The Parent and Toddler Group is run on a voluntary basis by mothers from the Church, most of whom have children with them, but is available to all parents in the locality.

Although called "Toddler Group", all children under five are welcome, including babies.

We aim to run a varied and interesting programme which not only occupies the children, but stimulates them, helping them to learn as they play. The activities involve familiar repetition, which children like, and also new things for them to discover. Activities include:-

Free play Craft work Singing

There is also a "refreshment spot" with a drink and a biscuit.

As well as the usual weekly activities, we also have special events such as a summer outing, a summer party and a Christmas party with Father Christmas. These are always very popular and we let you know well in advance when these events are coming up.

Toddler Group is popular and there are always people wanting to join us, so we do ask parents to let us know if they intend to be away for more than two weeks, so that we can retain their place.

To cover our running costs (refreshments, craft materials, etc.), we ask each parent to give 50p per week, which we have found people are happy to do.

Being a parent is an important and very demanding job, especially with younger childrenll

Having a place where you (and your children) can meet and make friends in a happy and relaxed atmosphere can be a nice retreat in the busy-ness of the week’s activities. Children need to play with others and parents too have a need to relax, chat and "help" each other. Parent and Toddler groups are a great way of achieving this, but here at Bethel, we hope to give you something more.

At Bethel, we are followers of Jesus Christ and have found that in Him is the secret of life. This doesn’t mean that we are perfect, or are immune from the everyday problems of life- for from it! But it does mean that we have found someone who makes sense of life and someone we can turn to for help when things go wrong.

We believe that God has provided all that is needed for the laying of solid foundations of life. Indeed, God’s foundations are the only ones that will stand the storms of life that come to us all. God desires that all men and women should know, experience and live on these solid foundations. He loves us, and is willing to help us if we ask Him.

We hope that you will really enjoy your times with us each week and make new friends. But we would also like to introduce our best friend to you, the best friend anyone can have, Jesus Christ.

Bethel has a wide range of activities for the young and old. Come along, you’d be most welcome: and who knows you might even like it!!