St. Mark's Church works in a very deprived part of Birmingham, but takes a very active role in providing activities for people in the area. Like many organisations we have to keep our prices low so as not to exclude people for taking part. We have a range of activities for older people in the area with the overall aim of preventing poeple from becoming isolated in their homes. We operate a day centre for the elderly on 4 days of the week. This is for older people who require some support in order for them to attend. We have two minibuses that collect people from their own homes and transport them to the centre. They are especially equipped with tailifts for easy access. Once at the centre they have refreshments and take part in a range of activities until linch time when they have a two course hot meal and then take part in other activities before being taken home.
In addition to this we have activities for older people who need companionship rather than support. Friday Lunch is open weekly to anyone, but with no care support. We have a Young at Heart Group that goes out once a month to a place of interest. A local History Group that is charting the area and interviewing people to get their life stories. A group that makes cards, no experience is required.
For our younger people there are stay and play session on Thursday and Friday each week.
In the evenings the Church Centre is used by a musical theatre company as well as Youth Theatre Company. A Youth Group also meets on a Saturday.
There are also social functions throughout the year.
There are Church Services on most days of the week.
