Many do not have as much opportunity for holidays away, but we can enjoy being together as God’s people. So each year, we hold our own 3 day holiday, right here at Grace Baptist.
Holiday at Home 2015
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When is it?
Tuesday 18th – Thursday 20th August 2015
What is it?
Many do not have as much opportunity for holidays away, but we can enjoy being together as God’s people. Holiday at Home is open to all over 60s connected to the church in any way and it is an opportunity to fellowship together informally, share our faith, have fun & eat well.
What happens?
First 2 days of activities in the church with guest speakers, quizzes, singing, games/activities, devotional times.
Beginning at 10.30 for coffee & biscuits. A hot lunch is provided
Tea & cake at the end, finishing at 3.30
Special Guests: John and Marion McDonald
Where does it happen?
1st two days, all the activities are in the main church building so that it is all access friendly for the older folks.
3rd day out – Coach trip to Erdigg, the National Trust property near Wrexham in North Wales.
Thursday Outing to Erdigg
3rd day is a coach outing to a local attraction, including those in wheelchairs. Help provided by the younger, fitter ones.
Erdigg tells the story of a gentry family’s relationship with its servants (as it would have been in the days of the Empire and the Raj). It has a 1200 acre landscape park and gardens.
Cost: £15, including coach and entrance fee (reduced to £6.00 for National Trust Members).
There is a restaurant, cafe and tea room, plus picnic areas for those wishing to bring their own lunch.
Depart Eastbank Square 10.00am
Arrive Back Southport: 6.00pm approx.
Click here to view more details about Erdigg.
Click here to see some photos of previous years.