An Invitation to Catholic Clergy with Rural Parishes
An opportunity to visit the ecumenical Arthur Rank Centre at Stoneleigh in Warwickshire has been arranged by Fr Harry Doyle and Fr Robert Miller, as representatives of the Bishops' Conference to the Churches' Rural Group, for Catholic clergy who have substantial rural areas in their parishes. The visit takes place on Thursday 22nd October 2009,1100-1530.
The Arthur Rank Centre houses all the major rural charities, the various national rural officers, and an assortment of resources and training opportunities in rural ministry. It is adjacent to the showground of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, amidst the breed and other agricultural offices and headquarters and thus is a hive of activity.
The day will include a tour of the site, a look at the work of the denominational national rural officers, the resources and training opportunities provided, an introduction to the rural charities. The Gamekeepers' Welfare Trust, Care Farming, Hidden Britain, Farm Crisis Network, Rural Stress Helpline, the ARC Addington Fund and many other things shelter under the ARC umbrella. A buffet lunch is included.
Places should be booked as soon as possible through:
Fr Robert Miller, 2 High Street, Dulverton TA22 9H8 (01398 324217) by sending a cheque (Our Lady & St Michael Conference a/c) for £10.00 to cover the day's expenses. Cheques will only be returned if the day is cancelled.
The nearest railway station is Coventry. By road, the A46 has clear signs to the National Agricultural Centre, or Stoneleigh signs from the A45. The Stoneleigh Park entrance is on the B4113, between Coventry and Leamington Spa. Satnav users: CV8 2LZ.. We will send you directions to the Arthur Rank Centre when you book your place.
