so rain, sun, wind and clouds is the weather we had at Greenbelt this year, but it didn't stop good conversations, lots of laughter and fun with friends and family happening. This year camping in a caravan was wonderful apart from the rain pouring down on sat night, but it had been beautiful for Sarah and Joel's wedding and for Greenbelt during the day. This year camping with us were Steve & Lorraine, James & Katie, James & Georgie, Linda & Louise, Alastair, Kirsty and some of their friends. Andi and Hannah were also camping with us and then Fidge, Steve, Brian, Fie, Fiona, Jane, Nickie, Sam, Joe, Dave came and went at different times of the day and evening. Mark, Ian, Jen and Nigel also appeared occasionally to share drink and coversations.
didn't get to anything apart from the communion service and there I am in the photo!!! and the Big Sing but that seems to be pretty 'normal' for me the past few years, shame, but that is life I guess
I think the biggest concern for me is surrounding the youth matters area and lack of youth seminars for youth workers. This is the first year it was not a good experience for the area as it was too close to an area where there were dancers, 'keep fit', salsa etc and so any 'seminars' that happened were not really able to be heard by the 'punters'. Youth workers who come to Greenbelt are not necessarily the sort to go to Youth Work the Conference although there are always folk who will go to both. However there is nothing else really where they could get some support and tlc esp from some traditions.
Something needs to be done and so a way forward needs to be found.... watch this space
2 comments:
Again, great to meet you on the Youth Work Matters stand. I really did enjoy advising people on stuff but I had two people say they hadn't realised it was there and had missed seminars they would have gone too.
I'd be up for looking at what it might look like in the future. Sarah :)
Wonderful post.
I hope you have a blessed week!
:-)
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