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Contents Welcome Travel Options Check-In Camping For Newbies Tent Tips Town Planners Need to Know Packing List Accessible To All Speakers What’s Going On Time for Tee? Get Creative Music Events Kingdom Come Somerley Bar Out of Focus Get Active Compassion Café Tearfund Café Food Stalls
Welcome Focus is the highlight of our year. It is an opportunity to holiday with our church family and enjoy a week together with old friends and new. This year we will be returning to Somerley Estate in the New Forest, which was such a huge success in 2016.
We are thrilled to have an extraordinary group of speakers with us this year. The programme has plenty for everyone, with inspiring celebrations in the Big Top, teaching seminars, prayer and worship. There are groups for children, youth and students, sporting activities and plenty of local amenities for all the family, including beautiful beaches just a short drive away. Take a look through this guide to ensure you take advantage of everything on offer during the week. We hope you have a wonderful time! With love,
Travel Options Focus Coach London to Focus Monday 24 July: 1pm, 6pm Tuesday 25 July: 10.30am and 11.00am Departs from: V&A Museum (Brompton Road Entrance) Focus to London Sunday 30 July: 7.30pm Monday 31 July: 10am, 8.30am, 9am Departs from: Somerley Estate Cost: £30 return (non-refundable) Focus Coach Ticket: You will be sent an e-ticket ahead of Focus. Please print this out or show it on your mobile to the Coach Registration Team and ensure you get on your assigned coach. You will not be able to board the coach without a pre-booked ticket. To book a Focus Coach ticket please create a booking:
By Car, the journey
is approximately 2 hours by car from London. Address: Guest Entrance, Nea Drive,Somerley Estate, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3QG. Follow the Focus AA road signs for ‘Guest Entrance’ on Nea Drive from the A31 directing you to Focus. If you are driving to Focus you will need to collect a Car Permit from Registration. This must be on display in your car all week.
Trains depart from London Waterloo to Bournemouth and take approximately 2 hours. For more information or to book, please contact National Rail at nationalrail.co.uk or call 0845 748 4950.
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Getting To Somerley Estate From Bournemouth Station Bus number X6 stops 3–4
miles away opposite Ebblake House, BH31 7AS.
Taxi A taxi to Somerley will cost approximately £20–£40 from Bournemouth & Southampton. A taxi from Salisbury will cost approximately £25–£35
Check-In
FULL WEEK GUESTS When can I arrive? Monday 24 July, 3.00pm – 10.00pm Tuesday 25 July, 8.00am – 8.00pm Where do I go when I arrive? Please follow the drive to our large on-site Car Park. Once parked, go to Registration where you will be able to register and collect your wristbands and pitch details.
DAY & WEEKEND GUESTS (TUESDAY SUNDAY) DAY GUESTS When can I arrive? Tuesday 25 July – Sunday 30 July, 8.00am – 8.00pm WEEKEND GUESTS Friday 28 July , 8.00am – 8.00pm
Where do I go when I arrive? Please follow the drive to our large on-site Car Park. Once parked you will need to go to the Registration Hut where you will be able to register and collect your wristbands.
If you arrive outside of registration hours, Registration will be closed. Please arrange for a friend to find out your pitch details and you can register when Registration or the Info Hut opens. When is Check-Out? Monday 31 July by 10.00am Please note that toilets and showers will also close at this time.
Camping for Newbies
CHOOSE THE PERFECT TENT A tent with a spare compartment is the easiest way to keep things organised; your sleeping space stays clean and dry and you have an area to store shoes and any other bits and bobs you bring. Pitch your tent at home before you head to Focus. Check you have all the parts and there are no holes or problems.
PACK SMART Put the things you need first when you get to Focus in your car last. Put your tent in last so you can take it out first, pitch it and leave everything safely in your car until it’s up. Pack your stove and teabags last so you can enjoy a nice cuppa while setting up camp. Store things in plastic boxes with lids to keep everything dry. Spare tent pegs, guy ropes, tent poles and duct tape are all very useful things to pack. Always check you have gas in your stove or gas canister before heading off. Our on-site Camp Shop will sell equipment, including gas canisters, if you run out during the week. Pack clothes for every season. As we all know, weather can change very quickly in the UK.
Layers keep you covered for hot and cold weather, and flip-flops and wellies are always useful. Bring more than one pair of jeans, we all know how long they can take to dry if they get wet. Bring a cool box with ice blocks for food and drink. There will also be an ice block exchange in our onsite Camp Shop. It gets cold at night. If you are sleeping on an airbed, make sure you have something underneath it (roll mats or even cardboard). This will help to stop the cold ground cooling the air in your airbed. Thick socks are also brilliant to help stay warm during the night. Earplugs and eye mask! If you are a light sleeper this could save your week.
Tent Tips Bring a hot water bottle and thick bed socks to keep extra warm at night.
Bring a head torch to help pitch your tent in the dark.
If it rains, try not to touch the side of your tent as this can cause leaks.
Camping is fun.
Tent locks suggest there are valuables inside. Instead keep your valuables with you or leave them at home.
Bring bunting or something to help you find your tent easily.
Make friends with your neighbours. Helpful when you need to borrow milk or sugar for your cup of tea.
Somerley is a beautiful site. We ask you to respect your surroundings and help us to leave it in the best state possible.
Need a hand? Info Hut
Comms Hut
Out of Hours
Monday: 3.00pm – 10.00pm Tuesday – Sunday: 8.00am – 8.00pm
Monday: 3.00pm – 10.00pm Tuesday – Sunday: 8.00am – 8.00pm
Please come and see us for anything you need to know about programme or getting around site! We are located in The Village and our friendly team will be ready to help you with:
Please come and see us for any problems you notice onsite! We are located in The Village and our friendly team will be ready to help you with:
If you have any problems out of hours we have a team that will be working through the night situated at the Comms Hut.
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Late arrivals Replacement wristbands Programme information Baptism sign ups Car Parking Permits Lost property Recycling bags Local information and directions • Somerley Golf Sign Ups
• Accommodation and venue keys • Shower and loo issues • Power issues • Water issues • Radios • Recharging your motorised wheelchair battery
Town Planners Town Planners are your welcoming and helpful guides when you arrive at Focus. They are on hand to help you park up, find your spot, pitch your tent and even unpack. They are also there to make Focus a safe and special week for all. Look out for them in your area and feel free to encourage them with a friendly high five.
Need to Know
First Aid
Kettles
Generators
24 hour coverFirst Aid Cover First Aid Point, next to The Walled Garden
Kettles can trip the power onsite. Please be considerate and do not use them.
No generators are allowed on-site.
On call (out of hours)
Phone Charging
07940 231 598 or 07623 190 874
The Tearfund CafĂŠ offers a charging service for a small donation.
First Aid Cover will be on-site and on call 24 hours a day to provide First Aid at Focus.
Missing Children Please report any missing children to the Info Hut or alert any member of staff with a radio. If you have found a lost child, please bring them to The Comms Hut.
Lost Property Lost property will be kept at the Info Hut. Please note that lost property will not be returned to HTB.
Showers and Toilets There are two main blocks of shower and toilet facilities in the centre of the campsite and toilet and shower facilities located across the site.
Cooking and Washing-Up There are no cooking facilities or fridges on the campsite so please bring your own equipment. Washing-up facilities are provided.
Freezer Block Exchange Tent2Hire will be running the freezer block exchange from their shop in the village.
Tent2Hire, Podpad, Flexotel & Hotel Bell Tent Please register and collect your wristband at the Registration Marquee before heading to either collect your tent or find out your Podpad or Flexotel or Hotel Bell Tent number. Tent2Hire are situated next to the Info Hut. Podpads, Flexotel and Hotel Bell Tent have their own village where their teams will be waiting to help you.
Focus Kids Groups If you purchase a day or weekend pass, your children will be unable to join Focus Kids. The only way to secure a place in a kids group (subject to availability) is to book a full week Event Pass.
Focus Youth & Student Groups If you fall into the age category of Focus Youth or Students, you are able to join these groups on your weekend or day pass.
Wristbands You will be issued with your wristband on arrival at Focus. This must be worn at all times. You can collect replacement wristbands from the Info Hut during opening hours. You will not be able to enter any venues without your wristband, please expect to show this on entry. Any guest entering the site without one will be given a temporary wristband, which enables you to access the Info Hut only.
I.D. Please note that your wristband is not considered I.D. by the bar staff. If you wish to purchase alcohol on-site and are fortunate enough to look under 25, please carry your I.D. with you.
RIVER WARNING There is a fast flowing river that runs through Somerley Estate. It is dangerous and cannot be swum in. Please speak with your children and warn them not to go anywhere near the river. There will be fencing and signage but please supervise your children on-site and let them know the dangers in advance
60 Things To Pack For Focus Here’s a handy checklist to help you decide what to pack for a fun Focus camping experience. Did we miss something?
WARDROBE
KIT
TOILETRIES
MISC
O Warm pyjamas O Hoodie or fleece O Hat O Wellies O Flip-flops O Sunglasses O Bed socks O Waterproof jacket
O Tent O Sleeping bag O Roll mat or airbed O Travel pillow O Blanket O Camping stool/chair O Stove/gas O Pots/pans O Coffee pot O Picnic mat O Hot-water bottle O Earplugs O Eye mask O Mat for tent entrance O Bunting/flags
O Sun cream O Dry shampoo O Toothbrush O Toothpaste O Travel towel O Makeup O Hairbrush O Wash bag O Hand sanitizer O Insect repellent O Plasters O Baby wipes O Small mirror O Deodorant O Lip balm
O Phone + charger O Camera O Torch O Batteries O Notepad + pen O Cards/games/Frisbee O Umbrella O Bible O Money O Directions to the site O Books/magazines/Kindle O Marshmallows
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Accessible To All There will be disabled toilets and shower facilities at specified locations on-site and we will ensure that all our venues are as accessible as possible.
We’d love to hear any feedback you may have.
In addition to the existing roads and paths, trackway will be laid throughout the main walkways to assist with mobility. For those who have an electric wheelchair, we are able to charge this overnight for you at the Info Hut.
There will be a Disabled Car Park for Blue Badge holders in The Village, directly opposite the Big Top. Inside the Big Top, there will be a reserved area for wheelchair users. A BSL interpreter will be present in the Big Top celebrations with reserved seating available for guests using this service.
Big Top Speakers
Amy Orr-Ewing
Selina Stone
Amy is Director of the Oxford Centre of Christian Apologetics (OCCA). She has written two books exploring key questions in apologetics: Why Trust The Bible? and, But Is It Real? And speaks and lectures worldwide. Amy and her husband Frog lead a church in Buckinghamshire called Latimer Minster, which they planted in 2010.
Selina works at the Centre for Theology and Community in East London helping to equip churches to bring about community transformation. She is the Director of the William Seymour programme and coordinates the Buxton Leadership Programme. Selina is a PhD researcher at the University of Birmingham and a visiting tutor at St Mellitus College.
Nicky and Pippa Gumbel Nicky is the Vicar of HTB and pioneer of Alpha, Nicky joined HTB as curate in 1986 and became vicar in 2005. He has written many books, including Questions of Life and The Jesus Lifestyle. Nicky and Pippa have three children and five grandchildren.
More Focus Speaker to be announced soon….
Big Top Speakers
Archie Coates
Jonny Gumbel
Stephen Foster
Pete Greig
Archie is the vicar of St. Peter’s Brighton, HTB’s first church plant outside of London. The church meets in one of the most iconic buildings in the heart of Brighton. Before taking on this role, Archie served as Associate Vicar at HTB. He is married to Sam and they have four children.
Jonny is the Associate Vicar at St Peters Brighton
Stephen is a curate at HTB, leading the Discipleship Team and the Bible in One Year Project. He read Law at Oxford and Theology at Cambridge, and worked as a Barrister for six years specialising in criminal law. He is married to Beth and they have two beautiful girls.
Pete is one of the founders of the 24-7 Prayer movement and leads Emmaus Rd with his wife Sammy. They live in Guildford with their two sons, and their two dogs, Noodle & Crumble. Pete is an ambassador for the NGO Tearfund and is a renowned author, including the books Red Moon Rising, God on Mute and Dirty Glory.
Tent Talk Speakers
Al Gordon
Arianna Walker
Bishop Graham Tomlin
Dr Jane Williams
Al is the Rector of Hackney in the heart of East London. He is married to Olivia and they have three children. Al was previously the Global Vice President of Alpha International and a Curate at HTB where he planted and pastored several services at Onslow Square.
Arianna is an international speaker, author and the CEO of Mercy UK – a Christian charity committed to educating leaders, equipping individuals and empowering churches to support individuals with life controlling issues. Arianna’s message of hope and transformation inspires Christians from all walks of life to live free and stay free.
Graham is the Bishop of Kensington, overseeing West London Boroughs in the Diocese of London. Previously the Principal of St Mellitus College, he is now the President, teaching mainly historical theology. He is the author of books such as The Prodigal Spirit and Looking through the Cross. Graham is married to Janet and has two children.
Jane is Assistant Dean and Lecturer in Systematic Theology at St Mellitus College. She is also a visiting Lecturer in Theology at King’s College London, and is the author of several books, including Perfect Freedom, Who Do You Say That I am? and Angels. She is married to Rowan, and they have two children.
Tent Talk Speakers
Dr Chris Tilling
Dr Stephen Backhouse
Georgi Sheaf
Greg Holder
Chris is Graduate Tutor and Senior Lecturer in New Testament Studies at St Mellitus College. He is also a visiting Lecturer in Theology at King’s College London. He is recently the co-author of How God Became Jesus, the New Testament editor for the journal Syndicate, and is the author of a popular theology blog site entitled Chrisendom.
Stephen is Lecturer in Social and Political Theology at St Mellitus College. He has studied and taught at the Universities of Oxford and McGill. Stephen has authored publications such as The Compact Guide to Christian History.
Georgi co-founded the Women in Leadership Network London in 2015 with a heart and passion to see women championed into the fullness of their leadership potential. She also works fulltime for Alpha International as the Global Student Development Manager, helping young people share their faith with their friends across the globe.
Greg is the Lead Pastor of The Crossing, a fast-growing multi-site church in the St. Louis, Missouri area. He has degrees in psychology and counselling, bringing insight into creating healthy church culture and God-honouring relationships. He contributed to The Voice translation of the Bible, is co-creator of the Advent Conspiracy, and is shortly releasing a new book; The Genius of One.
Tent Talk Speakers
Henk Stoorvogel
James Ray
Jo Herbert
Ken Costa
Henk is an internationally renowned speaker, pastor and author, based in the Netherlands with his wife Ruth and their four children. He founded the 4M Movement that takes men on mind, body & soul adventures that change them and their world forever. Henk also leads Opwekking, a European spiritual conference with over 60,000 participants.
James is the CEO of 4M UK. He takes men into the wild to inspire and motivate them to live a life of purpose. Hundreds of men in the UK have been impacted by these events; encouraged to live extraordinary lives full of adventure, faith, brotherhood and justice.
Jo has worked for Tearfund for over 10 years helping young people and young adults connect with issues of justice. She is also studying a Masters in Theology and Youthwork at Kings College London. An activist and ethical living guru, she passionately believes we can all build justice into our daily decisions.
Ken is founder of Ken Costa Strategic, a financial advisory company, and has over 40 years of experience in Finance. He was the Chairman of Alpha International, promoting Alpha worldwide, and is the founder and author of God at Work. He is married to Fiona and they have four children.
Tent Talk Speakers
Revd Andrew Emerton Andy is Dean of St Mellitus College, teaching about the Bible, Ministry and Christian Leadership. He has degrees in Mathematics and Theology, as well as a Masters in Theology and a doctorate in Theoretical Physics. Prior to ordination he worked in scientific and technical consultancy. He is married to Liz and has three young children.
Revd Nicky and Sila Lee
Revd Paul Cowley MBE
Nicky is the Associate Vicar at HTB, and leads the Family Life department with Sila. They started The Marriage Preparation Course, The Marriage Course and The Parenting Course and have also published The Marriage Book and The Parenting Book. They live in central London and have four children.
Paul founded Caring for Ex-Offenders, a charity connecting those coming out of prison with a local church community to assist their reintegration into society. Paul served in the army for 17 years before being ordained. He is now the Ambassador for Social Transformation at HTB and was appointed Bishops’ Advisor to Prisons in 2015.
Roger Bretherton Roger is Principal Lecturer for Enterprise in the School of Psychology at the University of Lincoln. He previously worked as a clinician, manager and trainer in the NHS for over a decade. He consults extensively in both public and commercial sectors, and his current research, is entitled ‘Are Humble Leaders Better Leaders?’
Tent Talk Speakers
RT Kendall
Steve Burston
Sarah McDonald
Stewart Bewley
R.T. is an author and speaker who resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Louise. He has degrees in divinity, and a doctorate of philosophy from the University of Oxford. He was minister of Westminster Chapel for 25 years, and has authored over 60 books including Total Forgiveness and Why Jesus Died.
Steve is on the clergy team at St Peters Brighton
Sarah McDonald is Curate of Hope Church Islington and leader of the recently planted ‘Nags Head Church Community’ a weekday evening Church meeting in a Costa Coffee.
Stewart founded Amplify in 2011, which is now the number one pitch-coaching company on the London Accelerator scene and is currently expanding into Europe. Stewart coaches story-telling and leadership for global corporations such as Microsoft, Hitachi and KPMG. He is also a husband, father, actor, and musician.
Tent Talk Speakers
Tim and Rachel Hughes Previously the Director of Worship at HTB, Tim now leads St Luke’s Gas Street with his wife Rachel. The church began in 2014 upon the invitation of the Bishop to establish a new city centre church. They live in Birmingham with their 4 children.
Tom Jackson
Will Van Der Hart
Zoe Clark-Coates
Tom is a curate at HTB and is married to Sarah with three daughters. He is Chief Executive of Resurgo Trust, a charity he founded in 2003 whose main initiative, Spear, is a year-long programme supporting 16-24 year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds into work. Tom was also cofounder of the Centre for Social Justice think tank.
Will is Pastoral Chaplain at HTB and a director of Mind and Soul. He is passionate about equipping leaders to look after their own emotional health and empowering them to manage the emotional needs of their congregations. Will is an integrative and practical bible teacher, who speaks at a number of national forums.
Zoe is a joint founder, CEO, and figurehead of the international charity The Mariposa Trust. Zoe leads a team of over 240 passionate people, supporting people through the agonizing journey of baby loss. As a strategic visionary, she has engineered the rapid expansion of the charity to become the leading support organization in the UK.
What’s Going On For All
For Children
5k Colour Run
Treasure Hunt
Water Sports Afternoon and Giant Slip ‘n’ Slide
Story Telling Workshop
Family Olympics Inflatables Afternoon – High energy obstacle course, slide, nerf shoot out, gladiator duel Family Silent Disco
Bear Grylls Cub Race
For Adults Outdoor Cinema in The Village Bear Grylls Outdoor Bootcamp Dating Course & the Big Date
What’s Going On
The Focus Carnival
The Village
Petting Farm
The Village is where all the action at Focus happens! With more seating and Food Stalls than ever, before The Village is a great place to meet your mates.
Coconut Shy Giant Jenga Stocks Carnival Parade The Unrideable Bike
Ramblers Routes + Picnic Spots Make the most of Somerley’s gorgeous grounds and try one of our Ramblers Walking Routes. Why not take a picnic and stop at one of the peaceful picnic spots that we have asked Somerley to recommend to us!
This year there will be a bouncy castle for your little ones to bounce the time away, a volley pitch for you to work up a sweat and one of our football cages ready for you to start a friendly competition! Swing by one of our two Cafes or have a mooch in the Bookshop. Keep an eye out for some Insta-worthy photo opportunities (with great lighting) in The Village too ;-)
Time for Tee?
New to Focus 2017 is the Focus Golf Course! We’ve teamed up with the Somerley Golf Club to make the course available to you, the Focus guests! If you’re missing your weekly round of golf or need your golfing fix, for just £15 you can enjoy a round of golf on the par 69 course that cuts its way through the beautiful wooded Somerley Estate.
How do I book? You’ll be able to book a tee time from the Info Hut on the village. Upon booking, you’ll be given a ticket confirming your tee time. If you miss your tee time, comes back to the Info Hut to rebook another slot.
How much does it cost? It’s £15 for a round. The course has 9 holes but different tee positions for holes 10–18 making it an 18 hole course.
When can I play? The course is open the following times: Monday 24 July Tuesday 25 July Wednesday 26 July Thursday 27 July Friday 28 July Saturday 29 July Sunday 30 July
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From 15:30 All day CLOSED All day After 10.30 All day All day
Can I hire clubs? Unfortunately not. Somerley Golf Club doesn’t hire any clubs, trollies or equipment. Please make sure you bring your own clubs.
Can anyone play? The Focus Golf Course is open to anyone but as with any golf course, there will be golfers there of varying abilities. To ensure everyone enjoys their round we ask that any players follow golfing etiquette when playing: • • • • •
Let faster groups play through Rake bunkers after using them Keep noise to a minimum on the course Repair pitch marks on greens Be respectful of the course
Get Creative Location: Focus Kids Village Join the Get Creative team as we explore themes of love, freedom, beauty, creation, community and identity over five afternoons of innovative workshops. The team will be back again this year with two streams, one for adults and one for kids. Check out the plans for the week and come along and join us. N.B. Spaces are limited so come early to avoid disappointment.
Creative Kids Badge Making Interactive Storytime Ceramics & Painting Jewellery Making
Creative Adults Drumming Workshop Dance Workshop Poetry & Song Writing Photography (b.y.o. camera) Ceramics & Painting
Music Events
Taizé Worship
Concert and Tea
Is life always full-on and busy? Then why not come along and relax in the presence of God. Join us for an evening of worship, prayer and meditation using the worship style of the Taizé Community. Discover a new way to encounter the Spirit of God.
Come and join us for an afternoon of classical music, performed by talented musicians from within the Focus community. Sit back, relax and enjoy an hour of wonderful music!
All Ages Sing Along
Kingdom Come Prophetic worship and a creative space for life-changing encounters with God.
Morning Prayer + Worship
School Of Prayer + Prophecy
Daily Communion
“Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy.” (1 Corinthians 14:1)
Healing Rooms
Four sessions looking at how to grow in our relationship with God including words of knowledge, spiritual warfare, intercession and different forms of prayer.
24-7 Prayer Room The prayer room will be open 24 hours a day, providing creative space for personal prayer and reflection. No booking required. Just turn up.
Unhindered Worship Evening sessions hosted by Pete Greig and Bill Cahusac with contributions from HTB Worship, Bright City and Gas Street. Go deeper in worship, prayer and prophetic encounter. ‘One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord, and to seek him in his temple.’ Psalm 27:4’
Somerley Bar Days: Monday – Sunday Venue: The Walled Gardens The Somerley Bar in the Walled Garden will be open from 12 noon until 12 midnight selling a selection of white, red and rosé wines, local craft ales, cider, lager and a variety of delicious cocktails. These can be enjoyed either at the bar or taken back to the campsite. Make sure you remember your ID so you don’t miss out!
Out of Focus Days: Monday – Sunday
Pumped after the Big Top? Head to The Walled Garden to party the night away in Out of Focus!
Runs
7.30am–8.30am
Pilates
8.00am–8.45am
Zumba
1.00pm–5.00pm
Sports Factory: Equipment to use
Volleyball courts, football cage, tennis nets, foot darts
1.00pm–5.00pm
Sports Factory: Equipment to hire
Giant games
1.00pm–5.00pm
Sports Factory: Guiness World Record attempt Sports Factory: Football tournament
Afternoon
Tuesday
Morning
Get Active
7.00am–7.50am
1.00pm–1.50pm
Sports Factory: Football for KS1, KS2 and Youth
2.00pm–2.50pm
Sports Factory: Multi-skills for KS1 and KS2
2.00pm–4.00pm
Tough Tuesday
3.00pm–3.50pm
Sports Factory Coaching: Cricket/ uni-hoc for KS1 and KS2
4.00pm–5.00pm
Sports Factory: All-age sports
5K – Beginner and family run ending with fun aerobic, 5–10K – Intermediate run with optional challengest
Youth and adult tournaments
Tag Rugby tournament for children and Touch Rugby tournament for adults
Morning
Runs
7.30am–8.30am
Pilates
8.00am–8.45am
Zumba
8.00am–9.00am
Bear Grylls Boot Camp
1.00pm–5.00pm
Equipment to use
Volleyball courts, football cage, tennis nets, foot darts
1.00pm–5.00pm
Equipment to hire
Giant games
1.00pm–5.00pm
Guinness World Record atttempt Football tournament
Afternoon
Wednesday
7.00am–7.50am
1.00pm–1.50pm
Sports Coaching: Football for KS1, KS2 and youth
2.00pm–2.50pm
Sports Coaching: Multi-skills for KS1 and KS2
2.00pm–4.00pm
Watersport Wednesday
3.00pm–3.50pm
Sports Coaching: Cricket/uni-hoc for KS2 and youth
4.00pm–5.00pm
All age sports
500pm–6.00pm
Bear Grylls Boot Camp
5K – Beginner and family run ending with fun aerobic, 5–10K – Intermediate run with optional challenges
Youth and adult tournaments
Morning
Runs
7.30am–8.30am
Pilates
8.00am–8.45am
Zumba
8.00am–9.00am
Bear Grylls Boot Camp
1.00pm–5.00pm
Equipment to use
Volleyball courts, football cage, tennis nets, foot darts
1.00pm–5.00pm
Equipment to hire
Giant games
1.00pm–5.00pm
Guinness World Record atttempt Football tournament
Afternoon
Thursday
7.00am–7.50am
1.00pm–1.50pm
Sports Coaching: Football for KS1, KS2 and youth
2.00pm–2.50pm
Sports Coaching: Multi-skills for KS1 and KS2
2.00pm–4.00pm
Family Olympic Thursday
3.00pm–3.50pm
Sports Coaching: Cricket/uni-hoc for KS2 and youth
4.00pm–5.00pm
All age sports
500pm–6.00pm
Bear Grylls Boot Camp
5K – Beginner and family run ending with fun aerobic, 5–10K – Intermediate run with optional challenges
Youth and adult tournaments
Olympic-style events for the family
Morning
Friday
7.00am–7.50am
Runs
7.30am–8.30am
Pilates
8.00am–8.45am
Zumba
8.00am–9.00am
Bear Grylls Boot Camp
1.00pm–5.00pm
Equipment to use
Volleyball courts, football cage, tennis nets, foot darts
1.00pm–5.00pm
Equipment to hire
Giant games
1.00pm–5.00pm
Guinness World Record atttempt
Afternoon
Football tournament 1.00pm–1.50pm
Sports Coaching: Football for KS1, KS2 and youth
2.00pm–2.50pm
Sports Coaching: Multi-skills for KS1 and KS2
2.00pm–4.00pm
Frantic Friday
3.00pm–3.50pm
Sports Coaching: Cricket/uni-hoc for KS2 and youth
4.00pm–5.00pm
All age sports
500pm–6.00pm
Bear Grylls Boot Camp
5K – Beginner and family run ending with fun aerobic, 5–10K – Intermediate run with optional challenges
Youth and adult tournaments
Morning
Runs
7.30am–8.30am
Pilates
8.00am–8.45am
Zumba
1.00pm–5.00pm
Equipment to use
Volleyball courts, football cage, tennis nets, foot darts
1.00pm–5.00pm
Equipment to hire
Giant games
1.00pm–5.00pm
Guinness World Record atttempt Football tournament
Afternoon
Saturday
7.00am–7.50am
1.00pm–1.50pm
Sports Coaching: Football for KS1, KS2 and youth
2.00pm–2.50pm
Sports Coaching: Multi-skills for KS1 and KS2
2.00pm–4.00pm
Saturday: This Girl Can
3.00pm–3.50pm
Sports Coaching: Cricket/uni-hoc for KS2 and youth
4.00pm–5.00pm
All age sports
5K – Beginner and family run ending with fun aerobic, 5–10K – Intermediate run with optional challenges
Youth and adult tournaments
Mums and daughters cage Football tournament; Dodgeball tournament; Street dance workshop; Netball/basketball tournament; Volleyball
Compassion Café Monday – Saturday 7.30am – 6.30pm The Compassion Café and Soft Play is back at Focus for 2017. Poverty stops millions of children from going to school. Going to school to learn how to read and write is the start of being able to break free from poverty. Education, like food, water and healthcare, is a basic right that many children in poverty can’t access. Compassion is all about the ONE CHILD. We place huge value on children and their potential and within our programmes, each child is known, loved and protected. We place this same value on your children and hope this space serves you and your family during your time at Focus.
Soft Play
Live Stream
Our soft play zone is a bright, safe place for your kids to run wild and make some memories of their own, whilst you sit back in the café and catch your breath. We have everything you need – reading zones, a baby changing area, toys galore and even a dressing-up box!
Morning Celebrations from the Big Top will be shown on our screens, so you won’t miss a thing!
Refuel Take a moment. Choose from our selection of freshly ground Fairtrade coffee and our range of Fairtrade teas, you can even treat the little ones to a hot chocolate mountain with all the extras! A number of fresh treats will be available for the whole family to enjoy throughout the day; from fresh pastries and scones, to amazing cakes. Make a lunch pit stop and choose from an array fresh sandwiches and salads.
Or, join us after the Big Top Celebration for a hot chocolate mountain and an evening of acoustic entertainment with one of our Compassion Ambassadors.
Everyone Loves to Chat & Hear Stories
Check the Compassion Café schedule for more information.
Why not join us over the course of the week for some special seminars and interviews. Come and hang out with us as we chat with Alpha Global VicePresident Bonnie Yule-Kuehne. Join us for a practical seminar that will unpack why church leaders should make God’s heart for justice central to their strategy for growth, discipleship and teaching, led by Stuart Keir of Audacious Church, Manchester. As well as that hear from one of our Formerly Sponsored Compassion Graduates and their experience of poverty and how sponsorship changed their life.
Get involved Whilst you’re enjoying your coffee and treats, why not chat to the team about Compassion’s work and see how you and your family can change the life for ONE CHILD.
Tearfund Café
Saturday – Thursday 8:00am – 11:00pm The Tearfund Café is back, bursting at the seams with delicious food and drink, and we can’t wait to make you feel at home. Catch up with friends over a good coffee, take time out with a pastry on our sumptuous sofas, or refuel with a tasty sandwich while enjoying great live entertainment.
Drink With Fairtrade teas and coffees, Hot Chocolate Mountains and a wide range of cold drinks, you’ll definitely find something to quench your thirst.*
Eat And if you’re looking for something to go with that, we have fresh cakes and pastries, snacks galore, sandwiches and much more.*
Plug-In Our plug sockets are your plug sockets so you can recharge your mobile phone/tablet batteries as you sit back and recharge your own.
Fly-By No time to linger? We also have pre-prepared lunch grab bags to go.
Watch All Big Top celebrations are shown on our screen so you won’t miss a thing.
Chill Out We are delighted to welcome Out of Focus to the Tearfund Café again this year, so come along and treat yourself to some great live music and entertainment. *Dairy-, gluten- and wheat-free options always available.
AFTERHOURS PROGRAMME Monday – Tom Mcconnell (music) Tuesday – John Archer (comedian) Wednesday – Daughters of Davis (music) Thursday – Nathan Jess (music) Friday – Lucy Grimble (music) Saturday – Annastasia Baker (music)
We are delighted to have more Focus Food Stalls than ever at Focus this year. Head to The Village to try the tasty treats that will be on offer!
DRINKS + SNACKS
Food Stalls
Bootylicious Coffee
Grounds Coffee Society
Bootylicious Coffee is delighted to return to Focus 2017, serving freshly ground Lavazza coffee from the rear of our VW Bug.
We have pioneered SouthWest London’s specialty coffee scene since 2009. Sourcing, roasting and serving our own coffee, over the years we have built a solid reputation for delivering some of the most consistent and loved coffee in London.
Our friendly barista team offer you a very warm welcome, preparing your drinks to go, just as you like. Our mission is simple: ‘To express great coffee & deliver great service that makes you smile from the inside out.’ In addition, we offer a selection of freshly warmed croissants, pastries, homemade cakes & delicious treats. For your convenience, we accept cash and contactless payments, including Apple Pay – now that really is espresso coffee! Or, treat a friend with our ‘Gift a Coffee’ tokens.
As a speciality coffee roasting company, we are dedicated to providing fairly traded, hand crafted coffee, that is consistent, and full of flavour. This year we shall be joining you at Focus for the first time, which we’re really excited about.
Krunch+Press Pop along and try our fresh ‘blended in front of you’ healthy juices. Which is your favourite? Our ‘Green Machine’? ‘Big A’? ‘Heaven’? …or our mega popular ‘Health Bomb’? Watch out too for some allnew juice formulas we’ll be
launching this year. Harvey the Krunch+Press Juice Truck can’t wait to see and serve you all again at Focus 2017.
Judes Our ice cream uses natural, great tasting ingredients in all our flavours. Come visit us, grab a spoon and tuck into your favourite Jude’s flavour. Or go wild and try and new one.
Little Bo Come and try our deliciously creamy soft serve frozen Greek yogurt made with 100% organic ingredients, natural sugar and no artificial additives, served whipped up in cones and tubs with a selection of organic chocolates, nuts, crunchy granola and fresh fruits. There are also smoothies made with real fruit, juice and coconut water. A healthy turbo boost for breakfast, lunch or dinner, all served from our gorgeous vintage ice-cream van.
FOOD
Jesse Smith From the Cotswolds, Jesse Smith is a family-run business established in 1806. This year we are excited to bring a range of quality produce, from our handmade premium Beef Burgers and Sausages to succulent Hog Roast. Our traditional stand will be easy to find, just follow your nose. We look forward to seeing you.
Spade + Spoon Proudly sourcing from the Sussex countryside and our allotment. A healthy, tasty menu for all the family, cooked fresh to enjoy and feel good about. Come join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner (vegetarian options available). We also have amazing Sussex roasted freshly ground coffee.
Hobbs House Bakery The Toastie stall is all about the ‘product’. We use the best local ingredients, including our own St Martin Sourdough Loaf baked by us
in Chipping-Sodbury using our 60-yearold Sourdough, Westcombe Vintage Cheddar, and a selection of high quality, locally sourced meats. Our Toasties appeal to customers all hours of the day, offering a delicious snack for a very reasonable price.
Well Kneaded We make our own sourdough on site, source our meat and cheese from small British, high-welfare producers and all of our veg is organic. We can cater for gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian diets. We also serve up delicious pots of granola and yogurt with honey, which we make up daily from the hatch of the van... with some small batch filter coffee available to go with it.
Market Grill We are a family run business providing street food to meet the demands on the street. We
use fresh meat and produce to serve up tasty food. We’ll be back at Focus again this year, come grab some food and say hello.
Freshrootz We’re an award-winning producer of a delicious blend of vegan world foods brought back from our experiences of travelling and catering around the world. We always use fresh, locally sourced ingredients that don’t just offer your 5-a-day – we aim for at least 7! Come and find us for healthy meals filled with vegetables and goodness.
Tasty Thai We are excited to be joining you at Focus again this year. We will be serving an array of delicious Thai cuisine; from spring rolls to Thai green curry to Pad Thai, there is something for everyone.
Calshot Catering We are new to Focus this year and very excited about joining you! We offer jacket potatoes (sweet potato option available) with a range of delicious toppings.
Taste of Heaven Swing by Taste of Heaven to pick up a plate of heavenly food! Affordable food with vegetarian options.
Tribal Treats We’re looking forward to our first Focus and offering you some delicious African Street food. From chicken wings to skewers to stews to salads, come and try something new!
New Forest Farm Shop We are a local family based on Somerley Estate selling and producing local meats and products. We look forward to meeting you all at Focus, where you will be able to buy all your local meats, bread, milk, cheese, olives, hummus and lots of other tempting goodies. Our farm shop is open from 8am – 8pm to accommodate all your needs, and hopefully the sun will be shining so you can sample our delicious BBQ selection. If you are planning any group BBQs during your stay, please feel free to contact us ahead of Focus to pre-order your food. Contact Kirsty on: 07584423486 or kirstyecollins@gmail.com
Well Kneaded Well Kneaded fires up our wood-burning clay oven to bring you our Sourdough pizzas and slow-roasted lamb & pork belly wraps daily for Focus 2017.
Full Field Guide Coming Soon