CRE’S POPULARITY LEADS TO EXPANSION OF FLOORSPACE

[STRONG DEMAND FOR STANDS at this year’s Christian Resources Exhibition in Birmingham has led the event’s organisers to expand the exhibition’s floor area. CRE Midlands will take place at Cranmore Park, Solihull, on 8-9 November.

“With several organisations booking space every week, we can now offer positions in the venue’s Diamond Suite,” said CRE event director Brett Pitchfork. “This will enable us to run Mission on the Map, where a number of agencies will come together to focus on mission opportunities and resources, at home and abroad.”

Securing the Diamond Suite also means the event’s talks and arts programme will be increased, with a third presentation area in the body of the hall.

“We are grateful to our loyal exhibitors for supporting us through COVID and beyond,” said Brett. “It is also encouraging to see several new organisations taking the opportunity of reaching key local church leaders throughout the Midlands and beyond.

“The venue is conveniently located in a major conurbation, near the motorway network. At similar centres nearby parking can prove prohibitively expensive for exhibitor and visitor alike – but Cranmore Park has free parking for hundreds of vehicles.”

Although there are still some months to go until the doors open, Brett is encouraging any organisation considering exhibiting to contact the sales team as soon as possible.

Rev Mike Royal, general secretary at Churches Together in England, commented: “I’m delighted CRE is coming to Birmingham. It provides a unique opportunity for church and charity leaders to engage with the widest network of Christian organisations seeking to make a difference at home and aboard. I am looking forward to seeing many people there!”

One of the highlights of the entertainment programme at CRE Midlands will be a performance of Saints Alive, a musical by Birmingham-born