Christian Holidays and Conferences 2012

YOUR GUIDE TO GREAT BREAKS IN THE UK AND ABROAD

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… to the 2012 edition of your Christian Holidays and Conferences Guide from New Life Publishing. This is now the 14th issue and continues to grow in popularity.

It continues to be a great guide to keep as a reference point to find the right type of holiday you need this coming year. From walking to sunbathing; from Christian conferences to retreats: a break is great to help build up your faith, in both hot and cold weather, be it abroad or at home.

In addition to the printed guide you can visit our web site www.christianholidaysandconferences.co.uk

This site is available all year round. It gives you the opportunity never to miss out on some of our great breaks.

Don’t miss out. Start encouraging our advertisers today and check out what they have to offer. Write to them, email, phone, let them know you are interested in supporting the great Christian holiday industry.

And wherever you choose we hope you have a great break.

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Weekend 2 nights full board: £98 £60Weekday B&B: £23 £16Day Visit: £9 £5

Competitive packages for church getaways and prayer retreats

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THREE STAR RURAL B&Band small S/C stable conver-sion. Ideal retreat, walking, cycling and coast. 01323 841227.www.longleysfarmcottage.co.uk & www.eastsussexselfcatering.co.uk (FJ86)

The Lodge Trust, Main Street, Market OvertonOakham, Rutland, LE15 7PL Tel: 01572 768073

Self Catering Log Cabins

• Rutland water within easy reach• Set in 10 acres of meadowland• One double & one twin bedroom• Wheelchair accessible throughout

e-mail: [email protected] (FO88)

CENTRALENGLAND

MATLOCK Heathbank B&B, all en-suite, own parking. Close to Peak District. Tel 01629 56379. http://www.heathbank.co.uk (EC94)

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NORTHENGLAND

KESWICK, LAKE DISTRICT Prim-rose Cottage. Self catering. Well equipped. Sleeps 5. 2 double bed-rooms and single bedroom. Cot and high chair if needed. 10 minutes walk on level ground to the town centre. For further details contact Steve Jones 01768 774 463 (CE93)

LAKEWOOD COTTAGES, Ellel Lan-caster 4 Self Catering Cottages, picturesque Lakeside / Wood-land Setting, enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the Lancashire countryside tel: 01524 751 053 www.lakewoodcottages.co.uk (FO72)

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Weekend 2 nights full board: £98 £60Weekday B&B: £23 £16Day Visit: £9 £5

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SHORT HOTEL BREAKS for single Christians of All Ages in Devon and The Lake District etc. Seew w w.har vesterstogether.org.uk Email [email protected] (FV58)

WHITBY - FARMHOUSE – Intake Farm, Littlebeck, YO22 5HA. B&B and Evening meal in pic-turesque valley – “Heartbeat” country in North York Moors and near coast. Tel: 01947 810 273 email: [email protected] (GD08)

SCARBOROUGH. BETHANY’SSPRING Ground and § rst ̈oor. En-suite. Own lounge/kitchen. Con-tinental breakfast. £13.50-£15.00. Close to Beach/Shops/cricket. Tel 01723 379 145 (GE77)

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Lenchwood Christian CentreStatic, touring caravans and camping for relaxation, retreat, prayer, youth, conferences, events. Peaceful site.

Brochure available. Tel. 01386 462220

e-mail [email protected]

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NEAR SOUTHWOLD Willow Cot-tage – Wangford, Suª olk. Sleeps up to 6/7. www.evelyn-brewer.co.ukEmail [email protected] or tel: 01621 891361, mob: 07778 356099 (FU84)

CROMER NORFOLK, B&B ground ̈oor en-suite for 8. Good walks,

steam railway, leisure centre, bird reserves. Tel 01263 824 300 (FU07)

SKEGNESSNewhaven Guest House. Ensuite rooms, excellent parking, B&B from £24 per person .01754 762618. www.guesthouseinskegness.co.uk (FT52)

LAKE DISTRICT DISABLED HOLI-DAYS Two Eco-Log Cottages. Fantastic views. Ideal tranquil R&R on small farm. Christian owners. Tel 015394 47421 (FT23)

SCARBOROUGH – Princess Court. On sedate South Cliª . Six spotless en-suite rooms. All diets catered for. Call for prices. 01723 501 [email protected] (GG24)

SOUTHWESTENGLAND

TRIMINGHAM.Retreat to Norfolk in a 3birth Luxurious caravan with con-servatory. Prices start from £45 per night. Pets welcome. Tel 01206 544 215 (GJ16)

NORTH NORFOLK, WEYBOURNE4 Star Self-catering cottages sleeping 2-7 in pretty coastal vil-lage with two churches, shop, pub and beach. Indoor heated pool, games room and play area. Tel: Sally 01263 588 334 Email: [email protected] Web:www.weybourne-holiday-cottages.co.uk (GL60)

SOUTHCUMBRIAdetached bunga-low, quiet village mid-way Lancaster/Kendal; s/c; sleeps 5; linen supplied; pets welcome. Hughes: 0161-442 0901 or [email protected] (GE60)

LAKE DISTRICT Blenheim Lodge B+B. Stay in beautiful 4-Star accom-modation, with warm hospitality. Stunning Lake Windermere views and walks. Quiet and relaxing. 5 minutes walk to town centre and pier. www.blenheim-lodge.com Tel. 01539443440 (GK13)

AMBERLEY WEST SUSSEX – Crossgates. B&B. Beautiful views across the wild brooks water meadow. Ideal for walking and local attractions. For further details www.woodybanks.co.uk or email [email protected] or Phone 01798 831 295 (GH54)

New Forest National Park,

close to Salisbury, Winchester, South-

ampton, and the south coast beaches.

A delightful one double-bedroom cottage with ensuite.Great for exploring the magnificent New Forest,

great walking area - leave car and go.Two complimentary mountain bikes.

More info 01794 322393 or mobile 07913 353997

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THE HIGHBURY CENTRE, London. Christian guesthouse on quiet private road. Free on-street parking. Public transport nearby. Conference facilities avail-able. Reductions for full-time Christian workers. Tel: 0207 226 2663 www.thehighburycentre.org (CV67)

ISLEOFWIGHT

ISLE OF WIGHT Bungalow. 2 Bed-room accommodating up to 6 people. Overlooking Colwell Bay. Palma Nova, Mallorca. Apartment accommodating 4/6. Excellent beaches. www.sunnybreak.co.uk 01983 756 118 (FV37)

NORTHUMBERLAND Lovely self-catering cottages with wonderful views in an ideal cen-tral and peaceful location for holiday or retreat. Dog Friendly. Weekly breaks from £300. Short breaks available. Tel: 01668 216 228 www.fentonhillfarm.co.uk (ED88)

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SOUTHWESTENGLAND

Visit our website: www.christianguild.co.uk or call for a brochure: 01629 580550

Abbot Hall Hotel South Lakes, Cumbria 015395 32896 [email protected]

Lindors Country House Hotel Wye Valley, Gloucestershire

01594 530283 [email protected]

Sidholme Hotel Sidmouth, Devon 01395 515104 [email protected]

Treloyhan Manor Hotel St Ives, Cornwall 01736 796240

[email protected]

Willersley Castle Hotel Derbyshire Dales 01629 582270 [email protected]

Christian Guild hotels provide the very best in Christian hospitality in some of the most beautiful parts of England. Our five superb hotels offer a warm welcome and are perfect places to get away from it all.

Lindors Country House HotelWye Valley, Gloucestershire

01594 [email protected]

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Walking inWesley’s FootstepsTWO superb holidays that celebrate the roots of the

Methodist Church and take in the historic sites where John and Charles Wesley lived, worked and wor-shipped are on off er in 2012.

Christian Guild is the expert holiday and hotel company when it comes to organising brilliant breaks for Christians, so you can be sure of an excellent time in fabulous hotels if you book your Methodist Heritage holiday for summer 2012.

Th e fi rst holiday, from 14th – 21st July, starts on the beautiful Cornish coast where you will stay in Christian Guild’s own Treloyhan Manor Hotel. Th is classic hotel off ers everything you’d expect in a top-class hotel, includ-ing delicious cuisine using local produce where available.

Your luxury coach will then take you to local Method-ist Heritage points of interest during the week, including Wesley Cottage in Trewint, now a museum containing Wesley and Methodist artefacts.

As well as two full days and two half days of excursions there’s plenty of time to relax and enjoy the hotel’s beauti-ful grounds, St Ives and all that Cornwall has to off er.

Th e second Methodist Heritage tour takes place from 2nd – 9th September, based at Willersley Castle Hotel in Derbyshire, then moving to the beautiful Raven Hall Hotel for three nights in the North East. You will enjoy visiting Central and Northern England, including Oxford, where the Wesley brothers met for Bible study, and a host of other historic sites, including Newbiggin Methodist Chapel in County Durham – one of the oldest Methodist churches in the world.

Th ere’s just so much to see during these Methodist Heritage breaks; you can check out the full details, itin-eraries and pick-up points at www.christianguild.co.uk or telephone 01629 580550 to book today.

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WEST CORNWALL Self cater-ing annex in hamlet of Seworgan between Helston and Falmouth. Sleeps 2. 4 star rated. Tel: 01326 340196 (ED18)

COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODA-TION Ensuite rooms. Wheelchair access. B&B from £25 PNpp sharing double room.Single room from £35 PN. Tel 01275 874 477. Cavell House, 1 Elton Road, Clevedon, BS21 7RA www.cavellhouse.com (CQ69)


Overlooking the harbour and with views across Torbay, this two bedroom Fisherman’s Cottage

sleeps four, with space for an extra child.Seascape has Wi-Fi and is equipped to a high

standard, with many recommendations.

Seascape Cottage Brixham, Devon

www.seascape-brixham.co.ukTelephone: 01278 783920 (G

N56)

SOUTHWESTENGLAND

CRICCIETH–NORTHWALESSeafront self-catering group accommodation. Sleeps maximum 32 in single, twin and family rooms. Tel: 01223 561436 www.theneptune.org.uk (FD76)

WALES

FAIRHAVEN CHRISTIAN HOTEL(LLANDUDNO) Andrew & Paula oª er you a warm Christian wel-come, a relaxed atmosphere, Good home cooked food, diets catered for and a high standard of Cleanli-ness overlooking Llandudno bay. All bedrooms are en-suite. Colour Brochure + info Phone 01492 878 447 email: Andrew-paula@fairhaven-hotel . f reeser ve.co.ukweb: www.fairhavenhotel.com (CJ10)

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TREGARON. Mobile Home to let. 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. Privately sited on 15 acre smallholding. Tel: 01974 251344. Email: [email protected] (FT13)

CARMARTHENSHIRE, near Llanelli. Beautifully appointed and equipped bungalow. Outstanding coastal views. 2 bedrooms / bathrooms. Sleeps max 6. Tel 01554 758876.www.gowerview.co.uk (EI58)

LLANDUDNO Beth Eden Chris-tian Guest House. Superb views overlooking sea and Snowdonia mountains. Exceptional home cooking. We welcome individuals, couples, families, and groups of up to 30. Fellowship and Bible ministry. www.betheden.co.uk 01492 877057 (CJ13)

Splatt Farm HolidaysTwo Self Catering converted barns North Cornwall on working farm.

Shepherds Rest: Sleeps 12. Ideal for families & groups.Buttermilk Cottage: Sleeps 4 on one level.

• Short breaks • Play area • Just 10 mins from coast • Ideal for sightseeing and attractions

Rachel Bate Tel: 01566 781429 www.splattfarm.co.uk (FK80)

SNOWDONIA Brithdir, Dolgel-lau. Peaceful 3-bedroom chalet bungalow by stream, beautiful scenery, beach 9mls, £200-290. [email protected] 01902 731713 (GF05)

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RAINBOW COTTAGE HOLIDAYSCarmarthenshire - Farmhouse and Cottages. Holidays - Retreats – Conferences. Log Fires, Hot Tubs, Warm Welcoming Church. www.rainbowcottageholidays.co.uk Tel 07989851268 (GE84)

SNOWDONIA: Dolgellau 1 mile. Cottages (sleep 2, 5), parts coun-try house (2, 9). Mountain views, extensive grounds. Quiet, log § res, walk/bike guidesheets. www.holidaysinwales.org.uk 01341 423481 (GE94)

THE PRETTY VILLAGE of DWYGYFYLCHI

nr. Conwy, North Wales. SELF-CATERING COTTAGE located in lovely spacious grounds with stunning views - sea at front and mountains to rear. Two twin bed-

rooms, large lounge, kitchen and shower room. SELF-CATERING BUNGALOW (larger than cottage) with added benefit of large sunny

conservatory. SELF-CATERING ANNEXE with four en-suite bedrooms (two single, a double and a twin),

lounge, kitchen, etc. Also two, two bedroomed CARAVANS & one,

one bedroomed caravan. Suggested donations: Cottage & Annexe: £295 per week, bungalow £320 per week,

caravans £175 & £195 per week. Small Church groups/conferences up to maximum 28 persons catered for. Details on request.

Brochure for self-catering breaks available from: THE OASIS, Dwygyfylchi, North Wales

LL34 6PS Tel: 0845 2267027 email: [email protected] (FC96)

ABERYSTWYTH Plas Dolau Coun-try Estate. A warm welcome in 25 acres of peaceful countryside, just 3 miles from Aberystwyth. Room for up to 45 in the mansion - lounges, meeting, dining and games rooms. Full board or use of Kitchen. En-suite/Family rooms in the luxury guest house. Tel. 01970 617834, www.plasdolau.co.uk. (GG37)

TWO COSY character cottages on lovely Kintyre penin-sular. In lea of castle, beautiful coastline and beaches within 3 miles.www.kilchristcastlecottages.iowners.netAlso Rivendell, North Yorkshire Moors, for 1-20 (ED73)

Higher Chapel Farm, Saltash, CornwallRural, quiet, peaceful; set within the Tamar valley, close to

the beaches, moors and towns of Cornwall. Comfortable bedrooms, families welcome, home-cooked breakfasts.

A very warm welcome awaits!

01579 [email protected]

www.higherchapel.co.uk(GF31)

ST IVES SPECIAL OFFER: Enjoy some peace & tranquillity in a luxury apartment with parking www.mermaidhouse.co.uk Tel 07799 883577. (GK88)

LLANDUDNOWell appointed apart-ment, 200 metres from promenade, 2 double bedrooms, sleeps 5, pri-vate parking, close to amenities. Tel: 01889 567390 (EW17)

COLWYN BAY Quiet comfort-able B&B close to beach, town centre and areas Park. WIFI oª road parking Hearty Welsh Breakfast. w w w.thehavencolw ynbay.co.uk 01492 531 779 (FB85)

SCOTLAND

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Come and enjoy fellowship, sportingactivities and organised events,or relax and roam at your leisure inunspoilt countryside. Quiet, secludedseaside park with amazing viewsof the paps of Jura. Caravans for hireand tent pitches available. Cafe,launderette and games hall. Discountsfor full-time Christian workers.

Port Ban Holiday ParkKilberry, Tarbert, Argyll PA29 6YDTel: 01880 770224 www.portban.com

(EW26)

Borthaugh, Hawick, Scottish Border TD9 7LNTel 01450 377477Fax 01450 371080

Come apart from the everyday pressures of life.

Rest and be refreshed in the peaceful ambience of the house and grounds.

Enjoy the beauty of creation as you explore the lovely Border area.

3 rooms for those with disabilities.

Variety of tariffs available.

Visitscotland 3star GTBS Silver

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SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS Inverness Area. Comfortable, well equipped farmhouse in peace location. Disa-bled facilities. Sleeps 8. Contact J. Macqueen Tel 01808 521 350 (FK99)

IRELAND

IDYLLIC WEST CORK Beautiful S/C Properties Outstanding Beaches & Scenery. Discount Ferries. Under Occupancy reductions. Large groups Catered. Detailed Colour Brochures. Kathleen 01778 571 968 (FD72)

A WARM WELCOME awaits you at Glencloy House in the heart of Irelands Lakeland.Cooked break-fast including free range eggs from Donald’s own rare breed hens! Pic-turesque country views. Web site www.glencloyhouse.com (FL88)

MID-DEVON Tiverton Two loverly log cabins set in beautiful country-side. Sleeps 4-6. Games room. From £195 per week. Please phone for bro-chure 01884 881 362 (ED33)

NORTHERNIRELANDFAIRVIEW, Co Londonderry. Scenic/rural location. Facilities all rooms. Handy for golf/ horse riding & water-sports. From £20 pppn. Tel Yvonne 028 295 58240 (EW40)

SOLWAY COAST self-catering Cot-tage in peaceful open countryside. Sleeps 4. Ideal for walking, cycling, golf and bird watching. Tel 01387 880 436 (EG94)


SPANISHCHALET,COSTALBLANCA Quiet, private patio, seasonal pool, sleeps 4, from £100 p/wk. Visit:www.myorganiser.com/spain.htm Email: [email protected] Call: 07932-642884 (FP91)

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Four Great Reasonswhy your child should try out a Chris-tian holiday or festival this year…

There are four good reasons why your child should try out a Christian holiday or festival this year, says

Jim Hammett, Chief Executive of CCI, the Christian holiday association

It’s a chance to be with their peersFaith and fun are absorbed by sharing with others

of their own age. Th e chance to discuss issues that you wouldn’t do with your parents! Th e opportunity for ‘late into the night’ debates where faith is owned and honed. It’s informal and, by and large, the young people them-selves set the agenda.

It’s learning by doing Young people enjoy the experiential learning style

of residential events. Whether that’s team skills as they struggle to put up the tent in the dark that should have gone up earlier in the day, or, perhaps, by trying the climb-ing tower that they never dreamed they would have the faith to scale. Th ey are living and learning in a dynamic, active environment.

PAPHOS, CYPRUS A beautiful villa comprising of three bedrooms, three bathrooms, roof terrace with BBQ & large pool. Call Steve or Angela on 01765 600933 / 07767 336 707 (EZ96)

EUROPE

SPAINS COAST Quiet Family Self- catering accommodation – beside beach/town. Sunshine all seasons. Special Rates – couples. Also Accommodation Northern Ireland. Contact 0284 273 8559www.christiancoastalapartments.com (EJ10)

FLORIDA 6 Bedroom Villa. Pri-vate heated pool – lake view. Quiet location. 10 mins shops/restaurants. 20 mins Disney etc. Contact 0284 273 8559www.christiancoastalapartments.com (EJ10)

ISRAEL Next year in Jerusalem! with Pastor Peter Smith. 10 days September 2012. Full info. from [email protected]; Tel: 028 2565 2742. (GK09)

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PENTRENANT HALL Quality group accommodation. Competitive self-catering rates for 20-53 persons. Various recreational facilities (inc. outdoor pool) on 5 acre site. One hour from West Midlands. Further details and brochure from Peter Rees, Pentrenant Hall, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6TG. Tel. 01588-620450www.christianholidaycentre.co.uk (DZ62)

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www.haus-barnabas.deTel: 01227 363857for brochure

ABEAUTIFUL2 bedroom villa facing the sea on the costa Del Sol. Three terraces and swimming pool. Great rental prospects. £149,000 Con-tact:- [email protected] Tel:-0034952508271 (Spanish land-line) (GO20)

Costa Blanca Great Location

Coastal Villa3 big bedrooms, sleeps 6, 2 bathrooms. Large pool

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Ringsfield HallBeccles, Suffolk, NR34 8JR

01502 713020

An unforgettable venue for groups of 25-50 people, this lovely country house & 14 acres of grounds offers s/c & full board in

single, twin, family rooms, & dormitories. Close to the Coast & Broads, 2hrs from the M25. See website for full details

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A warm welcome in 25 acres of peaceful countryside, just 3 miles from Aberystwyth. Room for up to 45 in the mansion. En-suite/Family rooms in the luxury guest house.

CONFERENCE CENTRES

HIGH LEIGHHoddesdon, Hertfordshire

01992 463016

BELSEY BRIDGEDitchingham, East Anglia

01986 892133

THE HAYESSwanwick, Derbyshire

01773 526000

HIGH QUALITY AFFORDABLE CONFERENCE CENTRES www.cct.org.uk

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In May, June and September the holiday park becomes an oasis of calm, and Vacances en Vendée

provides the perfect base to explore the local Vendée region, rich in culture

and history.

During certain weeks, there’s also an area of accommodation exclusively for adults hidden in a quiet corner of

the park.

www.vacancesenvendee.co.uk

Request a brochure atwww.springharvestholidays.comCall us on 01825 748318

KING’S PARK, PIONEER CENTRE & ‘BRAND NEW’ WHITEMOOR LAKES3 contemporary, all en-suite, UK conference and holiday centres sleeping 12 to 300 with full sports and adventure activities availableWhitemoor Lakes open Oct 2011

01604 499699 (HQ) Website: www.actioncentres.co.uk

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It’s a chance to be outdoorsIt’s not surprising that Jesus used the outdoors to

convey spiritual truth so many times during his minis-try on earth. We are just that bit closer to listening to the Creator when we are in among his creation. Looking at the stars, late one evening, gets life into perspective. Away from the urban jungle, the frenetic pace of school life and (in most cases) the technology dependent culture – gives space for living with a new perspective. (There are still opportunities to go to computer holidays if life with-out a terminal is just too much!)

It’s a contemporary demonstration of the gospelCamps, holidays and festivals are a 21st century way

to demonstrate the Christian faith. You see it, experience it, breath it, live it out, rub shoulders with adult help-ers that have time to engage in debate, answer questions and pray. It’s also fun, in a world dominated by tests and exam results, pressures of time and achievement…it’s fun to just ‘be’.

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RESPITE CARE

We cosset the individuals and their caregivers can go on holiday, or

simply relax at home, knowing their special person is enjoying life and the company of others, and in the very best hands.

You can choose from a range of locations – from the beautiful countryside of Wellsborough, to the fresh seaside air of the Essex Coast,(Ernest Luff Homes) to the ancient port town of Plymouth (Bethany Christian Care Home).

To enquire about availability, email. [email protected] or go online at www.pilgrimsfriend.org.uk or telephone 0300 303 1400.

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For further information tel: 01947 600051e-mail: [email protected] visit: www.sneatoncastle.co.ukSneaton Castle Centre Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 3QN

• Accommodation for over 100 guests• Interesting Castle buildings and stunning Chapel• Modern meeting, conference and function rooms• Beautiful spacious grounds with walled garden • In and outdoor games facilities• Home-cooked food – Special diets catered for• Well-stocked gift shop and comfortable licensed bar• Ample free, safe parking for cars and coaches• Friendly sta

Day or Residential Conferences, Training

Events, Seminars, School/College and Youth Trips, Church Weekends,

Holidays, Individual Breaks and B&B, Group Outings and Special Celebrations

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SPECCOTT BARTON

A Place For All Seasons

With something for everyone throughout the year, in the heart of the Devon countryside, we offer 6 comfortable and well-equipped self-catering cottages sleeping from 2 to 14 people.

For more details call Debbie on 01805 603314 or visit

www.speccott.co.uk

Speccott Barton, Holiday Cottages & Conference CentreMerton, Nr. Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3DNEmail: [email protected]

SUMMER 2012: UNLEASHEDJoin us for an unforgettable week to get inspired, empowered and fired up to change lives, communities and the nation!

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a second of the action as we’ll have a dedicated venue with live,

large-screen coverage.

London & South EastSaturday 21 – Friday 27 July 2012Royal Bath and West Showground, Somerset

North & EastSaturday 28 July – Friday 3 August 2012Newark and Nottinghamshire County Showground, Newark

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ALTRINCHAM The Upper Room Christian Fellowship, The Downs. Sunday services 10:15am and 6:30pm. Enquiries: 0161 282 6676. (CA09)

ABERDEEN:Visit our vibrant family Church in the heart of Aberdeen at 50 Marischal Street, AB11 5AL. You’ll be welcomed warmly Sunday at 11am. (CI24)

BODMIN All welcome at ‘New Life Christian Fellowship’, Bodmin at 10.30am and 6.30pm on Sundays at Chapel Lane (oª Fore St) PL31 2LH. www.newlifebodmin.org.uk (CN86)

CAMELFORD: Soul’s Harbour Church We meet at The Clease, Camelford, PL32 9QX Sunday Service 10:45am Info available at www.soulsharbour.com (CT41)

CARLISLE: Join us on our journey of adventurous faith! We meet at St Paul’s, St Paul’s Square, CA1 1AE, on Sundays at 10:45am (crèche avail-able) visit www.elimcarlisle.org for information. (EO10)

BRISLINGTON CHRISTIANFELLOWSHIP: Part of the Elim Pen-tecostal Churches. We meet every Sunday at 18:30pm, at The Com-munity Centre, Hungerford Road, BS4 5EX. Contact Jim on 0117 986 2394. For more information about ourselves and Evidence Ministries see www.evidenceministries.co.uk. (ET13)

CLITHEROECOMMUNITYCHURCH:Join us in partnership with the Holy Spirit, enjoying the life that only Jesus can bring! Every Sunday at 10:30, The Kings Centre, Millthorne Ave, BB7 2LE. www.clitheroecommunitychurch.co.uk (GI20)

CHILTERNS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPAT THE HEART OF THE CHILTERNS

For details of where we meet visit our web site or give us a call.

28 High Street, Princes Risborough, Bucks HP27 0AX

01844 275822 www.chilterns.org.ukSenior Pastor:

Geoff Blease 01844 344556EN91

Bromford Drive, Bromford Bridge, Birmingham B36 8QS 0121 748 7081 or 07745 100942

Sundays 11am and 6pm (AG30)

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B1 3QQ

0121 236 2997 www.birminghamcc.co.uk

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Stifford Road (Off Aveley Close), Aveley, Essex, RM15 4AB.

We invite you to join us on Sundays at 10.30 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. as we meet together to praise and worship the Lord.

We look forward to giving you a warm welcome very soon. Why not share in the love of Jesus by phoning or visiting the website: www.aveleychurch.org.uk

Pastors Alan & Lydia Field, 01708 402373 or 07828 747280

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NOTTINGHAM: Bulwell Chris-tian Fellowship. Strelley Street, NG68FR. Come along to our Young Church 10:00am, Morning Praise 10:45am and All Age Gospel 18:30 Every Sunday. Find us on www.§ ndachurch.com (CD44)

LEICESTER Apostolic Church New Life Centre, Sanvey Lane, Aylestone, Leicester LE2 8NF. Main services: Sunday 10.30am worship, Bible min-istry and Communion. Wednesday 19:00pm Bible study and prayer. Also 1st Sunday Of the month 18:00 Gospel Service: Pastor Richard Forman telephone 0116 275 2582 everyone welcome. (CW05)

MARGATE: Join New Life Family Church in sharing God’s word in an atmosphere of spiritual excellence, love and service. We meet on Church Street CT9 1ST, 10:00am Sunday. www.nlfchurch.co.uk (DH15)

HORNSEA: Market Place Pentecos-tal Church meet at 47 Market Place, HU18 1AW every Sunday at 10:30am and 18:00pm. All are welcome. (DK44)

PAIGNTON: Living Waters Church, Torquay Road, TQ3 2DQ. Sundays 10:30am, 18:00pm. We have a thriv-ing congregation and are passionate about God. www.lwchurch.org.uk (DU82)

PONTYPRIDD: Gateway Commu-nity Church (Elim): Thurston Road, Pontypridd CF37 4RH. Services every Sunday, 10:30am, 18:00pm. Other services as announced. Minister: Pastor Phillip Thomas. Tel 01443 493203 (EL29)

COATBRIDGE ELIM CHURCH:Join our relaxed family atmos-phere every Sunday 11am and 6pm on King Street, ML5 1JE. Visit www.elimcoatbridge.co.uk (EL64)

MONKWEARMOUTH Christian Fellowship, All Saints Hall, Fulwell Rd Sunderland. SR6 9QR. Where “The Fire of the Lord Fell” Sunday 10-30am, call 07989945854. (EM40)

ILFORD:City Gates Christian Centre. Serving the community in Ilford and the surrounding boroughs. Please visit www.citygates.org.uk for Venues and Service Times. (EN89)

The Harbour Church, Falmouth

A fresh expression of church in the heart of Falmouth’s harbour area.

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Falmouth, TR11 3QY.

Every Sunday at 10:30am

www.theharbourchurch.co.uk [email protected]

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LEYTONSTONE ELIM PENTECOSTAL CHURCHHainault Road, Leytonstone, London E11

Sunday Services: 11.00 a.m. & 6.30 p.m.Mid-week Prayer Meeting: Weds 8.00 p.m.

MINISTERS: DAVID LANGTON & SAMUEL GILL

Telephone 0208 539 2286E-mail [email protected] (E

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On the West Coast of Scotland

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Soroba Road, Oban. Argyll. PA34 4PH

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All are welcome!www.elimleigh.co.uk EN52

(FK80)Launceston Community ChurchWhy not come and join us in

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St Joseph’s School, St Stephens Hill, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8HN

Tel: 01566 781429www.launcestoncommunitychurch.co.uk

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173 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen, London SW14 8DU

Sunday Service: 10.30am

Tel: 020 8878 7252

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Motherwell Elim Christian Centre Airbles Road, ML1 2TN

Sunday Services: 11:00 & 18:30Visit: www.motherwellelim.org.ukLooking forward to giving you a

great Scottish welcome!“A people with Passion for Jesus

A people with Purpose to share God’s Love”

The Dales Christian Centre (AOG)One Church – Two Locations: Matlock & Wirksworth

Matlock: 29 Chesterfield Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3DQTel: 01629 55755

Wirksworth: Chapel Lane, Wirksworth, Derbyshire DE4 4FFTel: 01629 824097

www.daleschristiancentre.org.ukSunday Services: Morning 10:30 both locationsEvening 18:00 Matlock (2nd & 4th Sunday in month)

18:00 Wirksworth (1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday in month)

Hayling Island Elim Church

Open all Summer !!

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Christ Harvest Centre(The Storehouse), 1st Floor,

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FALMOUTH New Life Church – gate-way to the south coast. Meet on Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth, TR11 2EG on Sundays at 10.30am. A warm welcome awaits you. Contact us on 01326 313 004 or email us [email protected] (CL88)

HARTLEPOOL - Elim Living Waters Christian Fellowship Whitby Street TS24 7AD Sundays 10.30am and 6.30pm. Look forward to seeing to. For further information Contact Pastor Colin Sawtell 07828 0937 28 or email [email protected] (GK35)

in Eastbourne Hartfield Road, BN21 2ET

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RETFORD Retford New Life Church Centre, 26-32 Bridgegate, Retford, Notts. Sunday Morning meeting 10.30am With Children’s church Sunday Evening 6.30pm. Everyone welcome. Contact 01777 711377. www.newliferetford.org.uk (CA36)

READING Assemblies of God Chris-tian Centre (Mount Zion). Sundays 11am and 6.30pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.30pm. Enquiries Tel: 01252 872 754. (AC01)

RIVERWAY CHRISTIAN FEL-LOWSHIP, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside. CH48 4EQ. Amidst sea, sand and stunning scenery. Come join us for spiritual refreshment.www.riverway.org.uk (EO02)

SAFFRON WALDEN, New Life Church. Shire Hill. Sundays 10.30am & 6.30pm. For details call Pastor R Ellalasingham on 01799 506045 Visit: www.nlpc.co.uk (DL73)

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SCARBOROUGHScarborough Christian Fellowship

Come and share in our passion for Scarborough and Jesus Christ

Our vision is simply to know Christ, share Him with others and grow in Faith!Join us every Sunday at 11:00am

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CRAWLEY:Visit Elim Crawleywww.elim-church.org.uk (EJ46)

ALDERSHOT:Elim: www.hope-now.org.uk (EL63)

CARDIFFCity Temple: www.citytemple.info (EN92)

PRESTONElim:www.elimpreston.org.uk (ES35)

ISLEOFMANOnchan Elim: www.onchanelim.com (ES61)

ULVERSTON, Cumbria: A warm welcome awaits at Emmanuel Christian Centre.A lively and com-mitted Church in the southern Lake District. Sundays 10:30am www.emmanuelcc.org.uk (CS79)

WHITBY: New Life Church, Green Lane Centre, YO11 1JF. We meet every Sunday at 15:00pm, you can be sure of a warm welcome. (CT04)

WEST BROMWICH Community Church: Come and join us in making Jesus known! Sunday Service starts 11:00am , Victoria Street B70 8EX www.elimwestbrom.com (EM70)

WILLOWS COMMUNITYCHURCH, Wingate Road, Grimsby, DN379JD Sundays 10am and 6pm All welcome For more infor-mation contact 07717744608 www.willowscommunitychurch.org.uk [email protected] (EU56)

WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA: St Michael & All Angels meet at 62 Leigh Road at 10:30am Sundays. All information about our Fellowship available at www.stmichaels.me.uk (FC47)

WEMBLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOW-SHIP Pentecostal church close to Wembley Stadium. Sattavis Patidar Centre, HA9 9PG. Sunday 3 pm 4pm and 5pm till 7-30pm. Pastor George 07886 923 237 (GF41)

WITNEY, Elim Christian Fellowship – West End OX28 1NQ – A warm wel-come visits all our visitors. Sundays 10.30am. For further details www.elimchristianfellowshipwitney.co.uk or phone 0199-385 1702 (EL75)

SHANKLIN Isle of Wight, Living Waters Fellowship, 29, Victo-ria Avenue.Sundays 2.30pm (Service). Thursdays 10.30am (Prayer) Celebration of Yearly Feasts [See Newsletter for cur-rent details] Enquiries & Monthly Newsletter (01983) 863683, [email protected] or [email protected] (CA52)

SOUTH KENT COMMU-NITY CHURCH; We exist to demonstrate the Love of God and serve His purpose in Folkestone, Hythe and surrounding areas. Visit www.skcc.info for details (ER96)

SWALLOWNESTBAPTISTCHURCH:Pastor Malcolm Purdy welcomes you to fellowship with us on Sunday at 10:30am at Worksop Road, S26 4AW. Visit www.swallownestbaptist.org.uk (FE30)

SHELFIELD: New Life Pentecos-tal Church WS4 1QA. Welcome to our family service, Sundays at 10:45am + 18:30pm. A lively and growing young Church! www.nlpconline.org.uk (GI73)

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Welcomes youSundays: 10.30am & 6.30pmWednesdays: 6.30pm - Worship

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HOLIDAYFELLOWSHIP‘I foundGod in aCaravanPark!’Barrie Townsend spent a quarter of a century wonder-

ing whether God existed - and then found him on a holiday caravan site. Th e former motor trade executive had his fi rst encounter with Christianity as a 15-year-old schoolboy. But it was only in his early 40s, that Barrie fi nally gave his heart to Jesus during a wet weekend at a caravan park full of holidaymakers.

In fact, he felt such a relief at fi nally coming to faith, that he made a round trip of 108 miles just to attend a Sunday church service.

‘More than anything, when I became a Christian, I felt a tremendous sense of relief,’ says Barrie. ‘For years, God had been calling me and while I had not really resisted, I suppose you could say I didn’t respond very well.’

From an early age, Barrie, from Kent, had an interest in the motor trade. Working his way up the corporate ladder, he held a number of senior executive posts in his 45 years service in the industry. Like many people, he attended church as a youngster, but it seemed distant from his real life of schoolwork then raising a family and building a career.

It was when Barrie and wife Marie took up caravan-ning, that God fi nally broke through. Th e couple had moved to Devon and most weekends, travelled around the South West. At a camp in the Quantock Hills, they met a Christian couple and became instant friends.

‘It wasn’t so much what they said, it was more how they treated us,’ says Barrie. ‘Th ey couldn’t do enough to help us. Th eir attitude was one of unconditional love and it was genu-ine, not just for show. I went to their church and the sheer joy just overwhelmed me. In fact, I loved the service so much, we would drive up from Devon every week just to attend – a journey of some 100 miles.’

Now he has retired, Barrie has no time to spend on the golf course. He has founded a new company with an emphasis on profi t performance.

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FORMER student Beth Tash is returning to the nightclubs she used to dance in – to tell club-bers about Jesus.Beth, 27, has been appointed ‘pioneer min-ister to the night time economy’ by churches in Leeds. Former club-ber Beth has lived in the city for nine years but scrapped boozing when she became a believer.

She said: “Everyone that is out and about at night is loved by God but doesn’t know it yet. “I’ve seen the change in my life brought about by knowing that God loves me, and that ’s what I want for other people.

“I want them to know that they are loved by an

incredible God who will-never let them down. We can have a relationship with him by following Jesus – and he can turn our lives around.”Beth’s role involves talking to staff in clubs and bars, building up links with city centre churches and bringing a “message of life and a mission of love” to revellers.

A r c h d e a c o n o f Leeds Peter Burrows, who helped create the role, said: “If you go into Leeds on any Friday or Saturday night and see the huge number of young people coming into the city, it is obvi-ous that the Church isn’t engaging with the club culture.”

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TOP rap artist MC Tempo loved music so much it made him go deaf. But a miracle healing not only gave him back his hearing – it also saved him from suicide.MC – real name Mark Edwards – is one of Eu-rope’s budding hip-hop stars. He is a regular on Radio 1 and has played along-side Judge Jules and Tim Westwood.However, the Brighton-based artist became deaf in his left ear after an il-legal rave. It was the low point of a downward spiral, which began with MC’s parents splitting up when he was 11. He was thrown out ● Continued on Page 2

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A r c h d e a c o n o f Leeds Peter Burrows, who helped create the role, said: “If you go into Leeds on any Friday or Saturday night and see the huge number of young people coming into the city, it is obvi-ous that the Church isn’t engaging with the club culture.”

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