Groups & Activities at Mayfield Salisbury Church
Amnesty International
Telephone: 0131 446 0125
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The South Edinburgh group meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month in the Quiet Room, Church House at Mayfield Salisbury.
Art Class
Telephone: 0131 668 1771
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Takes place on Thursdays 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. in Church House
Badminton
Telephone: 0131 667 2838
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Monday afternoons from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bible Study and Discussion Group
Telephone: 0131 667 4646
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Wednesday mornings, Church House, 10.30 am
Boys Brigade
Telephone: 0131 662 9179
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Now meeting at Liberton Kirk Halls, Kirk Gate, Liberton
Primary 2,3 ANCHOR BOYS meet Tuesdays from 6:15 -7:15 P.M.
Primary 4,5,6 JUNIOR SECTION meet Tuesdays from 6:15 -7:15 P.M.
Secondary 1+ COMPANY SECTION also Tuesdays from 7:15 - 9:00 P.M.
Car Aid
Telephone: 0131 662 0860
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Provides volunteer drivers who will transport people with mobility problems to medical appointments, hospital visits, shopping etc.
Car Pool
Telephone: 0131 669 4819
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Transport to Sunday morning Church services is provided for the elderly and infirm on a temporary or long term basis.
Caring Group
Choir
Telephone: 0131 667 7966
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Meets to practise for Sunday morning worship on Thursday evenings, 7:45p.m. in the Fountainhall Room, Church House
Christian Aid
Telephone: 0131 667 6360
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For information on programme of activities contact Hilary Watkinson
Creche
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Children under 4 years whose parents are attending morning services are looked after by volunteer helpers
Cubs : 28th Blackford Group
Telephone: 0131 667 3858
Contact Email: philip@phunsley.freeserve.co.uk
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28th Blackford Cub Pack Meetings are held on Wednesday 6.30pm lower Church Hall
Fair Trade
Telephone: 0131 662 4506
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A Fair Trade stall operates in the West Mayfield vestibule of the church on the last Sunday morning of every month except December. It originally traded under the name 'Tradecraft' but Fair Trade was felt to be a more appropriate name since Traidcraft is only one of the brand names on sale.
The stall is part of our Christian Aid mission as Christian Aid campaigns against unfair trade rules and encourages supermarkets to stock fair trade products.
Flower Fund
Telephone: 0131 667 1711
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Flowers are arranged in Church each week often in memory of some special anniversary. Sometimes a donation is made and an arranger from our list arranges flowers.
Others buy and arrange for themselves. New arrangers welcome.
Flowers are distributed after the service. Contact person Eileen Watson (0131 466 0129)
Fund Raising Group
Telephone: 0131 662 1364
Contact Email: aileenandstuart@btinternet.com
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Guides
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Contact Email: girlguiding_blackford@yahoo.co.uk
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72nd Rainbows
- Meeting on Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Contact Linda Ritson 0131 228 4313
72nd Brownies
- Meeting on Tuesdays 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
- Contact Ann Nicol 0131 672 2715
72nd Guide Unit
- Meeting on Mondays 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
- Contact Gloria Lo 0131 667 7204
101st Rainbows
- Meeting on Tuesdays 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
- Contact Victoria Wilkinson 0131 672 2715
Guides: 101st Rainbows
Telephone: 0131 664 4017
Contact Email: girlguiding_blackford@yahoo.co.uk
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101st Rainbows Meet on Tuesdays Contact is District Commissioner
Guides: 72nd Brownies
Telephone: 0131 672 2715
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72nd Brownies Meet on Tuesday 6.15 - 7.30 pm
Guides: 72nd Rainbows
Telephone: 0131 664 4017
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72nd Rainbows Meet on Mondays Contact is District Commissioner.
House Groups
Telephone: 0131 669 4819
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It is some 20 years since the last initiative to start new House Groups and there was a new one in 2008. House Groups are a way of strengthening one another in our faith journeys, for any age and any stage of life - no previous experience necessary other than a desire to grow in faith in a non-threatening and supportive environment.
Benefits
- Develop and deepen faith
- Broaden understanding of the gospel
- Fellowship and fun in small groups of 6-8 in members homes
- Members of existing House Groups use phrases such as "helpful", "educational", "good for me and my faith", "lots of laughs", "fellowship and support in times of crisis", "environment for getting involved in outreach and faith in action projects"
The books / study material will be provided in the first instance by the Church - groups then go on to make their own choices.
Categories of subject offered are:
- Bible based (verse by verse study)
- Justice and peace issues (eg climate change, slavery)
- Books on Christian themes (eg works of Richard Holloway)
- Spiritual issues including writings (eg works of Celtic writer David Adam), prayer and meditation
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House Groups : Click on link to the House Groups publication
Mayfield Milers
Telephone: 447 5373
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The 'Milers' arrange a programme of walks of varying difficulty designed for walkers of all ages.
All Welcome. Please contact the leader in the week prior to the walk and at least 2 days prior to it. Bring bus pass if held and a packed lunch. The wearing of boots is encouraged. All walks start at 10:00 from the church (West Mayfield entrance)unless otherwise stated.
Mayfield Radio Unit
Telephone: 0131 667 7742
Contact Email: requests@mayfieldradio.org
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Mayfield Radio is a voluntary hospital radio station producing programmes for local South Edinburgh hospitals. Recordings of church services are also produced for the housebound.
Requests for songs at the New Royal Infirmary, Astley Ainslie and Liberton Hospitals can be made via email requests@mayfieldradio.org or Telephone (between 7.30pm and 10.00pm) on 0131 667 7742. A 24 Hour Answering service is available out of office hours.
Mayfield Radio make recordings of our church sermons for this web site.
Mayfield Salisbury Players
Telephone: 667 6494
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After 5 years of a different pantomime each January ( 1999 - 2003), the Players moved into variety type shows - old time music hall; sketches; musical items; our youth organisations; outside groups invited to entertain the congregation - all to raise money for hall improvements.
Christmas Celebration:-
For the past five years they have presented in the Church on the Sunday evening before Christmas items appropriate to Christmas - poems, readings, stories and musical items by the choir.
D.N.C.
Morningside Justice and Peace Group
Telephone: 411 2169
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Exists to help towards the formation of informed opinion on matters of concern. Meetings open to all are held on Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30 am during Autumn and Spring months and consist of a short talk on a topic of local, national or international concern followed by questions and discussions. Meeting at Open Door, 420 Morningside Road
Outlook
Telephone: 0131 667 5189
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Outlook (formerly Abbeyfield), at 4 Mentone Terrace provides independent living for elderly people within the security and companionship of small households. Support is provided by volunteers from our congregation and St Peter's, Lutton Place.
Outreach
Telephone: 667 6052
Contact Email: sandra.carter@barts.myzen.co.uk
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Salisbury Fund
Telephone: 0131 554 1859
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The Salisbury Fund was established from the proceeds of the sales of Salisbury Church and Manse and is for the purposes of mission and development in the New United Parish, in the Presbetery of Edinburgh and beyond. Ideas for projects are welcome.
Scottish Country Dancing
Telephone: 667 7701 or 667 4236
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Would welcome new members. We meet irregularly on Tuesdays. No previous experience necessary.
Venue : Upper Hall
Time : 7:45 p.m to 9:30 p.m
Contact Anne Aithie 667 7701 or Moira 667 4236
Scout group
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28th Blackford Scout Group
Headquarters: Mayfield Salisbury Church Edinburgh Scottish Charity NoSCOO6141.
Beavers:
- James Meehan 0131 258 0092
email james.meehan@blueyonder.co.uk
Cubs:
28th Blackford Cub Pack, meets Wednesday 6.30pm lower Church Hall
- Philip H Hunsley 0131 667 3858
Scouts:
- Alan Dickson 0131 446 9139. -
Explorers:
- Paul Speight 0131 445 2353
Shierlaw Fund
Telephone: 0131 667 5189
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Was created from a bequest left by a member of the Mayfield Congregation and is expended at the discretion of the Kirk Session and administered by a small committee. Their policy is to give priority to young people, normally, but not necessarily members or adherents of the congregation.
Enquiries and applications to Chairman of the Shierlaw Committee - Peter Grant.
Stopover House
Telephone: 0131 667 0582
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Edinburgh Council for the single homeless, provides short stay emergency accommodation at stopover in our Parish for 16-21 year olds. Practical support including donations has been given by members of our congregation.
Support Group
Telephone: 0131 667 3386
Contact Email: jo.scott@ukonline.co.uk
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Help with day to day jobs
The Breakfast Club
The Guild
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The guild is a movement within the Church of Scotland which invites and encourages its members to commit their lives to Jesus Christ and enables them to express their faith in worship, prayer and action.
Visitors are welcome at any meeting.
The Guild has a mixed programme of serious and social events. Meets on alternate Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Men are welcome at all meetings.
Programme of Events
To be confirmed.
Doreen Williamson 0131 664 3084 or Grace Wilson 0131 666 2661
Thursday Club
Telephone: 0131 663 1234
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Meets at Mayfield Salisbury Church Upper Hall at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoons with an attractive weekly programme of music, slides, talks and demonstrations which are found to appeal to many tastes.
Open to all especially those of more mature years!
New as well as existing members are always warmly welcome. Look out for our new programme which will be published here in due course.Annual membership is £2 and tea each week costs 50p.
Thursday Morning Coffee
Telephone: 0131 667 5868
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Coffee and chat is available in the Quiet Room in church house every Thursday morning from 10am till 11.30 am.
This group has been in existence for many years and provides an opportunity for a wee break in routine and a chance to share the daily woes and joys that come to us all.
Come and give us a try!
You will get a warm welcome and a hot drink and a share of the fellowship on offer. Tea or coffee and biscuits for 30p!
Tins for the Ark
Verandah Club
Telephone: 0131 667 3386
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Canteen service at Royal Edinburgh Hospital for patients and visitors run by volunteers from Mayfield Salisbury. Wednesday afternoons 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
West Mayfield Golf Club
Telephone: 0131 668 1186
Contact Email: Bob Cupples
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West Mayfield Golf Club is a very old club dating from at least 1893. Members play each year for the Sime Cup. 
The 2010 AGM of the Club will take place at 8:00pm on Thursday 25 February in the Quiet Room in Church House. All current and any prospective members are warmly invited to attend.
The Club is open to both men and women who enjoy playing on various Lothian, Border and Fife courses in the company of congenial partners.
WMGC_Sime_Cup_Scores_August_2009.pdf
Next Outing - Info from Secretary Bob Cupples
If you would like to join us (men and women alike) please contact our secretary
Bob Cupples
World Mission
Telephone: 0131 667 3073
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THE FUCELLAS IN THAILAND - is one of our World Mission links.
Another is THE STEGENS in Tanzania
More details shortly.
Yoga
Telephone: 0131 667 7223
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Mondays 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lower Hall
Youth and Children's Ministry
Telephone:
Contact Email: youthandchildrensministry@mayfieldsalisbury.org
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Our church offers activities and worship to a large number of Children and young adults. At the moment there are seventy-four registered users aged between zero and eighteen years! With services of worship and education we aim to provide a stimulating space of spiritual reflection for all ages.
Our 9.30 services of worship on Sunday mornings are designed with families in mind, offering spaces of worship and learning which are-age appropriate and allowing all, from young children through to adults, to leave feeling that they have experienced a time of worship and learning. This is achieved through an informal but spiritual time of worship partnered with high quality Sunday School provision. Our Sunday School is very busy and offers spaces of worship and learning for children from naught up!
This work is enhanced by our youth communities - Chill Out Zone for nine to thirteen year olds Chill Out Zone (COZ) meets in the church hall for pizza, games and a hands-on experience of learning and worship.
This group allows young people a safe and educational space where they can gather, gossip, learn and access advice should they require any. The community meets twice a month.
