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ParkLife at 12pm!

Sunday 10th July there will only be a 9.45am for a prompt start at 10am meeting followed by The Hub and Park Life will now be at 12pm – all are welcome! Please bring a packed lunch.

Oasis Church Camping Trip – This weekend!

Finally, the Oasis Church Camping Trip has arrived! So to make sure everyone knows where it is and what you will need please have a look at [this attachment] for a full run down on times and a kit-list. Should all be self-explanatory but if you need to know anything else then please ring Gus on 07712 238322.

Also, as JFK put it once, ”…as we set sail we ask God’s blessing on the most hazardous and dangerous and greatest adventure on which man has ever embarked” please see below a map of where the camp site is for sat-navs and maps etc.

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Otherwise, hope everyone enjoys the weekend!

NO MEETINGS THIS SUNDAY

Edgbaston Fun Day – FAQs

Where do we park?

 If you are arriving by car at any time during the day, you can only park in the especially assigned Edgbaston Car Parking Space in Canon Hill Park. According to Edgbaston: “there is a section of red gra at the back of the park which is accessed via the Pershore Road just after the nature centre”. See the attached Map for where you should go! You cannot park in the main car park at Edgbaston, or in the one round the back opposite the Moseley.

Edgbaston are using this car park for public use as well, so to use the car park for free, you will either need your match day ticket, or be wearing your Orange T-Shirt (if you have one). If you don’t have either of these, please see  ‘How do we get in the ground’ below.

As the day carries on (particularly relevant if you are serving in a slot later in the day) there’s a chance that it might be difficult to get parked in the ‘red gra’ area in Canon Hill, even with your Match Day ticket or Oasis T-Shirt (if you have one). I’m just guessing, but the spaces may fill up quickly, particularly as it’s for public use too. So please be open to making alternative plans to park if you can’t get in the designated parking, and remain nice and friendly to any stewards!

It is important to allow time for parking; time for walking through Canon Hill Park; and time for finding alternative parking if necessary! Please still be on time for whatever your slot is!!

I know we’re not particularly used to thinking about where we park on a Sunday, so please can we be positive about this rather than thinking we have a right to park! (Sorry if that sounds a bit harsh! I just feel we need to serve Edgbaston on this one and ‘tuck in’ with them with parking on this very busy day! If you really do want to bag a slot, come early and stay a long time!!)

How do we get in the ground?

To actually get into the ground for the event, you will need either a Match Day ticket or be wearing an orange Oasis T-Shirt. You will also need a Match Day ticket for any children you will be bringing too, irrespective of age, unless they are wearing an Orange T-Shirt too!

Now, many people picked up their Match Day tickets on Sunday, but many also grabbed tickets for friends they were hoping to invite to the event, and not necessarily for themselves. So, if you haven’t got a Match Day ticket or an Orange T-Shirt, please follow the instructions below to get you into the ground:

Make for the home of Richard & Anne Betts who live very close to the ground at:

 2 Columbia Close

Off Benmore Avenue

Edgbaston

B5 7LF

Please see map for where they live – it’s very easy to find!

Richard & Anne are in all day, and are expecting visits from those without a match day ticket or Orange T-Shirt.

Richard & Anne will give you the number of Match Day tickets you need to get in. You don’t need a Match Day ticket if you have an Orange T-Shirt, so please don’t ask for a ticket if you do have a T-Shirt, otherwise there wont be enough to go round.

Also, do not ask for any Match Day tickets for friends who might be with you – the only tickets we have left must be given to Oasis Servers who have signed up to help. You can, however, ask for tickets for your own children and / or partner, even if they’re not serving.

Richard & Anne will not give you an Orange T-Shirt if you don’t have one – they don’t have any to give! Please see point 4. below as to how to get a T-Shirt if you don’t have one.

Once you have collected your ticket from Richard & Anne, you can then walk to the ground if you’re on foot, or make for the parking in Canon Hill (as described in point 1.)

Please allow enough time to visit Richard & Anne if you need to, before going to park and then making for the ground.

Any problems, please call Gus on 07712 238322.

Which entrance do we use?

 There are 3 different entrances where you can come through the turnstiles into the ground.

 These are the usual main Pershore Road entrance; the ‘back’ entrance via Constance Road; and the ‘side’ entrance by the Colts Ground. The easiest one to use if parked in Canon Hill Park is the Colts Ground entrance. Have your Match Day Tickets ready to present or be wearing your Orange T-Shirt.

Where will Oasis ‘HQ’ be, once I’m in the Ground?

Oasis is using the ‘Komfort Suite’ this year – some room space immediately to the left of the Moseley Room, round the back of the ground, and opposite the grass area where we will be running our Penalty Shoot Out and Inflatable Fun.

If you don’t know where the Moseley Suite is, ask any Steward and they will know. Once you’re in the right area, you’ll see an some yellow and blue balloons marking the outside of the Komfort Suite.

First thing to do once you’re found Oasis HQ, is come and get your Orange T-shirt (if you don’t already own one). We’re asking all our servers to wear the orange T-Shirt for this event as usual.

Can I keep my Orange T-Shirt?

The T-Shirts are free, and you will be able to keep the T-Shirt if you’d like to. If you’d like to keep your T-Shirt, we’d also like you to be open to wearing it on ‘Oasis Orange Thursdays’!!

However, please don’t keep the T-Shirt if you know you’re not going to use it regularly! We often use the T-Shirt in normal church life (i.e. Welcome Team / Set Up Team / etc), so we’ll definitely be able to use it regularly if you wont! Feel free to return it to us at the end of your shift if you would like to.

What activities are we actually running?

We have the whole of the ‘Komfort Suite’ for our total use, and some of the grass area opposite.

In the ‘Komfort Suite’ we will be running an ongoing crafts, face-painting, free Tea & Coffee for parents / guardians, and films. Then out on the grass, we have a penalty shoot out, the Gladiator inflatable, and a bouncy castle.

Who should I go to for help with anything?

We have designated Activity Team Leaders for the various different areas. These are as follows:

Face Painting & Craft:        Jane Rosier

Teas & Coffees:                     John & Kris Theuns

Penalty Shoot Out:              Gus Rosier

Gladiators / Castle:              Jamie & Helen Whitehouse

Set Up / Down:                     Martin Cull

Welcome:                              Gareth Davies

You will already have been contacted about which activity to serve on, and on which slot. Therefore, your first point of call for any help is with your Team Leader.

Gus will be around all day in a floating role to provide any further assistance.

How much have I got to do?

For the most part, we have tried to facilitate the day for everyone as a commitment to just one hour session, or one hour and a half session only. This means the rest of the day is yours to enjoy! There are some who have volunteered to do a bit more than this – so a massive thank you to you especially!

However, I would strongly encourage everyone to be available for ad hoc welcoming and chatting and (possibly) stewarding roles that are generally ongoing throughout the day. We want to engage with as many people as possible, and so warmth and friendliness and a willingness to serve in a welcoming capacity would be fantastic. Anyone coming up to me with a “what can I do to help?” attitude will be an amazing blessing!

Can I watch the cricket?

The game starts at 2.30pm, breaks at approx 3.45pm for 15 mins, and then starts again from 4pm til 5.15pm. Anyone not serving during these times is welcome to watch as much or as little of the game as you would like. Please remember, however, that we are there to serve Edgbaston first and watch the cricket second!

Who will look after my children if I come to serve with them?

I know it sounds a bit obvious, but you are responsible for your own children at all times! Oasis is not providing any supervised activity where you are free to leave your children under our care. This is the case for all parent / guardians using our facilities, whether with Oasis or not – children must be accompanied by a responsible parent / guardian. This said, you can still serve in an area and get your children to help you of course!

Can anyone come into the Kid’s Zone area?

Not really. The Kid’s Zone is only for accompanied children. Therefore, attractive as free tea and coffee might be, parents / guardians without children will be asked to refrain from entering the facility. There might be the odd exceptions as discretion allows. We will endeavour to manage this by talking to people in a friendly manner!

When can I go home?

You are free to come and go as you feel as long as you serve your rota’d slot! Anyone that can stay on towards the end to help pack down will be an amazing blessing. More hands make less work for tired people at the end of the day!

Please note that cars will not be allowed back onto the inner-concourse until 5.30pm earliest.

How do I get out of the ‘red gra’ Canon Hill car park?

You do not need an exit pass – you will simply be able to drive out.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The show must go on!

We will set up everything as ‘good to go’ and assume that everything will run accordingly. Please turn up for your session whatever, even if the weather is very bad. If in any doubt, please either turn up, or call Gus (07712 238322) to see how the land is lying.

Please don’t just “no-show”. Even if we come in ready to serve and there’s no one around, we can both a) enjoy each other’s company; and b) send a message to Edgbaston that we are totally committed to the event!

Click here to see a pdf version of the FAQs.

Click here to see the Car Parking map.

NO MEETINGS THIS SUNDAY

THIS WEEKEND is the Oasis Church Camping Trip to the Bracelands, Forest of Dean. For more information and how to book on please [click here]

Edgbaston Fun Day – NO MEETINGS!

Because we’ll all be down helping at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground Fun Day! But we will be back the following Sunday 26th June: 9 30am, 11 30am and 5pm for Park Life.

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Oasis Church – Summer meetings times

9.45 for a sharp 10am start – 11.15am for the first meeting with kids & youth work

11.15 – 11.45am for teas & coffees in The Hub

12noon onwards – Park Life

Oasis Church Camping Trip (NO SUNDAY MEETINGS)

Bracelands Campsite, Forest of Dean so NO MEETINGS THIS SUNDAY

Edgbaston Fun Day! (NO MEETINGS TODAY)

Edgbaston Fun Day is 11am – 5pm at Edgbaston Cricket Ground – all are welcome!