Sunday School Sunday School meets on Sunday mornings during term time at 10.00 am in Bellie Church Hall and at 11.30 am in Speymouth Parish Church. Bellie Sunday School presently consists of around forty children. Activities are mainly based around Scripture Union SALT material, supported by a significant musical presence. The Sunday School comprises the Sunbeams group for pre-school children, Frendz for children in Primary 1 - Primary 4 and XtreamM8's for children in Primary 5 - Primary 7. Babies are also very welcome in the creche. Alongside the Sunday School is the Connexions group for young people of secondary school age. The name Connexions comes from the young people remaining connected with the church even though they may not always be able make it on a Sunday morning. One part of this connection is the invitation for Connexions members to share Holy Communion. In October 2000, the Bellie Sunday School buried a millennium time capsule in the garden at the rear of Bellie Church, which included samples of the children's work and an audio cassette of the children singing some of their favourite songs, to remain buried for a period of twenty five years. Speymouth Sunday School caters for a slightly smaller group of children who are extremely committed and enthusiastic. Scripture Union SALT material is also used. All staff in the Sunday Schools have completed the Board of Parish Education's Child Protection Training course. In recent years, the Sunday Schools and Connexions have been involved with a number of outings where the youngsters have been able to enjoy various activities and share fellowship. These include various residential weekends at Abernethy Outdoor Centre and a Family Day at Landmark, Carrbridge. Take Note Take Note is an ecumenical music group for primary school aged children. Founded in 1996, it meets on Friday evenings at 6.30 pm during term time in Bellie Church Hall. Suitable for children in Primary 2 upwards, the children enjoy participating in a range of activities such as singing and team games. Although Take Note does compete in the bi-annual Moray Music Festival, the main emphasis is still on fun and enjoyment. Take Note regularly performs within the local community and often raises money for charity. During the last few years, money has been raised for The ARCHIE Foundation, Children First, The Children's Society, Moray Scanner Appeal, Children in Need and Comic Relief. Bellie Praise Group The Bellie Praise Group is an all-age male and female vocal group from within the Bellie congregation. Rehearsing on Monday evenings, the group makes a regular contribution to Sunday morning services at Bellie Church throughout the year and also provides entertainment for a range of social functions within the local community. The Guild The Guild has a very active presence in both congregations. The ecumenical Bellie Guild meets fortnightly on Tuesday evenings between October and March in Bellie Church Hall. Speymouth Guild meets on the first Thursday in the month, alternating between Speymouth Church and the Parish Hall, Garmouth. The Guild's aim is to encourage those whose lives are committed to Jesus Christ to express their faith in worship, prayer and action. An open invitation is extended to all. Fochabers Women's Group Fochabers Women's Group meets on Monday evenings once per month, excluding the summer months. The group operates on an ecumenical basis and has seen an increase in membership during the last few years. A variety of activities take place, ranging from talks from invited speakers to social outings within the local area. Speyside Quilters The Speyside Quilters meet in Bellie Church Hall on two Thursday evenings per month, between 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm. A very talented group whose members have produced some fine banners which help to beautifully decorate the interior of Bellie Parish Church. Coffee & Chat and Brew & Blether Coffee & Chat takes place in Bellie Church Hall on Monday mornings between 10.00 am and 11.30 am. Open to all ages, this is part of the fundraising for the Bellie Re-order Project. Brew & Blether takes place in the Parish Hall, Garmouth on Friday afternoons between 2.00 pm and 3.30 pm. Both are a great opportunity for fellowship over a cup of tea or coffee. Speyside Quilters The Speyside Quilters meet in Bellie Church Hall on two Thursday evenings per month, between 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm. A very talented group whose members have produced some fine banners which help to beautifully decorate the interior of Bellie Parish Church. Other organisations using Bellie Church Hall A range of other organisations, although not all directly related to the church, use Bellie Church Hall on a regular basis. This includes the Exercise Club, the Lunch Club and the Thursday Club. The hall is often used within the local community for social functions and fundraising events, such as Coffee Mornings and Quiz Evenings. Organisations using the Parish Hall, Garmouth Many organisations meet in the Parish Hall in Garmouth. These include the Garmouth Playgroup, the WRI, the Art Group, the Over 50s Club and the Drama Club. To return to the home page, click here.