To all women whose husbands are working in full-time ministry…

You are invited to take time out!

Time for spiritual input and refreshment, with great worship, teaching and ministry, plus the opportunity to relax and unwind!

Many of us value the chance to get away from life in the vicarage pressure-cooker, to laugh and cry with others who understand both the privileges and frustrations, to find ourselves again and, most of all, to find that precious time with the Lord, who makes it all possible.

In 2009 you have the choice of coming mid-week or over a weekend, staying in a hotel in the Chilterns or a castle in the Dales. We’ve also slashed the prices by more than 20% – now that’s a bargain not to be missed!

North

Willersley Castle Hotel, Matlock, Derbyshire

14-16 January 2009 – Wednesday evening to Friday afternoon

Set in 60 acres of grounds and overlooking the River Derwent, Willersley Castle is a Georgian-style listed building occupying a magnificent position on the edge of the Peak District, just south of Matlock Bath spa town.

Relax by the indoor pool and enjoy the modern comforts while experiencing the Georgian grandeur of a real castle! You can also enjoy walks in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales, or visit the elegant spa town of Buxton or the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

Your Hosts: Anne Coles, Nadine Parkinson, Andrea McGanity and Liz Gregg

Jackie Cray, our guest speaker, has recently been appointed vicar of St Faith’s Church in Maidstone. Her husband Graham is the Bishop of Maidstone. Jackie is deeply committed to making church a relevant and welcoming place for families and children. She is also involved in leading a ministry team and speaking at Soul Survivor.

Cost: £125 per person sharing (some single rooms are available and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis). The price includes a two-night stay, all meals and exclusive use of all hotel facilities.

South

Holiday Inn, Aylesbury

23-25 January 2009 – Friday evening to Sunday afternoon

Enjoy a weekend in the Chilterns in this comfortable and modern hotel, with a swimming pool, health club, sauna and Jacuzzi! Its semi-rural location on the outskirts of Aylesbury is easily accessible via the A41, and a short drive from the popular retail outlet Bicester Village. Take a country walk in nearby Wendover Woods, or head to the breathtakingly beautiful Stowe Landscape Gardens.

Your Hosts: Anne Coles, Lindsay Melluish and Karen Bailey

Christine Perkin, our guest speaker, works alongside her husband Paul at St Mark’s Battersea in South London. They were a church plant from Holy Trinity Brompton in 1988. Christine heads up the area of family life in the church, which includes running marriage and parenting courses and co-ordinating church weekends. Together, Paul and Christine wrote the Family Time: Parenting Teenagers course.

Cost: £138 per person based on two people sharing a twin room (£30 supplement for a single room). The price includes a two-night stay, all meals and full use of the hotel’s leisure facilities.

Please note: Your rooms will be allocated according to your booking group, or you can specify who you would like to share with using the 'Special Needs' text box on Page 2 of the online booking form.

Terms and Conditions

1) Places can be reserved with a £25 deposit per person; full fees must be received by 15 December 2008.

2) All cancellations incur a £25 per person administration charge.

3) All cancellations must be received in writing by 15 December 2008 otherwise full fees will be forfeited.

4) Bookings are transferable if requested in writing.

5) Holiday insurance is advised in case of unforeseen circumstances.