Venture holidays brochure 2017

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Welcome to Ventures!

Take a look at our amazing selection of life-changing holidays in 2017.

Ventures are packed full of great activities and masses of fun, while enjoying the opportunity to explore life with Jesus.

So what are Ventures?

Ventures are holidays for young people aged 8-18.

They’re open to those of any faith or none at all – everyone is welcome!

We think Ventures are incredible holidays. Packed full of activities and with time to relax, they give young people the chance to make long-lasting, life-enhancing friendships. Plus there’s space

to chat about how the promises, challenges and questions in the Bible can apply to life, with the help of our amazing leaders.

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Ventures are run by CPAS, a Church of England charity established in 1836. Each year we provide 100 holidays for 4,000 children across the UK.

What kind of holiday will you have?

There’s a huge choice of Ventures to pick from.

All holidays have a theme and, whichever one

you choose, you’re guaranteed never to be bored.

Classic Venture – The original houseparty-style

Do you know about Falcon holidays?

Venture, with a wide range of activities, games, sports and crafts.

Activity Venture – These Ventures either

www.falcons.org.uk

specialise in outdoor activities such as climbing, kayaking and mountain biking or focus on sailing or skiing.

Creative Venture – Specialising in drama, music or the arts, these Ventures are all full of opportunities to get creative.

Taster Venture – A complete Ventures experience but fewer nights away from home.

Falcon holidays are for young people who face disadvantage in their daily lives, as a result of challenging personal, family or social issues.

These holidays are heavily subsidised so that the price is not a barrier to anybody attending, and have an even higher ratio of leaders to young

Some Ventures have specific types of accommodation or extra facilities. Look out for these symbols throughout the brochure:

Boats – For Ventures where the sleeping accommodation is on boats.

Tents – For Ventures where everybody sleeps under canvas.

Swimming pool – Any Venture with this symbol has either an indoor or outdoor swimming pool on site.

people, making sure that each child’s individual needs are met.

If your group or someone you know would benefit

TO FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY, SIMPLY VISIT

from a Falcon holiday, please call our office on 0300

ventures.org.uk

If you’d like to help support this work

123 0780 (option 2) to talk it through.

Can you help Falcons?

through prayer or giving, please email

supporter.relations@cpas.org.uk or visit www.cpas.org.uk/give. Thank you.

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Any questions before you book?

When do Ventures take place?

Ventures don’t just happen in the summer. We have

holidays at Easter, New Year and during half-terms too.

Take a peek at our All Year Round Ventures (pages 6-7) for more information.

How do I get to my Venture?

We ask people to make their own way to the Venture,

but it might be worth contacting the Venture leaders to see if they know about any group travel arrangements.

How do I book?

If price is a barrier, we’d rather you let us know so

or complete the paper booking form in the centre pages

that helps get you there!

Simply make an online reservation at www.ventures.org.uk

we can talk you through our bursary scheme in case

of this brochure and send it to the Bookings Contact for

Will it feel like church?

your chosen Venture.

Ventures do vary a bit, just like different churches.

If you do go to church and want something that

How much do Ventures cost?

Ventures are great value. On average, the cost is under £38 a day which covers superb

accommodation, excellent on-site facilities, amazing activities and fun day trips.

matches its style (or offers something different) let

us know, and we can point you in the right direction.

Who’s in charge on a Venture?

Our holidays are led by volunteers, whose primary responsibility is to provide a safe and enjoyable

holiday for young people. We use the Disclosure and

Barring Service (DBS) as part of our safer recruitment

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policy and each holiday has a Main Overall Leader appointed by and accountable to CPAS.

If you have any other questions please feel free to

contact us on ventures@cpas.org.uk or give us a call on 0300 123 0780 (option 2) and one of the team will be able to help you!

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Got someone in mind?

Now start searching

If you agree Ventures are great and more people

Details of all the individual

should enjoy them, you can play a big part in making that happen! These are holidays worth sharing and

word of mouth is the most influential factor in helping someone decide to come along for what could be a life-changing experience.

Every year more children and young people experience amazing holidays and explore life with Jesus because

holidays are shown in the following pages, and there’s a summary of

dates and age-groups on page 26.

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they’ve heard about it through family, friends, school or church.

A few simple tips include: ● Invite one person, or come along with a whole group.

And if you’re a youth or children’s leader, it’s up to

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you whether you come with them or not.

● Share on social media… email parents or leaders

you know… tell your church… hand out brochures… the possibilities are endless.

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● Remember that the Bible encourages us to be

persistent in prayer, and we also want to encourage

you to be persistent in talking about Ventures – many people have busy lives and need a gentle reminder!

We’ve got a few things to help you share

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Ventures with other people, so why not visit

www.ventures.org.uk/promote to find out

what’s on offer and then get started! Watch a

short video giving a taste of what these holidays are all about on the Ventures website.

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Ventures aren’t just summer holidays. Here are the details of Ventures which take place at Easter and during half term holidays.

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Legacy Playing with Fire

DATES: 24 February - 26 February 2017 St. Mark’s College, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JD

NEW FOR 2017!

Like to take risks, push the boundaries, go on outdoor adventures and ‘play with fire’? This new Venture is for lads who like to play hard, take risks and find out what living with Jesus through your teens and beyond might look like. We’ll learn together, worship together and pray together asking Jesus to pour out his Spirit on us. Bring on the fire! Boys only.

LEADERS: Peter Hillman (01799 522006), Matt Rose (01268 565650)

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Broads Cruise

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AGE: 14-17

PRICE: £80

Easter Haslemere

DATES: 7 April - 16 April 2017

DATES: 8 April - 13 April 2017

Martham Boat Co Ltd, Cess Road, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4RF

Chalet Im Rohr, Lauterbrunnen

The Royal School, Farnham Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1HQ

Join us for a rip-roaring adventure on the stunning Norfolk Broads. Be part of a crew in a flotilla of yachts.

Relax, make new friends and learn how to sail in a team – sometimes in exciting conditions! Learn just how important you are to Jesus.

The Ski Venture is all about a great time skiing, finding out more about God, what life is all about and what being a Christian means. Along with spaces for around 40 young people there will be a team of fantastic leaders who will provide food, lessons, entertainment and the evening meetings.

LEADERS: Paddy Gleave (01225 463360), Stephen Didsbury (020 8505 0886), Greg Bridges (01304 361657)

IMPORTANT: to book please visit www.skiventure.uk and download the Ski Venture booking form.

EMAIL: broadscruise@ventures.org.uk

LEADERS: Geoff Harley-Mason (01564 775519), Matt Hustwayte (0115 840 7116) EMAIL: ski@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Matt Hustwayte, 3 Ashington Drive, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8GH (0115 840 7116)

BOOKINGS: Elizabeth Noakes, St. Mark’s College, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JD (01799 522006)

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DATES: 1 April - 8 April 2017

BOOKINGS: Stephen Didsbury, 16 Latchett Road, South Woodford, London, E18 1DJ (020 8505 0886)

EMAIL: legacy@ventures.org.uk

Ski Switzerland 2017

NIGHTS: 7

AGE: 12-16

PRICE: £303

NIGHTS: 9

AGE: 13-19

UNDER 16: £699, 16+: £739

Haslemere offers you a high octane activity programme, whilst also providing space to build lifelong friendships and explore the Christian faith and its challenges. Plenty of sport, music, creativity and laughter, with optional outings, beautiful scenery and great food. Life Changing!

We even offer guided revision slots for those approaching exams. What better way to spend your Easter break!

LEADERS: Paul Peterson (07939 125375), Christine Penfold (07710 263316) EMAIL: haslemere@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Carol Aitman, 48 Downview Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4QY (07766 527117)

NIGHTS: 5

AGE: 13-18

PRICE: £200

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The Buzz: Lancaster

DATES: 30 May - 2 June 2017

WATCH OUR NEW VIDEO ONLINE

Come and set sail on the ocean waves aboard The Buzz!

We’ll be ‘All At Sea’ with aquatic activities like games and crafts, nautical niceties like amazing food and looking at the Bible, and salty schemes like making new friends and chatting about Jesus. You’ll have a whale of a time finding out about the best news ever, so book your passage and come along for the best voyage you’ll ever make!

LEADERS: Mark Tomlinson (0161 759 3141), Stephen Boyall (07729 454251), Pete Boorne (07785 753545), Helen Neville (01772 456713), Julie Noonan EMAIL: thebuzz.lancaster@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Jo Boorne, 179 Lancaster Road North, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2PY (07974 686844)

NIGHTS: 3

Haslemere @ Danehill

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The Buzz: Smallwood Manor

DATES: 30 May - 2 June 2017

Lancaster Royal Grammar School, East Road, Lancaster, LA1 3EF

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PRICE: £103

Bridgwater 2

WAS BRIDGWATER IN 2016

Are you ready for the best week of the year? At Smallwood Manor that is a guaranteed, cast-iron promise! The fun is non-stop and not to be missed. We will be swimming, running, playing, creating, laughing, growing, sleeping and most of all, finding out about Jesus. We’ll be exploring a part of the Bible you may not have looked at before, in such an exciting way that you will be changed forever!

LEADERS: Robin Barfield (01606 860170), David Casson (0151 645 2518), Anna Leadbetter (07527 169694) EMAIL: thebuzz.sm@ventures.org.uk

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Cumnor House School, London Road, Danehill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7HT

Hill House Christian Centre, Hill House, Otterhampton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2PT

Chalet Im Rohr, Lauterbrunnen

In deepest, darkest Sussex lies a hidden secret. In the autumn half term 2017 the Haslemere Ventures team will spring into life for 3 days of high energy, fun filled, Jesus centred activity. Fantastic setting, indoor pool, abseiling and climbing, crazy games and creative crafts.

Make great friends and explore God’s love.

Develop your creative worship skills by majoring in drama, dance, music or visual art - with an exciting variety of fun taster sessions too! Bridgwater 2 is for school years 9-13, where you can enjoy outdoor activities, meet new people and worship God in a fantastic fun-filled few days. Brilliant facilities, excellent food, a bonfire, a banquet and chill-time too; your perfect October break!

BOOKINGS: Carol Aitman, 48 Downview Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4QY (07766 527117)

EMAIL: bridgwater@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: David White, 12 Valerian Way, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HG (01462 733223)

NEW FOR 2017!

Bridgwater is an amazing 3-night houseparty, full of fun, games, activities, with old friends to meet and new ones to make; and an awesome time learning about God! Bridgwater 1 is for school years 5-8, where we have brilliant facilities, excellent food, a bonfire, a feast and chill-time too; your perfect October half term break!

LEADERS: Paul and Debbie Evans (07976 299318), David White and Helen Pattinson (01462 733223) EMAIL: bridgwater@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: David White, 12 Valerian Way, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HG (01462 733223)

PRICE: £103

NIGHTS: 3

AGE: 10-13

PRICE: £140

Ski Switzerland 2018

DATES: 24 February - 5 March 2018

LEADERS: Paul and Debbie Evans (07976 299318), David White and Helen Pattinson (01462 733223)

DATES: 21 October - 24 October 2017

BOOKINGS: Fiona Morgan, 165 Crook Lane, Winsford, CW7 3DR (01606 861860)

DATES: 24 October - 28 October 2017

EMAIL: haslemere@ventures.org.uk

Bridgwater 1

Hill House Christian Centre, Hill House, Otterhampton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2PT

Smallwood Manor, Smallwood, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8NS

DATES: 23 October - 26 October 2017

LEADERS: Paul Peterson (07939 125375), Polly Davis (01303 272492), Helen Baker (07973 835223)

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Easter 2018 does seem like a LONG way away, however it is never too early to start thinking about a fabulous Ski Venture in Switzerland. As in previous years, the Ski Venture will be at the Chalet Im Rohr in Lauterbrunnen. Snow, God and Fun. What more could you be looking for? Check the Ski Venture website for preliminary details: www.skiventure.org LEADERS: Geoff Harley-Mason (01564 775519), Matt Hustwayte (0115 840 7116)

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BOOKINGS: Matt Hustwayte, 3 Ashington Drive, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8GH (0115 840 7116) 07 09

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NIGHTS: 3

AGE: 10-13

PRICE: £117

NIGHTS: 4

AGE: 14-18

PRICE: £190

NIGHTS: 9

AGE: 13-19

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This section has lots of choice for children at the younger age range or just starting out on their Ventures journey.

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Blandford 3

DATES: 6 August - 13 August 2017

DATES: 23 July - 29 July 2017

Knighton House School, Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PY

Brymore Secondary Technical School, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2NB

Crossing the Limpopo River, competing for the Blandford cup, making tie dye shirts and chocolate, climbing trees and enjoying delicious food all before lunch! A great way to start the day at Blandford 3. We cram our days with fun and laughter and throughout the day learn about God. Join us making friends, meeting Jesus and having an adventure.

Run away and join the circus this summer! Find out about lion tamers, strong men, acrobats and clowns in the Bible as well as how God is the ultimate ringmaster. With beach trips, games, drama, sports, swimming, crafts, fab food, brilliant leaders and much more, there’s something for everyone! Join us for an experience to last a lifetime!

(See also Brymore 1: same dates, different ages.)

LEADERS: Phil and Becky Howden (0114 232 1009)

LEADERS: Capt Graham Nunn (01622 672088), Hannah Seal (07789 746929)

EMAIL: blandford3@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Becky Howden, 8 Marlcliffe Road, Sheffield, S6 4AG (0114 232 1009)

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Brymore 2

NIGHTS: 7

AGE: 8-11

PRICE: £227

EMAIL: brymore2@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Hannah Seal, 6 Ascot Drive, Baglan, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, SA12 8YL (07789 746929)

NIGHTS: 6

AGE: 8-12

PRICE: £219

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Maidwell Taster

Stage-Fright 1

DATES: 14 August - 18 August 2017

DATES: 30 July - 5 August 2017

Maidwell Hall School, Maidwell, Northampton, NN6 9JG

St. Hugh’s School, Cromwell Avenue, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6TQ

Everything that is great about a Venture, jam-packed into 5 fun filled days. Whether you enjoy sports, drama, crafts, cookery, swimming, challenges, delicious food or just making new friends, Maidwell Taster is the place for you. Put this together with some great Bible teaching and you are in for a week you will never forget!

LEADERS: Gareth Davies (07425 137408), Becky Davies (07443 410371) EMAIL: maidwelltaster@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Karen Sanders, 5 Herga Mansions, Herga Road, Harrow, HA3 5AY (020 8861 5173)

One week of theatre workshops to devise a performance of words, music, dance and physicality for a unique show: imagine and express your ideas about life and faith with dramatic twists and turns. Plus ridiculous games, indoor swims, outdoor trips and occasional minutes of mayhem. Stage-Fright encourages children to think creatively for themselves and with others. Find us at www.stage-fright.org.uk LEADERS: Michael Johnson (0118 979 0098), Kelly Betteridge EMAIL: stagefright1@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Iuliia Fedorenko, 38 Carey Road, Wokingham, RG40 2NP (0118 979 0098)

NIGHTS: 4

AGE: 8-11

PRICE: £158

NIGHTS: 6

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“The leaders there are amazing and I made lots of new friends.”

TOBY, 10

AGE: 8-12

PRICE: £250

Other holidays suitable for ages 8 - 11 PAGE 10 BRAMBLEWOOD (10-13) PAGE 10 KNOCK (9-14) PAGE 10 LINDFIELD (9-12) PAGE 11 ROMSEY 3 (9-13) PAGE 11 WOOLIE 4 (10-13) PAGE 13 BLAITHWAITE (11-18)

TO FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY, SIMPLY VISIT ventures.org.uk

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Wensleydale 1

Wensleydale 2

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DATES: 29 July - 1 August 2017

DATES: 2 August - 5 August 2017

The Jonas Centre, Redmire, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EW

The Jonas Centre, Redmire, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EW

Three days in beautiful countryside to have loads of fun, make new friends and learn what it means to follow Jesus. There will be crafts, games, lots of time outside, both on-site and in the immediate area; time to think and reflect on who Jesus is. You will be made very welcome whether you come on your own or with friends.

A great introduction to the Venture holidays.

Three days in beautiful countryside to have loads of fun, make new friends and learn what it means to follow Jesus. There will be crafts, games, lots of time outside, both on-site and in the immediate area; time to think and reflect on who Jesus is. You will be made very welcome whether you come on your own or with friends.

A great introduction to the Venture holidays.

LEADERS: Joanna Anderson (07958 659704), Luke Parker (07983 067565), Jonny Parker, Mark Anderson (0191 246 0763)

LEADERS: Joanna Anderson (07958 659704), Luke Parker (07983 067565), Jonny Parker, Mark Anderson (0191 246 0763)

EMAIL: wensleydale1@ventures.org.uk

EMAIL: wensleydale2@ventures.org.uk

BOOKINGS: Joanna Anderson, 23 Alwinton Terrace, Gosforth, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1UB (07958 659704)

BOOKINGS: Joanna Anderson, 23 Alwinton Terrace, Gosforth, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1UB (07958 659704)

NIGHTS: 3

AGE: 8-12

PRICE: £133

NIGHTS: 3

AGE: 8-12

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Incredible Ventures for children aged 9-14 at a great mix of venues across England.

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“Ventures are amazing!

They change lives!”

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Bramblewood

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Knock

Lindfield

DATES: 29 July - 5 August 2017

DATES: 6 August - 12 August 2017

DATES: 6 August - 12 August 2017

Brambletye School, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3PD

Knock Christian Centre, Knock, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6DL

Great Walstead School, East Mascalls Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2QL

WOW! BRAMBLEWOOD IS BRILLIANT FUN! *”Best Week Of My Life”* GREAT VARIETY. Great fun. Great place. GREAT HOLIDAY! *”So Cool!”* MEGA-OUTINGS! Crafts, chill, drama, Chessington, JESUS, seaside, Hunt’n’Grunt, optional outdoor/water activities, games… *”So Much Fun”* 1st or 4th timer? Quiet? Loud? Creative? Sporty?

Alone? With friends? *”ENJOY BEING YOURSELF!”* Book NOW *Travel planned Midlands/London.

Want a summer that will literally ‘Knock’ your socks off?

Look no further than our Venture. Join us for a summer full of fun, fields and friendship. Get ready to make a friend in God as you learn more about him with our fantastic teaching team. Get ready to find your flare for creativity and foot work for football as you join in with some brilliant workshops. Our door is open, so come on in.

Come and join us for the Lindfield experience! We’ve something for everyone with drama, sports, crafts, fun activities, entertainment, music, woodland challenges, swimming in our on-site heated pool and a visit to Chessington World of Adventures. Enjoy sleeping in tents, but eating (etc!) indoors. Bring friends, make new ones, and discover Jesus – the best friend of all.

LEADERS: Tom and Vandella King (01926 650336)

LEADERS: Sue Powell (01457 874000) EMAIL: knock@ventures.org.uk

LEADERS: Tim and Catherine Wilson (01233 620371), Caroline Andrew (01628 828231)

EMAIL: bramblewood@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Vandella King, Copse Hill House, Fosse Way, Moreton Morrell, Warwick, CV35 9DE (01926 650336)

BOOKINGS: Sue Powell, New Barn Cottage, Heights, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5TY (01457 874000)

EMAIL: lindfield@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Catherine Wilson, The Rectory, The Street, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3AY (01233 620371)

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NIGHTS: 7

AGE: 10-13

PRICE: £289

NIGHTS: 6

AGE: 9-14

PRICE: £218

NIGHTS: 6

AGE: 9-12

PRICE: £235

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Romsey 3

DATES: 6 August - 12 August 2017 Hampshire Collegiate School, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6ZE Coming soon to a summer near you... Whether you want to get physical at the activities centre, laugh out loud during late night ents or relax in the swimming pool, Romsey 3 is the place for you this August. Romsey 3 is a fantastic place to meet old and make new friends, enjoy exciting activities and, best of all, meet king Jesus through the words of the Bible. So come and join the Romsey 3 family!

LEADERS: Matt Hutchings (07912 883679), Jim Walford EMAIL: romsey3@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Mei Shan Dibble, 21c St Wilfrid’s Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 9SB (07709 009863)

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AGE: 9-13

Woolie 4

PRICE: £219

Other holidays suitable for ages 9 - 14 PAGE 8 BRYMORE 2 (8-12) PAGE 9 STAGE-FRIGHT 1 (8-12) PAGE 9 ) WENSLEYDALE 1 (8-12 PAGE 9 WENSLEYDALE 2 (8-12) PAGE 13 BLAITHWAITE (11-18) PAGE 13 CANAL CRUISE (12-18) PAGE 14 CRICCIETH 2 (11-16) PAGE 15 DUE SOUTH (10-14) PAGE 16 ROMSEY 2 (10-14) PAGE 16 SANDILEY (10-16) PAGE 16 STAGE-FRIGHT 2 (12-17) PAGE 18 B3 @ BRYMORE (13-18) PAGE 19 CONISTON (12-18) PAGE 19 DALLAM 1 (13-18) PAGE 22 KEPPLEWRAY (12-16) PAGE 24 RIPON 1 (12-18) PAGE 24 RIPON 2 (12-18)

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DATES: 15 August - 21 August 2017 Elstree School, Woolhampton Hill, Upper Woolhampton, Reading, RG7 5TD Wonderful Woolie: a week of superheros. We’ve got super-teaching direct from the Bible (spoiler: we’ll learn Jesus is more than a superhero), super-food from our amazing cooks, super-dorms to sleep in, loads of super-activities. Bring your superhero costume and have more super-fun than you can imagine. Reunite with old friends or make new friends. A week at Woolie could change your life!

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LEADERS: Ben Sargent (01425 672850), Peter Hall (01892 661779), Alison Howard-Williams (020 8460 1128) EMAIL: woolie4@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Suzi Arnold, 36 Rowan Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7JG (07803 611614)

NIGHTS: 6

AGE: 10-13

PRICE: £225

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An amazing range of holidays to choose from if you’re in the first few years of secondary school.

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Barnstaple 2

Beechwood

DATES: 29 July - 5 August 2017

DATES: 30 July - 5 August 2017

West Buckland School, West Buckland, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0SX

Cumnor House School, London Road, Danehill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7HT

Bible – chances to learn about God, Activities – loads for everyone to choose from, Really good food, New friends to meet, Sleep – we all need it sometimes!

Time to think, All kinds of sport, Plenty of laughs, Leaders who are loads of fun, Easily the best week of the summer! 2 – how many times you will want to go (at least!) BARNSTAPLE 2 – the best week of the holiday!

Life to the full with Jesus. Great fellowship and new activities this year like laser tag! More laughing, crafting, swimming, eating, soaking & chilling-out!

Same Lord Jesus exploding from your Bibles!

Find us at www.beechwood1.blogspot.com.

LEADERS: Matthew Rowland (01392 286998), Andy Bowden, Tom Brassil (01752 547492) EMAIL: barnstaple2@ventures.org.uk

LEADERS: Rev Steven Hanna (07506 558840) EMAIL: beechwood@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Helen Troup, 6 Burleigh Walk, London, SE6 1BA (07890 607744)

BOOKINGS: Meg Brassil, 19 Long Park Close, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9JQ (01752 547492)

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AGE: 11-14

PRICE: £247

NIGHTS: 6

AGE: 11-14

PRICE: £240

TO FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY, SIMPLY VISIT ventures.org.uk

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Blaithwaite

WAS BLAITHWAITE 1 & 5 IN 2016

DATES: 19 August - 26 August 2017 Crazy activities, amazing people. Choose either a full week of outdoor activities (kayaking, climbing etc), or a mix of outdoor stuff and music activities (forming bands, song writing etc). Evenings involve tasty food, modern worship, team chats, chocolate and hilarity.

Add wide games, a bonfire and a ceilidh and you’ve arrived at Blaithwaite! If transport is tricky, tell us and we’ll try to help.

LEADERS: Christina Grant (07957 211033), Rebecca Burton (07867 980113), Luke Dyer (07521 699096) EMAIL: blaithwaite@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Rosemary White, Greystoke Rectory, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0TJ (01768 483293)

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AGE: 11-18

Brymore 1

DATES: 23 July - 29 July 2017

Blaithwaite House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 0AZ

NIGHTS: 7

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Brymore Secondary Technical School, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2NB What will summer 2017 mean to you? At Brymore 1, summer’s about developing friendships, experiencing new things, making memories and discovering a Creator who wants a personal relationship with you!

This summer, don’t just choose a holiday; instead, check into Brymore 1 – it might just change your idea of summer (and life) forever! (See also Brymore 2: same dates, different ages.)

LEADERS: Capt Graham Nunn (01622 672088) EMAIL: brymore1@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Katie Hamilton, 1 Peveril Road, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6JW (07968 279081)

NIGHTS: 6

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Canal Cruise

AGE: 12-17

DATES: 22 July - 29 July 2017

Dark Lane, Braunston, Daventry, Northants, NN11 7HJ

Ashville College, Green Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 9JP

Canal Cruise 2017 will be out of this world! We’re exploring deep space, hunting for signs of extraterrestrial communication to see if anyone’s out there.

We’ll have two daily briefings from Mission Control.

Everyone has a part to play in our voyage, earning points for helping crew the boats. There are crafts and games for those who like to be busy, or you can relax and watch the world go by.

LEADERS: Margaret Gompers (07751 592502), Rowena Gee (07879 002700) EMAIL: canalcruise@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Louise Rafferty, 5 Mill Court, Fakenham, NR21 9AU (01328 855672)

NIGHTS: 7

AGE: 12-18

PRICE: £288

PRICE: £219

Casterton 1 @ Ashville

DATES: 29 July - 5 August 2017

LEADERS: Andrew and Meera Mills (01226 246387), Steve Nicholson EMAIL: casterton1.ashville@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Meera Mills, 15 Ashleigh Vale, Barnsley, S70 3RL (01226 246387)

AGE: 11-14

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Casterton 1 @ Quinta

WAS CASTERTON 1 @ ROSSALL IN 2016

DATES: 1 August - 7 August 2017

Casterton One is a fun-packed holiday with high-octane activities, loads of laughs, great Bible teaching and plenty of games, tunes, questions, adventure, friends, food and lifelong memories. It’s now run on two epic sites – Ashville and Quinta – ask us if you’re not sure which one to book on to, just don’t miss out!

NIGHTS: 7

Other holidays suitable for ages 11 - 14 PAGE 10 KNOCK (9-14) PAGE 10

LINDFIELD (9-12) PAGE 11 ROMSEY 3 (9-13) PAGE 11 WOOLIE 4 (10-13) 18 PAGE B3 @ BRYMORE (13-18) PAGE 19 CONISTON (12-18) PAGE 19 DALLAM 1 (13-18) PAGE 21 HASLEMERE A (13-18) 22 PAGE KEPPLEWRAY (12-16) PAGE 24 RIPON 1 (12-18) PAGE 24 RIPON 2 (12-18)

PRICE: £249

Quinta Christian Centre, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7LR Casterton One @ Quinta and @ Ashville are the same life-changing Venture, run on two epic sites, fun-packed with activities, laughs, Bible, energy, friends, games, tunes, questions, adventure, food, teams, Jesus and memories! Ask us if you’re not sure which one to book on to, just don’t miss out!

LEADERS: Mark Addison (01691 653285), Becky Byrom (01524 64146), Joel Higson (07845 671344) EMAIL: casterton1.quinta@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Alice Pentelow, 20 Holbache Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RP (07814 813851)

NIGHTS: 6

AGE: 11-14

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Casterton 2

DATES: 5 August - 12 August 2017 Casterton School, Casterton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2SG What can you do with 164 hours? Be part of Casterton 2 for 7 days that will change your summer. Join us in a great place near the beautiful Lake District, for a great time: loads of fun to have, fantastic activities to enjoy – from swimming to power kiting, crafts to wide games, watersports to indoor climbing, new friends to make, and find out about the greatest person ever – Jesus!

LEADERS: Robert Tearle (07495 994555), Rob Parson (0191 384 7721) EMAIL: casterton2@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Sarah Warner, 30 Heron Close, Blackburn, BB1 8NU (01254 659568)

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Criccieth 2

DATES: 1 August - 10 August 2017 Bron Eifion Farm, Pwllheli Road, Criccieth, Gwynedd, LL52 0SA Whether you come to sunny Criccieth alone or with friends, by the end of the 10 days you will be part of a family that has shared laughs, fun, fellowship, outings and activities but not ice cream. No one shares their ice cream. http://cricciethpfc.sitey.m LEADERS: Ellen Horton (07984 034176) EMAIL: criccieth2@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Avis Gordon, 47 Agecroft Road West, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9RF (0161 798 8018)

NIGHTS: 9 14

AGE: 11-16

PRICE: £258

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Edgehill

Hope Valley 1

DATES: 12 August - 19 August 2017

DATES: TBC

DATES: 22 July - 28 July 2017

DATES: 29 July - 5 August 2017

Cumnor House School, London Road, Danehill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7HT

Location: TBC

West Buckland School, West Buckland, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0SX

Thornbridge Outdoors, Thornbridge, Great Longstone, Bakewell, DE45 1NY

Ahoy there! Climb aboard for a swashbuckling Venture!

The Edgehill crew will be sailing the high seas to bring you an unforgettable holiday experience. There’s fun aplenty on the horizon with adventurous expeditions and a whole treasure trove of games and crafts. What’s more, we’ll be diving into the Bible to find out more about Jesus, the only captain worth pledging our allegiance to!

Our Venture is brilliant fun with awesome activities!

Breathtaking scenery, fabulous food, amazing experiences and time to learn about Jesus. Walk up mountains, climb on rocks, sky ropes and zip wire or go caving underground. Fantastic evening meetings full of energy, fun and excitement, and Bible teaching to make you think. See also Hope Valley 2: same site, same dates but ages 14-18.

LEADERS: Roo Miller (07725 687770), Anna Young (07725 053330), Ed Watson (07400 906360)

LEADERS: Andy and Amanda Brewerton (01709 589674), Dave and Helen Barnsley (01332 585190)

The best week of the year; something for everyone! Great food, drama, and music. Amazing choice of on and off-site activities, including sports, crafts, swimming, trips to the beach and Chessington World of Adventures. Lots of fun and laughter with new friends, really clear Bible teaching, and unforgettable last night entertainment!

LEADERS: Marc Lloyd (01435 830421), Jim Charles (020 8303 8713), Isaac Pain (07738 301996) EMAIL: danehill@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Yvonne Lloyd, Warbleton Rectory, Rookery Lane, Rushlake Green, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 9QJ (01435 830421)

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Legacy – Echoes in Eternity

DATES: 23 July - 28 July 2017

Life is an adventure to be lived to the full - join us for a week packed with outdoor activities such as bushcraft, wild swimming, campfires, assault course, archery, ultimate frisbee, wide games and much more. We will learn together, worship together and pray together exploring why what we do in life echoes in eternity. The adventure starts here! Boys only.

LEADERS: Peter Hillman (01799 522006), Matt Rose (01268 565650) EMAIL: legacy@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Elizabeth Noakes, St. Marks College, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JD (01799 522006)

AGE: 10-14

LEADERS: Mark and Becky Fraser (07811 389902), Andy and Dita McCormick (0161 286 8318), Daniel and Jennifer Platt (07940 303389) EMAIL: duesouth@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Dita McCormick, 71 Queensway, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3HD (07895 845457)

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EMAIL: edgehill@ventures.org.uk

EMAIL: hopevalley1@ventures.org.uk

BOOKINGS: Hannah Roberts, 78 Abingdon Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QW (07919 511267)

BOOKINGS: Jennifer Newman, 1 Hartley Close, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5US (01709 581163)

NIGHTS: 6

AGE: 11-14

PRICE: £230

NIGHTS: 7

AGE: 11-14

PRICE: £249

Leiston

DATES: 29 July - 5 August 2017 Sizewell Hall, Sizewell, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4TX

St. Marks College, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JD

NIGHTS: 5

If you like non-stop fun, loads of activities, great worship, and learning new stuff about Jesus, then Due South is for you. Workshops in music, photography, dance, craft and more; plus swimming, sports, games and inflatables. But it doesn’t stop there - look out for info on this year’s theme and special activities and get ready as we head to Due South!

PRICE: £240

Leiston is a week by the sea in a beautiful house with the best puddings around! We do a mixture of activities: it’s a knockout, a mixture of sports and craft as well as a trip to a theme park. Make new friends whilst spending the week exploring who Jesus is and how a personal relationship with him can have a remarkable impact on our lives. Our leaders are energetic and compassionate fun-bringers!

LEADERS: Emma Chaldecott (07896 884143), Nicola Hinds (01844 875395), Joseph Hardie (020 8883 7380) EMAIL: leiston@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Nicola Hinds, 13 Lambert Walk, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3DT (01844 875395)

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Romsey 1

Romsey 2

DATES: 23 July - 29 July 2017

DATES: 29 July - 5 August 2017

Hampshire Collegiate School, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6ZE

Hampshire Collegiate School, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6ZE

Romsey 1 is back and in 2017 will be bigger than ever!

We have plans for more laughing, crafting, running, eating, chilling and soaking than seems possible in one week. Same great site, more fantastic activities and time for all to hear about Jesus as he leaps out of the pages of the Bible!

Don’t miss Romsey 2 - a fantastic action-packed week!

We have a wide range of activities from sports, crafts and music to a beach trip and chill out times. We’re a team of fun, friendly leaders and through clear Bible teaching we’ll learn more about Jesus every day.

LEADERS: Matthew Foy (020 8292 1251), Jonny Woodbridge (07903 997620), Jonathan Armstrong (07584 072506)

EMAIL: romsey2@ventures.org.uk

EMAIL: romsey1@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Jonny Woodbridge, St Michael’s Church, Wilcox Road, Teddington, TW11 0SP (07903 997620)

NIGHTS: 6

AGE: 11-14

LEADERS: Andy Nash (07980 644800), Abi Nash (01202 757945), Rohit Trivedi (07732 516845), Christopher Henderson (07759 695073)

PRICE: £225

BOOKINGS: Celia Tweedie-Smith, The Vicarage, 2 Kingsacre, Hyde Lane, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4DU (07850 060088)

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“It was the best week of the year! ” SARAH, 14

PRICE: £232

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SE4 @ Danehill

Stage-Fright 2

DATES: 29 July - 6 August 2017

DATES: 5 August - 12 August 2017

DATES: 8 August - 15 August 2017

Grange Farm, Lebberston, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3PE

Cumnor House School, London Road, Danehill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7HT

St. Hugh’s School, Cromwell Avenue, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6TQ

A festival-style Venture in beautiful North Yorkshire; join us for nine amazing blue-skied days and star-lit nights!

Packed with activities, trips, swimming, the beach and Flamingo Land… And after-hours: night wide game, film night and barn dancing! We’ll spend time together worshipping God, asking all the Big Questions and making friends for life. Come join the festivities!

Come discover the amazing news about Jesus on a week of brilliant fun including indoor and outdoor activities, wide games, sports, crafts, swimming, and MORE! You’ll make new friends and enjoy being with our leaders who come back year after year. Don’t miss the adventure in sunny Haywards Heath.

One week of theatre workshops to devise a performance of words, music, dance and physicality for a unique show: imagine and express your own ideas about life and faith with dramatic twists and turns. Plus ridiculous games, indoor swims, outdoor trips, open mic evenings.

Stage-Fright welcomes diverse opinions and outlooks www.stage-fright.org.uk

LEADERS: Ann Leddra (0191 417 0686), Chris Wagstaffe (0191 384 2428), Vicky Timothy (07793 544194), Pippa Douglas (07890 645292), Joe Smith (07950 935958)

EMAIL: se4@ventures.org.uk

EMAIL: sandiley@ventures.org.uk

LEADERS: Samuel Smith (07886 923769)

LEADERS: Michael Johnson (0118 979 0098)

BOOKINGS: Lucy Downer, 58 Mansfield Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2JN (07759 060719)

BOOKINGS: Ann Leddra, 10 Rothley, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8SF (0191 417 0686)

NIGHTS: 8 16

AGE: 10-14

AGE: 10-16

PRICE: £245

NIGHTS: 7

AGE: 11-14

PRICE: £249

EMAIL: stagefright2@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Iuliia Fedorenko, 38 Carey Road, Wokingham, RG40 2NP (0118 979 0098)

NIGHTS: 7

AGE: 12-17

PRICE: £250

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The Point: Swanbourne

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DATES: 29 July - 5 August 2017 Swanbourne House School, Swanbourne, Milton Keynes, MK17 0HZ Come to The Point and spend an amazing week with us.

We have loads going on: art, sport, swimming, outings, games, mysteries and mayhem. It’s a wonder we can fit it all in. Above all that we have fantastic worship and the chance to learn more about God and living as a Christian in the world today. Fab food and fun leaders, what more could you ask for??

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LEADERS: Nikki Gudgin (07768 636372), Gaz and Lucy Selby-Frankenburg (07515 392953), Katie Llewellyn (01923 221254), Meg Tynan (07545 240677) EMAIL: thepoint@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Nikki Gudgin, 56 Glebe Crescent, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2HQ (07768 636372)

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Woolhampton 3

ON THE

DATES: 22 July - 29 July 2017

DATES: 30 July - 6 August 2017

DATES: 7 August - 14 August 2017

Elstree School, Woolhampton Hill, Upper Woolhampton, Reading, RG7 5TD

Elstree School, Woolhampton Hill, Upper Woolhampton, Reading, RG7 5TD

Elstree School, Woolhampton Hill, Upper Woolhampton, Reading, RG7 5TD

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) We know that Jesus is king over the whole world, and yet many of us face all sorts of trouble as we try to follow him. This year at Woolie 1 we’ll be digging into the Bible again to hear how Jesus’ words can help us to keep going.

Woolhampton 2 is the holiday of a lifetime! A great place to find out about Jesus from the Bible; meet friends & make new ones; and enjoy fun activities with leaders who care. If you’re sporty, arty, dramatic, musical, sensible, energetic, relaxed or simply up for a laugh, join us for a great time in our stunning grounds and amazing facilities.

Want a week packed with great friends, mindbending fun, and above all meeting the awesome Lord Jesus in his Bible? Are you energetic, sporty, artistic, sensible, dramatic, chilled or simply up for a laugh? Then whether you’ve been at Woolie 3 before or it’s your first time, you know what to do. Can’t wait to see you there…

LEADERS: Richard Criddle (07963 428932), James Kight (07943 519455), Guy Schofield (07804 907274)

LEADERS: Tom Welch (07969 292653), David Reith (07595 182561)

LEADERS: Tim Partridge (07709 491261), Anthony Ng (01223 223794), John Percival, Ben Thompson

EMAIL: woolhampton1@ventures.org.uk

EMAIL: woolhampton2@ventures.org.uk

EMAIL: woolhampton3@ventures.org.uk

BOOKINGS: Emily Edmundson, 9 Garrick Close, London, SW18 1JH (07999 772523)

BOOKINGS: Leah Reith, Flat 2, 2 Byre Road, Chaseside, Southgate, London, N14 4PQ (07850 525752)

BOOKINGS: Sophie Ng, 99 Green End Road, Cambridge, CB4 1RS (07973 150496)

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Ashdown Forest

DATES: 22 July - 29 July 2017

DATES: 12 August - 20 August 2017

Cumnor House School, London Road, Danehill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7HT

Brymore Secondary Technical School, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2NB

Ashdown Forest is back for another year. A holiday with everything: delicious food, trips, sports, swimming pool and adrenaline filled off-site activities! Take the chance to find out about God and make new friends in a relaxed atmosphere.

Whether you’re into paintballing, painting or photography (or almost anything else) there is something for you at B3 @ Brymore. Come join us for 8 days of fun and madness, and as we meet together to watch Jesus walk off the pages of the Bible - we reckon it will easily be the best week of your summer!

LEADERS: Phil and Hazel Line (01582 412697), Guy and Naomi Heywood (0115 877 3931) EMAIL: ashdownforest@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Guy Heywood, 73 Church Drive, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 6LD (0115 877 3931/07876 574430)

NIGHTS: 7 18

B3 @ Brymore

AGE: 13-18

PRICE: £255

LEADERS: Ben Martin (07922 511733), Rob Phillips (07807 907461) EMAIL: b3.brymore@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Ben Heasman, 12 Mulberry Walk, Coombe Dingle, Bristol, BS9 2PL (07824 511001)

NIGHTS: 8

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Brambletye 2

Colwyn Bay 3

DATES: 6 August - 13 August 2017

DATES: 25 July - 1 August 2017

Brambletye School, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3PD

Rydal Penrhos, Pwllycrochan Avenue, Colwyn Bay, North Wales, LL29 7BT

Join old friends and meet new ones at Brambletye 2!

Enjoy excellent Bible teaching while participating in activities such as tennis, swimming, ultimate laser, wide games, rugby, football, drama and music. Delicious food.

Great people. An action-packed, laughter-filled, Jesus-centred summer holiday that you’ll never forget.

Join us by the beach in North Wales. We’ll enjoy everything from the option of climbing Snowdon to some much less energetic activities like lazing by the sea. It will be a great holiday as we meet Jesus in the Bible. Join us – you’ll never be the same again!

LEADERS: Graeme Innes (07817 112642), Ben and Rachel Worley (07740 368458)

EMAIL: cb3@ventures.org.uk

EMAIL: brambletye2@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Rachel Worley, 44 Taw Road, Chivenor, Barnstaple, EX31 4BL (07763 731030)

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WAS RYDAL IN 2016

Coniston

LEADERS: Sam Buckley (07866 629396), Dan Hook BOOKINGS: Becky Farrell, 127 Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2EX (07929 907233)

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Other holidays suitable for ages 14 - 18 PAGE 13 BRYMORE 1 (12-17) PAGE 13 BLAITHWAITE (11-18) PAGE 13 CANAL CRUISE (12-18) PAGE 14 CRICCIETH 2 (11-16) PAGE 16 SANDILEY (10-16) PAGE 16 STAGE-FRIGHT 2 (12-17)

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Dallam 1

Foremarke 1

DATES: 30 July - 6 August 2017

DATES: 5 August - 12 August 2017

DATES: 22 July - 29 July 2017

Thurston Lodge, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AB

Dallam School, Heversham, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7EH

Repton Preparatory School, Foremarke Hall, Foremarke, Milton, Derby, DE65 6EJ

DABBLE in water sports; DAWDLE at the zoo; DARE to climb, paintball, Tree Top Trek; DEVELOP lasting friendships; DEVOUR top-notch food, cycle-to-cake; DISCOVER God, Jesus, the Bible, yourself; DIVE into music, drama, dance, craft, sport; all DRENCHED with fun, laughter and more.

You won’t want to go home! (Some activities may incur a supplement.)

F1 is at the stunning Foremarke Hall for a week of explosive fun, sports, trips and surprises. We are five youth groups meeting together to put on an epic holiday, where you’ll experience Jesus Christ in talks and seminars and meet other Christians. Whether you’ve been a Christian for years or it is all brand new to you, we think you’ll love Foremarke 1.

LEADERS: Carol Stewart (01943 600467), Phil Tigg (07752 354668), Ruth Stewart (020 8891 1911)

LEADERS: Tom Midgley (07517 328292), Scott Furey (07729 067631)

EMAIL: dallam1@ventures.org.uk

EMAIL: foremarke1@ventures.org.uk

BOOKINGS: Anna Tigg, 38 Colbert Avenue, Ilkley, LS29 8LU (07739 042313)

BOOKINGS: James Pinto, 7 Ruston Gardens, London, N14 4PF (07739 582349)

Life to the MAX! The ultimate challenge - come to Coniston and experience this full-on, great value Venture. Set in the stunning Lake District, come and enjoy the rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, ghyll scrambling, walking, canoeing, raft-building, plunge-pool, campfire, swimming and much more. We challenge you to come and find out what life is all about!

LEADERS: Alan and Sam Stapleton (07766 410417) EMAIL: coniston@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Lauren Smith, 19 Lupton Avenue, Coventry, CV3 5BQ (024 7641 9394)

NIGHTS: 7

AGE: 12-18

PRICE: £220

NIGHTS: 7

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Foremarke 2

DATES: 30 July - 6 August 2017 Repton Preparatory School, Foremarke Hall, Foremarke, Milton, Derby, DE65 6EJ

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Spectacular site, beautiful surroundings, swimming pool, sports hall, fantastic food, great banter, big day out, wide game, wacky activities, see old friends and make new ones. And best of all, get to know Jesus better as he walks off the pages of the Bible and changes lives.

LEADERS: Charlie Butler (07814 638235), Peter Chamberlin (07914 524278) EMAIL: foremarke2@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Jo Chamberlin, Flat 1, 1 Byre Rd, Southgate, London N14 4PQ (07917 868782)

NIGHTS: 7

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PRICE: £270

Fylingthorpe

DATES: 6 August - 13 August 2017

DATES: 24 July - 31 July 2017

Repton Preparatory School, Foremarke Hall, Foremarke, Milton, Derby, DE65 6EJ

Fyling Hall School, Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4QD

What ingredients make a great holiday? Friends - old and new. Activities - outdoor pursuits, sports, games, craft & chilling out. Food - really tasty and plenty of it.

Investigation - looking into the Bible and meeting Jesus.

Run by a team of 40 passionate leaders and set in a fine Georgian mansion, get all this and more at Foremarke 3.

Just one thing missing - you! www.foremarke3.org.uk

What do you want to do? The choice is yours! Play a game, do a craft, make strange noises, learn something, chat, laugh, read, teach something, discover a new planet, or something else entirely. Some things we all do, such as a couple of short meetings and going to sleep (yes, we do).

We also eat (regularly). During the week we’ll try to work out who we are and where we fit into the universe.

LEADERS: Chris Taylor (07843 234033), James Wells (07952 323526), Tom Beaumont (07842 553545)

LEADERS: John Ward (01509 503433), Rev Bob Clucas (01926 613739), Chris and Becky Ward, Rachel Beaton (07803 676988)

EMAIL: foremarke3@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Helen Watts, 19c Beaconsfield Road, London, N11 3AA (07772 756735)

NIGHTS: 7 20

AGE: 14-18

AGE: 14-18

PRICE: £260

EMAIL: fylingthorpe@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Cathy Shearn, 58 St. Fremund Way, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1AB (07975 617689)

NIGHTS: 7

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Haslemere C

DATES: 31 July - 7 August 2017

DATES: 8 August - 16 August 2017

DATES: 17 August - 25 August 2017

The Royal School, Farnham Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1HQ

The Royal School, Farnham Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1HQ

The Royal School, Farnham Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1HQ

Haslemere offers you a high octane activity programme, whilst also providing space to build lifelong friendships and explore the Christian faith and its challenges. Plenty of sport, music, creativity and laughter, with optional outings* including a day at the coast, beautiful scenery and great food. There’s something for everyone. It’s Life Changing!

Haslemere offers you a high octane activity programme, whilst also providing space to build lifelong friendships and explore the Christian faith and its challenges. Plenty of sport, music, creativity and laughter, with optional outings* including a day at the coast, beautiful scenery and great food. There’s something for everyone. It’s Life Changing!

Haslemere offers you a high octane activity programme, whilst also providing space to build lifelong friendships and explore the Christian faith and its challenges. Plenty of sport, music, creativity and laughter, with optional outings* including a day at the coast, beautiful scenery and great food. There’s something for everyone. It’s Life Changing!

LEADERS: Paul Peterson (07939 125375), Christine Penfold (07710 263316), Graham Kennedy (07889 770668)

LEADERS: Paul Peterson (07939 125375), Jason Lee (07943 270866 )

EMAIL: haslemere@ventures.org.uk

EMAIL: haslemere@ventures.org.uk

LEADERS: Paul Peterson (07939 125375), Sami Watts (01628 473548), Jonathan Hidden (07790 018645), Alec Gill (07739 563894)

BOOKINGS: Carol Aitman, 48 Downview Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4QY (07766 527117)

BOOKINGS: Carol Aitman, 48 Downview Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4QY (07766 527117)

*Small extra charge.

*Small extra charge.

EMAIL: haslemere@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Carol Aitman, 48 Downview Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4QY (07766 527117) *Small extra charge.

NIGHTS: 7

AGE: 13-18

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Hope Valley 2

DATES: 29 July - 5 August 2017 Thornbridge Outdoors, Thornbridge, Great Longstone, Bakewell, DE45 1NY

“Every year I’ve had a great time and have really grown in my faith.”

Our 14-18s Venture will be an amazing experience with great activities and time to chill in the stunning Peak District. The epic after-hours programme returns for another year, as well as Alton Towers for the thrillseekers. We’ll have fun as we learn more about Jesus and think through some of life’s big questions. See also Hope Valley 1 - same site, same dates but ages 11-14.

LEADERS: Andy and Amanda Brewerton (01709 589674), Matthew and Jacky Waldock (07971 968917) EMAIL: hopevalley2@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Jennifer Newman, 1 Hartley Close, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5US (01709 581163)

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Kepplewray

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DATES: 24 July - 30 July 2017 Kepplewray, Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6HE Join us in the spectacular Lake District where we’ll study the Bible, ghyll scramble, climb mountains, worship God, abseil, canoe, kayak, rock climb, play games, bridge jump, and make new friends. Experience is not needed, just come along with a willingness to join in and have fun. We cater well for those with disabilities.

DATES: 19 August - 26 August 2017

Maidwell Hall School, Maidwell, Northampton, NN6 9JG

Maidwell Hall School, Maidwell, Northampton, NN6 9JG

Maidwell 1 offers a great holiday! Relax by the lake while chatting to friends or run frantically on the footie field.

Enjoy arts and crafts, hot chocolate and cakes. If that’s not enough, there are trips off site too. At the heart of it all, great teaching about Jesus.

Join us at Maidwell 3! A Venture with everything: an action-packed programme of outings, activities, music and sport, including the world famous Pool-Party, all on the beautiful site of Maidwell Hall. Whether you would call yourself a Christian or not, a week at Maidwell 3 gives everyone the chance to look more closely at Jesus as we get stuck into the Bible together. See you there!

LEADERS: Christopher Pountney (07916 149346), Stephen Boswell (07779 167818)

EMAIL: kepplewray@ventures.org.uk

EMAIL: maidwell1@ventures.org.uk

BOOKINGS: Marian Browne, 39a Coldharbour Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4NF (01582 461458)

BOOKINGS: Laura Pountney, 1 The Cloisters, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL8 6DU, (07912 220672)

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AGE: 12-16

NIGHTS: 8

PRICE: £329

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Oswestry 1

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Oswestry 2

Maidwell 3

DATES: 5 August - 13 August 2017

LEADERS: Marian Browne (01582 461458), John and Kat Wright (07845 317055)

NIGHTS: 6

AGE: 14-18

PRICE: £269

LEADERS: Peter Winstone (07845 590216), Simon Potter (07837 843229) EMAIL: maidwell3@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Sarah Winstone, 92 Geoffrey Road, London, SE4 1NU (020 8694 2090)

NIGHTS: 7

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Quantock 1

AGE: 14-18

PRICE: £247

Quantock 3

DATES: 8 August - 15 August 2017

DATES: 16 August - 23 August 2017

DATES: 29 July - 7 August 2017

DATES: 8 August - 15 August 2017

Oswestry School, Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TL

Oswestry School, Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TL

Quantock Lodge, Over Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1HD

Quantock Lodge, Over Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1HD

Oswestry 1 is a friendly Venture! You can learn to canoe, go gorge walking or rock climb in the great outdoors. We make new friends, play sport, create crafts, eat well and relax over games and music. We love welcoming those who’ve never been on a Venture before. So if you or your mates are new to Ventures (or the Christian faith) do come. Those who come feel at home and countdown to next year!

Oswestry 2 is a friendly Venture! You can learn to canoe, go gorge walking or rock climb in the great outdoors. We make new friends, play sport, create crafts, eat well and relax over games and music. We love welcoming those who’ve never been on a Venture before. So if you or your mates are new to Ventures (or the Christian faith) do come. Those who come feel at home and countdown to next year!

A 10-day great value holiday! Start the summer in the best possible way: have fun, make friends, laugh a lot.

And best of all, get to know Jesus as we look at the Bible together. There will be lots of surprises; it could be anything! Paintballing, horse riding, beach trip, survival skills, water slide, big craft or tribal drumming!

Quantock 3 is pure quality! Our action-packed activities have included karting, high ropes, and laser tag. Time to chill with crafts, a film and a beach day. Evenings include informal meetings with engaging Bible talk and singing, followed by entertainment; hilarious photo highlights and a legendary ‘hero of the day’ award. And a final magnificent banquet for unforgettable memories!

LEADERS: Matt Lloyd (07721 745165), Ted Argent-Belcher (07826 851474)

LEADERS: Tim Sheppard (07817 779910), Matt Bailey (07930 687858)

EMAIL: oswestry1@ventures.org.uk

EMAIL: oswestry2@ventures.org.uk

BOOKINGS: Louise Batt, 74 Howard Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3QJ (07783 119077)

BOOKINGS: Louise Batt, 74 Howard Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3QJ (07783 119077)

NIGHTS: 7 22

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Maidwell 1

AGE: 14-18

PRICE: £269

NIGHTS: 7

AGE: 14-18

LEADERS: Matthew Lawes (07964 096501), Will Harwood (01865 556810), Ruth Clarke (07773 204406) EMAIL: quantock1@ventures.org.uk

PRICE: £269

BOOKINGS: Cathy Osborn, 32 Downend Park, Bristol, Avon, BS7 9PU (0117 330 6618)

NIGHTS: 9

AGE: 14-18

PRICE: £279

LEADERS: Benjamin Read (07950 459554), Emma Boden (07725 881238), David Lovell (07982 193525), Nick Wooldridge (07534 040554) EMAIL: quantock3@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Emma Boden, 84a Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3BQ (07725 881238)

NIGHTS: 7

AGE: 14-18

PRICE: £235

TO FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY, SIMPLY VISIT ventures.org.uk

“The Venture and all the people on it are what make my summer so amazing.”

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DATES: 29 July - 5 August 2017

Ranby House Preparatory School, Ranby, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8HX

Ripon Grammar School, 16 Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DG

Summer starts here. Fun-packed days. Alton Towers.

Activities such as watersports and mountain biking. A themed BBQ and a Summer Ball. A week to encounter God and explore a life-giving faith. A time of laughter and lasting memories. All this at the great venue of Ranby House.

LEADERS: Amy Holt (07495 384197), Tim Clarke (07743 234784)

Ripon is life changing! Whether you’re loud or quiet, sporty or not, there will be something for you.

Swimming, gorge walking, caving, kayaking, via ferrata, arts, book club, theme park etc, AND we meet with God through inspiring worship, relevant talks & space to ask the questions that matter. As one guy said: ‘Best week of the year; met amazing people & rediscovered faith’. So come & join us!

EMAIL: ranby@ventures.org.uk

EMAIL: ripon1@ventures.org.uk

BOOKINGS: Louisa Lawrence, 37 Hawkwood Avenue, Leeds, LS5 3PW (07907 841594)

BOOKINGS: Sam and Claire Corley, The Vicarage, 2a Ryder Gardens, Leeds, LS8 1JS (07966 524683)

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Ripon 1

DATES: 22 July - 29 July 2017

NIGHTS: 7

TO FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY, SIMPLY VISIT

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Ranby House

AGE: 14-18

PRICE: £271

LEADERS: Sam and Claire Corley (07966 524683)

NIGHTS: 7

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Ripon 2

AGE: 12-18

PRICE: £230

Romsey 5

DATES: 6 August - 13 August 2017

DATES: 13 August - 21 August 2017

Ripon Grammar School, 16 Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DG

Hampshire Collegiate School, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6ZE

Ripon is life changing! Whether you’re loud or quiet, sporty or not, there will be something for you.

Swimming, gorge walking, caving, kayaking, via ferrata, arts, book club, theme park etc, AND we meet with God through inspiring worship, relevant talks & space to ask the questions that matter. As one guy said: ‘Best week of the year; met amazing people & rediscovered faith’. So come & join us!

Join us for a holiday better than driving a monster truck to Mars! Build amazing friendships, get to know Jesus, and have a ridiculous amount of FUN. Based in Romsey in the beautiful New Forest with stunning views, a swimming pool, full-size astro pitch, tennis courts, a golf course and acres of wild grounds, this is a holiday not to be missed.

See you there!

LEADERS: Sam and Claire Corley (07966 524683)

LEADERS: Joseph and Lucy Colman (07860 186362), Josh Bargh (07729 241634), Hanna Bargh (07763 058849)

EMAIL: ripon2@ventures.org.uk

EMAIL: romsey5@ventures.org.uk

BOOKINGS: Sam and Claire Corley, The Vicarage, 2a Ryder Gardens, Leeds, LS8 1JS (07966 524683)

BOOKINGS: Lucy Colman, Flat 2 Ethel Rankin Court, Landridge Road, London, SW6 4JH (07808 793155)

NIGHTS: 7

AGE: 12-18

PRICE: £230

NIGHTS: 8

AGE: 14-18

PRICE: £259

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“Ventures have been such an encouragement, year in year out.”

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Sedbergh

Sizewell

DATES: 19 August - 27 August 2017

DATES: 5 August - 12 August 2017

Sedbergh School, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5RY

Sizewell Hall, Sizewell, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4TX

We don’t do things by halves – we want all of God and all of life. We’ll open up the Bible with you and give you tons of fun. There’s paintball, high ropes, watersports, caving, golf, mountain biking, rock climbing, karting – all in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside. Sedbergh’s full of Jesus and full of adventure!

Think you’re too old for a Venture and want to be a member a bit longer? Not ready to be a leader? Sizewell is the place for you. It’s family for a week, where we connect with God and each other. We’ve an amazing range of activities, whatever the ability! It’s a safe place to explore your faith, a place you can call home, where the sun shines, sea glistens and great friends are made for life.

LEADERS: Jonny Lee (07762 255594), Tom Popplewell (07845 037433)

LEADERS: Jo Smith (01204 240508), Rachael Emery (07812 482765)

EMAIL: sedbergh@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Laura Goodchild, 26 Burnhopeside Avenue, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0ND (07930 157395)

EMAIL: sizewell@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Jo Smith, St Elizabeth’s Vicarage, Cedar Avenue, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6HT (01204 240508)

BEN, 17 NIGHTS: 8

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Sparkford 1

AGE: 14-18

PRICE: £275

NIGHTS: 7

75

Sparkford 2

AGE: 16-21

Sparkford 3

DATES: 22 July - 30 July 2017

DATES: 31 July - 8 August 2017

DATES: 9 August - 17 August 2017

Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7JA

Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7JA

Join us on Sparkford 1 for the opportunity to learn all about Jesus from the Bible, to have fun doing all sorts of activities (past years have included paintballing, go-karting, ballroom dancing and much else besides!).

Catch up with old friends and make lots of new ones.

Summer will never be the same again once you’ve experienced the thrills and spills at Sparky 2.

Breathtaking fun as you enjoy dazzling activities and make lifelong friends. And the highlight of it all? Getting to know Jesus better through his word. You’ll want to come back again and again!

Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7JA

LEADERS: Tom Watts (01494 786789), James McKinnel (07938 581995), Hannah Lawes (020 8964 2981) EMAIL: sparkford1@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Charis Fisher, 22 Bolton Road, Stratford, London, E15 4JY (07538 831903)

LEADERS: Adam Thrift (07811 763337), Adam Curtis (07547 571097), Jessica Davies (07807 120835) EMAIL: sparkford2@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Jessica Davies, Flat 50, Meakin Estate, Rothsay St, London, SE1 4QW (07807 120835)

PRICE: £266

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Eight life-changing days this summer - whether you’re into climbing, caving or crafts, sports, swimming or screen play, there’s something for you. We’ll explore the Bible in small groups and as a whole Venture, so come to discover, discuss and digest the truths about Jesus Christ. Sparkford 3: fun, friendly and... brilliant!

LEADERS: Andy Liggins (07901 787586), Chris Nickerson (07780 587876)

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AGE: 14-18

PRICE: £272

NIGHTS: 8

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PRICE: £276

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EMAIL: sparkford3@ventures.org.uk BOOKINGS: Katie Stileman, Flat 5B, St Michael’s Street, Oxford, OX1 2DR (07737 507724)

NIGHTS: 8

AGE: 14-18

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Event Name

No. Nights

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End Date

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Age to

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Price

1

Legacy - Playing with Fire

2

24/02/2017

26/02/2017

14

17

15

£80

30

Criccieth 2

9

01/08/2017

10/08/2017

11

16

50

£258

2

Broads Cruise

7

01/04/2017

08/04/2017

12

16

52

£303

29

Casterton 2

7

05/08/2017

12/08/2017

11

14

30

£274

3

Ski Switzerland 2017

9

07/04/2017

16/04/2017

13

19

40

£699*

40

SE4 @ Danehill

7

05/08/2017

12/08/2017

11

14

45

£249

4

Easter Haslemere

5

08/04/2017

13/04/2017

13

18

50

£200

45

Woolhampton 3

7

07/08/2017

14/08/2017

11

14

60

£250

5

The Buzz: Lancaster

3

30/05/2017

02/06/2017

8

11

55

£103

41

Stage-Fright 2

7

08/08/2017

15/08/2017

12

17

40

£250 £237

6

The Buzz: Smallwood Manor

3

30/05/2017

02/06/2017

8

11

50

£103

31

Danehill

7

12/08/2017

19/08/2017

11

14

55

7

Bridgwater 1

3

21/10/2017

24/10/2017

10

13

40

£140

24

Blaithwaite

7

19/08/2017

26/08/2017

11

18

75

£265

8

Haslemere @ Danehill

3

23/10/2017

26/10/2017

10

13

60

£117

32

Due South

6

TBC

TBC

10

14

45

TBC

9

Bridgwater 2

4

24/10/2017

28/10/2017

14

18

40

£190

46

Ashdown Forest

7

22/07/2017

29/07/2017

13

18

55

£255

10

Ski Switzerland 2018

9

24/02/2018

05/03/2018

13

19

40

TBC

52

Foremarke 1

7

22/07/2017

29/07/2017

14

18

65

£281

12

Brymore 2

6

23/07/2017

29/07/2017

8

12

25

£219

67

Ranby House

7

22/07/2017

29/07/2017

14

18

30

£271

15

Wensleydale 1

3

29/07/2017

01/08/2017

8

12

40

£133

73

Sparkford 1

8

22/07/2017

30/07/2017

14

18

80

£272

14

Stage-Fright 1

6

30/07/2017

05/08/2017

8

12

21

£250

55

Fylingthorpe

7

24/07/2017

31/07/2017

14

19

50

£235

16

Wensleydale 2

3

02/08/2017

05/08/2017

8

12

40

£133

60

Kepplewray

6

24/07/2017

30/07/2017

12

16

35

£329

11

Blandford 3

7

06/08/2017

13/08/2017

8

11

44

£227

49

Colwyn Bay 3

7

25/07/2017

01/08/2017

14

18

80

£275

13

Maidwell Taster

4

14/08/2017

18/08/2017

8

11

55

£158

59

Hope Valley 2

7

29/07/2017

05/08/2017

14

18

30

£249

17

Bramblewood

7

29/07/2017

05/08/2017

10

13

50

£289

65

Quantock 1

9

29/07/2017

07/08/2017

14

18

50

£279

18

Knock

6

06/08/2017

12/08/2017

9

14

30

£218

68

Ripon 1

7

29/07/2017

05/08/2017

12

18

70

£230

19

Lindfield

6

06/08/2017

12/08/2017

9

12

36

£235

50

Coniston

7

30/07/2017

06/08/2017

12

18

35

£220

20

Romsey 3

6

06/08/2017

12/08/2017

9

13

50

£219

53

Foremarke 2

7

30/07/2017

06/08/2017

14

18

60

£270

21

Woolie 4

6

15/08/2017

21/08/2017

10

13

70

£225

56

Haslemere A

7

31/07/2017

07/08/2017

13

18

50

£265

27

Casterton 1 @ Ashville

7

22/07/2017

29/07/2017

11

14

70

£249

74

Sparkford 2

8

31/07/2017

08/08/2017

14

18

80

£276

33

Edgehill

6

22/07/2017

28/07/2017

11

14

70

£230

51

Dallam 1

7

05/08/2017

12/08/2017

13

18

30

£258

43

Woolhampton 1

7

22/07/2017

29/07/2017

11

14

80

£257

61

Maidwell 1

8

05/08/2017

13/08/2017

14

18

70

£269

72

Sizewell

7

05/08/2017

12/08/2017

16

21

40

£266

48

Brambletye 2

7

06/08/2017

13/08/2017

14

18

55

£250 £260

25

Brymore 1

6

23/07/2017

29/07/2017

12

17

50

£219

35

Legacy - Echoes in Eternity

5

23/07/2017

28/07/2017

10

14

15

£240

37

Romsey 1

6

23/07/2017

29/07/2017

11

14

60

£225

54

Foremarke 3

7

06/08/2017

13/08/2017

14

18

50

22

Barnstaple 2

7

29/07/2017

05/08/2017

11

14

55

£247

69

Ripon 2

7

06/08/2017

13/08/2017

12

18

70

£230

26

Canal Cruise

7

29/07/2017

05/08/2107

12

18

14

£288

57

Haslemere B

8

08/08/2017

16/08/2017

14

18

50

£295

34

Hope Valley 1

7

29/07/2017

05/08/2107

11

14

28

£249

63

Oswestry 1

7

08/08/2017

15/08/2017

14

18

50

£269

36

Leiston

7

29/07/2017

05/08/2017

11

14

50

£249

66

Quantock 3

7

08/08/2017

15/08/2017

14

18

30

£235

38

Romsey 2

7

29/07/2017

05/08/2017

10

14

60

£232

75

Sparkford 3

8

09/08/2017

17/08/2017

14

18

70

£269

39

Sandiley

8

29/07/2017

06/08/2017

10

16

50

£245

47

B3 @ Brymore

8

12/08/2017

20/08/2017

13

18

60

£235

42

The Point: Swanbourne

7

29/07/2017

05/08/2017

11

14

40

£232

70

Romsey 5

8

13/08/2017

21/08/2017

14

18

50

£259

23

Beechwood

6

30/07/2017

05/08/2017

11

14

60

£240

64

Oswestry 2

7

16/08/2017

23/08/2017

14

18

50

£269

58

Haslemere C

8

17/08/2017

25/08/2017

14

18

50

£295

62

Maidwell 3

7

19/08/2017

26/08/2017

14

18

60

£247

71

Sedbergh

8

19/08/2017

27/08/2017

14

18

50

£275

44

Woolhampton 2

7

30/07/2017

06/08/2017

11

14

64

£256

28

Casterton 1 @ Quinta

6

01/08/2017

07/08/2017

11

14

60

£224

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Dates at a Glance

Terms of Contract When we write to you accepting a booking for a place on a Venture, there will be an agreement between: CPAS (Church Pastoral Aid Society) at CPAS, Sovereign Court One, Sir William Lyons Road, Coventry CV4 7EZ (“we” or “us”), and the Member (“you”), and the parent or guardian of the Member signing the form for the benefit of the Member (“your parent or guardian”), as follows: Our Obligations 1. We will provide full board, accommodation and outings at the place, for the period and at the price set out in our brochure and on our website (“the Programme”) for the Venture on which you have been accepted (“the Venture”), unless we told you before we accepted your booking that there would be changes. (In the event that there is any difference between statements made in our main brochure and on our central website, the statements made on our central website at www.ventures.org.uk will apply and any other statement shall be disregarded.) The Venture starts with the evening meal on the day on which the Venture begins, and ends with breakfast on the day on which the Venture ends.

2. We agree to provide the activities described in the Programme on the Venture, unless we told you before we accepted your booking that there would be changes.

There is, however, no guarantee that every member of a Venture will be able to do all the activities described.

3. We may cancel the Venture if: a. the minimum number of members required for the Venture to take place have not booked a place on the Venture 10 weeks before it is due to begin, provided that we have told you of such cancellation not less than 8 weeks before the Venture is due to begin; or b. unusual and unforeseen circumstances arise which are beyond our control. In the event of such cancellation, we agree to return to you the deposit and any other part of the Venture price already paid.

4. We undertake that the Leaders of the Venture named in the Programme (“the Leaders”) and the other voluntary workers on the Venture will exercise reasonable care in looking after you during the Venture.

5. Subject to conditions 2, 3, 11 and 17, we will be liable to you or your parent or guardian for any damage caused to you or your parent or guardian by any failure to perform this Agreement or the improper performance of this Agreement unless the failure or the improper performance is due neither to our fault nor to a fault of the Leaders or other voluntary workers nor to the fault of a supplier of services engaged by us or the Leaders because (a) the failures which occur in the performance of the Agreement are attributable to you or your parent or guardian, or (b) such failures are attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of the services contracted for, and are unforeseeable or unavoidable, or (c) such failures are due to unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of us or the Leaders, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised, or (in) an event which neither we nor the Leaders nor a supplier of services engaged by us or the Leaders, even with all due care, could foresee or forestall.

Subject to this, neither we, nor our employees, agents and subcontractors, nor the Leaders or other voluntary workers shall be liable to compensate you and/or your parent or guardian in respect of any acts or omissions relating to the performance of this Agreement.

Your Obligations 6. You, or your parent or guardian, agree to pay to us the balance of the price of the Venture not less than 8 weeks before the Venture is due to begin. Payment should be made by cheque (or other money order) made out to “CPAS Ventures”. The balance is made up of the total price of the Venture stated in the Programme less the initial deposit sent with the booking form. This balance shall be sent to the Leaders, unless other directions for payment are given by or on behalf of the Leaders. In the event of nonpayment by the due date, we or the Leaders may cancel this Agreement forthwith.

7. You may cancel your place on the Venture by notifying the Leaders or their nominee in writing at any time before the balance of the price of the Venture is due. In the event of such cancellation, the initial deposit will be forfeited unless we or the Leaders decide otherwise. If you wish to cancel your place on the Venture on or after the date when the balance of the price of the Venture is due, you and your parent or guardian will owe us 50% of full fees if less than 6 weeks notice in writing is given, and 75% of full fees if less than 3 weeks notice in writing is given. If you cancel on or after the start date of the Venture, you will owe us the full fees.

8. If prior to the commencement of the Venture we become aware of any fact or matter that leads us to believe that your presence at the Venture will or may be incompatible with the running of the Venture or the well being of any other person or persons who will be present at the Venture, we in our absolute discretion may terminate this Agreement and you will not be able to attend the Venture. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Condition we will return to you the deposit and any other part of the Venture price already paid.

9. During the Venture, you and your parent or guardian agree to co-operate with the Leaders and any other person having authority at the Venture. In the event of you causing injury to any other person or damage to any property or being wilfully disobedient at any time during the Venture or if the Leaders have any reason to believe that your continued presence at the Venture is or may be incompatible with the running of the Venture or the well being of any other person or persons present at the Venture, the Leaders (or any person having authority under them) may exercise such reasonable discipline as is considered by them to be appropriate, and/or we and/or the Leaders may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect. In the event of this Agreement being terminated under this Condition, your parent or guardian shall, on being told of the termination, at their own expense collect you from the Venture forthwith, or make such arrangements for your collection as are necessary to remove you from the Venture site.

10. If, while you are at the Venture, you believe that we have failed to comply with the terms of this Agreement, you or your parent or guardian should inform the Leaders in writing at the earliest opportunity that you have to do so. You or your parent or guardian should also inform us of such failure in writing to our registered address as soon as you can and at the latest within 7 days after you return from the Venture.

11. If you or your parent or guardian suffer loss or damage (other than personal injury) for which compensation is payable by reason of the non-performance or improper performance of this Agreement, the amount of such compensation shall be limited to the price of the Venture.

12. We take the issue of child safety very seriously, and this includes the use of images of children. We use images of children in publications, videos and on websites, but we ensure children remain unidentifiable (We only use first names). The images will be used only for CPAS purposes and that the identity of your child will be protected.

Images may also be distributed to other participants on the Venture that your child has attended. We use photographs and video taken during Ventures in our publicity and marketing materials (which include print, web and video media). By accepting the booking contract with CPAS you agree that we may publish images of your child in our promotional materials. If you have any concern about this you should communicate this by contacting the overall leader of the Venture which your child will attend two weeks before the Venture starts.

Additional Terms That Apply To Ventures Taking Place Outside The United Kingdom 13. Ventures taking place outside the United Kingdom are subject to the implied terms, conditions and warranties stipulated and the liability imposed by the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 (“the Regulations”). a. Save as provided by the Regulations, neither we, nor our employees, agents and subcontractors, nor the Leaders, nor any other voluntary workers shall be liable to compensate you and/or your parent or guardian in respect of any breach of the terms of this Agreement or in respect of any acts or omissions relating to the performance of this Agreement.

b. Money paid to us under this Agreement will be held for you by a trustee in accordance with regulation 20 of the Regulations.

14. For Ventures taking place outside the United Kingdom, we agree to provide transport as described in the Programme to and from the Venture site, from the point of departure and to the point of return on the dates and at the times which will be notified to you, and, except where notified, to provide meals at the usual times during the course of the journey.

15. The balance of the price is due on the date stated for payment for the Venture in the Programme. If no date is stated, the date stated in Condition 6 applies.

16. You or your parent or guardian agrees, subject to the terms implied into this Agreement by Regulation 12 of the Regulations, that the price of the Venture may be revised as a result of variations in transportation costs (including the cost of fuel) or fluctuations in the exchange rates that have been applied in calculating the price of the Venture. The price of our Ventures abroad have been fixed according to the following exchange rates: 1.49 Swiss francs to £1; 1.10 Euro to £1. No such price revision will be made 30 days (or less) before the date of departure for the Venture and where the proposed upward revision of the price is for an amount equivalent to 2% or more of the price of the Venture (excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges), we will absorb the first 2% of the increase. Revisions in the price of the Venture will be calculated by dividing the difference in cost to us caused by the variation(s) concerned by the number of people (including voluntary workers) that we are informed by the Leaders will be taking part in the Venture.

17. In the event of you or your parent or guardian suffering loss or damage while you are being carried by sea by reason of the non-performance or improper performance of this Agreement, the amount of any compensation payable shall be limited to the amount specified in the Athens Convention of 1974 on the Carriage of Passengers by Sea. Immunity Of Leaders And Voluntary Workers 18. You agree that the Leaders and other voluntary workers may enforce for their own benefit the final sentence of condition 5 and of conditions 11, 13a and 17 and that section 1 of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 applies to confer such benefit on the Leaders and other voluntary workers.

Cancellation If you want to cancel your place on a Venture before final fees are due, you will lose your £30 deposit. If you cancel on or after the date when the balance is due, you will owe us a proportion of fees (see paragraphs 3 and 7 of the Terms of Contract). If at the time of cancellation you have already paid more than you need to, we will refund the balance. Insurance A limited amount of insurance cover is included in the price of the Venture, but please make sure that personal items are covered by your own insurance.

Ventures insurance only covers theft from locked rooms or cars, or accidental damage, and an excess is payable on all claims. In the light of our cancellation charges (see above), we recommend that you safeguard your possible loss of part or all of your holiday cost due to cancellation or curtailment by taking out cancellation and / or travel insurance. Details of one possible provider can be found at www.freetimetravelinsurance.com Church Pastoral Aid Society A company limited by guarantee, registered in England no 2673220 Registered office: CPAS, Sovereign Court One, Sir William Lyons Road, Coventry CV4 7EZ Registered charity no 1007820 (England & Wales) Tel: 0300 123 0780 (option 2) Email: ventures@cpas.org.uk Web: www.ventures.org.uk

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• Learn and grow in small groups.

• Connect with other young people.

• Explore life with Jesus.

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Venture holidays are part of the ministry of CPAS Church Pastoral Aid Society, registered charity no 1007820 A company limited by guarantee, registered in England no 2673220 Registered office: Sovereign Court One (Unit 3), Sir William Lyons Road, COVENTRY CV4 7EZ T: 0300 123 0780 E: ventures@cpas.org.uk

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