What happens at Marchmont St Giles'
Our Week at Marchmont St. Giles'
Sunday
The Morning Service 10.30 am
The Minister Rev. Karen Watson on 447 2834
Session Clerk Sandy Anderson on 445 2658
The Choir : Robert Parsons on 557 1257
During the service Creche (0-3 years) Contact: Valerie Noble on 667 1180
Sunday Kidz Club (3+ years) Contact: Joan Wareham on 346 4058
After the Service
Join us for Coffee in the Café
or
Sunday Lunch on 1st Sunday of each month from September to June (except January)
All welcome
The congregation is committed to Christian outreach and to sharing God's love with all people.
Amongst other charities we support:
Christian Aid Contact: Frances Brown on 672 3329
Homeless Support Contact: Abigail Morrison on 667 6900,
Mary Thornhill on 452 8744 or
Margery Turnbull on 447 0833
We believe that the Church is for everyone. If you would like to use the facilities offered by the Church Centre, please contact the Church Secretary on 447 4359 (office open Mon, Wed, Fri 10 - 1 p.m.) or via office@marchmontstgiles.org.uk
A wide variety of events take place in our Church Centre each week, the list below will give you an idea of what happens in a typical week but please confirm details of events as arrangements may change at short notice .
Monday
Jo Jingles 9.30 am - 12 noon Inchcolm Hall
A fun introduction to music, singing and movement for children from 6 months to 5 years with percussion instruments and nursery rhymes, action songs and well-known children's songs, and rhythm games. Contact: Susan Jameson at jojingles@thejamesons.co.uk or on 0131 620 3282
Manor School of Ballet 2.30 pm -7.15 pm Church & Inchcolm Hall
Ballet, Jazz, & Tap classes for children between 2 ½ & 10 years old. Pupils are accepted from the age of 3 years old for Ballet & from the age of 7 years old for the Jazz & Tap classes. Contact: The Manor School of Ballet on 334 0399.
Explorer Scouts 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm Inchcolm Hall
Meadows Explorer Scout Unit is a group of 14-18 year olds (both male and female) who enjoy camping, adventurous activities and challenging themselves. To find out more, or to join, use the contact details below.Contact: email meadowsexplorers@googlemail.com or phone Pash (one of the Leaders) on 07814 705114.
Mysore Yoga 6.00 - 7.30 pm St Andrew Room
Contact Greig on 07748 222595, or for further details visit the Marchmont Yoga website www.edinburghyogacoop.com .
Tuesday
Marchmont Playgroup 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Inchcolm Hall
The playgroup operates on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays for children aged from 2 ¼ to 4 years old. Through activities such as painting to riding tricycles, the children learn important skills such as sharing & socialisation. Contact: Vanessa Crowe on 447 2529 for Waiting List details.
Sing & Sign 10.00 am - 12 noon St Giles Room
Classes that teach sign language for babies that includes a half an hour of singing and signing and social time.Contact: Dee Armstrong at deearmstrong@singandsing.co.uk
Chest, Heart, & Stroke 10.00 am - 12 noon Inchkeith/Inchgarvie
Support group for people who have had a stroke, particularly designed for younger persons. Contact: Maggie Young on 447 5342.
3Ms Youth Partnership 5.45 - 7.45 pm Inchcolm Hall
Youth club involving a range of activities for youth from Grades P7-S1. Contact: Lucy Howie on 444 3319 .
Pilates 6.00 - 9.00 pm Skye Room
Beginners and Intermediate levels.Contact: Janet Smith on 01968 660205 or 07745 907380 or email on janjan@homecall.co.uk.
Ashtanga (Talk Through) 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm St Giles Room
Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic form of yoga and a great way to develop strength, stamina and flexibility. There are also 8 week beginners' courses, progressing to a level 1 class, moving up to general 90 minute class. Contact: Gillian Watt on 07971 605433 or www.edinburghyogacoop.com
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society 8.00 pm - 9.45 pm Inchcolm Hall
Contact:
The Guild 7.30 pm fortnightly Inchkeith/Inchgarvie Rooms
The Guild's meetings are open to all and are about invitation, encouragement, commitment, and fellowship for continuing growth in Christian faith through worship, prayer & action.
Contact: Eileen Dickson on 667 2265 or Helen Bennet on 668 1655.
Wednesday
Marchmont Playgroup 9.30 am-12.30 pm Inchcolm Hall
See Tuesday Contact: Vanessa Crowe on 447 2529 for waiting list details.
Ashtanga (talk through Level 1) 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm St Giles
Ashtanga is a dynamic form of yoga and a great way to develop strength, stamina and flexibility. There are 8 week beginners courses progressing to a Level 1 class, moving up to general 90 minute class. Contact: Esme on 0780 085 0307 or visit www.edinburghyogacoop.com for further information.
Pregnancy Yoga 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Aims to provide a safe supportive environment to prepare through yoga and breath techniques for birth and motherhood. Contact: Gillian on 07971 605433 for further information.
Hatha Yoga 7.15 pm - 8.30 pm Skye Room
A gentle yoga with emphasis on posture alignment. This practice enhances muscle tone, flexibility and peaceful mind. It suits beginners and intermediate students. Contact: Esme on 0780 085 0307 or visit www.edinburghyogacoop.com for further information.
Adult Dance Classes Inchcolm Hall
A series of classes for adults of any age wanting to get fit and exercise the fun way. From 6.30 pm. - 7.25 pm there is ballet, a soft gentle beautifully elegant style for beginners. This is for all those people who either did Ballet a long time ago as a child or never had the chance to try it!!! From 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm there is Street Dance, which is a high energy, fast class with lots of funky routines that are full of attitude.
Come along and try it - no need to commit, you can pay (£4) for the classes you attend! Contact: Emma on 07989 989728.
Ladies' Club 7.45 pm -9.45 pm
Church group designed for keeping fit, dancing, games, chat and outings such as walking in the summer. Contact: Frances Brown on 672 3329.
Thursday
Hatha Yoga 09.30 am-10.30 am St. Giles Room
A gentle yoga, with emphasis on posture alignment. This practice enhances muscle tone, flexibility and peaceful mind, and suits beginners and intermediate students. Contact: Gillian on 079971 605433 or visit www.edinburghyogacoop.com for further information.
Marchmont Playgroup 9.30 am-12.30 pm Inchcolm Hall
See TuesdayContact: Vanessa Crowe on 447 2529 for waiting list info.
Toddlers Group 10.00 am-12 noon Inchkeith & Inchgarvie Rooms
This group is for children aged 0-5 (pre-school age). Admission is £1. One parent/carer must stay with the child at all times as this is not a drop-off playgroup. Contact: Inga Fairweather on 667 8075
Pilates 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm Skye Room
Perfect posture Pilates - a simple solution to complex problems! Contact: Paula Bell on 07754 752654
Rainbows 6 .00 - 7.00 pm Inchkeith & Inchgarvie Rooms
Girlguiding group for girls aged 5-7 that involves games & activities both indoor & outdoor. Contact: Fiona Blackley on 477 9148 or email fiona_blackley@hotmail.com.
Brownies 6.15 pm-7.30 pm Inchcolm Hall
Girlguiding group for girls aged 7-10 that involves various activities including arts & crafts, games, cookery, parties, & visitors. Contact: Alison McIntosh on 668 9427 or alisonmcintosh2004@yahoo.co.uk
Power Yoga 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm St Giles Room
This class complements the ashtanga practice as it follows the same sequence, adding challenging postures. Contact: Esme on 07800 850307 or visit www.edinburghyogacoop.com for further information.
Ashtanga (talk through) Beginners 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm St Giles Room
A dynamic form of yoga and a great way to develop strength, stamina and flexibility. There are 8 week beginners' courses progressing to a Level 1 class, and moving up to a general 90 minute class. Contact: Esme on 07800 850307 or visit www.edinburghyogacoop for further information.
Friday
Manor School of Ballet
Ballet, Jazz, & Tap classes for children between 2½ & 10 years old. Pupils are accepted from the age of 3 years old for Ballet and from the age of 7 years old for the Jazz & Tap classes. Contact: The Manor School of Ballet on 334 0399.
Saturday
Tumble Tots 9.00 am-12.30 pm
Classes designed for children aged from walking to 2 years old, 2 to 3 years old, and 3 years old to school age. Contact: Jo Letelier-Lobos at jo.letelierlobos@tumbletots.com or on 01875 819966.
Sing & Sign 10 am - 12 noon St Giles Room
Classes that teach sign language for babies, and include half an hour of singing and signing and social time. Contact: Dee Armstrong at deearmstrong@singandsign.co.uk.
The Guild Morning Coffee 10.30 am-12 noon Cafe area
Open to all and held on the second Saturday of each month from mid September until June. Contact Eileen Dickson on 667 2265 or Helen Bennet on 668 1655
Ongoing
Renideo Style Counsel Various dates
Renideo helps identify your unique style during an initial private consultation and offers further services such as wardrobe analysis, makeup advice, as well as personal shopping. Contact: Karen on 07973 346715.
Grange Association Various dates Inchcolm Hall or Cafe area
Meetings of The Grange Association (other than the Christmas Gathering) are held throughout the Autumn and Spring.Contact: see posters on notice boards or contact Andrew Bell, Hon. Secretary, on 662 4354
Vistors are strongly urged to make contact wth group represtatives to confirm details as tese may change from time to time and at short notice
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(Details correct as at 26th September 2009)
