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What's on

As well as special events, we’ve a number of regular activities 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.

Special Events Coming Soon….calendar ​​

Don’t miss …
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CONNECT - our weekly newsletter
View calendar & upcoming events

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)
The 3.30 Xperience family time, monthly first Sunday in the month
Seaside Treasures Toddlers group, Thursday mornings during term time at Westward Ho Baptist Church 9 to 11 am
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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
Breakfast time 3rd Saturday 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
Praise & Worship Night last Friday of 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
We gather together for PRAYER At the Church 2 pm on the third Wednesday of the month.
and  7.30 pm on the 1st Wednesday Of the month.
Alternate Wednesdays, a ‘small group’ meet in the church at 2 pm for Bible Study, Prayer and fellowship.  
Please see our Connect Newsletter (link is top of this page) for up to the minute arrangements; or email Iana our Ministry Assistant; or phone Julie our Church Secretary.  07447 993142
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Also there a ‘small groups’ who meet in homes on a Wednesday evening 7.30 pm for Bible Study, Prayer and Fellowship.
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If you are not part of a home-group but wish to be, please email our Ministry Assistant Iana,
​or phone our church secretary 07447 993142


Thursday 'Seaside Treasures', 9 - 11am weekly.       

 
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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).

THURSDAY : Starfish Story Teatime. 4 - 5.30 MONTHLY

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4 - 5.30 pm, Monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month during term-time. For Families

A time for play, crafts, story, and of course, a tasty TEA

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!

Praise & Worship Night: last friday of the month 7.30 to 9 pm

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Join the Worship Team for an evening of sung Praise and Worship.  Usually held on the last Friday of the month; please check with your Connect notices sheet, or our pastoral assistant, before any travelling any distance.  Connect can be found near the top of this page.

This is an informal gathering and you are invited to come along any time between 7.30 and 9pm.



'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!



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 pastoral assistant. [email protected]

8:30 - 10 am: Families connect for food, chat and play in our church centre! Everyone is welcome to come and meet like-minded families in our local area. Please click here and drop us an email if you are keen to come so that we can ensure there is enough to go round!
Loving Jesus, Sharing Life, Bringing Hope.
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Contact us: via email, chat via Facebook or call us on 07936 556144.

Westward Ho! Baptist Church, 42 Nelson Drive, Westward Ho! Ex39 1LQ
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  • About us
  • Sundays & Prayer
  • What's on
  • MORE
    • Calendar & Events
    • Who we are
    • Kids, Youth & Family
    • Sermons Library & Resources
    • Our Leadership Team
    • Venue Hire
    • Alpha
    • Policies @ WHBC