trade Justice campaign. New members and new enthusiasms are always needed. Ffi please contact Phillida Ware on 0117 9241304.

MOTHERS UNION Meet monthly in the church hall with a wide range of invited speakers. New members male or female welcomed or just drop in. Ffi please contact Margaret Moyle 0117 9518234.

There are a number of other groups which either have connections to the Church or which use the Church Hall. If you would like a printed copy of the 2007 Directory of Parish Groups, they are available either at the back of the Church or by contacting the Parish Office.