Conference 2002
Aiming High - Digging Deep
Annual Training Conference
Friday 18th October - Sunday 20th October 2002
Derbyshire
Programme ----- Cost ----- Day Visitors ----- What To Bring ----- Diet ----- Apply
Programme
Friday
From 5.00pm Arrive and settle in.
7.30pm Evening Meal - this will be a buffet.
Food will be kept for latecomers!
8.30pm 'Dabble' session of crafts and activities.
Bookstall of Guide, Scout and Methodist resources
9.30pm Introduction to the Theme
"Aiming High - Digging Deep"
Reflection and Evening prayers
Evening Drinks
Saturday
8.30am Breakfast
9.15am Morning prayers
SESSION 1. "AIMING HIGH"
Where are we aiming? What are our objectives?
10.45am Coffee Break
11.15am - 12.30pm
SESSION 2. "DIGGING DEEP"
What are our practical resources?
How does our faith make a difference?
How do we tackle personal 'mountains' e.g. stress?
1.00pm Lunch
2.pm -4.00pm Free Time / local activities
Aim high into the hills - or down into a mine!!
4.00pm Tea Break
4.30pm - 6.00pm
SESSION 3. "GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES"
Practical programme resources, ideas and activities to try.
6.00pm Evening Meal
7.15pm - 8.30pm AGM
8.45pm - 9.45pm
SESSION 4. "AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY MINUTES"
Practical session with a spiritual dimension.
9.45pm Drinks / Campfire
Sunday
8.30am Breakfast
9.15am - 10.45am
SESSION 5. "UNDER THE INFLUENCE"
What are the influences in popular culture on young people?
A look at Game Shows, Pop Stars and Sport, sharing ideas and creating practical programme material.
10.45am Coffee Break
11.15am Worship / Communion
(With ideas for your own Groups / Units / Churches)
12.30pm Lunch
1.45pm Group Photograph. Clear up and depart.
(2.00pm a short Executive meeting will be held)
Cost
The cost for the weekend will be £70 for adults and £35 for children aged 5 to 16, children under 5 are free.
Day Vistors
If you are near enough to spend time with us on Saturday we welcome you to any of our sessions between 9.15 am and 6.00 pm at a cost of £6.00 for the day including lunch. (An evening meal can be booked at a cost of £8.00 should you wish to extend your visit!) Day vistors need to complete an application form or contact the secretary.
What To Bring
You are invited to bring a small item for the bring-and-buy stall. This should be labelled with the selling price. All money raised goes to the AMSAG Benevolent Fund.
Diet
Don't forget to inform us in advance of any dietary requirements or food intolerance.
Application
If you would like to join us at Conference, please contact the secretary.
Contact the Webmaster