Westward Ho! Baptist Church
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What's on


​We've a number of regular events here at WHBC, with something for everyone! Whether it's our community well-being cafe or our busy weekly baby and toddler session, everyone is invited.

Scroll down to find out more about the clubs we have running, almost one each day!

​Alternatively - and to see our one-off events - click here to view our calendar.
View our weekly CONNECT notices here!

one-off events coming soon

  • ​Sunday 8th June - 6.30pm: Come and join our joint Pentecost celebration! Click here for more info
  • Saturday 21st June  - 2-5pm: Westward Ho! BBQ - everyone welcome for fun and FREE food!
  • Saturday 19th July - 6:30pm: Quiz Night - raising funds for one of our young adults to go on a mission trip to Armenia! Click for more info

Regular groups & clubs

LIFT OFF informal fellowship group Tuesday afternoons 2.30 pm  
Refreshments
Youth Club for 11 yrs Plus held Fridays during term time, 6 pm
 
Bible Study and Prayer Small Groups, in homes (evenings) and at the church (afternoon)
 
Seaside Treasures Toddlers group, Thursday mornings during term time at Westward Ho Baptist Church 9 to 11 am
Connect 4 Craft every 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday afternoon at Westward Ho Baptist Church 2 pm bring your own craft or see what’s there
The 3.30 Xperience family time, monthly first Sunday in the month
After school Kids Club Fridays during term time at Westward Ho Baptist Church
POPPIN Well-being cafe every Saturday morning at Westward Ho Baptist Church 10.30 until 12.  Board Games and activities or 
 enjoy a chat and a cuppa
Breakfast time 3rd Saturday in the month

TUESDAY ‘LIFTOFF’ : 2:30pm every Tuesday

LIFT OFF informal fellowship group Tuesday afternoons 2.30 pm  
Refreshments
2.30 pm to 4 pm Every Tuesday except for short breaks at Easter and Christmas and the month of August

​Living in Fellowship Together, One Friendly Family.

A time of informal fellowship where everyone is welcome! Refreshments afterwards.
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If you are able, £1.50 donation goes to expenses and missionary support.


WEDNESDAY SMALL GROUPS  in homes and at church 

 
Bible Study and Prayer in small groups
At the Church 2.30pm and 7.30pm … The first Wednesday of the month is dedicated to prayer. Subsequent alternate Wednesdays, a small group meet in the church at 2.30 pm for Bible Study, Prayer and fellowship. Small groups meet in homes on a Wednesday evening 7.30 pm for Bible Study, Prayer and Fellowship.
 
If you are not part of a home-group but wish to be, please email us.

Thursday 'Seaside Treasures', 9 - 11am

 
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 9 - 11am, every Thursday during term-time. No need to book - just show up!

An encouraging and supportive community group that runs every week, offering a friendly meeting place for toddlers as well as their parents/carers. A typical week sees a mixture of crafts, play, singing and snacks. 

Requested donation of £1 per family (includes snacks for the children and tea/coffee).

Want to find out more about our youth work? Click here.

Friday Youth: Kids Club & Youth Group

After school Kids Club Fridays during term time at Westward Ho Baptist Church
Kids Club, every term-time Friday, 4 - 5:30pm

​A space to come and just be - for ages 4yrs to 10.

A great selection of games (pool, table tennis, Switch), crafts, sports and snacks! We enjoy time just hanging out and enjoying each others company at the end of the week. We tend to wrap up the session with a lesson from the Bible and an 'all-in' game.

​Want to find out more about our youth work? Click here.
Youth Club for 11 yrs Plus held Fridays during term time, 6 pm
​Youth Group, every term-time Friday, 6 - 7:30pm

A safe space for our older youth - school years 7 - 13 - to come and 'chill' in a relaxed setting with games, craft, pool & table tennis, Switch and the always popular tuck-shop!

​Find out more about our work with young people here.


 

Connect 4 Craft: 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday's of each month

 
Connect 4 Craft every 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday afternoon at Westward Ho Baptist Church 2 pm bring your own craft or see what’s there
Every 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of month, 2-4 pm, in the hall (at the back of the church).

£1.50 to include refreshments.

A time to meet for craft (of all sorts including bring your own), a cuppa, a bickie or two and friendship. All are welcome!

'Poppin': 10:30 - 12 noon, every Saturday

POPPIN Well-being cafe every Saturday morning at Westward Ho Baptist Church 10.30 until 12.  Board Games and activities or 
 enjoy a chat and a cuppa
Your local well-being cafe!

A safe place where is it ok to not be ok, running every Saturday from 10:30am.

A place to rest a while, meet old and new friends, with free refreshments. Something to do, something to read, always a friendly face.

Everyone is invited, including dogs!
 

THE 3.30 EXPERIENCE - first sunday of the month

 
Family fun at the 3.30 Experience first Sunday of the month at Westward Ho Baptist Church
Join us once a month on the first Sunday in the month for our community 'church'!

Designed for families where coming on a Sunday morning might be a bit too much, here we have a very different type of 'church' - a lot of playing, craft activities, some singing and a short talk about a variety of child-friendly topics. All are welcome!

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BREAKFAST TIME!  something for everyone - 3rd Saturday of each month

Breakfast time 3rd Saturday in the month
8.15 for 8.30, the menfolk enjoy a full english (other options available).  They meet in the church centre and usually there is a guest speaker talking on a wide variety of interesting topics. All menfolk welcome, this is not just for church-goers and many attend from the local community.

9:00 am the ladies meet at a local cafe, usually the Slice of Life by the slipway.  All ladies are most welcome. Check the CONNECT notices for venue or contact our ministry assistant
Loving Jesus, Sharing Life, Bringing Hope.
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Contact us: via email or chat via Facebook Messenger. 
Westward Ho! Baptist Church, 42 Nelson Drive, Westward Ho! Ex39 1LQ
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  • About us
  • Sundays & Prayer
  • What's on
  • MORE
    • Who we are
    • Calendar & Events
    • Kids, Youth & Family
    • Our Leadership Team
    • Sermons & resources
    • Venue Hire
    • Policies @ WHBC
    • Alpha