Regular activities and events

We love welcoming people and are often around in the café or gardens for a chat; you can also meet us as part of our many activities on site. These mostly take place in the downstairs Prayer Space (a lift is available).

Tuesday 10.30am-12.30pm, Hopefulness (Six weeks). We look at the sources of hopefulness and the ways in which it might be encouraged and nurtured, developing a ‘toolkit’ of ideas to help us. These include breathing and meditation techniques, celebrating the importance of music and laughter in our lives, and connecting with others. Hopefulness runs as a rolling programme throughout the year. To find out about upcoming dates, contact Karen Carter at karen.carter@salvationarmy.org.uk

Tuesday 2pm-3pm, Prayer Team meeting: Want to be one of those praying regularly for the work at Strawberry Field? Then visit us on Tuesday afternoons and share in this time together.

Wednesday Noon, Midweek Meditation: A 15-minute reflection, offering a time of reflection and the opportunity to ‘be still’.

Friday 10.30-11.30am, Ukulele Group: No previous experience needed. This is a group set up for anyone who wants to have a go and build friendships with like-minded people. Suggested donation of £2 per session.​

Alternate Fridays 1.30pm-3.30pm, Love to Move: A fun, chair-based exercise session for older people and those living with dementia. Designed by the British Gymnastics Foundation, the movement-to-music programme offers a time to chat and be with others for the first hour before joining together for exercises. The remaining 2024 Love to Move dates are August 16 and 30; September 13 and 27; October 11 and 25; November 8 and 22; December 6 and 20. Please note that we are unable to accommodate group visits without prior arrangement; contact us for further information on 0151 252 6130. Love to Move is free but donations are welcome.

Every Sunday 10am-11.30am, Strawberry Field Community Church: Join us for worship and to explore the Christian Faith as we launch “Strawberry Field Community Church”. Our service is informal and offers a place to relax and explore faith as together we discover what puts the ‘forever’ in the famous song.

First Sunday of the Month, ‘The Gathering’: A time to get together and to explore a theme in creative ways as part of our aim to, ‘be an inclusive community with God at the centre. Welcoming all to connect, be still, create and grow’. The Gathering takes place in the Strawberry Field Café Space. 5.15pm-7pm.

There are many other opportunities to get involved with the Fresh Expression.

To find out more:

• Speak to Major Allister Versfeld, Karen Carter or Joe Doogan on site
• Ring 0151 252 6130
• Email karen.carter@salvationarmy.org.uk
• Keep an eye on social media for other events and activities throughout the year
• Contact us using the form below.