Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church
Lowson Street,
Map

Contact
Minister: Rev David Goodall
Tel; (01325) 381972

Web site contact: Brian Simpson Tel: (01325) 264145 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Sunday Services
10.30am & 6.00pm
Sunday School & Creche 10.30am
Parade and Family Service on First Sunday each month

Sunday School
Mrs Elaine Armer
Tel; (01325) 480 839
10.30 - 11.30am every Sunday for all children of 3 years onwards.
Crèche facility is available for under 3’s.

Fusion(Childrens Fun Group)
Mark McKnight
07866056942
School Year 3 – 6 (7 to 11 year olds)
Fortnightly Monday evenings 5.00pm  - 6.30 in the lounge and main hall. 
Fun, fellowship and Christian information.

Cell 2.0 - A new group for 11 - 14year olds starting in September 09.   Each Wednesday 7.00pm - 8.30pm with Wii, games, movies, trips, pizza etc.. All leaders are CRB checked .  Any further questions, please contact our Youth Worker, Mark McKnight on 07866 056942 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Uniformed organisations are well subscribed, but enquiries are welcomed. A waiting list system may be in use on occasions.

Rainbows
Leader:  Mrs Kathryn Sygrove
Tel; (01325) 351 035
5-7 yrs
Thursdays at 5.45pm - Annexe  (Vacancies at present)

Brownies
Leader: Val Walker
Tel; (01325) 258 246
7-10 yrs
Wednesdays at 5.45pm - Annexe

Guides
Leader: Debbie Scott
Tel; 901325) 320 881
11 –14 yrs
Thursday at 7pm - Annexe  

Beavers
6-8yrs
Fridays at 5pm – Main Hall (Vacancies at present)

Cub Scouts
8-10½ yrs
Fridays at 6.15pm – Main Hall  (Vacancies at present)

Scouts
10 ½ yrs+
Fridays at 7.30pm – Main Hall    

Group Scout Leader: Enid Peart
Tel: (01325) 383 806 

The Methodist Wesley Guild
Secretary: Mrs Margaret Cuthbert
Tel: (01325) 264 206
Alternate Mondays in the Chruch Lounge at 7.30pm

For all men and women meeting to enjoy a programme of social, cultural and worship themes with speakers and acitivities

The Sisterhood
Secretary: Mary Wells
Tel: (01325) 465 260
Meets Tuesday afternoons in the Annexe at 2.15pm.
Gives a warm welcome to all ladies

The Thursday Group
Secretary: Jean Lazenby
Tel: (01325) 263913
Thursday evenings at 8.00pm in the Lounge

For all ladies meeting on alternate weeks.

Craft Group
Kathryn Reed
Tel;:(01325) 269553

Fortnightly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.00pm to 8.00pm for a wide variety of crafts and needlework.

Church Choir
Secretary: Jean Lazenby
Tel: (01325) 263913
Friday rehearsals at 7.30pm

Leads the congregational singing for Sunday evening worship

House Fellowship Groups
Mary Wells
Tel: (01325) 465260
Open meetings for Bible study; prayer; fellowship and discussion.

5 Lytham Road at 10.00amon alternate Tuesdays
8 Alwyn Road at 1.45pm on alternate Wednesdays
8 Alwyn Road at 7.30pm on alternate Wednesdays

We serve a three course Saturday lunch for pre-booked guests each month on the second Saturday at 12.00pm. 
The catering group invite you to make a booking a few days beforehand and join us.  All are welcome.

Coffee Mornings
Brian Simpson
Tel: (01325) 264145

All are welcome to join us at our twice monthly coffee mornings from 10.00am to about 11.30am.  One is on the Saturday prior to the first Sunday each month and the third Saturday of each month when we celebrate with those that have birthdays during the month with a cake, quizzes and stalls.

GEM (Getting Everyone Motivated)
Jean Whitehead
Tel: (01325) 258436
Wednesday mornings from 10.00am to 11.00am
A gentle exercise and motion programme for seniors run by Darlington Borough Council Recreation staff

Worship Fellowship Group

Mr Brian Simpson
Tel: (01325) 264145

Monthly open meetings on Sunday evenings after the service.  Includes exploring new ways in worship, local arrangements, fellowship and spiritual growth.

Carol Andrew Singers

An adult mixed choir that rehearses each Monday in our church for their busy schedule of concerts in the northeast. 
This well known group invite enquiries to join them by an audition.  Concert bookings also taken.

Contact: Carole Brown, Choir Secretary - tel 720324

Public Health Service Clinic
‘Surestart’
Tel: (01325) 487 718

Every Monday except Bank Holiday between 1.30pm and 3.15pm in the Bowman Street Annexe.
A qualified Health Visitor staffs the Clinic.
Childhood Immunisations and Developmental Assessments are carried out.
Baby care advice and local child care services information is available. 
You and your child would be most welcome.

Banner Group
Jean Lazenby
Tel: (01325) 263913

Meets each Tuesday evening in one of the side vestries off the main church hall at 8.00pm onwards. 
A small group of keen needle workers that enjoy the challenge of creating display work for church use.

Playgroup
Michelle Vallis
 Tel: 07719 261 180
Ruth Van Leer
Tel: (01325) 730 980

Meets on Monday to Friday mornings between 9.30am and 12 noon.
A centre for unaccompanied children aged two to five years old, where up to 26 children enjoy organised play activities in a caring environment with qualified supervision.
£2.50 per session.

Forthcoming Events

For a copy of 'Contact', the monthly church news magazine that gives further details of services and special events, please contact the editor: 
Tel; (01325) 243 913

Fun Family Quiz Night - Monday 22nd February 7.00pm

Tickets £3.00 adults, £1.00 accompanied children

telephone 01325 - 264145 to book!

Saturday Lunch - 13th March 12.00pm

Soup, Toad in the Hole,  Apple Pie and tea! 

£5.00 each.  Please telephone Joan on 258078 to book.

“Praising Jesus,Loving All

and Sharing the Faith”