The Briars

Our Lady’s & St George’s/St Peter & Paul Parish Group & Burton Venture Trust

Our Lady’s & St George’s/St Peter & Paul Parish Group & Burton Venture Trust

By | November 21, 2011 at 11:20 am | No comments

It’s been amazing having you guys up here this weekend; for one, the interaction between the groups has been really nice to witness! I really enjoyed the mass, with all the prayers and role-plays, and meal times were great fun because of getting to know you all! I really hope...

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St Thomas More Yr 9

St Thomas More Yr 9

By | November 21, 2011 at 11:12 am | 2 comments

I can’t believe how much I’ve enjoyed this week, it’s been absolutely amazing. Everything from your mad skills in the variety show to the efforts our ‘Meat Pie Sausage + One Vegetarian’ group have been really incredible. You were awesome at the Focus activities, and...

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St George’s Confirmation Group & St John Houghton Yr 10

St George’s Confirmation Group & St John Houghton Yr 10

By | November 21, 2011 at 11:00 am | No comments

St George's Confirmation Group Guys I still find it hard to believe how much stuff we got done in only one weekend. It was one of the fullest weekends I’ve ever participated in and I loved every single second of it. It was really awesome to see so many young people with...

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The Poppy Appeal

The Poppy Appeal

By | November 4, 2011 at 11:09 am | No comments

The Briars team took to the road today to help raise money and raise awareness for the Poppy Appeal! Venturing out all over Derby The Team used a bit of free time in centre to give to this valuable cause. Dean Fowler of the Royal British Legion and long time friend of The...

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Road to Emmaus Retreat

Road to Emmaus Retreat

By | October 31, 2011 at 3:06 pm | No comments

I loved the passion you all showed in your faith and how involved you all got in the graces! It was amazing to see you guys and were honestly an amazing group to have up and hand on heart really enjoyed this weekend! Thank you so much Cinda xx It’s been absolutely...

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St John Houghton Yr 7 (Wed – Fri)

St John Houghton Yr 7 (Wed – Fri)

By | October 31, 2011 at 3:01 pm | No comments

You guys were so amazing and so much fun, particularly loved the smashing the plant pots and putting them all back together with just with tape, loving all the paint we did with all the smelly paint we had bare laughs. The X Factor was brilliant with the performance from Cheryl...

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St John Houghton Yr 7 (Mon – Wed)

St John Houghton Yr 7 (Mon – Wed)

By | October 31, 2011 at 2:48 pm | One comment

SJH!!!! You guys are absolutely fabulous thanks for an awesome week. Both groups put on a fantastic x factor show even though Simon Cowell was not impressed we were!!! All your faces when we smashed the pots were priceless but everyone managed to tape them back together some...

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St Damian’s Yr 11

St Damian’s Yr 11

By | October 17, 2011 at 11:58 am | 6 comments

I’ve never seen a Year 11 group as cheerful as you guys when you got off the bus on Friday! And the smiles and laughter continued all weekend – the board game on our first night was hilarious! I was proud to be a part of the Crich Bulldogs; all your efforts and ideas were...

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St Benedict’s Yr 11

St Benedict’s Yr 11

By | October 17, 2011 at 11:50 am | 2 comments

Ha ha, you guys have been amazing this week!! I absolutely loved our gangster catwalk on Monday night, it was hilarious. Big shout to my small group, whose name was so long I don’t think the internet could hold it, and our amazing morning prayer – BE THE LOVE GENERATION!!....

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Young Eucharistic Ministers

Young Eucharistic Ministers

By | October 17, 2011 at 11:49 am | No comments

You’ve all impressed me so much this weekend! Not only have we had an incredible laugh, but you guys have taught us all some valuable things. You’ve been an absolute pleasure to live with for a weekend, and your integrity and compassion have moved us all. Looking forward to...

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Saint John Houghton Yr 11

By | October 17, 2011 at 11:42 am | One comment

Well guys, I can only say that you’ve been incredible. Big shout to Chris’ Lunatic Firm (and our incredible looking group contract!!), you guys produced some excellent material this week and I’m well proud to say that we’re still doing that thing where you give someone...

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Extraordinary Ministers Training W/E

Extraordinary Ministers Training W/E

By | October 9, 2011 at 6:18 pm | No comments

You all so much dedication to your faith and it really shows! Its been such a great weekend spending meal times togehter! I hope to see you all at the Catherdral. Love Cinda xx It was really nice to see how strong you all feel about your faith and giving up your weekend to...

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