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Organisations
A number of organsiations are associated with the Church or use church premises
These include (follow the links for details)
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Card/Craft Club
The club meets from September to March in the Columba Hall on Tuesdays
at 2pm. This is a group of ladies who felt that they would like to meet over a cup of tea
or coffee for a chat, while doing something useful. It is not a class and
we do not have a committee.
We meet to exchange ideas and to share equipment. We make greetings
cards for our own use and to sell in aid of the church project fund.
If anyone (including gentlemen) would like to join us but would rather
bring some other craft, like knitting, please do so. All are welcome. Please contact
Maureen Marshall via the Church Office (0141 639 3528) or
by email.
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Flower Club
Mearns & Whitecraigs Flower Club meets in the Columba Hall on the second Wednesday of the month
except during July and August. The meetings start at
2pm and last until about 4.00 - 4.30pm. The members of the club enjoy watching
skilled demonstrators working with flowers producing some very interesting
designs. The demonstrations are very entertaining and the presenter gives
lots of information about the plant material they are using and also very
often has some interesting and humorous stories to tell.
The club also runs, from time to time, workshops for those who wish to
learn how to arrange flowers in a more imaginative way rather than just
putting them in a vase.
We are a very friendly club and make visitors and new members very welcome.
Each year we have outings to various events which all have a flower theme.
If you are looking for a relaxing afternoon watching someone else do the
work and be entertained at the same time then the flower club is for you.
If you would like more information about the flower club please
contact the flower club chairman May Connell via the Church Office (0141 639 3528) or
by email.
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Broom Sunbeams
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Sunbeams is a pre-brownie group for 4½ – 7 years who meet in the Ninian and Columba Halls on Monday evenings between 6.00pm and 7.00pm.
Each week we are kept busy playing games, doing art and craft
activities and having fun! Annually we have some parties, a visit to the pantomime and a visit from Santa.
If you would like to join in the fun please don’t hesitate to contact me via the Church Office
(0141 639 3528) or
by email. Amy Little
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1st/2nd/3rd Whitecraigs Brownies
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The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Whitecraigs Brownie Packs meet in the Ninian Hall at the times shown below.
| 1st Whitecraigs Brownies | Wednesdays 6.00pm till 7.30pm |
| 2nd Whitecraigs Brownies | Tuesdays 6.00pm till 7.30pm |
| 3rd Whitecraigs Brownies | Thursdays 6.00pm till 7.30pm |
Typical Brownie activities include:
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Work for craft and other badges
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Fund raising for Children in Need, Hearing Dog and other charities
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Outings and parties for special occasions such as Halloween and Christmas
The Brownie Packs usually have waiting lists for girls wishing become members.
The Brownie leaders may be contacted via the Church Office (0141 639 3528) or
by email.
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2nd/3rd Whitecraigs Guides
The 2nd and 3rd Whitecraigs Guides meet on Wednesday and Tuesday evenings respectively from September to June in the Ninian Hall in Broom
Church.
Each week the girls participate in activities ranging from crafts to games and current topics.
This year patrols have organised their own theme nights - we have had a Grease Night, an X factor night,
a Pyjama Party and a Cake and Candy night. We also had two trips to see Harlequin Theatre Group
at Christmas and at Easter.
During the summer evenings we concentrated on badgework and outdoor games.
Any girl wishing to join either Guide Company, or adults willing to help guiding at Broom, should contact the Church Office (0141 639 3528) or
by email,.
Tuesday Guides Ages 10yrs upwards.
3rd Whitecraigs
7pm/9pm Ninian Hall
Contact Church Office 0141 639 3528
We run a very active group on a Tuesday with around 36 girls. Our activities include working on Badges, Themed nights , A Theatre Trip and a Live Talent Showcase .
We have raised over £3500.00 for Cancer Research U.K. with Fashion shows. Each week we have a different focus and celebrate events and festivals throughout the Year .
Our schedule is set from now until Christmas with 3 Leaders and Young assistants working with the girls.
Great fun for All . Limited Spaces Available
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House Group
We are a small group of friendly people who enjoy the opportunity
of exploring their understanding of the message of the bible by discussion from a Christian
viewpoint. We meet approximately monthly in the
informal surroundings of members’ homes and this year we
looking at Paul's letter to the Romans with the
aid of a study guide from The Scripture Union LifeBuilder series.
Our meetings are always open to everyone. If you have ever wondered
whether to come , please give us a try. There is no
obligation to return, but you may be surprised to find yourself enjoying an
evening of discussion, at times serious and at times light-hearted, in the
company of people who have no expert knowledge, just a wish to learn more
from sharing thoughts and understanding.
If you would like more information please contact Elinor Paterson via the
Church Office (0141 639 3528) or by email. Details of our
meetings are posted in the weekly intimations sheet.
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Broom Nursery
Broom Playgroup will be known as Broom Nursery from Monday 17 August 2009. We are open Monday to Friday mornings
from 9.15am until 11.45am. The three terms run as a school year. Wraparound is available from 8.30am until 9.15am and from
11.45am until 12.45pm. The starting age for children attending is 2 years and 10 months.
East Renfrewshire Council will
fund children in their ante-preschool year through until they start school as long as their name
is recorded in the Playgroup by 31st August. Funding will start from the month after their third birthday.
Our Nursery is in partnership with ERC
and we are therefore inspected yearly by the Care Commission, ERC standards and quality review audit, and by HMI. We are a small group run by a committee of parents and four qualified staff members.
We have 24 places with a ratio of 1:8 for three
year olds and 1:5 ratio for children of 2 years and 10 months. We offer the
children a very varied session covering all aspects of the 'Curriculum for Excellence'.
During the last Playgroup year the children enjoyed and participated well
in a wide variety of activities. We went out to the different parks for outings, to Central Station,
the library, cafe and the shopping centre at Newton Mearns. We had a few visitors to the Group including a Lollipop Man, an optician,
a stage company and a dental hygienist, Enjoyaball and animals from "Creature Comfort". The children have
participated in music, numeracy, physical and French sessions. Our children have particularly enjoyed
using our garden. This area is directly behind the
Ninian Hall and is safe and secure. It includes a decked area, a bark pit, a grassed
area and two benches. The children have healthy snacks and follow a tooth brushing programme.
If you wish any more information please contact Dorothy by email
with your child's name for a place at our nursery, or contact us via the Church Office (0141 639 3528).
A web site is being set up at http://www.broomnursery.org.uk for the nursery.
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171st Glasgow Scout Scout Group
Lord Robert Baden-Powell, Chief Scout of the World founded Scouting in 1907.
Several decades later the 171st Glasgow (1st Whitecraigs) Scout Group was
formed, first meeting on 25th May 1943 in Broom Church. 1953 saw a move to
the premises at Broomcroft, which are still occupied by the Group today.
We have grown to become one of the largest Groups in both Eastwood District
and in Scotland. We provide fun, friendship and adventure for over 200 boys
and girls. We currently have three Beaver Colonies, three Cub Packs and a
Scout Troop.
Scouting is an international, multi faith uniformed youth movement to which there are five sections.
| Beaver Scouts | 6 to 8 years of age |
| Cub Scouts | 8 to 10½ years of age |
| Scouts | 10½ to 14 years of age |
| Explorer Scouts | 14 to 18 years of age |
| Scout Network | 18 to 25 years of age |
The aim of Scouting and indeed that of the
171st Glasgow Group is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full
physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, responsible citizens
and as members of their local, national and international communities. Scouting and 171st
Glasgow Group is open to any young person of any creed, race and mental or physical
capability and of either sex. All sections within the 171st welcome both boys and girls.
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Beavers meet on:
Mondays 5.45pm - 6.45pm
Tuesdays 5.45pm - 6.45pm
Wednesdays 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Beavers also have the opportunity to take part in events and activities
organised by Eastwood District, for example the annual Beaver Fun day.
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Beavers enjoy lots of fun activities both on Colony nights and during Colony sleepovers.
Some of these are:
- Fun & Friends
- Crafts
- Activity Games
- Outings and Visits
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Cubs meet on:
Mondays 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Tuesdays 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Thursdays 6.45pm - 8.15pm
Cubs also have the opportunity to take part in events and activities
organised by Eastwood District, for example Unihoc, Sports and competitions.
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Cubs enjoy lots of activities both on Pack nights and during Pack Holidays
and camping. Some of these are:
- Cooking
- Archery
- Climbing
- Pioneering
- Mapping & Compass
- Fire lighting
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Scouts meet on:
Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Scouts also have the opportunity to take part in events and activities
organised by Eastwood District, for example the Five-a-side football,
swimming gala.
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Scouts enjoy lots of activities both on Troop nights and during trips and camps. Some of these are:
- Cooking
- Archery
- Climbing
- Pioneering
- First Aid
- Fire lighting
- Cycling
- Outings
- Incident Hikes
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All sections provide a balanced programme of activities and the young
people work towards challenge badges as well as interest/activity badges.
The highest award that can be attained in any section is the Chief Scout Award.
To find out more about the Scouts email the group scout Leader Susan Price.
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Zumba Classes
Join the millions of people that have decided that having fun and working out are not mutually exclusive. Join those who'd rather have a blast...Join the party!
Come along & prepare to "shake your booty" in the latest dance fitness craze, fused with hypnotic Latin American rhythms.
Burn 400-1000 calories per hour
Sunday & Wednesday 6.00pm to 7.00pm, Friday 8.00pm to 9.00pm.
For more information contact the Forum via the Church Office (0141 639 3528).
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