Firm Foundations 2005 with Boys’ Brigade: Wide Open

Date: Fri 27th - Mon 30th May
Venue: The Boys' Brigade HQ, Felden Lodge, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP3 0BL
Fee: BB/GB/Amicus Members: £54; Non BB/GB/Amicus Members: £60
Time: Starts on Fri 8:00pm

Description:
Firm Foundation is run by The Boys' Brigade and Girls Brigade in England & Wales. With over 1500 people the festival is held annually in the ground of The Boys' Brigades Headquarters in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

The 4-day event starts on Friday evening and finishes on Bank Holiday Monday. Firm Foundations is packed with thought provoking activities ranging from Christian music, drama, concerts, bible studies, relevant praise and worship, workshops and sports based activities on a theme relevant to the young people of today.

Speakers already confirmed for the 2005 Festival include Philip Jinadi, Dennis Pethers, Jim Partridge. The evening entertainment includes nightclub style Dancezone, comedy, chat and music in the Cornerstone with a non-alcoholic cocktail bar where young people can site and relax way into the small hours.

Festival goers are required to built their tents in a safe camping environment and enjoy the fresh air and fellowship with over 1000 other young people and leaders from all over the country.

Booking:
Please download the booking form from the website and return it to Girls' Brigade Headquarters or by ringing the Firm Foundation Booking Hotline 012 3551 0425.

For further information or bookings contact either The Boys’ Brigade, Headquarters, Felden Lodge, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0BL, telephone 014 4223 1681; or telephone Girls’ Brigade Headquarters on 012 3551 0425 pressing option 2.

Enquiries can also be emailed to firm.foundations@boys-brigade.org.uk.
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