Well were back for 2010! We've just got back and realised that we havn't put the photos for Advent 2009 online! so here they are! A big thankyou to everyone who made this retreat so special, hope you had a great Christmas! Happy New Year!! [tylr-slidr...
Hey everyone, I really enjoyed this weekend, and it was really nice to have likeminded people staying with us who we could talk about youth ministry with! Social times in the bar and also the prayer times were really good, and I loved getting to know you. Best of luck with...
Easy guys! How awesome were you?! I had an incredibly enjoyable time this week, and really loved how you just threw yourselves into all the activities from the off with the Tribal game. Sammy we all know should have won! A big shout out to “A-Bun-Dance”, what a name,...
The most wonderful time of the year! Open retreat for Advent at The Briars for those in year 11 or older (up to 25). It takes place on the 11 – 13th December, and costs just £62 for the weekend. It's a great chance to great chance to meet other people and prepare properly...
We are now inviting applications from those who are just finishing their A-Levels and who want to take a gap year working with young people. Come and work at one of the best youth retreat centres in the country. Contact hannah@ndcys.com Tel; 01773 852044 for details and an...
A day conference on Catholic Youth Ministry. 27th February 2010. Friends Meeting House, London. 10.30 – 6.00. Talks by Fr Timothy Radcliffe, Abbot Chris Jamison, David Wells and Bob McCarty. Either book directly at www.cymfed.org or contact Fr Joe at the Youth Service to book...
National Youth Sunday; falls on 22nd November; Feast of Christ the King. The theme this year is ‘Witness to Hope’ and is part of Pope Benedict’s message to young people. Check out the resources at www.nationalyouthsunday.org.uk for loads of ideas on how your parish can...
October the 9-11th saw the biggest ever reunion of past and present Briars team members. In part of a series of events to mark the 40th Anniversary of The Briars over 150 people dropped in at some point to make this weekend a truly memorable celebration. Every bed and bedroom...
Although a little awkward to begin with, I soon settled down to what quickly became one of my favourite weekends here at the Briars. It was great to meet so many past team members and talk to them about their own experiences and to share a few of my own. The relaxed atmosphere...
This week was amazing. You all got involved with everything so quickly, anything from the Muffin Man and Pony, all the way to Prayer Stations and Reconciliation. More than anything it was great to see how well you all got on with each other, which really helped to make this...
Hey guys, what an awesome week. You guys were a brill group and I had so much fun. You arrived with such enthusiasm and you were so good and friendly. Meal times were a treat because every table I sat at were very welcoming and chatty so thank you. The trips I went on were...
Hey guys what a great weekend I had meeting you all. You were all so nice and great to chat to, especially at meal times when we saw you most. You seemed to have had a brill retreat which is great and you took to the circus trick games well.. I couldn’t do any when I gave it a...
