< October 2025 >

October 2 2025 Art Group 2:00pm - 4:00pm Riverside Centre

Do you enjoy drawing, painting in oils, acrylics, watercolours or creating pictures with pastels? If you do, our new 'Art Interest group' will begin on Thursday 3rd July from 2pm--4pm, in the Riverside Centre.
No matter if you are new to art or a seasoned, famous artist, we would love to see you for a relaxing, calming afternoon. Please bring your own art materials!
We are delighted that 'Knit & Natter' will also continue alongside this group and will now run every week.
There will be no official charge for the Art Interest Group, except a small voluntary donation to cover the cost of refreshments.

October 3 2025 Little Fishes 9:30am - 11:30am Riverside Centre

Come and have a coffee while your children play!

Little Fishes is a stimulating and safe place for little ones to play and for parents and carers to meet with others and learn more about God's love for us all.

Run by volunteers from Riverside, Little Fishes meets every Friday morning at the Riverside Centre.

Every Friday morning during term-time only

9.30-11.30am

The Riverside Centre
King Street
Southwell
NG25 0EN

For more information, get in touch with us or visit our Facebook page

October 3 2025 Coffee Plus 10:30am - 12:00pm East Bridgford Garden Centre

Coffee Plus will meet on the first Friday of every month at East Bridgford Garden Centre in a reserved designated area in the restaurant, look out for our sign..

Please book on Church Suite or Contact Helen Humphries:- humphrieshelen@gmail.com for more information.  Helen and Gerry, Marilyn and Alan Stuart, and Debbie Carby look forward to seeing you there for fellowship friendship and chat.  

 

October 4 2025 Alpha Course 9:30am - 11:30am Riverside Centre

Stay Curious. Try Alpha.

Alpha is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone's welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you're invited.

Life is better together. Alpha brings together people from all walks of life who are curious about faith. Each session starts with some time to eat, relax and get to know your group.

Each session covers a different topic of faith, either in a short talk or video. The Alpha episodes are designed to engage and inspire conversation. They're about thirty minutes long and explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus?How can we have faith? and How does God guide us?

The last part of an Alpha is a chance to share your thoughts on the session's topic and discuss it in your small groups. It's an open and welcoming environment, no matter what your opinion. There's no pressure to say anything, but the floor is yours if you do want to.

October 5 2025 Sunday Service 9:30am - 10:30am Southwell Minster School October 5 2025 Sunday Morning Service 11:00am - 12:00pm Southwell Minster School October 5 2025 Sensory Space 11:00am - 12:00pm Southwell Minster School Sensory space is a calm and quiet environment for all ages who need a sensory break. We provide calming lighting and music, weighted blanket, regulating toys and a range of activities to help support needs. We're also available to discuss specific needs or to just have chat. October 5 2025 Worship and Prayer 7:00pm - 8:00pm Riverside Centre

Come Holy Spirit!!

Come and join us as we meet to worship and pray together.

Let's join together and spend time with our awesome God.

Sign up on ChurchSuite as places are limited.

October 7 2025 Bereavement Journey 7:30pm - 9:30pm

The Bereavement Journey is a series of films and discussion groups that gently guide people bereaved at any time through the most common aspects of grief and bereavement, enabling them to process the implications for themselves and discern next steps.

Usually run by churches, the programme uniquely offers a final session on faith questions in bereavement, provided from a Christian perspective.  This follows the main sessions and is optional, making The Bereavement Journey suitable for people of any faith or none.

The course runs for 7 weeks.

Location to be shared once signed up.

October 8 2025 Wednesday Cake Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm NG25 0AH

Join us at Ursula and Chris's house, on the 2nd Weds of the month from 2pm for coffee, homemade cake, friendship and chatter.
See Ursula Oxley for more details.

October 9 2025 Art Group 2:00pm - 4:00pm Riverside Centre

Do you enjoy drawing, painting in oils, acrylics, watercolours or creating pictures with pastels? If you do, our new 'Art Interest group' will begin on Thursday 3rd July from 2pm--4pm, in the Riverside Centre.
No matter if you are new to art or a seasoned, famous artist, we would love to see you for a relaxing, calming afternoon. Please bring your own art materials!
We are delighted that 'Knit & Natter' will also continue alongside this group and will now run every week.
There will be no official charge for the Art Interest Group, except a small voluntary donation to cover the cost of refreshments.

October 10 2025 Little Fishes 9:30am - 11:30am Riverside Centre

Come and have a coffee while your children play!

Little Fishes is a stimulating and safe place for little ones to play and for parents and carers to meet with others and learn more about God's love for us all.

Run by volunteers from Riverside, Little Fishes meets every Friday morning at the Riverside Centre.

Every Friday morning during term-time only

9.30-11.30am

The Riverside Centre
King Street
Southwell
NG25 0EN

For more information, get in touch with us or visit our Facebook page

October 10 2025 Craft Club 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Join us for our next Craft Club at Jen's House.

EVERYONE welcome - no experience or skill required!

Feel free to bring along your own wonderful works in progress or just come along and try one of the crafts we have on offer.

October 11 2025 Alpha Course 9:30am - 11:30am Riverside Centre

Stay Curious. Try Alpha.

Alpha is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone's welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you're invited.

Life is better together. Alpha brings together people from all walks of life who are curious about faith. Each session starts with some time to eat, relax and get to know your group.

Each session covers a different topic of faith, either in a short talk or video. The Alpha episodes are designed to engage and inspire conversation. They're about thirty minutes long and explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus?How can we have faith? and How does God guide us?

The last part of an Alpha is a chance to share your thoughts on the session's topic and discuss it in your small groups. It's an open and welcoming environment, no matter what your opinion. There's no pressure to say anything, but the floor is yours if you do want to.

October 12 2025 Sunday Service 9:30am - 10:30am Southwell Minster School October 12 2025 Sunday Morning Service 11:00am - 12:00pm Southwell Minster School October 14 2025 Bereavement Journey 7:30pm - 9:30pm

The Bereavement Journey is a series of films and discussion groups that gently guide people bereaved at any time through the most common aspects of grief and bereavement, enabling them to process the implications for themselves and discern next steps.

Usually run by churches, the programme uniquely offers a final session on faith questions in bereavement, provided from a Christian perspective.  This follows the main sessions and is optional, making The Bereavement Journey suitable for people of any faith or none.

The course runs for 7 weeks.

Location to be shared once signed up.

October 16 2025 Art Group 2:00pm - 4:00pm Riverside Centre

Do you enjoy drawing, painting in oils, acrylics, watercolours or creating pictures with pastels? If you do, our new 'Art Interest group' will begin on Thursday 3rd July from 2pm--4pm, in the Riverside Centre.
No matter if you are new to art or a seasoned, famous artist, we would love to see you for a relaxing, calming afternoon. Please bring your own art materials!
We are delighted that 'Knit & Natter' will also continue alongside this group and will now run every week.
There will be no official charge for the Art Interest Group, except a small voluntary donation to cover the cost of refreshments.

October 17 2025 Little Fishes 9:30am - 11:30am Riverside Centre

Come and have a coffee while your children play!

Little Fishes is a stimulating and safe place for little ones to play and for parents and carers to meet with others and learn more about God's love for us all.

Run by volunteers from Riverside, Little Fishes meets every Friday morning at the Riverside Centre.

Every Friday morning during term-time only

9.30-11.30am

The Riverside Centre
King Street
Southwell
NG25 0EN

For more information, get in touch with us or visit our Facebook page

October 18 2025 Alpha Course 9:30am - 11:30am Riverside Centre

Stay Curious. Try Alpha.

Alpha is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone's welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you're invited.

Life is better together. Alpha brings together people from all walks of life who are curious about faith. Each session starts with some time to eat, relax and get to know your group.

Each session covers a different topic of faith, either in a short talk or video. The Alpha episodes are designed to engage and inspire conversation. They're about thirty minutes long and explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus?How can we have faith? and How does God guide us?

The last part of an Alpha is a chance to share your thoughts on the session's topic and discuss it in your small groups. It's an open and welcoming environment, no matter what your opinion. There's no pressure to say anything, but the floor is yours if you do want to.

October 19 2025 Sunday Service 9:30am - 10:30am Southwell Minster School October 19 2025 Exploring Baptism 9:45am - 10:30am Southwell Minster School

If you have wondered what baptism is all about, why we do it and what the Bible says about it, please come along to this Exploring Baptism session at 9:45am at the Minster school.

This is an informal discussion around the subject and no commitment to be baptised is expected. 

If you are interested, our Baptism Service will be coming up in the next few months.

Sign up on Church Suite or see Emma at the Connect Desk 

emmat@riversidechurch.org.uk

October 19 2025 Sunday Morning Service 11:00am - 12:00pm Southwell Minster School October 19 2025 Sensory Space 11:00am - 12:00pm Southwell Minster School Sensory space is a calm and quiet environment for all ages who need a sensory break. We provide calming lighting and music, weighted blanket, regulating toys and a range of activities to help support needs. We're also available to discuss specific needs or to just have chat. October 19 2025 RYAN Dinner 1:15pm - 4:30pm

Come and join us as we meet together in connection with Brackenhurst CU and enjoy a delicious pasta meal and great company.

Choice of meat or vegetarian pasta options.

The cost of this event: £5.00 per person

October 19 2025 Worshipcise 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Come and join us at the Riverside Centre for Worshipcise.

A great way to get physically fit whilst worshiping our awesome God.

See you there!

October 23 2025 Art Group 2:00pm - 4:00pm Riverside Centre

Do you enjoy drawing, painting in oils, acrylics, watercolours or creating pictures with pastels? If you do, our new 'Art Interest group' will begin on Thursday 3rd July from 2pm--4pm, in the Riverside Centre.
No matter if you are new to art or a seasoned, famous artist, we would love to see you for a relaxing, calming afternoon. Please bring your own art materials!
We are delighted that 'Knit & Natter' will also continue alongside this group and will now run every week.
There will be no official charge for the Art Interest Group, except a small voluntary donation to cover the cost of refreshments.

October 24 2025 Coffee Plus North 10:30am - 12:00pm Daffodil Tearooms, Eakring We are excited to announce the launch of a NEW 'Coffee Plus' event, which will take place in the north of our county… 'Coffee Plus NORTH'!

Following on from the success of our usual 'Coffee Plus' events, a team of Riversiders have organised to meet at the Daffodil Tearooms in Eakring, Newark (NG22 0BL) on the last Friday of every month from 10:30am-12pm.

All are welcome for teas, cakes, chatter and fellowship!
October 25 2025 Alpha Course 9:30am - 11:30am Riverside Centre

Stay Curious. Try Alpha.

Alpha is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone's welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you're invited.

Life is better together. Alpha brings together people from all walks of life who are curious about faith. Each session starts with some time to eat, relax and get to know your group.

Each session covers a different topic of faith, either in a short talk or video. The Alpha episodes are designed to engage and inspire conversation. They're about thirty minutes long and explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus?How can we have faith? and How does God guide us?

The last part of an Alpha is a chance to share your thoughts on the session's topic and discuss it in your small groups. It's an open and welcoming environment, no matter what your opinion. There's no pressure to say anything, but the floor is yours if you do want to.

October 26 2025 Sunday Service 9:30am - 10:30am Southwell Minster School October 26 2025 Sunday Morning Service 11:00am - 12:00pm Southwell Minster School October 30 2025 Art Group 2:00pm - 4:00pm Riverside Centre

Do you enjoy drawing, painting in oils, acrylics, watercolours or creating pictures with pastels? If you do, our new 'Art Interest group' will begin on Thursday 3rd July from 2pm--4pm, in the Riverside Centre.
No matter if you are new to art or a seasoned, famous artist, we would love to see you for a relaxing, calming afternoon. Please bring your own art materials!
We are delighted that 'Knit & Natter' will also continue alongside this group and will now run every week.
There will be no official charge for the Art Interest Group, except a small voluntary donation to cover the cost of refreshments.

October 30 2025 Men's Social 7:30pm - 9:30pm Riverside Centre

Come and join us at the Riverside Centre for another evening of food and fellowship!

Choice of pies available, bring your own drinks. 

There is no charge for this event, however there will be an opportunity to make a donation if you wish to do so.