Organisations
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. Children under 3 years old 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 despite all the other calls on their time. 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 Parish Church also has a lively Sunday School, where both the children and teachers are extremely committed and enthusiastic. All staff in the Sunday Schools have completed the appropriate Child Protection Training courses. 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 as well as visiting other places of worship. 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 is very active in singing in the local community, the main emphasis is still on fun and enjoyment. Bellie Praise Group The Bellie Praise Group is an all-age male and female vocal group mainly from within the Bellie congregation, however there are also members of the group from neighbouring churches in the area. Rehearsing on Monday evenings, the group makes a regular contribution to Sunday morning services in Bellie Parish Church throughout the year and also provides entertainment for a range of social functions within the local community. Bellie Music Group The Bellie Music Group comprises mainly members of Connexions and is involved with a number of activities including our all-age worship in Bellie Parish Church. 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 both men and women. Once a month, Guild members and friends meet to knit and sew for Malawi. 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. Bellie Babes The Bellie Babes meet on Friday mornings in Bellie Church Hall from 9.30 am - 11.00 am. The group was set up to allow children under 3 years old to play, while their parents can share fellowship over a tea or coffee. Men's Breakfast Club The Men's Breakfast Club meets on selected Saturday mornings in Bellie Church Hall during the year. The main object of the club is to allow men of all ages to share fellowship over a nicely cooked breakfast. 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. The group has now been meeting for over twenty years, but is still keen to welcome new members. 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 was initially part of the fundraising for the Bellie Parish Church Re-order Project, however since the re-opening of the church in September 2009, Coffee & Chat raises money for general church funds. 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. Scottish Country Dance Class The Scottish Country Dance Class meets weekly on Wednesday evenings in Bellie Church Hall. Always keen to welcome new members, prepare yourself for a night of fun. Bellie Bikers The Bellie Bikers are a group of motorcycle enthusiasts and their friends. They aim to provide fellowship and support to fellow motorcycle enthusiasts and act as a vehicle for outreach in the wider community. The group is fully affiliated to the Christian Motorcycle Association. The Exercise Club The Exercise Club meets on Tuesday afternoons between 2.00 pm and 3.00 pm in Bellie Church Hall (excluding the summer months). Having been established for a number of years, the group is very popular with an attendance of around 25 each week. 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. As well as being used by the Lunch Club and the Thursday Club every week, 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.