Kingston URC

Young people

There is a range of activities provided for children and young people.   Here is the latest schedule of events between January and April 2010.

All our work with children and young people is undertaken in accordance with the Child Protection guidelines set down by the United Reformed Church.  


• Parents and Toddlers
• The Brigades
• Activity days
• Stay and Play

• Parents and Toddlers

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 10.00 until 12.00, parents and carers of around 60 small children bring their toddlers and babies to play with a huge variety of toys large and small, in the freedom of the Mayo Hall.  

The adults have the chance to relax a little from their caring role, and to share their news and concerns with other mums, dads and carers.   Drinks are served and there is music and sometimes craft activity.   70 children are enrolled and sessions are staffed from a rota of about 20 volunteers.  

For further information contact: Ray Erskine 020 8286 9370
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• The Brigades

Since 2001 we have run a combined Girls' and Boys' Brigade company at Kingston URC.   Meetings are held on Fridays, from 17.30 for the youngest members and later for the older members.  

For a detailed history of the Brigades in our church, please see here

For further information about current activities, contact our Youth Worker.
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• Activity days

Activity days take place in each school holiday, sometimes with a day trip around the summer half term.   Each day has a theme with related art, craft, cooking, toys to play with, games, stories, Bible stories and songs.  

This year our theme is World Explorers - so far we have been to Egypt and France.

Most sessions for 3-9/10 year olds take place between 10.00 and 13.00 and sessions for 9/10 year olds are usually from 13.00 to 17.00.   To find the date of the next Activity day, please check What's on

The older children are consulted on what they would like to do.   Over the year we aim to provide some variety, so some activities are in house; some are linked to the theme and some are just for fun.  

Activities cost £3 per child per session.

For further information contact our Youth Worker.
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• Stay and Play

Meetings are on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10.00-13.00 and are for parents/guardians with children from toddlers and up to 9 years old.

Stay and Play is...  
...a space to:
spend time with your children
meet other people
play a game
have a coffee or a squash and a cake
read a book
run around
paint a picture or themselves
make a mess
make a noise
play with toys and spread them across the floor
make a den
drive a didi car

Costs £2 per family per session
To find the date of the next Stay and Play day, please check the KURC monthly calendar; and for further information contact our Youth Worker.
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