How to contact CfR (The Community for Reconciliation):

Community Coordinator: Rev Ian Ring

Web: www.cfrbarnesclose.co.uk

Email: cfrenquiry@aol.com

Tel: 01562 710231

(office hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)

Address: Community for Reconciliation Barnes Close, Chadwich, Bromsgrove, B61 0RA

How to find Barnes Close

Train: from Birmingham New Street to Longbridge then by taxi or phone for a lift. Or to Bromsgrove then bus 007 (weekday daytimes only).

Bus: Igo bus 42 or 145, Diamond Bus 202, First Midland Red 144, National Express West Midlands 49, 63 or 98 to Rubery then taxi. (Lifts can usually be arranged to & from Rubery or Longbridge)

Road: To junction 4 of the M5 mo-torway. Take the A491 towards Stourbridge for ½ mile. Turn right onto the B4551 (Money Lane) to-wards Halesowen. After ½ mile turn right into Malthouse Lane then bear left through tunnel under mo-torway. At end of tunnel turn left and Barnes Close is at the top of the drive.

www.cfrbarnesclose.co.uk

CfR works for reconciliation with God and with each other, through Christ, in relation-

ships between individuals, communities and nations through prayer and working together in community as

signs of Christ’s joy, love and peace by: - striving for a just sharing of the world’s resources - sharing experiences in areas of common interest

- promoting projects and sharing resources - providing a meeting place for practical expressions

and promotion of reconciliation

Barnes Close Programme

2017/18

BARNES CLOSE & THE COMMUNITY FOR RECONCILIATION

Barnes Close was built in the 1930’s for the Cadbury Family. On the south facing slopes of the Waseley Hills it has views over the entire county of Worcestershire to the Malvern Hills. During World War II it was used to house a Salvation Army girls’ home from Southend-on-Sea. After the war the Birmingham Sunday School Un-ion (later the Council for Christian Education took it on as a youth centre. In 1986 CfR moved to Barnes Close as a permanent home for its work.

At Barnes Close we welcome guests for a wide range of activities as outlined in this brochure and for their own programme of activities. We serve over five thou-sand home produced meals to guests each year and special diets are no problem to us.

Barnes Close also serves as the base for our support of work away from the UK. We have four main internation-al projects: - CfR Afghanistan works with Afghan Mother & Child Rescue to provide village schools for girls and boys • CfR Footprints works with local partners to run

courses of reconciliation in Croatia and Serbia • CfR UnAfrAid works primarily in East Africa in partnership with PHARP, Maji Mazuri & ICRP Burundi • CfR Romania Concern currently supporting youth

camps & Pastor Exchanges

Barnes Close is home to a small team of part-time staff and short term international volunteers who welcome all our visitors

CALENDAR of EVENTS 2017/18

2017 Mon 9 Oct 6 pm Community Evening & External Relations Thur 12 Oct 10 am Reflection Day Wed 18 Oct 3pm Constance Coltman Centenary Thur 9 Nov 10 am Reflection Day Mon 13 Nov 6 pm Community Evening & Trustees Tues 28 to Thur 30 Nov Silent Retreat 1 to 19 Dec Christmas Dinners Sun 10 Dec 3pm The Bundle Mon 11 Dec 6 pm Community Evening & Membership & Marketing Meeting Thur 14 Dec 10 am Reflection Day Tue 19 Dec 7.30 pm Open Christmas 2018 Thur 11 Jan 10 am Reflection Day Sun 28 Jan 4 pm Holocaust Memorial Day Thur 8 Feb 10 am Reflection Day Mon 12 Feb 6 pm Community Evening & Barnes Close Tues 6 to Thur 8 Mar Lent Retreat Thur 8 Mar 10 am Reflection Day Mon 12 Mar 6 pm Community Evening & Trustees Thur 29 Mar to Tues 3 Apr Easter at Barnes Close Mon 2 Apr 2.00pm Easter Walk Mon 2 Apr 7.30 pm Open Easter Mon 9 Apr 6 pm Community Meeting & External Relations Thur 12 Apr 10 am Reflection Day Thur 10 May 10 am Reflection Day Mon 14 May 6 pm Community Evening & Membership and Marketing Meeting Tue 15 May 7pm Conscientious Objectors Day Mon 11 June 6 pm Community Evening & Trustees Meeting Thur 14 June 10 am Reflection Day Mon 18 to Fri 22 June Members and Friends week Wed 20 June 6 pm Cheese & Wine Evening Mon 9 July 6 pm Community Evening & Barnes Close Thur 12 July 10 am Reflection Day Thur 6 to Wed 12 Sept Time Away Mon 10 Sept 6 pm Community Evening & AGM Thur 13 Sept 10 am Refection Day Tues 18 to Thur 20 Sep Healing Retreat

Christmas Dinners

1st to 19th December 2017 Lunchtime or evening £16 per person for groups of up to 36 people. Exclusive use of venue.

Volunteering at Barnes Close

Volunteering Experience arranged to suit you (anyone aged 16 or over) Learn new skills in the house and garden and help our Centre as you help our regular volunteers

Personal Retreats at Barnes Close

Monday to Friday

Day Retreats £22

Residential Retreats £55 per 24 hours Come to read, reflect or walk. Enjoy the ambience of Barnes Close, vuews across Worcestershire and excellent homecooking

Family Celebrations at Barnes Close

Special Birthdays (eg 60, 70, 75, 80, 90, 100)

Wedding Anniversaries (Silver, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Emerald, Diamond) (Accommodating up to 60 for the day or 30 overnight Barnes Close is the perfect venue for your celebration. Contact us for details of prices, menus and options

Regular Volunteers to help in the garden, mow the lawns, paint rooms and

undertake minor repairs are always welcome. Whether you can offer a day a year or a day a week (or any other

combination) please get in touch with Ian to discuss possibilities.

DAY & EVENING EVENTS

Reflection Days 10am to 4pm Cost £15 per day

2nd Thursday of the month (except August) An opportunity to open the bible, to be still and let God speak

2017

12th October 9th November 14th December

2018

11th January 8th February 8th March

12th April 10th May 14th June

12th July 13th September

Community Evening 2nd Monday of Month

(except as shown) Arrive anytime, sit and relax, or help in the house or garden

6.30pm Meal with Trustees, Committee or Group Members

7.15pm Continue to chat and relax or join the meetings indicated

2017

9th October External Relations

13th November Trustees’ Meeting (Closed session)

11th December Membership, Programme & Marketing

2018

12th February Barnes Close Committee

12th March Trustees’ Meeting (closed session)

9th April External Relations

14th May Membership, Programme & Marketing

11th June Trustees’ Meeting (closed session

9th July Barnes Close Committee

10th September CfR AGM

For Your Church or Group:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday daytime or evening reflection or

study days by arrangement with Ian Ring

Events linked to Festivals & Commemorations

2017

Tuesday 19th December 7.30pm Open Christmas

Carols, readings, stories, humour and refreshments by the fireside

2018 Sunday 28th January 4pm to 6pm Holocaust Memorial Day Tuesday 15th May 7pm Conscientious Objectors Day Monday 2nd April 2.30pm Easter Walk in the Park Meet at Barnes Close for a gentle walk of four miles in the Waseley Hills, conversing with friends old and new. Return in time for Afternoon Tea

6.00pm Evening Meal

7.30pm Open Easter Music, reading, stories on the Easter Theme & refreshments. Donation

Constance Coltman Centenary

Wednesday 18th October 3pm

Celebrating 100 years of women’s ministry Constance Coltman, Ordained in 1917,

The first woman minister In the Congregational Church See the film, Enjoy Afternoon Tea Share stories

The Bundle

Sunday 10th December 3pm 2017

Not Just For Christmas! Elders Dinners, Fellowship Group Afternoon Teas, WI lunches, Funeral

Teas. Celebration Meals and much more all available at Barnes Close

"The Bundle", a play about asylum seekers, will be performed by Journeyman Theatre at Barnes Close. "The true story of a woman fleeing domestic violence and servitude in Chechyna, endorsed by the state there, coupled with the 'hostile environment' being created in the UK by our government".

Residential Events

2017 Tuesday 28th to Thursday 30th November Advent Retreat An opportunity to spend time with God preparing for Advent & Christmas-Cost £160 (waged) £130 (unwaged) 2018 Tuesday 6th to 8th March Lent Retreat An opportunity to take time out and reflect . Cost £160 (waged) £130 (unwaged)

Thurs 29th March to Tues 3rd April Easter at Barnes Close An opportunity to reflect on the Easter Story, walk, rest and relax with friends old and new. Cost £250 (waged) £210 (unwaged) Family rates available

Monday 18th to Friday 22nd June Members & Friends Week Walking with CfR, walking with each other, walking with God.. Cost £200 (waged), £170 (unwaged) Family rates available.

Thursday 6th to Wednesday 12th September Time Away A leisurely holiday week, with evening entertainment. Cost £250 (waged), £210 (unwaged) Family rates available

Tuesday 18th to Thursday 20th September Healing & Wholeness Retreat An opportunity to explore the nature of the healing ministry In the local church. Cost £160 (waged) £130 (unwaged)

Personal Retreats & Leadership Team Away Days Also Short Breaks for any reason

These can be arranged subject to room availability throughout the year Cost per 24hrs: £60 Cost for a day only: £22