Local Community

Denmead Baptist Church are involved in the our local community in a variety of ways, some of which you will find here.

1st Denmead Scout Group

Our Minister Danny is Chaplain to the local Scout group.  Danny visits the different sections (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers) as well as attending the AGM and various functions.  Several of the sections have visited Denmead Baptist Church to see what we do and how we do it - which always raises lots of questions - especially the bath (our baptistery!).

In recent years the Scouts have joined with us on Remembrance Sunday to parade to the flag in the centre of the village for a short service of remembrance.

Denmead Junior School

Danny is invited to regularly lead assembly at this local Junior School and the children have commented how much they like his lively and interactive approach.  Danny has also had opportunities to visit year 3 and 4 classes to answer the children's questions about the Christian faith, Christian communities and Christian understanding about love. 

In 2007, for the first time, we presented each leaving child in year 6 with a copy of a booklet called 'It's Your Move' to help them in their transition to senior school.

Denmead Infant School

Danny is invited to take various assemblies at this local Infant School who also visit for Harvest Celebrations and Year R's Teddy Bear Picnics in the summer.  We also enjoy Year 1 visiting for part of their curriculum looking at aspects of the local community.

Denmead Pre-School and 'Busy Bees'

These 2 independent pre-schools in the village invite Danny to come to some of their sessions especially around the important Christian festivals like Christmas and Easter.  Danny often speaks at the Denmead Pre-School Nativity.  A favourite companion of Danny who helps with his teaching is Roxy Rabbit!  Seeing is believing!

Women's Institute Games Evening

We support the young and the young-at-heart!  This fun-filled and enthusiastic games evening is not an official WI meeting and is open to all - including - perhaps especially - men!  An evening of fun and games and light refreshments is a welcome tonic, especially in the long winter months.

These are some of the ways that we are active in and support the local community - other ways are included in other sections of this website.  We are constantly looking for opportunities to extend the ways that we can enhance community life and if you have a suggestion or comment please do Contact Us.