Youth and Children's Organisations

Northesk Church actively encourages and supports youth and children's organisations and the following gives some idea of those linked with the Church, which use the hall for meetings.

Good News!!   Northesk Church and its Parents and Tots Group have won 1st prize for the Church of Scotland's 'Show and Tell' film competition.   A brilliant entry which went behind the scenes as they prepared for their Jonah and the Whale float in the 2017 Musselburgh Festival.   The film and the prize are a tribute to Northesk's engagement with the community.   Well done to Lorraine McBrearty, the children and their parents, and all the many helpers.   See Lorraine's short film on churchofscotland.org.uk

More Good News!!    The Northesk Junior Scottish Country Dancers won five trophies at the Dumfries Festival on 17th March and came back with silver cups and plates, which can be seen in the Gallery.  Congratulations to the children and to their hard-working and inspiring teacher, Ruby Wilkinson.  
​Keep Dancing ....

Sunday Club

Children from the age of 3 upwards are welcome to join the Sunday Club, which meets, after a short time in church at the start of Sunday service, in the Church Hall.    The children, under the care of Sheila Carradice and other leaders, get involved in various activities and games.   They send messages to the children of St John Church, Tindharia, North India.

Boys Brigade

The 61st Boys Brigade Company (BBs) has a long and proud association with Northesk Church and has made many fine achievements over its history.
The Company has three sections, which all meet in the Church Hall on a Monday evening.   These are: the Anchor Boys (P2 - P3) - contact Lisa Livingston on lisaliv1409@btinternet.com; the Junior Section (P4 - P6) - contact Carol Colville on 07814 232066; the Company Section (P7 - age 18) - contact John Durham (contact details to be obtained).

The boys enjoy a wide variety of activities and learn skills and knowledge, through which they gain BB badges.   They participate in games and sporting activities, attend summer camp, participate in competitions - marching, music (bagpipes, drums, bugle) - quizzes, football, Christmas parties, helping at the church Autumn Fayre.
  
Girl Guides and Brownies 

To register for the Brownies or Girl Guides, visit www.girlguiding.org.uk

Northesk Junior Scottish Country Dancers

Classes for children of age 3 upwards can attend the Northesk Junior SCD on Friday afternoons, from 2 pm to 4 pm, in the Upstairs Hall.
Further enquiries from Ruby Wilkinson - 07504 977264 or rubygwilk@gmail.com

Jo Jingles  -  for babies and toddlers

Classes are 10.35 am for toddlers/pre-schoolers (younger siblings welcome) and 11.30 am for babies.   No charges for class fees for babies under 6 months old or baby sibllings under 18 months.   For older siblings it's just £1.50 extra per week.  If anyone is interested they are welcome to try their classes with their 3 for £10 offer.    See Facebook: Jo Jingles Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and Borders.

Parents and Tots

Parents and Tots meet on Wednesday mornings, at 10 am - games and toys for kids, tea/coffee and chat for parents (and grandparents). Contact Lorraine McBrearty on 07846 386027 or 0131 281 8401 or drillermcbrearty@hotmail.com for more details.

Northesk Drama and Musicals Club

This club for children - fun and games in a dramatic/music setting - meets on Sunday evenings at 6 pm.   Previous presentations have been 'The Adventures of Dick Whittington',  'David and Goliath' and 'The Pig's Tale'.   The Club have presented a number of short plays in the church, and the next one is due to be presented on Easter Day.  Contact Lorraine (as above) for details about joining the club and about future productions.

Messy Church

Messy Church events are held during school holidays, with games, quizzes, singing, stories on a biblical theme.   All children and parents/carers welcome.   Contact Lorraine (as above).   The next Messy Church will be on Wednesday 11th July, starting at 10 am.   The theme is "Noah" and this will also be the the theme for our float in the Festival Fancy Dress parade.  Helpers needed, particularly on Thursday 26th July and on the night of the parade on the 27th.   Better still, ride on the float in the parade - it's amazing fun!

Cairn enjoys some crafty fun at the Messy Church!