Spalding St Mary & St Nicolas
Activities for Children & Young People
We warmly welcome children and young people at St Mary & St Nicolas Church. We encourage all young people and their families to be involved in the many groups and activities associated with our church. All our volunteers who work with children have completed a Criminal Records Bureau check, and we follow the Church Of England House of Bishops' policy on child protection.
Sunday School, All Age Worship & Children's Corner
During our 9.30am service of Communion, pre-school and primary-aged children are invited to join our Sunday School. They rejoin the congregation in time for the communion. Alternatively, parents who wish their children to remain in church, are invited to take them to our children's corner where they may play safely.
Each month we have our popular All-Age Worship - a service designed with young children and families specifically in mind. The uniformed youth organisations join this service and the Sunday School normally remains in church throughout.
Holiday Clubs & Children's Workshops
Several times during the year, and also for one week during the summer, we run workshops and a holiday club in our church hall. These usually involve stories, drama, music and craft activities.
'Tulip Praise' Pram Service (Wednesdays 1.30pm)
This short, simple act of worship for babies, pre-schoolers and their carers contains stories, action songs with instruments, activities and a prayer. Refreshments afterwards in the church hall.
'Tulip Toddlers' Club (Mondays 9.30am-11.00am)
A parent and toddler group with a safe area for babies in the coffee lounge. Lots of ride-on toys and supervised physical activites for toddles. We charge £1 per family to allay costs.
'Tulip' Pre School
Our pre-school aims to provide an early-learning environment for children ages 3-4yrs in our church hall from 9.15-11.45am Monday-Friday. There are less structured sessions for younger children on Monday-Thursdays from 12.30-2.30pm. The Tulip Pre-school is a registered charity run by a management committee of parents and church representatives. An OFSTED inspection in July 2004 commented on its many strengths. Contact may be made via the Tulip Pre-School website www.thetulippre-school.btik.com , or by email , or from the Parish Office
Spalding Parish Church of England Day School (SPCEDS)
Our 2-form entry Voluntary Aided Primary School has strong links with the Church. The whole school attends church for three services each term and clergy take one of the assemblies at school each week. There is also a pre-reception class for 4yr olds
Once each term there is a 30 min service of celebration for under 11's, held at the school (followed by drinks and do-nuts!), entitled 'Thank God it's Friday.'
Full details of SPCEDS can be obtained from the Head Teacher at the school, from the school website www.spaldingparish.lincs.sch.uk or by emailing the school
Rainbows, Brownies & Guides
These thriving church-sponsord groups all meet on Monday evening in the Church Hall. All girls are encouraged to take an active part in All-Age Worship. There are waiting lists for these organisations. Full details may be had from the leaders - via the Parish Office
Choir (boys)
For full details of Choir activities, please see our Music page. Applications for membership from the Director of Music via the Parish Office
If you would like further information on any of the above activities, please Contact Us
Office Address:
The Parish Office
1 Halmer Gate
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 2DR