Meadgate Church Children's & Youth

Meadgate Church Children's & Youth Aiming to be like Jesus Welcome to the children's and youth sector of Meadgate Church! A great place to talk, and grow together.

We are a thriving and friendly Church set in the middle of the Meadgate community with the youth sector offering a number of clubs for different ages;

Six Pack - Thursday night, 5pm - 6.15pm for those who are age 6 to school year 5 at The Orchards
Turning Point - Thursday night 5pm-6:15pm for those in year 6 to year 7 at The Parade
Elevate - Thursday night 5-6.15pm for those in year 8 to year 13

at The Parade
All of these involve games, snacks, a short talk, and most importantly, lots of fun! On top of this, we run 2 junior churches at the main morning service for ages 3 to 16 on the first and second Sunday of the month. We have a Joint Children's and Youth Service at The Parade on the 4th Sunday of the month feel free to drop your young people off from 9:30 - 12:00 this involves craft, singing, bible story games, and FUN

The 6.30 cafe church is our evening service which starts at 7.30 on a Sunday evening and continues until about 8.00. We have social events though out the year so keep an eye on our Facebook at insta for all the information! Hopefully, we'll see you at one of our activities. Meadgate Church is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

02/01/2026

🌈 Sensory Play This Morning! 🌈
Looking for a lovely place where little ones can play, move, and just be themselves?

Tomorrow is the day! Join us today from 9:30–11:30am for a relaxed sensory play session for KS1 children with SEND and their families — no diagnosis needed 💛

✨ A calm, welcoming space
✨ Time to play, explore, and unwind
✨ A friendly atmosphere for children and grown-ups alike

☕ Tea & coffee for just £1
👧 £3.50 per child
👦 £1.50 for siblings

📍 The Orchards Cafe
Pop in for some playtime, a cosy chat, and a nice cuppa.
We’d love to see you there! 🧡✨

🌈 Sensory Play Today! 🌈Got little ones who need a BIG run around? We’ve got you covered!Join us today from 9:30–11:30am ...
06/12/2025

🌈 Sensory Play Today! 🌈
Got little ones who need a BIG run around? We’ve got you covered!

Join us today from 9:30–11:30am for a fun, relaxed space for those in KS1 with SEND and their families. (no diagnosis required.) 💛

☕ Tea & coffee – just £1
👧 £3.50 per child
👦 £1.50 for siblings

Pop down to The Orchards for playtime, a warm space to unwind, and a cosy cup of coffee. We’d love to see you there! 🧡✨

Did you know we do an extra soft play session on the first Saturday of every month, 9:30 – 11:30am, for a relaxed and we...
04/10/2025

Did you know we do an extra soft play session on the first Saturday of every month, 9:30 – 11:30am, for a relaxed and welcoming sensory expertness designed especially for children aged 0 up to key stage 2 with SEND needs and their families. 💜

No diagnosis is required – just a safe, supportive space where your little ones can explore, play, and simply be themselves. 🌈

And for the grown-ups? A warm cup of coffee and a chance to connect with other families who understand. ☕💬

We are at the The Orchards Cafe come down this morning and say hello 👋

Quick reminder, Six Pack has finished for the summer, back in September. But don't forget our Summer Festival, 1pm on Su...
11/07/2024

Quick reminder, Six Pack has finished for the summer, back in September. But don't forget our Summer Festival, 1pm on Sunday and the beach trip in a few weeks - check it out on the flyer you took home last week!...

Don't forget it's Meadgate Church Summer Festival on Sunday 14th July. See the poster below for what's happening!!!
27/06/2024

Don't forget it's Meadgate Church Summer Festival on Sunday 14th July. See the poster below for what's happening!!!

The water is all back in the pipes, the orchards building is back open today
19/01/2024

The water is all back in the pipes, the orchards building is back open today

Due to burst water mains effecting our area , there is no water in The Orchards today. So unfortunately we have to close...
18/01/2024

Due to burst water mains effecting our area , there is no water in The Orchards today. So unfortunately we have to close all our events for the day . Our apologies.
Updates will be posted later.
Rev. Tim Ball

Four days to go! Have you signed up??
02/01/2024

Four days to go! Have you signed up??

Just 1 week to go until our Sensory Play session for families living with SEND children. You can book in now via the [Get Tickets] button on our page at The Orchards Cafe.

Back on the 6.01.24! Book now to get your space for those with SEND and their families
20/12/2023

Back on the 6.01.24! Book now to get your space for those with SEND and their families

16/12/2023

Come join in a our carols outside the co-op free hot chocolate mince pies and mulled wine

Tomorrow is our Carols outside the Meadgate Co-op, free mulled wine, mince pies, and hot chocolate. Come have a jolly si...
15/12/2023

Tomorrow is our Carols outside the Meadgate Co-op, free mulled wine, mince pies, and hot chocolate. Come have a jolly sing-along

Count down to the crib service. 24/12/23 at 10:30pm
10/12/2023

Count down to the crib service. 24/12/23 at 10:30pm

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Welcome to the youth sector of Meadgate Church! We are a thriving and friendly Church set in the middle of the Meadgate community with the children and youth sector offering a number of clubs for different ages; Six Pack - Thursday night, 5pm - 6.15pm for those who are school year 1 -6 involving games, a short talk and most importantly, lots of fun and all for just 50p! Homework Club - Tuesday 3:05-4:15pm for school years 1-6, places need to be prebooked. FREE

Youth Cafe - Monday 5pm - 6:30pm followed by God Slot 6:30pm -7pm. Entry is free just bring your friends and money for Barista drinks at 75p

On top of this we have an All Stage service for the family on the first and third Sundays of the month and run Junior Churches at the main morning service on the remaining Sundays for babies to year 11. These are Glow (babies and preschoolers), Ignite (Reception- year 6) and Furnace which meets on the last Sunday of the month for Year 7-11. For more information check out the website! Hopefully we'll see you at one of our activities and you'll find a fun, safe environment, where you can simply be yourself!