When: Saturday 19th November, 9.45am – 4pm
Where: Tyndale Baptist Church, Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2QG
Cost: £30 (Cost includes refreshments but please bring a packed lunch.)
Facilitated by Alison Summerskill and Sian Hancock (South West Trainer for Godly Play UK).
Bookings: Contact CYM on 01179469209 or email cymoffice@bristol-baptist.ac.uk
Godly Play Taster Day
For those with little or no experience of Godly Play who want to discover more about this creative approach to Christian nurture:
Saturday 8th October 2016
10.00am – 4.00pm
at The Church of England – Birmingham
1 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2BJ
Led by Helen Woodall & Claire Wesley
Cost £30 to include refreshments, lunch and a story set to take away with you
More information about the day and booking is available here or contact Sarah Packwood SarahP@cofebirmingham.com
Storytelling Circle
Tuesday 1st November 2016 7.30pm – 9.30pm
St Chad and St Mark Lime Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EX
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 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
Contact Sarah Packwood for more information or to book SarahP@cofebirmingham.com
Thursday, 22nd September, 2016
7.30-9.00pm
Thornbury Baptist Church
Gillingstool
Thornbury
BS35 2EG
All are welcome at this evening where we share experiences of using Godly Play, and support one another through prayer, loan of resources and bulk purchase of materials.
Bristol Network meets bi-monthly in and around Bristol and surrounding areas.
Contact: Naomi Millard
When: Saturday 1st October, 10am – 3pm
Where: Bristol Baptist College, the Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol, BS8 3NJ
Cost: £20
Bookings: Contact CYM on 01179469209 or email cymoffice@bristol-baptist.ac.uk
About: This Enrichment Day is for people who have completed the 3 day Godly Play training course, or have significant experience in Godly Play. It will focus on the spiral curriculum and will include an enrichment story. The day will be facilitated by Alison Summerskill and Sian Hancock (South West trainer for Godly Play UK).
One day training in using Godly Play with Elders in Care Settings is being offered in July and September in 2016 (all run in Sheffield).
Pilot Training (Sheffield): Tuesday 5th July 11:00 till 17:30. This is for people who are living in the areas around Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Goole.
National Training (Sheffield): Wed 28th Sept 9:30 till 16:00; Friday 30th Sept 11:00 till 17:30
NB numbers for each training day are limited and we recommend early booking. Each day will begin with refreshments 30 minutes before the start and lunch is provided.
The one day training will address:
The training is for those who have already completed the 3 day accredited Core training in Godly Play.
Booking
Please enter your details to reserve a place on one of the training days and await our confirmation email, with payment instructions.
Contact Kathryn Lord kathrynlord22@gmail.com
Venue: Ottershaw Godly Play Room, Guildford Rd, Ottershaw, Surrey KT16 0PB (Jn 11 of M25)
Trainer: Sue North-Coombes
Dates: Saturday Sept 10th ‘Introduction to Godly Play’
Thursday Oct 6th ‘Nurturing Children’s Spirituality in Schools’
Times: 9.30am for 9.45 start till 4.30pm
Cost: £30 to include all refreshments and bread/soup lunch, but bring your own sandwiches. Refreshers (who have done the course before) £15
Booking: contact Sue North-Coombes sue@north-coombes.co.uk
Venue: Ottershaw Godly Play Room, Guildford Rd, Ottershaw, Surrey KT16 0PB (Jn 11 of M25)
Trainer: Sue North-Coombes
Dates: Saturday October 8th
Content: For those who have already done a 3 day course – sharing a mix of stories not in the 3 day, including from vols 6 and 7, together with a deeper exploration of the ‘response time’.
Times: 9.30am for 9.45 start till 4.30pm
Cost: £25 to include all refreshments and bread/soup lunch, but bring your own sandwiches.
Booking: contact Sue North-Coombes sue@north-coombes.co.uk
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
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. It is ‘on the roadside’ in the village, in front of the chapel, but there’s plenty of space.
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
Susex Godly Play Network meeting
This busy and thriving network of trained Godly Play practitioners is holding their Autumn meeting on Saturday 15th October between 10 and 2pm. The meeting is being held in the Leslie Room at St Mary’s Church, Horsham. http://www.stmaryshorsham.org.uk/
For local parking please use Denne Road or Blackhorseway https://www.horsham.gov.uk/parking/town-centre-parking
We would love to welcome newcomers to this supportive group. Refreshments are provided but please bring your lunch with you.st-marys-church-horsham
This is a slightly longer meeting than usual, in order to give time to sharing a story as well as hearing some conference feedback and making plans for the coming year.
For further details or to be sent a copy of the agenda, please contact Judy Yeomans judy@yeomans4.plus.com
Storytelling Circle
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 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
Monday 30th January 7.30pm – 9.30pm
152 Church Road, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2LU
Contact Sarah Packwood for more information or to book SarahP@cofebirmingham.com
Venue: Ottershaw, Surrey Godly Play Room KT16 0PB Junct 11 of the M25
Dates: 22nd – 24th Nov 2016 (Tues – Thurs)
Trainers: Dr Rebecca Nye and Sue North-Coombes
Times: 8.30 am-6.30 pm Days 1 and 2; 8.30 am -5.00 pm Day 3
Cost: £295 including training handbook. Non-residential, but wonderful accommodation available at St.Columbas Retreat Centre, Woking GU22 8AB. Why not make it a retreat?! Details from sue@north-coombes.co.uk
To check availability contact Sheila – sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
Booking form: 3 day module booking form Ottershaw 16
18th – 20th October 2016
(Course now full)
Course to be led by Dr Rebecca Nye and Kathryn Lord.
Residential, or non-residential with meals provided.
(9.00 am-9.00 pm Days 1 and 2; 9.00 am -5.00 pm Day 3)
Cost includes training handbook.
To check availability contact Sheila –sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
Booking form: 3-day-module-booking-form-Ampleforth-2016
Venue: Godly Play Room, St Mary’s Church, Putney, SW15 1SN
Trainer: Stuart Lee
Date: Saturday, March 11th, 2017
Time: 9.30am till 5pm
Cost: £25
Refreshments: The cost does not include refreshments. Please bring your own lunch as there is limited time to get out and buy food, though tea and coffee can be purchased on site.
Booking: Eventbrite
Venue: The Vine, St Stephens Church, Finley Street, Netherthorpe, S3 7PL
Dates: 20 -22nd March 2017 (Mon-Wed)
Trainers: Kate Cornwell and Diana Williams
Times: 8.30 am – 6.30 pm (except on final day of course which ends at 5 pm)
Cost: £295
A recommended place to stay is the Church Army Wilson Carlile Centre, which is a 10 minute tram ride from the church. Early booking is advisable. There are reduced rates for people attending church based courses – please enquire when booking. We may also be able to arrange for you to stay in someone’s home for a low cost – please contact katecornwell5@gmail.com
To check availability contact sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
For a booking form: 3-day-module-booking-form-sheffield-17
Tuesday May 23rd – Thursday May 25th 2017
Sion Community, Sawyers Hall La, Brentwood, Essex CM15 9BX
Residential (if you need it) £410 or £370 non-residential
with Rebecca Nye and Chris Nickolay
NB starts at 9 am – ends 9.00 pm (days 1& 2), ends 5.00 pm (day 3) Includes 3 lunches and 2 dinners.
(An additional night B&B before the course starts can also be booked for £35)
Sion is 6 minutes drive by taxi from Brentwood station (40 minutes from London Liverpool Street)
Sion is less than 10 minutes from M25.
To check availability of places email Sheila – sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
Booking form: 3-day-module-booking-form-brentwood-17
Location: Didsbury, MANCHESTER
Date: Weds 12th – Fri 14th July 2017
Venue: The Godly Play Room, St James and Emmanuel Church, 6 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 6TR
Trainers: Peter Privett and Rebecca Nye
Times: 8.30 am – 6.30 pm (except on final day of course, end at 5.30 pm)
Cost: £295 (non residential, includes training handbook and lunches)
If you require good value B&B, the Nazerene College or Martin Luther House are nearby options.
To check availability contact sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
Booking form: 3-day-module-booking-form-manchester-17
Venue: Ottershaw, Surrey Godly Play Room KT16 0PB Junct 11 of the M25
Dates: 22nd – 24th Nov 2016 (Tues – Thurs)
Trainers: Dr Rebecca Nye and Sue North-Coombes
Times: 8.30 am-6.30 pm Days 1 and 2; 8.30 am -5.00 pm Day 3
Cost: £295 including training handbook. Non-residential, but wonderful accommodation available at St.Columbas Retreat Centre, Woking GU22 8AB. Why not make it a retreat?! Details from sue@north-coombes.co.uk
To check availability contact Sheila – sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
Booking form: 3 day module booking form Ottershaw 16
3 Day Accredited ‘Godly Play for Schools’ Course
Autumn Term 2016 – Spring Term 2017
Cost: £295 (including lunch and handbook)
Dates: Wed 30th Nov 2016 (Day 1), Thursday 8th Dec 2016 (Day 2), Thurs 5th Jan 2017 (Day 3)
The course begins each day at 8.30 am and will end at 5.30 pm
This course will be particularly aimed at those working in school contexts.
Attendance at all 3 days is necessary to complete the course (one per month)
Led by Dr Rebecca Nye and Sue North-Coombes (accredited Godly Play UK trainers)
Venue:
The Godly Play Room, Holy Trinity School, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2RH
To reach the school by public transport, the nearest tube station is Northwood (Metropolitan Line). There is a bus stop right outside the school for bus routes: 331, 282 and H11
(Northwood is approx. 30 minutes from central London by tube)
To Book: Please complete booking form 3-day-teachers-booking-form-northwood-16