• WHERE ARE THEY?
SCOTLAND: Scotus College, 2 Chesters Road, Bearsden, NW Glasgow G61 4AG - Map
NORTHERN: Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW - 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, for Lancaster University 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 (Mount St Mary's and 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 2008 are
SCOTLAND:
Rev Kenny Borthwick, a Church of Scotland minister who serves in Wester Hailes, a large city estate on the edge of Edinburgh. He is chairman of New Wine Scotland and runs CLAN Gathering, a summer conference for Christian families.
Charles Whitehead, a former businessman and former President of ICCRS (International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services) as well as Chairman of Harvesters. He was awarded a papal knighthood and today also chairs the ecumenical organisation ICCOWE (the International Charismatic Consultation on World Evangelisation).
NORTHERN:
Fr John Trenchard CSsR was until recently the Provincial of the London Redemptorists and a member of the executive of the Conference of Religious. He has co-authored many books on the Catholic faith and the Sacraments. He feels an "overwhelming sense of privilege working for people who hunger to hear the Gospel and thirst to experience the kindness of Jesus Christ".
SOUTHERN:
Fr Jim Cogley: priest, fisherman, wood turner, artist, therapist and an inspirational speaker involved in the healing ministry. He is a assistant priest in a County Wexford fishing village and author of several books. He is renowned for keeping his listeners on the edge of their seats. Come and be inspired!

• WHAT ARE THE WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS?
2008 workshops and seminars are still being finalised. Hoever, to give you an idea as to what we are about,the following list shows the sessions presented in 2007 on Saturday afternoon:
SCOTLAND: Christian Leadership - Making Choices - Personal Finance - Inner Healing - Opening the Scriptures - Young Men & Evangelisation
NORTHERN: Discipleship - Addiction - Working In Prisons - Reconciliation - Psalm Drumming - Understanding Women
SOUTHERN: Coping with Stress - Christian Leadership - Growing In Prayer - Addiction - Finding Sanctuary - Working In Prisons - Reconciliation - Psalm Drumming - Opening the Scriptures - Hearing the Gospel

• 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 £105, Non-residential £55 NORTHERN: Single £97, Non-residential £65 SOUTHERN: Single £122, Shared £112, Non-residential £72 The 2008 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 21st for the Northern and Southern weekends. 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. NORTHERN: Lancaster University can comfortably accommodate wheelchair users. Individual requirements need to be stated on the booking form. For further information about the Northern Weekend Away For Men please contact Dave by phoning 01253 735061. 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 April 21, 2008 - © 2004-2008 Harvesters