Gatehouse
AS GOD LOVES US, WE ARE CALLED TO LOVE OTHERS
One of the ways in which we do this, is through our Gatehouse initiative, as we aim to be the first responders to the social, physical and emotional needs in our town. Our aim is to prevent and alleviate isolation and marginalisation in the BCP area and beyond.
What is Gatehouse?
COME AND JOIN US AT ONE OF OUR GATEHOUSE HUBS
Our Gatehouse Community Hubs run at both sites, Alder Road on Wednesdays,10am-12pm and at 502 Ashley Road on Thursdays and Fridays 10am-1pm (both sites term time only). They are warm, friendly spaces where everybody is made welcome. We have groups and activities running such as Golden Generations, arts and crafts, board games, jigsaws, work spaces, toddler areas and the 'I AM Confident' sessions. We also have volunteers on hand to talk or pray with guests and we are able to direct those in need to outside agencies where they can seek further help.
We like to celebrate special occasions such as 'big' birthdays, Christmas and Easter and in 2023 we had a party for the King's coronation. At Christmas the whole team got involved in making hampers for the residents of the Poole and Bournemouth Refuges and we make blankets for a charity working in Eastern Europe. There is always something going on, so come along and join us.
Contact us to find out more:
GATEHOUSE TOTS
Gatehouse Tots is a group for parents/carers who have children aged 3 and below. We have a safe, fun space for tots to play, giving their adults an opportunity for socialising and seeking advice and support from one another. We want to foster a strong sense of community whilst enjoying coffee and a slice of cake!
Gatehouse Tots runs every Thursday,
9.30-11.00am (term time only) at our Alder Road site.
Contact the church office for more information.
Golden Generations coffee morning
GOLDEN GENERATIONS
Our Golden Generations coffee mornings are a space predominantly for retirement-aged members to come and connect with others. They run alongside our other Gatehouse activities, so there is always a happy mix of community and intergenerational interaction.
They run on a Thursday, 10:30am-12:30pm at 502 Ashley Road. Watch the video for all the details!
WORK ZONE
Do you work remotely?
We are running a 'Work Zone' space during term time at 502 Ashley Road where you can pop in for a coffee, jump onto the WiFi and work in the same hub as others.
The Work Zone will be open from 10am-1pm every Thursday and Friday. This is a great opportunity to meet others whilst getting your work done in a relaxed setting.
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BIKER CURRY NIGHTS
We are a bunch of guys and ladies who share a love of motorbikes and a good curry. Ex-bikers are also welcome! We are supported by the Knights of Antioch, a Motorcycle Ministry recognised within the biking fraternity both locally and nationally.
We meet the second Friday of the month at 7pm at 502 Ashley Road for fellowship, curry and chats about faith. If you don't like curry just let us know in advance, and we do a wicked veg curry for the vegetarians! During the summer months we plan ride outs across Dorset and eat together.
HOME ED GROUP
At Gateway we are keen to support those who electively Home Educate their families. We run a small group on Friday afternoons at 502 for Home Ed families to come and learn together. Most recently using the National Gallery 'Take One Picture' programme, engaging with art and how we can learn with it. We aim to provide a safe space for our children to engage with peers, learn new skills and develop their education together. It's great for parents to come along and have time with other Home Ed families too. Always ready with a snack and fun games it’s an engaging group for all ages and stages of learning. If you’d like to know more or would like to come along contact Nes du Feu:
TRUTH BE TOLD
Truth Be Told (TBT) is a project that brings joy and life into residential care homes for the benefit of 0-4s, their parents/carers and residents. This set of storytelling sessions for intergenerational groups puts a short tale of hope at the centre of some songs, a treasure trove of props and a multitude of imaginative interactions, then a reminder that 'I am loved' or 'I am special' or 'I am safe' relating to the theme of the story. With a cup of tea and treats afterwards, there is time to chat, play, build relationships and community together. TBT has had remarkable success at engaging and benefiting people of all ages. It is launching new local groups and encouraging other churches across the country to do the same. If you are interested in starting or joining a group, please contact Gemma:
FAITHWORKS
Faithworks is a local Christian charity serving BCP by addressing some of the most pressing poverty issues in our conurbation head-on. They help churches and individuals to support people to find freedom from debt, addiction, homelessness, food poverty and loneliness through a range of initiatives and programmes.
Faithworks also runs the Bournemouth and Poole foodbanks, which we are pleased to support. Faithworks is run by a team of directors, one of whom is part of Gateway. There are a number of opportunities to serve our conurbation through Faithworks, ranging from serving in a food bank, to supporting rough sleepers, to befriending and helping lone parent families. Contact the church office for more information.
THE ARCHIVES:
2020 LIFE LOUNGE SESSIONS
Life Lounge was a series of short, free interactive Zoom sessions aimed at building skills and techniques that improve personal resilience. In an ever changing world, having the ability to adapt and acclimatise could be the difference between 'surviving', and 'thriving'. We want you to thrive!
