Activities News

The 5th Northampton Girls’ Brigade Company presented the Nativity Story in an interactive way using a pass the parcel game! A live band from Queensgrove Methodist Church played for us and the girls took part in various ways. The Juniors performed ‘When Santa Got Stuck Up the Chimney’ using Kazoos; the Explorers sang ‘Away in a Manger’, some…

The girls, the leaders and Bakerloo (company mascot) from the 5th Northampton Girls’ Brigade Company joined with other companies from the Northamptonshire District for an ice skating event at Whilton Locks Garden Village. In addition to the skating the girls had a bounce on Frosty the Snowman and took part in some craft activities. It was a bit cold but there was…

Another great session for the King’s Tots, King’s Kids and King’s Teens in November, talking about choices and what paradise would be like.

Another great session for the King’s Tots, King’s Kids and King’s Teens in October, and as part of the session the young people helped to fill twenty Little Bags of Hope for the homeless. The bags contain items that the homeless will need which includes socks, deodorant, wipes,…

Another great session for the King’s Tots, King’s Kids and King’s Teens in September. We looked at two Bible stories, The Lost Coin and the Lost Sheep – the message – that each person is precious to God. There were games, Bible drama and we made lots of sheep in a…

During August the King’s Kids, King’s Teens and King’s Tots all joined together and enjoyed a session of worship and fun in the park followed by a picnic lunch. We started with some fun games then the young people divided into two groups and each group worked together using…

At the end of July some of the girls in the 5th Northampton Girls’ Brigade Company got together for two fun days organised by the leaders. On Thursday the 25th the hottest day of the year, we went to Cadbury World, travelling by train. Everyone had a great chocolate experience and set out for the journey home happy and excited. Soon after we boarded our first train…

On a rather wet Saturday in July  we held a garden party at the home of a church member. In spite of the weather quite a few people came along for a chat; some tea and some cake and we raised £211 for the ‘Future’s Fund’.  

During our service at The Pastures in July we said a big thank you to Viola  who retired as a Communion Steward after thirty three years of service. Viola was presented with some lovely flowers. Thank you Viola for all your years of service to Kingsthorpe Methodist Church!  

On Tuesday the 2nd of July the 5th Northampton Girls’ Brigade Company held their Main Presentation of Awards and what a night it was! The awards were presented by the Company Chaplains and it was great to see so many family, friends and church members coming along to support the company. Lots…