On Monday, 5th October, 2015; 7.30-9.00pm
At Queen’s Road Methodist Church Centre, Keynsham, BS31 2NN
An opportunity to share expertise and benefit from the experience of others. The Bristol group is made up of Methodists, Anglicans and Salvationists, who do Godly Play with adults and children in churches and in schools.
Contact: Sian Hancock or Alison Summerskill
The Vine, St Stephen’s, Fawcett Street, S3 7PL
Monday 18th January 2016 7.30pm – 9.30pm
152 Church Road, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2LU
An Invitation to come and join us to share a Godly Play story
reflect on our experiences of using Godly Play in our different contexts and share ideas and resources.
An opportunity to get to know other Godly Play practitioners in a relaxed atmosphere
with lots of excellent cake, tea and coffee, explore a story and share news.
All are welcome whether you’re an experienced practitioner or just beginning
RSVP Jelena Cammack t: 0121 426 0435, e: JelenaC@cofebirmingham.com
16th – 18th March
(Weds – Fri)
6 Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6TR.
Course will be led by Rebecca Nye and Peter Privett in this Church’s specially designed and equipped Godly Play Room
Non Residential
(8.30-6.30 am Days 1 and 2; 8.30-5pm Day 3)
Tea, Coffee and Cake provided. Lunch can be purchased from the Church Cafe or bring your own.
Cost £295 including training handbook.
To check availability contact Sheila – sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
A local place to stay might be Luther King House http://www.lutherkinghouse.co.uk/ (Please contact them directly for accommodation.)
Mansel Way, Arbury , Cambridge CB4 2ET
Course to be led by Dr Rebecca Nye and Rachel Bainton
Non Residential, Lunches provided.
(8.30 am-6.30 pm Days 1 and 2; 8.30 am -5.00 pm Day 3)
Cost £295 including training handbook.
To check availability contact Sheila – sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
Suggested accommodation, if required, approx 15 mins walk from Church
(please make your own bookings for this)
http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/CAMBAR/cambridge-a14,-j32
https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/512/Cambridge-Orchard-Park-hotel
Parking available at the Church. Buses: Citi 1 from Cambridge Rail Station (27 mins)
Booking form: 3-day-module-booking-form-Arbury Feb 16
28th – 30th April (Thurs, Fri & Sat)
Venue: 40 High St, Witney OX28 6HG
Course to be led by Dr Rebecca Nye and Sue North-Coombes
Non Residential, Lunches provided.
(8.30 am-6.30 pm Days 1 and 2; 8.30 am -5.00 pm Day 3)
Cost £295 including training handbook.
To check availability contact Sheila – sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
Booking form: 3-day-module-booking-form-Witney April16
Local accommodation suggestion: There is a Premier Inn 4 minutes drive/ 17 minutes walk away. http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/WITBEE/witney
Objects for the Book 6 story of King David
Date: 13th and 14th November 2015
Venue: St Stephen’s Church, Fawcett St, Netherthorpe Sheffield S3 7PL
Trainers: Alex Mackenzie and Kate Cornwell
Times: Friday 13th – 10:30am to 6pm, Saturday 14th – 9am to 5:30pm.
Cost: £95 This two day Godly Play Going Deeper course covers all the stories of the Old Testament people, as told in Book 6.
This course will be led by Alex Mackenzie and Kate Cornwell. If you want to know more about the course, please get in touch with Alex. Alex’s email is alex@godlyplayscotland.co.uk.
A recommended place to stay is the Church Army Wilson Carlile Centre, which is a 10 minute walk from the church. Early booking is advisable. You can ask for a reduced rate for attending this course.
If you are interested in coming along to this course, please get in touch with Sheila Rogers at Godly Play UK to book a place. Sheila’s email is sheila.rogers@talktalk.net.
Booking Form: Sheffield Book 6 booking form
Venue: Cliff College, Calver, Derbyshire, S32 3XG
Dates: 24th – 26th November, 2015
Trainers: Kathryn Lord and Rebecca Nye
Times: 8.45 am – 7.45 pm (except on final day of course which ends at 5.15 pm)
Cost: £390 (residential, includes full board)
There is an option of bed and breakfast for the night before.
This residential course is taking place in the beautiful countryside of the Peak District and is 10 miles from Chesterfield railway station
All bookings for this course will be done through Cliff College. Please contact Cathi Thacker (shortcourse@cliffcollege.ac.uk / 01246 584221) for more details of the course, current availability and a booking form. You can also find more details of the course at http://www.cliffcollege.ac.uk/
Venue: The Vine, St Stephen’s, Fawcett Street, Sheffield, S3 7PL
Dates: 22, 23 and 25th April 2016(with a break on Sunday)
Trainers: Kathryn Lord and Kate Cornwell
Times: 8.30 am – 6.30 pm (except on final day of course which ends at 5 pm)
Cost: £295
Just a 10 minute ride on the tram from Sheffield station
A recommended place to stay is the Church Army Wilson Carlile Centre, which is a 10 minute walk from the church. Early booking is advisable. There are reduced rates for people on this course. We may also be able to arrange for you to stay in someone’s home for a low cost – please contact kate.cornwell@yahoo.com
To check availability contact sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
For a booking form: 3-day-module-booking-form-Sheffield-April-16
14th – 16th June (Tues, Weds, Thurs)
Venue: Institute for Children, Youth and Mission
Bristol Baptist College,
The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol, BS8 3NJ
Course to be led by Dr Rebecca Nye and another member of the accredited trainer team
Non Residential* but see below for special accommodation offer; Lunches provided.
(8.30 am-6.30 pm Days 1 and 2; 8.30 am -5.00 pm Day 3)
Cost £295 including training handbook.
To check availability contact Sheila – sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
Booking form: 3-day-module-booking-form-Bristol-June-16
*Accommodation can be booked at Trinity College Bristol. This is 7 minutes by car, or 30 minutes walk from the course venue.
To book accommodation please contact Trinity College direct on 0117 968 2803 Single Rooms B&B £16 / £30 ensuite. Payment for room bookings can only be taken by credit/debit care over the phone, in advance.
Introduction and Taster Session
with Wendy Coleman, Godly Play UK Advocate in the Eastern Region
Wednesday 13th January 2016
10.00am-2.30pm
At The Diocesan Resource Centre, Bouverie Court, Northampton, NN4 7YD
£10.00 per person
(Please bring your own lunch)
All welcome
To book please Tel: 01604 887048
or email: booking@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Making Materials Day
Saturday 23rd January 2016 10am – 4pm
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Monkseaton, NE26 3SF
Teas/coffees provided, please bring your own packed lunch.
Leaders: Mary Cooper & Rachel Bainton
£30 per person
We will be making materials for either The Creation story, or for The Good Shepherd. We’ll also be sharing stories and experiences.
You will need to select which set of resources you want to make in advance, so that we can prepare materials for your choice.
To secure your place and ensure we have the right materials for you, please let us know your final choice and pay the full amount by the 20th December 2015.
Cheques should be made out to Mary Cooper and sent to 46 Deneholm, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. NE25 9AT
Monday 1st February 2016
7.30pm – ~9pm
St. Nicholas Cathedral, St. Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1PF
This meeting will take place, as usual, in the Godly Play classroom at St Nicholas’ Cathedral, starting at 7:30pm. Use the door on the north side of the Cathedral, through the small courtyard, and then go up the stairs immediately on your left.
You are invited to join us to share a Godly Play story. Following the story we have the opportunity, over the feast, to reflect on our experiences of using Godly Play in our different contexts and share ideas and resources. This is an opportunity to get to know other Godly Play practitioners in a relaxed atmosphere.
All are welcome whether you’re just beginning, and would like a “taste” of Godly Play, or an experienced practitioner.
Godly Play Taster Day: Saturday 5th March 2016
(Wednesbury is between Wolverhampton and Birmingham)
For those with little or no experience of Godly Play who want to discover more about this creative approach to Christian nurture:
Saturday 5th March 2016
10.00am – 4.00pm
at Wednesbury Methodist Church
Spring Head, Wednesbury WS10 9AD
Led by Helen Woodall & Helen Laird
Cost £25 to include a story set to take away with you
Please bring something to share for lunch, other refreshments included
To book contact office@birminghammethodist.org.uk
(please book by 26th February no booking no story set)
18th – 20th October 2016
Course to be led by Dr Rebecca Nye and Kate Cornwell.
Residential, with meals provided.
(9.00 am-9.00 pm Days 1 and 2; 9.00 am -5.00 pm Day 3)
Cost £295 including training handbook.
To check availability contact Sheila –sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
Booking form: 3-day-module-booking-form-Ampleforth-2016
Venue: Residential St.Columbas Retreat Centre, Woking GU22 8AB, working in the day at the Ottershaw Godly Play classroom KT16 0PB
Dates: 25th – 27th July 2016 (Mon – Wed)
Trainers: Dr Rebecca Nye and Sue North-Coombes
Times: 9.15 am – 8.30 pm Days 1 and 2 with eve meal; 9.15 am – 5.00pm Day 3
Cost: £410 residential £295 non-residential plus £16 x2 for optional evening meals
Extra night available on Sunday £51 (to be confirmed!)
To check availability contact Sheila – sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
Booking form: 3 day module booking form Ottershaw 16
28-30th September 2016 (Wed, Thurs & Fri)
Course to be led by Rachel Bainton and Mary Cooper
Non Residential, Lunches provided.
(8.30 am-6.30 pm Days 1 and 2; 8.30 am -5.00 pm Day 3)
Cost £295 including training handbook.
To check availability contact Sheila – sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
Plenty of parking. By train, Lazonby has a local station but an infrequent service (you would need to arrive the night before).
Shared taxis/provision of a lift from Penrith station (20 minutes) may be possible on request.
There are local B&Bs available, and members of the local Churches have also offered accommodation, if requested in advance. Contact local Godly Play Advocate Hazel Squires – hafuas@hotmail.com
6-8th March 2017 (Mon, Tues & Wed)
The Parish Church of St. Giles
Aintree Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L10 8LE
Course to be led by Mary Cooper and Kathryn Lord
Non Residential, Lunches provided.
(8.30 am-6.30 pm Days 1 and 2; 8.30 am -5.00 pm Day 3)
Cost £295 including training handbook.
To check availability contact Sheila – sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
Local accommodation available (please make your own bookings for this).
Easy road and local rail links (Old Roan Station) to Liverpool. 15 minutes by road from M6. Lo
Invitation to come and join us to share a Godly Play story
reflect on our experiences of using Godly Play in our different contexts
and share ideas and resources.
An opportunity to get to know other Godly Play practitioners in a relaxed atmosphere
with lots of excellent cake, tea and coffee, explore a story and share news of a new gathering in the autumn for Midlands Godly Play Practitioners
All are welcome whether you’re an experienced practitioner or just beginning
Tuesday 3rd May 2016 7.30pm – 9.30pm
152 Church Road, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2LU
RSVP Jelena Cammack t: 0121 426 0435, e: JelenaC@cofebirmingham.com
