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The leaders
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St. James's Ark is a playgroup for carers and
under fives which is Christian based and non-educational. It takes place
in church on Monday mornings during term time from 10.15 – 12.15.
There is a large regular clientele, some occasional visitors
and new people are always welcome. £2 per family is charged with
about twenty five children usually attending per week. A maximum of
thirty families can be accomodated.
There are two separate play areas, for babies and toddlers, with lots
of toys and equipment, much of it donated. There is access to the toilets
in the church hall.
There is a wide variety of art and craft activities, some of which are
on display in the north aisle of the church. Towards the end of the
morning, the children can take part in singing and action rhymes and
listen to a story. Refreshments for both adults and children are available
at no extra cost throughout the morning with Fairtrade goods being used.
A short service is held once or twice a term and there are parties at
Christmas and at the group birthday in September. On Mon 26th April
2010, Laura McGregor from St John's Ambulance came to do a session on
pre-school first aid.
The group provides a fun morning for the children and a chance for the
adults to chat with friends old and new in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
See the St. James's Ark flyer
St. James's Ark celebrated its first birthday in September 2011. This
milestone was marked with a short service of thanksgiving with communion,
followed by a delicious Ark cake. The second birthday was celebrated
after yet another successful year.
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