Church Weekend - Acceler8

For 2008, we will join with other churches from around the Wessex region for Acceler8.  
Over 1000 people attended, we are hoping for even more in 2009.

Taking place at the New Forest showground from 22nd-25th August 2008, this was a great
time for building friendships and enjoying Gods presence.

Registration fees
Adult - £90, Student - £60, Child - £30

Day Visit passes:-
Friday & Monday - £15 per day
Saturday & Sunday - £30 per day (£15 for concessions)
All carers for disabled guests may attend at no charge

What's happening at Acceler8? Programme from 2008

Friday   Site opens at 10 a.m., arrive during the afternoon to set up your tent, before an all age
celebration at 7.30 p.m. in the evening (don't forget to allow for bank holiday traffic)

Saturday   Morning celebrations for children and adults (9.30 a.m. & 10 a.m.).  In the afternoon,
tournaments and parachute display, followed by a youth celebration (6.45 p.m.) and gigs (9 p.
m.) in the evening

Sunday   Morning celebrations for children and adults (9.45 & 10 a.m.).  In the afternoon, more
fun with tournaments, followed by an evening celebration at 7 pm for children & adults

Monday   All age celebration in the morning (10 a.m.), then time to pack up your tent and go
home after lunch.  The site closes at 4 pm

There is going to be a fantastic Sports Arena where ‘It’s a knockout’ is going to be held on
Saturday afternoon and football & volleyball tournaments are going to be held on the Sunday
afternoon (subject to change). This is going to be a great chance for people of all abilities to
have lots of fun with a dose of healthy competition thrown in as well!

A detailed agenda has been emailed or posted to all delegates (Friday 15th August)

FAQ

  • Pets - yes, your dog is allowed to attend, but must be kept on a lead at all times

  • There is no electric hook-up available for caravans

  • A full Kids Work Programme will be available

  • There are  temporary toilets and showers on site

  • Cars must be kept off-site, so please plan accordingly

  • No creche will be available during meetings

Do you have any questions about Acceler8, please contact Jen Carter in the first instance, who
will find out from the Acceler8 team for you.  This will help them to stay focused on the task of
planning and Jen will probably have an answer to most of your questions.

Further details available from the  Wessex Region website
We meet on Sundays...
10.30am - 12noon
South Wilts Grammar School,
Stratford Road, Salisbury, SP1 3JJ.
Map

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HOW TO GET TO ACCELER8

Download map
here

Directions to Acceler8

From East (Winchester, Southampton)
Leave the M3 at junction 13 joining the
M27 signposted West.
Branch left off the A336 signposted
Lyndhurst
At Roundabout take the 1st exit onto the
A336
Enter Cadnam
At Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the
A337 signposted Lyndhurst
Enter Lyndhurst
Follow one-way system and branch right
after the second set of traffic lights
Keep in left hand lane and continue
forward onto Gosport Lane A337 signposted
Lymington
Continue forward and the Showground is on
your right