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Join us in the heart of the Sussex countryside as we enjoy two days of extended worship, incisive teaching, fellowship and fun. Booking forms are available on Sunday's or you can print off a copy yourself from our weekly news email.

Comments from the last City Gates weekend away
"It was fantastic! wonderful weather, beautiful grounds… It was definitely a great weekend to pray, talk and build friendships away from the busyness of London life"

" I loved spending time with other people. There was endless fun and laughter… as we played games late into the night" 


About Ashburnham
Set in a landscape of woodland, lakes and formal gardens, Ashburnham Place has been a Christian conference and prayer centre for 50 years. Enjoy long walks, football, volleyball and swimming in the lake! Or why not take tea in the orangery after a game of croquet? There is also a dedicated prayer centre on site.

For more information about Ashburnham visit their website: http://www.ashburnham.org.uk/

Info on how to get there
You can get a train to Battle from Charring Cross, Waterloo or London Bridge (Hastings line). It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and then is a short taxi ride away. If you would like to wait, we will be running a shuttle bus service at the following times please let the office know before hand which shuttle you intend on taking.
17:40
18:20
19:00
19:40
20:20
For train times go to national rail enquiries  - http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/. A return ticket is approx. £27. If you travel in groups of 4 it is significantly cheaper. 

To travel by car please follow the directs found on Ashburnham's website http://www.ashburnham.org.uk/how_to_get_to_ashburnham

What are we doing.
The title for this weekend is "You Are The Key" we will be looking at God's gifts and how we all have different ones. Matt Frost the previous leader of CGC  and current leader of Cirenster Baptist Church is coming to share his new experiences and hopefully some new jokes. Seminars will be Run by Shirley, Dawn and Barney and focus on motivational gifts, discernment and the five fold ministries.

See below a brief timetable more details to follow

Friday
* 4:30  onwards     - Arrive
* 6.30-8.30        Dinner
* 8.30-10.00        Session 1 - Including welcome and info
* 10.00            '''Drinks in the conservatory with open mic'''

Saturday
* 7.45 - 8.30        Early Morning Prayer
* 8.30 - 9.30        Breakfast
* 9.30 - 11.15        Session 2
* 11.15 - 11.45    Tea and Coffee
* 11.45 - 12.45        Seminars
* 1.00 - 2.00        lunch
* 2.00 - 4.30        Sports/free time
* 4.30 - 5.30        '''Afternoon tea'''
* 5.30 - 6.30 Mission seminar - Alison
* 6.30 - 7.30pm    Dinner
* 7.45 - 10        Session 3 time     for extended worship
* 9.45 onwards        '''Drinks and open mic in the conservatory'''

Sunday
* 7.45 - 8.30        Early Morning Prayer
* 8.30 - 9.30        Breakfast
* 9.30 - 9.45        Bring bags downstairs
* 9.45- 10.45            Seminars
* 10.45 - 11.15        Coffee
* 11.15 - 1.00        Sunday service (session 4)
* 1.00 - 2.00            Lunch
* 2.00 - 4.00            Pack up equipment and ferry people to station.
* 4.00 - 4.30            Coffee and cake for those left.