Activities for All Ages

Are you interested is attending a Craft Group? Instead of sitting at home alone why not come along with your knitting or sewing etc. to have a chat and enjoy the company of others who like to be creative?

Everyone is welcome to join us.

We meet together at St. Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland in Bede's Bakehouse on Fridays from 2.30 pm - 4 pm.

All Saints' Church have a monthly coffee morning on the 2nd Saturday of each month which is held in the Vestry Meeting Room from 10 am till 12.30 pm.

A warm welcome awaits you all!

Are you interested in attending an Art class? We meet at St. Peter's in Bede's Bakehouse, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland

Beginners Art Class - 6.30 pm -

8.30 pm on Thursdays

Please ring 07943476510 for details regarding this group and attendance.

Sunderland Ballet runs ballet classes at St. Andrew’s Church, on Thursdays, during term time in the Priestman Hall.  Pre-Primary (age 3-5 years) takes place at 4.30 pm and Primary (age 6-7 years) takes place at 5.15 pm. Classes for other ages and abilities are available in Ashbrooke. To find out more contact Emily on 07740947699 or visit the website www.sunderlandballet.co.uk

Please come and join us every Tuesday - 7.30 pm - 9 pm as we study the Bible. We meet in The Rectory, 2A Park Avenue, Roker, Sunderland. A warm welcome awaits you.

We also have a Prayer Meeting on Tuesdays at 10 am held at 28 Inverness Street, Fulwell, Sunderland which is open to everyone so please come and join us.

Fitsteps exercise classes (based around basic moves of Latin and Ballroom dancing) are held every Monday from 10.45 am - 11.45 am in the Priestman Hall at St. Andrew's Church, Roker, Sunderland, SR6 9PT.  The class is suitable for all ages and abilities and no partner is required. No booking is necessary - just turn up and the cost is £3.50. You will receive a loyalty card and the 11th class is free.Contact Ashleigh (07557 345133) for more information or visit the facebook page at fitfreakz Dance & Fitness
 

Do you want to explore the Bible or learn more about healing, ministry or prayer? Gather2Gether is a different kind of meeting with lots of different things going on. We may have a short film, a Bible reading or an activity and you may want to take part or not - it's up to you - you can just sit and listen if you like.

The Gather2Gether Meeting meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 6.30 pm at All Saints' Church, Fulwell, Sunderland in the Vestry Meeting Room. The meeting lasts around 90 minutes with light refreshments available afterwards. 

The next meeting is in March.

The Ladies Fellowship usually meet in the Vestry Meeting Room at All Saints' Church, Fulwell each Wednesday night at 7.30 pm.  We often have guest speakers who give an insight into their particular area of expertise, hobby or interest.  Please feel free to come and join us - new members are always very welcome.  

Details of events and speakers appear on our facebook page at Parish of Monkwearmouth: St Andrew's, St Peter's & All Saints - Home.

The Men's Group meet fortnightly at The Blue Bell Pub, Fulwell, Sunderland and take part in the pub quiz enjoying a good night out whilst raising money for the Tearfund Charity. The group also meets around 4 times a year for a Curry Night!  You don't have to drink when you come out (some have beer, some soft drinks and there is a kitty). The group is open to anyone over 18 (although under 18s can come to the curry nights).

If you would like to join us please check out our Parish facebook page for the latest information. The quiz starts at 9 pm so please come a little bit earlier so we're ready to start. Just look for me Michael Keirl.  Hope to see you there!

For more information please contact Michael Keirl (on Facebook) or the Parish Office - 0191 5160135.

Monkwearmouth Drama Group meets in the Priestman Hall, St. Andrew's Church on Monday evenings at 6.30 pm.  

The group is always looking for new members - whatever age - either to help behind the scenes or to take part in the productions. They stage everything from pantomime to Shakespeare. Why not pop along and see what takes place. If you'd like to find out more visit their facebook page: Monkwearmouth Drama Group

The Mothers' Union meetings are held fortnightly on Monday afternoons (2nd & 4th Monday of the month) at 2 pm at All Saints' Church in the Vestry Meeting Room. There are often guest speakers (followed by refreshments) and details appear on our facebook page at Parish of Monkwearmouth: St Andrew's, St Peter's & All Saints

A warm welcome is extended to everyone (you don't need to be a mum) if you would like to attend.

Find out more about the Mothers' Union by clicking on the button 

below.

Are you interested in attending an Photography Class? All ages are welcome.

We meet on Monday evenings at 

7 pm at St. Peter's Church in Bede's Bakehouse, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland

New members are always welcome so please just come along and join us.

St. Andrew's Church runs a snooker club on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7 pm - 10 pm and all day on Wednesday from 9.30 am - 4 pm. There is a yearly membership fee of £10 and a cost of £1.50 per  night.  Please contact Peter Elliott on 0191 548 2437 for further details and he will keep an eye out for you when you pop along.  The entrance is at the west end of the Priestman Hall - to the left of the main entrance and up the steps, then ring the bell.

Do you like singing? St. Andrew's Operatic Society is always looking for new members to join them whether treading the boards or helping out behind the scenes.  The group meet at 7.30 pm on Sunday evenings in the Priestman Hall at St. Andrew's Church.  If you'd like to find out more visit the facebook page and send them a message. Facebook address is: St Andrew's Operatic Society, Sunderland.

We've been holding the Wednesday Morning 'Drop In' for around a year and it's a great opportunity for a natter over a cup of coffee or tea with delicious biscuits every Wednesday morning.  We meet in the Priestman Hall and you can join in with a bit or art or craftwork or boardgames or just join in with a chat and enjoy the company of friends old and new! The 'Drop In' lasts from 10.30 am - 12.30 pm but you don't have to stay for the whole thing and you can come and go when you like.  Come and have some fun, explore some new activities and make new friends!  Hope to see you soon!