COVID-19 Update for half term commencing 5th June 2021
The Trust is currently reviewing the Youth Ministry Provision with schools and churches across the Archdiocese and beyond in terms of rising cases of COVID-19 across the West Midlands. In particular, with the Delta variant of concern. We are committed to keep our visiting groups, staff, and volunteers as safe as possible in these challenging times.
Therefore, we are not visiting areas of high or rising cases (hotspots) or areas of concerns. Unfortunately, this now also means we will be unable to welcome groups, schools, or parishes from those areas to our residential centres in Alton. Day, residential visits, and programmes affected will be offered alternative dates at the first opportunity.
If your school or postcode/area is listed on the government or local authority or council list or your community is invited for surge testing, or you have a rising number of cases in your MAC you need to contact us immediately if your booking is within six weeks.
We are regularly reviewing information on local authority websites of our visiting groups. Our residential centres are based in North Staffordshire (ST10 4TT). We shall contact all groups and users if we become aware of local rising cases of COVID-19 in our area.
We are aware if your group cannot be accommodated it will be a huge disappointment and we sincerely apologise and will work with you to find a new date should this be necessary.
The Trust is currently reviewing the Youth Ministry Provision with schools and churches across the Archdiocese and beyond in terms of rising cases of COVID-19 across the West Midlands. In particular, with the Delta variant of concern. We are committed to keep our visiting groups, staff, and volunteers as safe as possible in these challenging times.
Therefore, we are not visiting areas of high or rising cases (hotspots) or areas of concerns. Unfortunately, this now also means we will be unable to welcome groups, schools, or parishes from those areas to our residential centres in Alton. Day, residential visits, and programmes affected will be offered alternative dates at the first opportunity.
If your school or postcode/area is listed on the government or local authority or council list or your community is invited for surge testing, or you have a rising number of cases in your MAC you need to contact us immediately if your booking is within six weeks.
We are regularly reviewing information on local authority websites of our visiting groups. Our residential centres are based in North Staffordshire (ST10 4TT). We shall contact all groups and users if we become aware of local rising cases of COVID-19 in our area.
We are aware if your group cannot be accommodated it will be a huge disappointment and we sincerely apologise and will work with you to find a new date should this be necessary.
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Our missionThe Kenelm Youth Trust is committed to providing life changing opportunities for young people, helping each person to reflect upon their life of faith, and how they respond to the call of Jesus Christ in their lives. The Trust has been established by the Archdiocese of Birmingham, to oversee and bring together the wide variety of youth work that is undertaken in various settings throughout the Archdiocese. These include: two residential retreat centres; area youth officers supporting parish youth work; support for those working within school chaplaincy; the organisation of school missions, parish outreach, events and pilgrimages.
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How we workThe four main elements that make up the Kenelm Youth Trust are: Alton Castle, Soli, BCYS (Birmingham Catholic Youth Service) and School Chaplaincy. Alton Castle and Soli are the Trust's two retreat centres. Together they minister to young people aged 7 to 25 and are visited by thousands of young people every year. BCYS hosts events throughout the year for young people, and provides support for parishes around the diocese. Kenelm Chaplaincy provides support for lay chaplains in our Catholic schools. Check out the links below to find out more about each of these four areas.
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GOOD NEWS!
The Castle has been granted Culture Recovery Funds for Heritage for over the Winter. This contributes to key utility bills, essential maintenance and security while we are temporarily closed until March for residential retreats. This Fund will help ensure we are fit to reopen in March. |
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we are open: Academic year 2021
Following an unprecedented year in 2020, we are now open to take retreat bookings for the academic year from September 2021 to July 2022. If you are thinking about a retreat with us, the easiest way to get in touch is to complete a booking enquiry. We will then be in touch to discuss your requirements and the next steps to confirm your booking. Click on either of our centres for more information on our retreat programmes.
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