Here at Twickenham URC, we have a wide range of groups and activities linked to our church. It would be great to see you at some of them! You can find out more below:
Tea and Chat
Currently meets twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays.
We are an informal social group who meet to play board games, Scrabble being the most popular. You can also bring your knitting and join in with the chatter! We have tea, coffee and cakes; present cost is £2.00 per person.
Please see the diary of Coming Events for the date of the next meeting
Discovery Group
The group and follows a series of studies as requested by the members. It is usually led by the minister. It meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 10.00am (for refreshments) with study and discussion from 10.30am – 12 noon. The group is open to all. We read selected books of the Bible and discover how the texts are relevant to our lives today. During Christian festivals such as Lent and Advent we will often follow published material.
The group may meet jointly with Hampton Hill URC and Raleigh Road Richmond United Church; Please see the diary of Coming Events for the date of the next meeting
Shepherd’s Star: Good Fridays and All in One Hub
Shepherds Star comes alongside people who have experienced life challenges and who desire to move forward, to learn new skills, grow in confidence and improve their wellbeing so they are able to reconnect with community and actively contribute to society.
Good Fridays is every Friday (except in the summer and Christmas holidays) from 12 – 3pm. with the purpose and hope of connecting people through shared interests.
Join us for fun, food and friendship! Bring along a craft – or a board game or two – learn a skill and make some new friends.
- Complementary refreshments, including delicious food and baked treats
- Monthly Feature Friday activity e.g. crafting
- Community Fridge
- Practice basic cooking and baking (join our cooking team and help us bake or cook together before we open!)
The All-in-One Hub is open in the church between 11am and 1pm where representatives of the following organisations offer individual interviews and confidential advice:
- Spear Housing (Housing + Health)
- Richmond Mind (Mental Health)
- RWCDAS (Drug + Alcohol Support)
- Citizens Advice (Advice and Information)
- DWP (Department of Work and Pension)
See also the website shepherdsstar.org for details about their other activities and services.
Children’s Uniformed Groups
The following meet weekly in the church and the hall, usually during school term time only. Please make enquiries using the email address shown which will go directly to the leader of the relevant group.
8th Twickenham Beavers
For boys and girls aged 6-8
beavers@twickenhamurc.org.uk
8th Twickenham Cubs
For boys and girls aged 8-10
cubs@twickenhamurc.org.uk
8th Twickenham Scouts
For boys and girls aged 10-16
scouts@twickenhamurc.org.uk
7th Twickenham Brownies
For girls aged 7-10
brownies@twickenhamurc.org.uk
7th Twickenham Guides
For girls aged 10-14
guides@twickenhamurc.org.uk
National Childbirth Trust Twickenham Baby Café
Tuesdays 1.30 – 3.30 (drop-in)
See https://www.nct.org.uk/local-activities-meet-ups/twickenham-hounslow-and-district
Folk on the Green
A music group which arranges concerts to raise money for local charities.
See https://www.facebook.com/FolkonTheGreenTwickenham/
Otakar Krauss Trust
Music therapy for people of all ages who have physical, psychological, learning, behavioural or emotional difficulties.
See https://www.okmtrust.org.uk/