Community Activities at Christ Church
Christ Church URC Chelmsford hosts many activities delivered by the church, individuals and local charities.
Below are a list of community activities that are currently running at Christ Church and the contact details of the organisations/individuals that deliver them.
Address: Christ Church URC Chelmsford, 164 New London Road, Chemsford, Essex CM2 0AW
You can also Hire a room at Christ Church
The Singing Thing is an informal singing group, where everyone is welcome. We will meet on selected Friday evenings email cchubdesk@gmail.com for more info


Beaver Colony (Beavers)
For Boys & Girls (6-8 years) Tuesdays 6pm-7.15pm at Christ Church
Cub Pack (Cubs)
For Boys & Girls (8-11 years) Tuesdays 6pm-7.25pm at Christ Church
Please email 25thchelmsford.join@chelmsfordscouts.org.uk


Scout Troop (Scouts)
For Boys & Girls (11-14 years) Tuesdays 7.30pm-9pm at Christ Church
Please email 25thchelmsford.join@chelmsfordscouts.org.uk


Explorers
For Boys & Girls (14-18 years) Tuesdays 7.30pm-9pm at Christ Church
For details about becoming an Explorer. Please email wayg@quovadis-esu.org.uk



Weds from 1.30pm-3.30pm
Knitting, crochet, cross stitch, beadwork and more.
The Arts & Crafts Circle began so that people could get together and spend time doing things they enjoy (£5 per week)
For further information please contact contact Julie at juliet14smith@yahoo.co.uk or call 01245 269291.
2nd Tuesday of each month from 7.15pm-10pm
The British Sugar Craft is a non- profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of cake decoration and sugar craft. Members include hobby cake makers, home bakers, specialist retailers and renowned sugar craft professionals.
For further info please visit Website below, or call 07503739370 Email: nationaloffice@bsguk.org
Wednesday Mornings Baby Yoga & Massage Classes
Basking Babies is a national franchise business offering events, pregnancy relaxation, sharing & support circles, baby massage, baby reflexology, and baby yoga classes. For further info please visit Website below, or call Becky on 07950150164 Email: Becky@baskingbabies.co.uk



Saturdays (Sch yrs 1 - 5) 9.15am - 10.45am (Sch yrs 6 & above) 10.45am - 12pm
Chelmsford Junior Chess Club gives children the chance to have fun playing and improving their chess. £5 per session, which will be a mix of playing and coaching.
For further info please visit Website below or email us at chelmsfordjuniorchess@gmail.com
Chelmsford Stitches
Third Monday of Each Month



Meets Tuesday (Evenings)
Next Mtgs: March, May, July, Sept & Nov 2026
It is our aim to provide help and support to people living with diabetes in the Mid Essex area. We do this primarily through group meetings, designed with the express purpose of providing individuals with a safe, social forum to discuss diabetes and its effects.
For further information please contact Chelmsford and District Diabetes UK Group Tel: 07516897948 Email: chelmsforddiabetes@
We are an independent charity, working with families who have children or young people with any special educational need or disability (SEND). We provide advice and support to families with SEND children on how to access appropriate education, as well as providing support with disability benefits, and social care issues. We also run weekend activity clubs in Colchester and Chelmsford for SEND children and their siblings.
For further info, please visit Website below, or call 01245353575 Email: helpline@lifessex.or.uk
Thursdays 9.15am-10.15am (Term time only)
Little Athletes are a specialised Physical Activity provider for Early Years, we run the perfect football club for toddlers! Our Little Ballers Programme is a unique football specific play programme which has been developed for children aged 12 months (and walking) - 3 yrs old.
For further info please visit Website below, or call 01782825612 Email: info@littleathletes.co.uk
Wednesdays 6pm-8.30pm (Term time only)



NCT Mums & Babies
The Chelmsford and District branch is run by local parents and we offer support, information and friendship to new parents and parents-to-be, antenatal and post-natal courses, breastfeeding support, NCT Baby and Toddler Groups and support groups. For further information please visit the website below.
Fun, Friendship & Education
Move & Melt
Mondays & Tuesdays from 8pm-9pm
(half Hatha Yoga & half Yin)
Delivered by Joanne Bushell (£12 per session or discounted multi-class passes available)
For further info or to book a place call 07739961154 Email: jo@yogawithjo.net or visit Website below.
Tuesdays 7pm-8pm (Room 5)
Physiotherapist led Mat Pilates by Emma Lloyd (APPI qualified Pilates instructor), designed for all abilities in a small group format.
Sessions focus on correcting movement patterns, posture and building core strength. With a personalised approach to help prevent injuries and aid recovery.
For further information or book a place please call Emma on 07761316607



Saturdays from 1pm-4pm & Wednesdays from 6pm-9pm
MTC offer serious triple-threat (singing, acting, dance) training for young people who are passionate about performing and musical theatre.
Students take one of three 60-minute classes, streamed by ability. Max. class size of 20. ALL CLASSES: £7.00 per 60-minute lesson, paid termly.
For further information please click on the website below.
Meets the 2nd & 4th Friday of the Month 2-4pm
Singing & Wellbeing Tuesdays 11am-1pm
Drama Workshops
Mondays 4pm-5pm (4-7 years) & 5pm-6pm (7-12 years)
(Term time only)
Tai Ji Quan
Mondays from 7pm-8.30pm
(Except for Bank Holidays)
We teach Traditional Yang Family Tai Chi. Lessons consist of Preparatory exercises, Quigong, Traditional Long Form and Small Circle Form
All new students are welcome as teaching is tailored to the development of a desire to learn this Internal Martial Art
Contact: Ian Pittock on 01371 856288 or TaichiChelmsford@outlook.com
U3A General Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 2pm
Chelmsford u3a is one of 55 u3a’s in Essex and its members have been learning, staying active and having fun for 30 years, showcasing what it means to have a positive later life.
We have over 30 Interest Groups including Art, History, Reading & Poetry, Walking, Science, Foreign Languages, Theatre Trips, Travel and Outings. (Take a look at the list on this website).
To join our membership please email chelmsfordu3amembership@gmail.com
School of Dance & Performing Arts
Saturdays 9am-4pm



















