The Parish of Sandal Magna
St. Helen's and St. Paul's Church
Serving Sandal, Walton and Portobello
in Wakefield UK

 

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Children & Youth

St. Helen's Youth Project (Shyp) exists to respond to the needs of young people in the Parish of Sandal Magna. Based on ongoing, voluntary relationships, Shyp seeks to enable young people to develop in body, mind and spirit.

We have a range of activities covering all ages. Please follow the links to find out more.

If you would like to become a SHYP mate to support our work in prayer or financially, please contact The Parish Office on 01924259966

Contact Sally Martin 07910558139
Naomi Bidmead 07796306898


0 - 4 yrs Toddler Groups

We run two Toddler Groups where Mums/Dads,Grans and Childminders can meet with their children in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Toddle-In Contact Denise
Tuesdays 9.15am - 11.15am
The Emmaus Rooms, St. Helen's, Sandal.

Boogie Woogie Tots Contact Kath
Thursdays 9.15am - 11.15am
The Barnabas Rooms, St. Paul's, Walton.


5 - 10 yrs Children's Church

Tuesday 3.30pm- 4.30 pm
The Barnabas Rooms, St. Paul's, Walton.
Contact Sally Martin/Naomi Bidmead

This is an opportunity for the children in Walton to come with their Parents,Grans or Childminders to informal church after school. Adults and children get stuck in to making things, we learn songs and stories from the Bible and have fun together.

St. Helen's Family Service
The first Sunday of the month at 10.45am,we have an all-age Worship Service where young people contribute and share their gifts.

Groups for children during the other 10.45am Services:

0 - 5 years Scamblers- Westmorland Room accompanied by an adult.
5 - 9 years Adventurers- Emmaus Room & Chapel
School year 6 - 9 Pathfinders - Office

Children leave worship together(if you are new please come with your child/children and introduce yourself)

Church Youth Groups Secondary School

Church Youth Group Sunday Evening
Contact Naomi Bidmead

Portobello As part of 'Churches Together'

Cooking Club Tuesdays, 4pm - 5.30pm at the Manygates Centre

Hot Chocolate Youth Club on Friday evening at the Portobello Community Centre

7 - 10 yrs Sandal Endowed School (Local Church School)

Weekly assemblies

God's Gang
Once a week atSandal Endowed School.A lunchtime club for Year 6.

School Workshops
The children regularly visit the Church and each year we have two full days of workshops on a relevant theme, ie:Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, Slavery & Freedom.

We are also taking weekly assemblies at Castle Grove Infant School.