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Broom Church Guild
Broom Church Guild meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from October to March at 7.30pm in the Columba Hall. Our meeting begins with a short act of worship followed by a speaker and then tea and a chat. The 2009/2010 session started with our dedication service on Tuesday 6 October. The new three year strategy "What does the Lord require of you?" has just been launched. This year's theme is "Called to Act Justly". We look forward to a very interesting and enjoyable session with a wide variety of topics being covered by our speakers and also a Musical Evening. As always our year will end with the Annual Dinner and Outing (venues to be confirmed). New members are always welcome. For further information please contact the President, Mrs Aileen Arnott via the Church Office (0141 639 3528) or by email. Return to the top of the organisations page. | ||||||
8 O'clock Club
The 8 O'clock Club meets from September to April on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening of each month at 8 o'clock in the Columba Hall. We have a varied programme of lectures, films and talks We are non-denominational and have a membership of about seventy people from a varied age group. Each year we have a charity such as Sense Scotland for blind and deaf adults and children, who receive a cheque at our annual general meeting in April. For further information concerning the club please contact Norma Hunter via the Church Office (0141 639 3528) or by email. `Return to the top of the organisations page. | ||||||
The Jam School of DanceThe Jam School of Dance meets in the Ninian Hall on Mondays, as follows:
All classes take place in our yearly dance exams and the annual dance display at Eastwood Theatre. For further information please email the organiser. Return to the top of the organisations page. | ||||||
Over 50s Dance Exercise
An over 50s Dance Exercise Group meets in the Columba Hall on Mondays and Thursdays at 10.00am. Come along and enjoy Dancexercise moves to all your favourite music. Everyone has such a great time taking part in Susan's well known and unique style of class. If you would like more information please contact Susan via the Church Office (0141 639 3528) or by email. Return to the top of the organisations page. | ||||||
Absolute Pilates
The Pilates classes meet in the Columba Hall on Wednesday evenings from 7.00pm until 8.00pm and from 8.15pm until 9.15pm. The rate per class is £5 and is booked per block of 10. “PHYSICAL FITNESS IS THE FIRST REQUISITE OF HAPPINESS” (Joseph H Pilates) The Pilates method of body conditioning was developed to create a healthy body, a healthy mind and a healthy life. It is a unique system of stretching and strengthening exercises developed almost 100 years ago by Joseph H Pilates (1880-1967). It improves posture strengthens and tones muscles improves flexibility and balance and unites body and mind to create a more streamlined shape. Pilates provides relief for chronic neck and back pain, stress related / overuse injuries and joint pain. Today almost 10 decades after its introduction Pilates is not only the preferred exercise regime of the Hollywood stars but is now being enjoyed by a wider audience. Pilates provides you with the opportunity to experience this unique exercise regime and provide you with a truly holistic approach to physical and mental well being. Matwork class numbers are small in order to provide personalised attention however, if you have any significant or serious problems, a one to one session is advised and special rates will be available for all Broom Church members. For further information on matwork or equipment based Pilates please email Anne-Marie Nelson or visit her website. Return to the top of the organisations page. | ||||||
Parent and Toddler Groups
The two Parent and Todler Groups meet in the Columba Hall from 10.00am until 11.30am on Tuesdays and Fridays respectively, during the school term. Parents have the opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee while children between birth and three years old play together. Activities include
Either of the Parent and Toddler Groups may be contacted via the Church Office (0141 639 3528) or by email. Return to the top of the organisations page. | ||||||
Stagecoach Glasgow 
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Glasgow has been running it’s schools and holiday workshops at Broom Church for eighteen months now. There are three senior schools for 6 to 16 years and three Early Stages classes for 4 to 7 years which run on Fridays and Saturdays during the school term. Students take weekly classes in drama, singing and dancing with professional performers and tutors. Stagecoach is also running its two week summer holiday workshop for 8 to 17 years from 30th July until 10th August. The students spend two weeks rehearsing a piece of musical theatre full-time before performing it at the newly renovated Eastwood Theatre. For younger students there are two one week performance courses from 30th July to 3rd August and 6th July to 10th August where students attend for 5 mornings and do a musical play on the church’s stage on the Friday lunchtime. Stagecoach Glasgow also has a North Glasgow school which runs on Saturdays in Milngavie. Stagecoach Glasgow South performed Hans Christian Andersen's the Snow Queen on 9th December in front of a full house at the Tramway and raised £4000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Boys from the north and south schools combined to film a football documentary for Norwegian production company, TV2 on Scotland's very own Charlie Miller who was then playing for Norwegian club, SK Brann. On 20/21st March, fifteen children from Glasgow South took part in a production of Tosca at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with Moldova's Chisinau National Opera. They sang in Italian and appeared in two scenes. One of our 10 year olds students sang the Shepherd Boy solo! Chisinau National Opera are returning to Glasgow in June when they will be performing Aida at the Kings Theatre. Once again they will be using our students to dance, sing and act! A 9 year old student has just finished the professional run of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Edinburgh Playhouse playing Jeremy and another 9 year student is soon to appear in Dr Who! Three of our students appeared in Disney's Beauty and the Beast at the Kings Theatre in August 2006. This Christmas, all senior school students from Stagecoach Glasgow will be appearing in the "The Spirit of Christmas" for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign at Glasgow University's Bute Hall. We have appeared in this twice before at Paisley Abbey alongside several famous Scottish performers. This year it's bigger and we're looking forward to another enjoyable and worthwhile evening. If you want to find out any more about Stagecoach Glasgow please visit the web site http://www.stagecoach.co.uk or email Stagecoach Glasgow. Return to the top of the organisations page. | ||||||
Wednesday Break/Kirk Kafe
The Wednesday Break takes the form of a short service, usually led by the minister, followed by tea or coffee afterwards. It takes place in the Columba Hall, starting at 10.30am, and runs from the first Wednesday after the October Communion till the first Wednesday in December. We re-start on the first Wednesday after the February Communion and finish with the Wednesday in Holy Week. At times when the Wednesday Break is not meeting, we revert to Kirk Kafe on every Wednesday apart from two or three over Christmas and New Year. Kirk Kafe also meets in the Columba Hall at 10.30 for tea or coffee and chat. Return to the top of the organisations page. | ||||||
Weight Watchers
If you would like more information please contact Weight Watchers via the Church Office (0141 639 3528) or by email. Return to the top of the organisations page. | ||||||
Hatha Yoga Class
In our 21st century world, where the pace of life seems more hectic day by day, many people are taking 'time-out' to practice yoga. Yoga offers us a holistic approach to body, mind and spirit. Hatha yoga begins by working the body on structural level, helping to align the vertebrae, increase flexibility and strengthen muscles. At the same time, internal organs are toned and rejuvenated; the nervous and endocrine systems are balanced and toned and the brain cells are nourished and stimulated;- resulting in-increased mental clarity, emotional stability and a greater sense of overall well-being. Yoga can benefit in many ways, simply to keep your body supple, relief for a specific condition like muscle tension, or you might need help with managing stress. Everyone can practice yoga regardless of age, sex or ability, anyone who wants a healthier, more fulfilled life can enjoy the benefits. Come along and try it for yourself, it's fun its healthy. If you would like more information please contact the organiser via the Church Office (0141 639 3528) or email the organiser direct. Return to the top of the organisations page. |