community news summer 2019 · inspire and challenge the girls aged 10-14. a group of 5 voluntary...
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Community News Summer 2019 community: noun pl. -·ties
This newsletter aims to connect the community based around Dorking URC. Meeting that objective raises the inevitable question – who makes up that community? That is a question this edition hopefully goes some way towards answering. A search of online dictionaries reveals at least eight varying meanings for the word community, all relating to people (or other living organisms) and their interconnectivity. Their relationships and things like shared interests, traditions, values, ownership, and by association the location that all takes place in. i
So, if people are central to community, introducing the groups of people that make up the community gathered around Dorking URC seems a good way to fill these pages, and the thirty five or so events and activities on the following pages cover those that regularly meet at Dorking URC and have chosen to be included. They represent a varied and vibrant community of well over 1000 people of all ages coming onto the premises each week, including hirers and independent charities supported by DURC, alongside activities and groups organised or sponsored by the church itself, which can be identified by the DURC logo. They are a bit like pieces in a jigsaw – very different but connected. With the DURC community introduced over the following pages, we would love to fill future editions (which we hope to produce three times a year) with highlights of recent events and any forthcoming activities, so please do share your news and plans using the contact details below. People and relationships might be central to communities, but premises and facilities play a huge part in allowing them to thrive safely and comfortably. Dorking URC has inherited a wonderful legacy of buildings, a harvest of generations of Christian witness in the town. They require a huge amount of work to maintain, and improve, something the church community continually strives to do. The current ‘Project Umbrella’ building works are part of that ongoing process. They will inevitably cause some disruption, but these repairs and improvements are seeking to ensure the buildings remain a blessing to all who use them, and most importantly, a well from which Jesus’ love will continue to flow out into the town for generations to come. If you would like to know more about the project, and ways you might help with it – or indeed any other aspect of Dorking URC’s work please don’t hesitate to ask and do check out the DURC website and Facebook pages for updates and other information.
Chris Currie, Church Community Worker, June 2019 07771596654 [email protected]
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Toddler Dance Classes every Wednesday morning in term time, teaching dance for little ones using props and familiar action songs and rhymes! 10.15am for 18 months-3 years and 10.55am for 3-4 years. Email: [email protected] Tel: 01737 247795
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5th Dorking Beaver Scout Colony, for boys and girls aged 6 to 8, meets during the school term at 5.30pm in the Follett Hall. Beavers offers a programme of informal learning by doing and participating in varied activities. Recently Beavers have made pizzas, learnt knots, made trails for other Beavers to follow and learnt to cross the road safely. There has also been a space themed sleepover in the Main Hall with camp songs around the water ball, an early
morning walk to the park, and yummy cooked breakfast. There is a waiting list but if you are interested in joining or helping please email: [email protected] or call Judi Currie: 01306 885254
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Body-Torque run mat-work Pilates classes to suit all levels of experience,
including sessions for men, ante and post-natal ladies and complete
beginners. Classes are at Dorking URC Mondays 9.30 – 1.30, Thursdays
6.30 – 9.30pm in the Main Hall. Details:
www.body-torque.co.uk or email [email protected] or call
01737 765335
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Breakfast Club Serves full-English breakfast from 8.30 on most All-Age Sundays. It is followed by games and activities connected to the morning service which starts at 10.30. Contact Pauline Selley: [email protected]
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5th Dorking URC Brownies meet at 5.15pm during term-time in the Follett Hall, offering a great programme of activities for girls aged seven to eleven. Contact [email protected] to find out more.
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Charities
Dorking URC supports charities in a variety of ways including: Overseas Mission Projects (BMK School, Uganda, Lady Nye School India); Toilet Twinning; Shoebox Appeals and Christian Aid.
Charity Coffee Mornings are opportunities for any member of the DURC community to host an event in aid of a cause of their choice.
Dorking URC also collects and uses food that would otherwise be wasted through the Fareshare scheme, something that has also help raise money for various charities. The church is a collection point for the local Foodbank, a distributor of Foodbank vouchers and can provide School Holiday Boost Bags for anyone who might need a little help when school meals stop during the holidays. Contact [email protected] for details.
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Conquest Art Is a charity that meets
Thursday afternoons (except the third Thursday of the month) from 2 - 4pm in the Main Hall. It believes that art can benefit both mind and body helping to alleviate pain and stress, this can involve just putting paint on paper, creating a memory or producing an artwork to hang on the wall. The charity hopes to inspire people with disabilities and long-term health issues to discover their creative side and to build self-confidence. No previous experience of painting or drawing is necessary.
All materials are provided, and the cost is just £1 per session, plus an annual membership fee of £5. A 'friends and family' afternoon is planned for the summer, when loved ones can come and join in the fun. Conquest Art works closely with 'Creative Cuppa' and a joint session is planned during Holiday at Home in August.
Details: Nicola Hughes: 01306 259295 or 07713322320. email: [email protected]
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Creative Cuppa A time for crafts and company Main Hall, 2.00 – 3.30pm on 3rd Thursdays:
Come and try your hand, or share your skills, in a range of creative arts and crafts like painting, drawing, knitting and cross stitch with friendly company and
refreshments. £2.00 per person For more details contact: Tel. 07833 640111 Email: [email protected]
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“Hello! We are 5th Dorking (URC) Cub Pack sponsored by Dorking United Reformed Church. We meet term time every Monday in the Follett Hall from 18:45 - 20:15.
We have an exciting program that caters for all our cubs (8-10 ½ years old). Recently we have carried out a sponsored silence, made Mother’s Day crafts, had a pancake evening and archery
session. We have also been to Chatham Docks and attended Church Parade.
If you are interested in joining or helping us, please contact: [email protected] or visit our website to find out more information: www.5thdorkingscouts.org.uk
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Dorking Community Project (aka DCP) meet at Dorking United Reformed Church, using the church as a base and spending time in the local community. The small friendly group of supported adults overseen by Surrey Choices currently meet Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Activities include outings, bowls, boccia, golf, cooking, music, pub outings, computer/tablet lessons and
art. They are regular attendees and helpers at Open Doors, support Conquest Art and help in the church garden.
Surrey Choices provide a range of support services which are dedicated to improving the independence, confidence and life skills of disabled people, autistic people and those with other support needs, whatever their age, in the local community.
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Dorking School of Dance is part of the RSB Dance Schools who recently
won the UK Dance School of the Year 2018 awards. Our teachers have a
huge range of experience and deliver fun and rewarding dance classes for
children from ages 18 months upwards and include Ballet, Tap and Street
Dance.
Sessions at Dorking URC run Mondays from 2.15 - 6.50
www.dorkingschoolofdance.co.uk [email protected]
Tel. 01737 247795
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Dorking French Club
Tuesday Mornings, term time in The Roy Currie Room. Dorking French Club is a relaxed and informal French course with a difference, lots
of conversation, camaraderie, games and quizzes, and with the occasional cake and
croissant for good measure. The sessions are fun, friendly and run in small groups,
giving everybody the chance to take part. A fun French course for adults – 18 to 80 + and suitable for beginners as well as those
who have done French at school... or since... no matter how long ago!!
For further information and advice on courses and times, please contact Sue Chapman
on 01293 541806 or 07884 391450.
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Extend
Hi my name is Chris Read and I run Extend in the Main Hall at Dorking URC every Tuesday morning from 10am to 11.30am. Extend offers exercises set to music for people over 60 and caters for all disabilities. The exercises benefit the whole body
from head to toe, in a fun and friendly atmosphere and are followed by a well-deserved cup of tea or coffee with biscuits and a chance to chat over your morning
or any subject you may want to talk about.
People are welcome to come and take a look to see what we get up to and join in if they so wish.
Contact: [email protected]
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GROWING TOGETHER Gardening Club
Meets at various times throughout the year and is an opportunity for all-
ages to explore the beauty of Creation whilst looking after the church gardens. It finishes with a short time of reflection and conversation over
refreshments. Contact: [email protected]
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The 5th Dorking URC Guides meet Mondays during term-time at 7pm.
Girlguiding recently introduced some of the greatest changes to its programme since its inception in1910, and every term a new programme is followed, designed to inspire and challenge the girls aged 10-14. A group of 5 voluntary leaders introduce the Guides to the many activities and challenges available whilst still pursuing the relaxed fun and games they have traditionally been part of meetings. There are also new interest badges designed for the guides to do outside of the unit meetings, to pursue their individual interests and develop their independence and confidence.
If any girl wants to join Guides, or anyone wishes to volunteer to help, please look at the Girl Guiding website and click on ‘Join us’ or email: [email protected]
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Holiday at Home is a project run by several
Dorking Churches, including The Christian Centre, Dorking URC, St Paul’s, and Dorking Quakers. Each summer it offers a week of talks, activities and several exciting coach trips. Morning coffee and afternoon teas are available at Dorking URC and lunches at the Dorking Christian Centre.
It is becoming an annual favourite and a great opportunity to make new friends. Look out for the brochure each June or contact: [email protected]
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Life Groups & Small Groups Life Groups at Dorking URC are small groups of people meeting regularly to support and encourage each other in living as Christians in today’s world, and reaching out to the wider community. A variety of groups meet at
different times to suit their members, generally once or twice a month. Details: [email protected]
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It takes place in the Main Hall from 3.30pm on the first
Wednesday of each month, finishing after ‘Messy Pasta’ for tea
at 6.00pm
*Under 12s need to be accompanied by an adult
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Mole Valley Geological Society meet in the Follett Hall on the 2nd Thursday evening of the month for lectures, soirees and field trips. They will be celebrating their 40th anniversary in June. Visit www.mvgs.org.uk Contact: President & Chairman: [email protected]
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Mytime does exactly what it says ‘on the tin’, providing space for young carers to have time just to be themselves, and to have a great time with other young carers. My Time for
Young Carers became a registered charity in 2014.
Dorking URC host Mytime for 7 to 12 year olds from 5.30 to 7.00pm on the 2nd and 4th Weds each month, and Mytime + for 12 to 15 year olds from 7.00 to 8.30pm on the 4th
Monday. A hot meal is provided at My Time and snacks at My Time +.
All Mytime children have caring responsibilities at home, because of physical or mental ill health of family members, which may impact on their childhood experience.
In addition to clubs in the school terms, My Time also organise holiday activities.
Email: [email protected]
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OASIS Oasis is a program of relaxed social events run by Dorking URC, offering
regular activities for adults of all ages and abilities. It starts at 2.30pm and is free (donations invited).
Tea, cake & a warm welcome awaits anyone coming along Contact: Chris Currie, Tel: 07771 596654
www.dorkingurc.org.uk www.facebook.com/dorkingurc
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Open Doors offers refreshments in the Main Hall from 10.00,
then lunch at 12.00, every Thursday during term time. With great company, plus a main course and pudding for just £3, it’s well worth a visit.
Regular attendees include the elderly, young families and members of Dorking Community Project. A bring & buy stall sells a variety of interesting items & the funds raised go towards various charities and church projects.
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Phoenix Creative Arts
is an established performing arts school with students of all ages from 4 to 19. We teach tap, ballet and theatre dance in Dorking meeting at the URC on Tuesdays.
We regularly do shows and performances as well as accredited exams in all subjects and run drama, singing and a youth theatre from our venue in Horsham.
If you are interested in starting classes, please contact Gail on 07814 998212.
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Polesden Lacey Shakespeare is an independent registered
charity created in 2009. It is staffed by volunteers and produces annual open-air productions with weekend matinees in June/ July. They also hold Pop Up Shakespeare, short adaptations and family friendly scenes around the beautiful gardens at Polesden Lacey in June, as well as sponsored performances and workshops in local schools,
They can be found in the Follett Hall every year, for auditions in January/ February and then for regular rehearsals from April until the performances. This year’s performance is Love’s Labours Lost and the group can contacted through “Polesden Lacey Shakespeare" on Facebook and @pl_shakespeare on Twitter.
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QUEST is a group for teens and young people to explore faith through informal discussion, fun
activities and a variety of creative projects. It meets in the Upper Room twice a month on Sunday mornings, and at other times for
special events and outings. Contact:[email protected]
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5th Dorking URC Rainbows meet Thursdays 17.45 – 18.45 in the Follett Hall
A time to ‘Learn, Love, Laugh’ for girls age 5 to 7
Contact: Lisa Herouvin Rainbow Leader [email protected]
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5th Dorking URC Scout Troop
Who are we? - 5th Dorking Scout Group (Scout Section) When do we meet? – The Main Hall, Wednesday evenings in term
time What we do? - Have a brilliant time whilst giving young people skills
for life Contact details? - [email protected]
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Dorking Scrabble Club.
We meet every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm in the Roy Currie Room and play three games
of Scrabble between 7.30 and 10 pm. We are a small group but very friendly and would welcome more members. Anyone is welcome to come for a free trial. We have a lot of fun during our games with friendly rivalry between our members. Contact: Priscilla Munday 01737 767072.
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Smallfry
Baby & Toddler Group Meet in the Main Hall
Term-time Wednesdays 9.30 – 2.30 With ‘Bring and share Lunch’ at 12.00
All ‘little people’ and their carers welcome!
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Special Events Throughout the year, Dorking URC organise a number of special events. These include performances, outings and social events. Regular highlights include Christmas Tree Festivals, The Seaside Outing, and ‘Nativitingle’. Check out the website and Facebook pages for details, and look out for info on this year’s Seaside Outing elsewhere in this newsletter
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Study Groups and Courses:
Dorking URC runs various interactive courses which enable those attending to look at issues from a Christian perspective and to learn more about the Christian faith. Examples from recent years include:
• ‘Christianity Explored’
• ‘Jesus at the Centre’: a study of John’s Gospel
• ‘Talking Pictures’: film-based discussion based on the Channel 5 series ‘The Bible’.
• ‘Emmaus – Journeying towards Faith’
• ‘Broken: Faith on the Frontline’: conversation around the TV series, ‘Broken’, in which a priest wrestles with his beliefs in some of life’s toughest situations.
Details: [email protected]
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Dorking Talking Newspapers: We use The Upper
Room every Thursday evening as our studio to record the Dorking Advertiser onto memory sticks that are sent out to blind and partially sighted people free of charge. At about 6.00pm a recorder and 3 readers arrive to read extracts from that week’s paper, prepared earlier by 2 editors. At 8.00pm two
duplicators arrive to make copies onto memory sticks to be posted to each listener. The service is always happy to accept more listeners, it is free and provides playback machines.
A rota of nearly 50 volunteers means people are on duty about once every 6 weeks and more help is always welcome. The age range of volunteers is great and includes young people reading as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award work. Our oldest volunteer will be 90 in August. Contact: Sarah: 01306 883699 [email protected]
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The Dance Project believe in nurturing children’s natural abilities through inventiveness and creativity, encouraging personal and physical confidence through fun, movement, dance and performance from tots to teens and beyond! They offer Royal Academy of
Dance Ballet, Creative, Contemporary, Modern and Jazz Dance alongside learning choreographic and performance skills.
Sessions at Dorking URC run on Saturdays from 9.00am to 3.15pm. The Dance Project also run workshops and special events during weekends and school holidays including
circus skills, musical theatre workshops (Mamma Mia! and The Greatest Showman) and shows held in local theatres.
Details: 07798 916306 [email protected] http://www.thedanceproject.co.uk
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Worship
Takes place each Sunday at 10.30 am with additional services at various
times throughout the year. The service on the first Sunday of each month generally includes communion, and the third Sunday is usually All-Age
Worship. Activities for children and young people are provided and a creche is
available, All welcome.
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It’s Yoga Every-Body! Taught by Susan, this yoga class will connect you to the moment and make you take time for you! From still postures to flowing sequences, yoga will help you increase your concentration and focus, find clarity and calm, build strength and stamina, get fit and heal.
Susan has been practising yoga for many years and is a fully qualified yoga teacher holding an ActiveIQ level 3 Yoga Diploma and Freestyle Fitness Yoga Certification. She has many stories of the benefits yoga brings and its place in her life and is now super-excited to create classes for your enjoyment.
Susan is now taking bookings for classes across the week so do visit her website
where you can book on-line or phone her for a chat
Call 07779 007 082 or email: [email protected] visit www.yogafridays.com
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Young Church
Offers activities and teaching to children at Dorking URC
every Sunday morning, except for All-Age Worship Sundays
which are generally the third Sunday each month.
Contact Pauline Selley: [email protected]
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Dorking URC is part of the United Reformed Church, a ‘family of
Christians, worshipping in about 1,500 local churches in the UK’
It works closely with other local churches is a member of Churches
Together in Dorking.
It is one tiny part of the worldwide Christian church – the ‘Body of Christ’
i Community noun pl. -·ties:
1. a) all the people living in a particular district, city, etc. b) the district, city, etc. where they live 2. a group of people forming a smaller social unit within a larger one, and sharing common interests, work, identity, location, etc.: a college community, the labour community 3. a group of nations loosely or closely associated because of common traditions or for political or economic advantage 4. society in general; the public 5. ownership or participation in common: community of goods 6. similarity; likeness: community of tastes 7. a) the condition of living with others b) friendly association; fellowship 8. ECOL. biocenosis Origin of community: Middle English and Old French communite from Classical Latin communitas, community, fellowship from communis, common
For further information contact Dorking URC, 53 West Street Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1BS
Pastor: David Bedford 01306 882096 Email : [email protected]
Church Community Worker : Chris Currie: 07771596654 Email: [email protected]
www.dorkingurc.org.uk www.facebook.com/dorkingurc