As it was half term this week and we had free reign in the Youth Hall, it was time for ‘Half Term Sports Awesomeness!’ David Putman organise a sedate start to the evening with French Cricket, followed by a hardcore game of Skittle Ball (nice change of pace there!). We then moved on to an all-too-short session of Table Tennis round-the-table, which was very enjoyable, and followed up by a game of Team Dodgeball.
A very tired James (so tired he was almost completely unable to read) led us in a Halloween reflection, and encouraged us to make it a day where the devil doesn’t get a foothold (shouldn’t that be everyday?).
We ended with a game of four-a-side footie, but this week trialled a ‘ below head height’ rule. There was lots of dissent before the game (like any good Baptist team), but on reflection, with a few rule tweaks, we decided it wasn’t too restrictive. It resulted in a more skilful game, but more frustrating game for all.
During the course of the evening we opened our brand new Snooker/Pool table – only to discover that it had been damaged in transit and we had to pack it away again ready (hopefully) for a return journey to the suppliers. so no snooker or pool this week – but we look forward to a shiny new table arriving soon(-ish).
This week David the guinea pig/pioneer of the new Planning & Evaluation Sheet which has been produced to assist you when you’re leading an Amicus session, and provides an evaluation of how things went. The aim is to ensure well-planned activities, and ensure your development as leaders through constructive feedback. When it’s your turn to organise our activities (see the Calendar), please make sure you complete the planning sheet and bring it with you. You can find printed sheets in the Amicus pigeon-hole in the office at the Church, or download them from here and print them yourself (depending on how organised you are). Also coming soon: guidance notes for preparing devotions.
Next Week: Orienteering
Nick J & Yolanda are organising an evening of orienteering at Stockgrove Park or Bow Brickhill woods, and have prepared the following written statement for you – please take note:
Well you have chosen to become orienteering experts and search for the treasure however for this you will need the following so that you will be prepared for a night time excursion:
- A torch (It will be dark and you will need to see)
- A map (This will be provided by myself on the night)
- High visibility clothing (If you have this it will be useful to keep track)
- A compass if you have one (Getting lost is never fun so being able to know where you might be can at least mean we can find you)
- Some comfortable yet robust shoes or boots (The ground is not your home carpet so slippers are going to be a bad choice…like milk)
- A team spirit (This is going to be a race between two/three teams, therefore avoiding the whole “Blair Witch Project” thing)
- Warm clothes (As winter approaches it is going to be dark and possibly cold so these are a good idea)
As a reminder this is an outdoor event, if in the event of rain there will be a planning session of a hiking challenge, a plan for this will be drawn up just in case, consent forms will be required for the walk.
Just to reiterate that last point: if you haven’t returned a completed consent form yet (you all know who you are) and don’t bring it with you next week, then you won’t be joining us for orienteering – you’ve had your period of grace. Meet at the Church Centre promptly at 7:30pm.
Also next week: Joint FBI/Firework Party
Please join us for our own spectacular firework display, and one of Doug Sellers’ finest bonfires, topped off with snacks & refreshments by Jane. Meet at the Sellers’ house (68 Eaton Avenue, Bletchley) at 7:30 next Thursday (5th Nov). Wrap up warm and bring a torch. Pictures of our last event in 2007 are available here – we had a fantastic evening.
* title of this week’s update is in honour of Yolanda Potter ;o)