• WHERE ARE THEY?
SCOTLAND: Scotus College, 2 Chesters Road, Bearsden, NW Glasgow G61 4AG - Map
SOUTHERN: Woldingham Park School, Marden Park, Woldingham, Surrey CR3 7YA - Map
Travel and directions by train, air, road and helicopter(!):
- for Scotus College more details here, and for Woldingham more details here

• WHO ATTENDS?
- Any male 18 yrs and over is welcome to attend. Some dads bring their sons; some sons bring their dads, or grandfathers! in the past, on average 25% of men have been under 35 yrs old. 18% of men are over 65 yrs old. A number of priests also attend the weekends. Certain men choose to come alone, others come in groups from work, from their parish, or with other male family members.
- Many men who are attracted have experienced Alpha, CaFÉ, the new Ecclesial movements and communities, charismatic renewal, small parish groups, and other experiences of new life in the Holy Spirit.
- The majority of men are Catholic (practising and lapsed!) but a good number are not and ALL men are welcome to attend.

• WHAT HAPPENS?
The weekends consist of
- several punchy main addresses by invited speakers (see below) on contemporary topics
- a time of sharing in small groups (…there's never any pressure to share)
- an opportunity to attend workshops of your choice (see below)
- a chance to engage in sport or some other recreational activity (wide range of sporting facilities available: gym, squash, swimming pool, golf, rambling, tennis, football - NO SPORTS FACILITIES are available at Scottish weekend)
- time to read, pray or just relax
- time each evening to chat, share and laugh over a pint or two at the bar
- celebration of the Mass, and Anglican Communion (Woldingham only)
- optional Sacrament of Reconciliation and/or Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
- prayer of the Church

• WHO'S SPEAKING?
Principal speakers for weekends in 2009 are
SCOTLAND:
Bruce Yocum: has served in the lay Christian Community movement in Europe and across the globe since his days as a student in Ann Arbor Michigan. He is one of the brotherhood of single men known as 'The Servants of the Word' and a former Presiding Elder of the Servants of the Word. He is a member of the Executive Council for the international ecumenical communities of the Sword of the Spirit, and is Moderator of Christ the King Association, the Catholic association of the Sword of the Spirit. He is well known in the Charismatic Renewal world as the author of the book 'Prophecy' and is a much sought after speaker at conferences and men's events.

SOUTHERN:
Jim Murphy: walked across America carrying a 6 foot wooden cross telling people about Jesus! Served on ICCRS for many years, and was the Chairman of the American NSC. Works closely with Renewal Ministries in the USA, and appears regularly on their TV programmes. Married to Susan, with a son, Jim is a family man who engages listeners with his easy manner and great testimonies.
David Payne: Director of Catholic Evangelisation Services and the producer of the CaFE resources, a well-known speaker and evangelist. His soon to be published book "ALIVE!" is the amazing story of how God rescued him from a life of drugs and inspired him to found The Upper Room Community for young people in St Albans. Married to Gio with 3 young children.

• WHAT ARE THE WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS?
2009 workshops and seminars are still being finalised. However, to give you an idea as to what we are about,the following list shows the sessions presented in 2008 on Saturday afternoon:
Christian Leadership - Making Choices - Personal Finance - Inner Healing - Opening the Scriptures - Young Men & Evangelisation - Discipleship - Addiction - Working In Prisons - Psalm Drumming - Understanding Women - Coping with Stress - Christian Leadership - Growing In Prayer - Finding Sanctuary - Reconciliation - Hearing the Gospel - Healing the Family Tree - Paul, a man for men - Keeping fit as I grow older

• WHAT'S THE TIMETABLE?
Each weekend begins with registration which runs from 3.00pm to around 8pm. (We cannot guarantee food for those who arrive after 7.45pm.) The weekends generally end around 4pm on the Sunday afternoon following the celebration of Mass at 2.30pm. The timetable has generally run as follows:

• WHAT IS THE COST? SCOTLAND: Single £115, Non-residential £55 SOUTHERN: Single £125, Non-residential £75 The 2009 booking form can be downloaded from the main 'weekend' page you have previously visited. Alternatively, bulk copies can be obtained by calling 07778 124270 or e-mailing us. Regrettably, it is not possible to make a booking online. A non-refundable deposit of £20 will be required to secure a place and accommodation, and full payment of balance is required by MAY 20th for Scotland, and by JUNE 22nd for the Southern weekend. A limited number of concessions are generally available for under 25s and also for the unwaged. Please e-mail us for further details. • FURTHER INFO Good News Books attend the weekends providing a wide range of Bibles, books and CDs. SCOTLAND: If you require any further information about the Scotland Weekend Away For Men then please contact Iain Archibald by phoning 0131 445 5699, or Michael Jordan by mail at 73 Busby Road, Clarkston, Glasgow G76 7BW, by e-mail to michaeljordan73 @ hotmail.com, or by phoning 0141 644 4655. SOUTHERN: Woldingham Park has a loop system available for hearing-aid users in the Millennium Hall's main auditorium. Woldingham Park also has excellent facilities for the Disabled. For further information about the Southern Weekend Away For Men please contact us by e-mail or by phoning Mike on 07778 124270. This page last updated on June 02, 2009 - © 2004-2009 Harvesters