Children & Youth

Children & Youth

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Chi Rho

Our Chi Rho group is for young people P6 and older. We gather every 2nd Sunday as part of the 10.30am Sunday service at Barnhill St. Margaret’s but move to the Church Hall to continue our own bible-based discussion and activities. These activities usually centre around food and games which are linked with the theme of that week’s service.

Chi-Rho are on a short break at the moment.  More information to follow.


Creche

At Barnhill St. Margaret’s children are welcome at both our Sunday services. However, should you prefer, a crèche facility is available at our 10.30am Sunday service. Children can be dropped off with our crèche volunteers in the vestry from 10.20am.


Holiday Club

Building on the success of ‘I’m a Bible Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here 1’ we are having another one-day holiday club on Monday 12th August 2024 from 9.00am to 3.30pm. I’m a Bible Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here 2 will be in St James Church, Fort Street, Broughty Ferry.


Messy Church

This is a once-a-month time of craft, worship and eating together for the whole family in the Barnhill St. Margaret’s Hall.  Normally held on the last Saturday in the month at 4.00pm to 5.30pm (not July or December).

We start with some fun crafts, have something nice to eat, then end with a bible story and some songs. Suitable for all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Our future meeting dates are: 

31 August, 28 September, 26 October and 30 November


Sunday School

Our Sunday School at Queen Street East has gone back to its traditional name. Our youngest children are welcome to come along, with or without a family member. We are currently using ‘Spill the Beans’ materials. The children are normally included in the first part of the Church service then go through with their leaders to the hall. They have some joint activities and then split into groups – including Bible class. The children are involved in maintaining a box in the Broughty Ferry community Garden, baking when the opportunity comes as well as a litter picking around Broughty Ferry.

The Sunday School have led the congregation to sponsor the Koroma family in The Gambia allowing the three children to attend school and College.


Toddler Groups

Barnhill St. Margaret’s

Tots and Toddlers meet in the Church Hall.  The groups meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.30am until 11.00am during school term time (as per Dundee Council Schools timetable). Tots and Toddlers will return on Tuesday 20 August and Thursday 22 August.

Our groups are for parents/grandparents who have care of pre-school children and would like an opportunity to meet up with others in the same position. This time together gives a chance for children to socialise with each other and for adults to have some support and company. 

There is a wide selection of toys available and we also have enclosed outdoor space when weather permits.  Snacks are provided as well as tea and coffee for adults.

For more information or to enquire about a place, please contact totsandtoddlers@bfpc.scot

Queen Street East 

Parent and toddler group meets in the Church Hall from 9.00am until 11.30am on Tuesday morning.

This group follows the school term timetable of Angus Council.  

For more information contact Sarah Green on 07773002704.


Youth Club

Our Youth Club will be open every 2nd Sunday to all young people in S1 and above (during term time). We meet from 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the Barnhill St. Margaret’s Church Hall. There are lots of activities including sports, games, crafts and bingo. If you are looking for a Duke of Edinburgh placement, then you would be welcome to become a volunteer leader at the club. In addition, anyone wishing to help would be most welcome. For further information on the Youth Club please send an email to Youth@bfpc.scot

Youth Club Dates: 

15 August, 1 September, 15 September, 29 September.


Uniformed organisations


Boys Brigade

44th Dundee BB Company. If you are aged 5 to 17, come along and join our Company. We guarantee that you will have fun and make new friends! The Company meets in Queen Street East Halls on Thursday evenings between 6.30pm and 9.00pm.

Combined band practice (pipes & drums) takes place Tuesdays 7.00pm – 9.00pm at the Gerrard Hall, Church Street, Monifieth.

More information about Boys Brigade can be found here or by emailing  44thdundee@boys-brigade.org.uk


Dundee District Scouts

Currently Queen Street East Halls hosts Scouts. 

Scouts are a go-getting group of young people aged 10 ½ to 14 who: 

  • Master new skills and try new things
  • Make new friends
  • Have fun and go on adventures, at home and abroad
  • Explore the world around them
  • Help others and make a difference, in their own communities and beyond

For more information about the above Scout group please contact kirsty.thomson@45th.dundeescouts.org.uk

For more general information and to find your closest Scout unit please click here.


Girl Guiding 

Rainbows is for girls age 5-7. Being a Rainbow is all about having the space to learn new things and have fun. Through taking part in a range of activities with girls of their own age, Rainbows develop self-confidence and make lots of new friends. We do arts and crafts, play games, learn new skills, earn badges, have campfires and make a promise to be kind and helpful.

Brownies is about getting together to work on badges, learn new skills, play games and see friends. It’s about trying activities and going to events, day trips, sleepovers, camps and holidays.
All Brownies are sure to try new things and take on a broad range of challenges as they explore the topics that sit within our six programme themes – Know Myself, Express Myself, Be Well, Have Adventures, Take Action and Skills For My Future.

Guides have a varied programme designed to inspire and challenge girls from age 10 – 14 years of age. They will be involved in exciting activities at regular meetings to special events and trips away. The Guides will work on different badges and awards which will allow them to develop new skills and try new challenges.

We currently have:

Rainbow, Brownie and Guide Groups running at Barnhill St Margaret’s.

Brownie and Guide Groups running at St. Aidan’s.

Rainbow and Brownies running at St. James.

Brownies and Guides running at St Luke’s.

For more information and to find your closest unit please click here.


Where no specific contact details are given in the group or activity description, further information can be provided by contacting the Church Office at office@bfpc.scot or 01382 737294


And Also

In addition to the above activities, we have a number of different clubs and groups running from our Church buildings.  If further information is required about any of these activities please contact the group directly.

Craft Punks –  Information  [BSM]

Craig Sinclair Guitar Tuition – Information [BSM]

MC Dance Academy – Information [BSM]

Tenshinkan Ecosse Karate – Information [QSE]

Tot Stars – Information [QSE]

*BSM – Barnhill St. Margaret’s 

*QSE – Queen Street East