Mearns Kirk

Who is it for? Local elderly residents looking for a bit of company, a nice chat, friendly faces, a cuppa, home baking and entertainment.
When? 1.45pm-3.15pm, every second Tuesday from September through to May.
Where? Sullivan Hall, Mearns Kirk Halls.
What’s On?

2nd December : Mearns Primary School Choir
16th December: Christmas Party with Christmas Singalong

Cost? £3 per meeting for cuppa, cake, entertainment and a warm hall!

The Friendship Club: Background

Now in its 36 year, the Mearns Kirk Friendship Club serves the local community. It was set up in response to a need to bring together elderly residents who were lonely or unable to get out and about on their own.

“Back in 1990, a young lady from the Kirk Session offered to run a club once a fortnight, providing  afternoon tea, interesting talks and entertainment. Very quickly offers of entertainment, home baking, transporting and escorting came from all corners of the church and as word spread the numbers increased rapidly from 16 to a roll of around 100.

The Friendship Club Today

The club remains popular and we have over 80 members. The atmosphere is just lovely, with smiling faces and obvious enjoyment from members. The hall is arranged in tables of 6 or 8, with a volunteer at each table, so members can get to know the folk around them.
Members arrive from around 1.45pm. There will be meeters and greeters to welcome members (new and old) and show folk to their tables. There will be an introduction from the leader, then entertainment is usually from 2pm-2.45pm, followed by a chat, cuppa and cakes until about 3.15pm.

New Members?

If you are interested in coming along, you will be made very welcome

For more information, contact :
Shona Clark (leader) 07980 369863
or e-mail hello@mkhelpinghands.org,uk