Summer 25
We’ve a week jammed full of free activities for everyone so whether it’s a tasty cream tea or something more competitive, whether you’re young, old or prefer not to say, we’re sure you’ll find something to enjoy.
Scroll down to see all of our events and to pre-book your tickets.
More details are being added as they are confirmed.
You can download a printable copy of the Activity Programme by clicking on the image below.
PROGRAMME & TICKET LINKS:
Sunday 10th August
Mountsorrel Revival
11:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: St Peter’s Church, Market Place, Mountsorrel
Come and find us at St Peter’s Church on Mountsorrel Revival Day. There will be tea, coffee, cakes, hot-chocolates; bookstall; garden games; Have-a-go bell ringing and much more. We have a morning service at 9.30am, but will be up and running by 11am for all the fun of the day. What a great way to kick start our Summer 25 week of activities.
Monday 11th August
Under 5’s Messy Play – Journey to Outer Space!
10:00am to 11:30am for 0-4 year olds and their parents/grandparents/carers.
Venue: Christ Church, Rothley Road, Mountsorrel
We’re starting our week of activities off with a time of themed messy play. Our theme is ‘Journey to Outer Space’ with lots of aliens, stars and maybe a rocket or two with plenty of messy adventures to enjoy on the way! Everything will be at floor level to be accessible to all ages under 5.
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Please note: children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
This event is not suitable for children aged five or over.
Primary Sports with Ben from MegaStrikers
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: Christ Church, Rothley Road, Mountsorrel
Fun and games with Ben from MegaStrikers. Ben is well known to many in Mountsorrel and a great friend to us here at Christ Church. Wear your sports gear and come ready to have loads of fun. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle with you to keep hydrated.
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Quiz Night
7:30 onwards
Venue: Christ Church, Rothley Road, Mountsorrel
Our Monday night quiz is open to everyone school age and above and we will have a mix of different rounds to put your knowledge, and best guesses, to the test. Come with your own team (team sizes not too important) or join a team on the night. Nibbles will be provided, you just need to bring your own drinks. Mastermind, Trivia, Picture Quizzes are just a few of the rounds with a special round just for the children.
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Tuesday 12th August
SEND Morning
9:30am to 11:00am for children with additional needs and their parents/carers
Venue: Christ Church, Rothley Road, Mountsorrel
Sensory tent, messy play, sensory play, Lego, and board games . Refreshments including coffee/tea, cold drinks and snacks. Please bring anything your child or young person might ordinarily need during the morning. This event is limited to 20 participants and their parents/carers to ensure it does not become too busy and overwhelming for some participants.
Siblings are welcome – there will be different activities for them with our staff and volunteers in another room.
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Please note: all participants must be accompanied by a parent/carer/support worker.
Seniors Lunch & Activities
12:30pm to 3:00pm for seniors (you decide if you qualify)
They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch – well we’re setting out to prove them wrong. Join us from 12:30pm for a free lunch at 1pm followed by an afternoon of activities, music and song. We can’t tell you yet what the activities will be, but we do know you’ll have a great time. Book early to guarantee your place.
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Youth Nerf Event
2:00pm to 4:00pm for ages 10+
Venue: Mountsorrel Memorial Centre
What better way to spend an afternoon than to fire Nerf guns at your mates? The guys from Party2Party will be bringing everything we need to have a great time, with various games on offer. If you have your own nerf gun which you would like to use you are welcome to bring it along, but you will need to be responsible for it yourself and may want to put your name on it. Otherwise there will be guns and foam bullets available to use on the day.
We’ll have a break half way through for a drink and there will be somewhere for parents to sit (with the possibility of joining in at the end if they wish) or they can enjoy a coffee from the onsite cafe.
All those taking part will need a parent to complete an online permission form which can be found here.
Under 13’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult/parent/carer
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Pub Walk
Start 7:00pm for ages 18+
Leaving The Sorrel Fox at 7:30pm, we’ll follow the River Soar to The Navigation Inn at Barrow-upon-Soar where there will be time for a drink or two before making our way to back to Mountsorrel and finishing at The Swan.
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Please note that individuals are responsible for purchasing their own drinks. Please drink responsibly.
Wednesday 13th August
Mountsorrel-by-the-sea
11am-3pm for all ages
Venue: Christ Church, Rothley Road, Mountsorrel
A day of fun at our new ‘seaside’ resort – Mountsorrel-by-the-sea – for everyone of all ages. There will be inflatable slides, mini golf, games, sand-pit, paddling pool, fish and chips as well as ice-cream.
Don’t forget to bring your towel, swimming costume, picnic chairs/rugs & suncream.
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Please note: children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Thursday 14th August
Under 5’s Soft Play
Choose from one of two sessions: 9:30am – 10:30am or 11:00am – 12:00pm for 0-4 year olds and their parents/grandparents/carers
Venue: Christ Church, Rothley Road, Mountsorrel
Tots and pre-school aged children can enjoy an afternoon of soft play with their friends. Refreshments will be available for grown-ups whilst the little ones play.
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Please note: children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. This event is not suitable for children aged over five.
Afternoon Tea at St Peter’s
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue: St Peter’s Church, Market Place, Mountsorrel
Whether you are coming for the tasty treats or the good company you will receive a warm welcome at our Cream Tea. We will do our best to cater for most dietary requirements, but we cannot guarantee that our food will be allergen free. Please speak with us if you have any concerns about this or any particular dietary requirements we need to be aware of. Although this event is free, we will be raising money for a local charity, Alex’s Wish, which aims to eradicate Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Your support and generosity would be gratefully received. Please note that ticket times are staggered to help avoid long waits/queues.
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Youth Mocktail Workshop
7:00pm to 9:00pm for ages 11 to 18
Venue: Christ Church, Rothley Road, Mountsorrel
Come and try your hand at mixing a mocktail or two. there will be plenty of time to chill and chat with friends whilst enjoying your creation and tuckinginto a few tasty treats. Feel free to come alone or with friends. Feel free to come alone or with friends. You don’t need to bring a parent but if you want to they will need a ticket as well. Under 13’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult/parent/carer
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Friday 15th August
Board Game Cafe
10:00am to 12:00pm for all ages
Venue: Christ Church, Rothley Road, Mountsorrel
Come and join our regular Friday Coffee Morning where good coffee, cake and coversation are essential ingredients. This time, we will have a large selection of board games available for you to play with. There are games suitable for all ages as well as some giant games, so why not come along and try something new.
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Please note: children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Chips & Bingo
4:00pm to 6:00pm
Venue: Christ Church, Rothley Road, Mountsorrel
Lots of fun bingo for all the family. No charge, plenty of prizes with chips provided part way through. Doors open at 3:50pm. Eyes down at 4:00pm. Come early to be ready.
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VJ Day Summer Concert
7.30pm to 10pm
Venue: St Peter’s Church, Market Place, Mountsorrel
A concert of beautiful music perfect for a Summer’s evening including some pieces especially chosen to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ day. Cheese & Wine will be served during the interval. Although this event is free, we will be raising money for two charities, Alex’s Wish, which aims to eradicate Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy alongside The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, which supports serving and ex-serving armed forces personnel. Your support and generosity would be gratefully received.
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Saturday 16th August
Children’s Cinema
10:0am to 12:00pm for Children and their Families
Venue: Christ Church, Rothley Road, Mountsorrel
Grab your snacks and make yourself comfy while you watch our family movie. There’ll be popcorn, sweets and drinks available.
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Please note: Those attending should be able to enjoy a feature-length film without disturbing others and children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Muddy Church Taster
4:00pm to 6:00pm for all ages
Venue: The Orchard @ Christ Church, Rothley Road, Mountsorrel
Muddy Church is a place for people to gather together, outside and to connect with the space and God. We meet in the orchard behind Christ Church. Come prepared to get creative and explore some bug themed activities whilst enjoying some treats around the fire. We’ll have crumpets and marshmallows to toast and plenty of hot chocolate to drink.
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Please note: children and young peopleunder 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Sunday 17th August
All Age Worship and Celebration
11am to 12:30pm for all ages
Venue: Christ Church, Rothley Road, Mountsorrel
A time to celebrate and thank God for all of the wonderful things that have happened over the week.
Our all age worship is a relaxed service where there is no expectation for people to sit and listen quietly. All of the songs and prayers are displayed on the screen for you, making it easy to follow. Our youngest visitors are welcome to sit and play on our play mat and a selection of toys are available to use during the service.
No tickets are required for this. Just turn up a few minutes before 11am and find a seat. If you are intending to stay on for the community bbq, you will need to book a ticket to avoid disappointment.
Community BBQ
12:30pm for all ages
Venue: Christ Church, Rothley Road, Mountsorrel
What could be better on a sunny summer afternoon than lighting the barbecue and enjoying a burger with some friends? Come and join us for our community barbecue in the gardens of Christ Church. In fact, why not join us for the All Age Worship first?
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We will do our best to cater for most dietary requirements, but we cannot guarantee that our food will be allergen free. Please speak with us if you have any concerns about this or any particular dietary requirements we need to be aware of.
Please note: children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Evensong at St Peter’s
6pm to 7pm
Venue: St Peter’s Church, Market Place, Mountsorrel
Join us at St Peter’s for a service of Evening Prayer (Evensong) using liturgy from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. This traditional service includes hymns that are usually led by a small choir. Whether you are new to Church or have been attending for many years, you will find that the words and music draw you close to the living God in worship and adoration.
No tickets are required for this. Just turn up a few minutes before 6pm and find a seat. If you are intending to stay on for the curry night, you will need to book a ticket to avoid disappointment.
Curry Night
Start at 7:30pm
Venue: St Peter’s Church, Market Place, Mountsorrel
Following the Evensong service at St Peter’s we will conclude our week of activities by sharing a meal together. The food will be provided by a local Indian Restaurant so we are guaranteed to be in for a real treat.
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We will do our best to cater for most dietary requirements, but we cannot guarantee that our food will be completely allergen free. Please speak with us if you have any concerns about this or any particular dietary requirements we need to be aware of. Please feel free to bring your own drink.
For more details on any of these events, or to let us know about any dietary requirements, please contact us here
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