Colchester Road Baptist Church is delighted to welcome children’s TV presenter Gemma Hunt for two special events on Saturday 13 September 2025; designed to inspire families and adults across the community.
Pirate Party – Family Fun with Gemma Hunt
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Ahoy there! Come along for a fun-filled pirate-themed morning for children and families. Hosted by Gemma Hunt, star of CBBC’s BAFTA award winning pirate gameshow “Swashbuckle”, this interactive event will feature craft, storytelling, games, songs, and plenty of laughter, as well as a Pirate Tea Party. Fancy dress encouraged!
An Evening with Gemma Hunt – Launching the Latest Alpha Course
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
In the evening, Gemma will return to share her personal journey of faith, stories from life on screen, and what following Jesus means to her today. This inspiring evening also marks the launch of our latest Alpha course—an open and welcoming space to explore life’s biggest questions.
Rev. Andy Fitzgerald, minister at Colchester Road Baptist Church, shared:
“We’re thrilled to welcome Gemma Hunt for what promises to be a joyful and meaningful day. Her energy and openness make her the perfect guest to engage families in the morning and to help launch our new Alpha course in the evening. Whether you’ve been to church before or not, we’d love for you to join us.”
All are welcome—come and be encouraged!
Event Venue:
Colchester Road Baptist Church
203 Colchester Rd, Ipswich IP4 4ST
Booking:
Via crbc.org.uk or email [email protected]
About Gemma Hunt:
Gemma Hunt, originally from Trowbridge, Wiltshire, has built a distinguished career in children’s television since graduating with a first-class degree in Media Performance from the University of Bedfordshire in 2003. She quickly became a familiar face on CBBC and CBeebies, gaining widespread recognition for her role as ‘Gem’ on the hit series Swashbuckle. The popular show has aired over 200 episodes and earned her a nomination for a prestigious Children’s BAFTA.
Throughout her career, Gemma has travelled internationally, presenting well-loved programmes such as Smile, Xchange, and Best of Friends, and reporting from major global events. She currently co-presents the long-running BBC series Songs of Praise and serves as an ambassador for the Waterproofs and Wellies Foundation.
In addition to her television work, Gemma hosts a BBC Education Radio show and regularly appears at national festivals and events, including the acclaimed Alpha Film Series, continuing her mission to educate, entertain, and inspire audiences of all ages.
