New for this year, the programme also includes a number of public conferences
arranged by organizations other than Brunel Manor.
Bookings for those must be made directly with he organization; contact details are given below. |
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Enjoy a long weekend break at Brunel Manor and enjoy a 10% discount on normal rates. We are open virtually every weekend, and subject to availability, you are welcome to come for 3 nights (Fri-Sun) and enjoy all that the Manor has to offer. Whether you just need to come and take time out to meet with Jesus, or to benefit from the wonderful surroundings, stunning scenery and manor facilities, we are here to serve you. You are free to do what you want over the weekend, with personal prayer often available and Sunday providing an opportunity to worship at a local church. Please call now on 01803 329333 to check availability and book for the weekend you want. |
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| Day Visitors | Day visitors are very welcome to join resident guests for the Brunel holiday events which are listed here. Meals may also be taken in the restaurant along with other guests. Note that there will normally be a small charge involved to cover costs. Please enquire on 01803 329333 for more information as advance booking is essential. | ![]() |
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An opportunity to come under the ministry of Jim Graham, as morning and evening he opens God's word to us. Jim, often described as a gentle giant of the Christian faith, is Director of External Ministries at Goldhill Baptist Church, previously having been their Senior Pastor for over 28 years.
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Have fellowship and enjoy the wonderful area of Torbay.
Walking, visits to attractions etc.
Bookings must be made directly with Network Christians on 01584 876116 or www.networkchristians.com for more information. |
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The Catholic Archives Society promotes the care and preservation of records of dioceses, religious foundations, institutions and societies of the Roman Catholic Church. Bookings must be made directly with the society for their annual conference, where you will be able to share ideas and experience and meet with professional archivists, by contacting Fr David Lannon at davelannon@aol.com or 01282 422007. www.catholic-history.org.uk |
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Open Ears conference and holiday for hard of hearing and deaf people is time when we enjoy good teaching, fellowship with others who share and understand the problems associated with hearing loss, outings to local places of interest, fun and laughter. Bookings must be made directly with Open Ears by contacting Mrs Christine Pitts on 01425 615215. www.openears.org.uk |
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Suiting the more active, come and explore the beauty of God's creation during the day with guided walks through the beautiful Devon countryside. There are normally two walks to choose from each day, with a variety of different terrains across moorland and coastal paths. Explore God's heart through His word morning and evening in the times of fellowship led by Chris Spracklen, Pastor of Martock Christian Fellowship.
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An opportunity to play some of the finest golf courses in Devon and enjoy fellowship at the same time. There will be competition days on Tuesday and Thursday with a prize giving on Thursday evening. We meet morning and evening around God's Word with times of worship led by Shaun Sweeney - Internationally known singer and speaker & Pastor of Strouden Chapel, Bournemouth.
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This holiday runs alongside the Golf Holiday but provides a separate programme during the day. Juliet Greaves and Graham Oliver, experienced teachers and artists, will encourage everyone from beginners to established artists to develop their God-given skills and enjoy creating something beautiful. The Holidays will include opportunity to paint in the beauty of local gardens and times in the studio. Painters and Golfers will meet together in the mornings and evenings to share fellowship around God's word. |
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Children left the nest and needing to rediscover life?, or maybe just on your own, these holidays provide a variety of events and optional excursions suiting the more active, including a moorland or coastal walk and trips to local attractions. Coach travel and lunches are included, but entrance fees are extra. These holidays offer great fellowship, food and fun with a carefully planned evening programme that will include times of worship, guest speakers and other activities. Led by the Brunel Team, it is equally popular with couples or those on their own.
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'Fun and Faith: Learning to Take New Steps'. Come and be blessed, unwind, meet with God and receive His healing touch in your life and be filled afresh with His spirit. Enjoy being reunited with old friends and making new. Be lifted into God's presence through the workshops and music and enriched by the teaching and sharing. Bookings must be made directly with Marilyn Baker Ministries by contacting 08707 501720 or visit www.marilynbakerministries.org for more information.
There will be a public concert given by Marilyn on Wednesday 30th July @ 8.00pm. All welcome; admission free & there will be love offering for her ministry. |
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With more opportunity to spend quality time together as a family, this week of Family Holidays provides a great chance to come and enjoy the locality at a wonderful time of year, staying in a great location, with good food, excellent facilities and the blessing of being amongst God’s people. Apart from some morning activities for young children, daytimes are free to enjoy one another’s company. There will be a short pre-breakfast devotional and a family event most evenings after dinner. |
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For the perfect family summer holiday, with plenty of fun, food and fellowship, why not come to Brunel Manor in the heart of the English Riviera close to gorgeous beaches, numerous family attractions and only a short drive from Dartmoor? We have excellent facilities for families with a heated indoor swimming pool, games room, all-weather tennis court, children's adventure play area and games lawn. Led by Dave & Ruth Knowlman & Adie du Feu, there are activities for young people and children, with the Brunel Team taking the adult events. There is always a good blend of physical and spiritual refreshment with great times of fellowship, fun and food. |
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The September holiday will be mainly for those who want a more restful Holiday and the optional outings and activities will be planned with this in mind. Coach travel and lunches are included, but entrance fees are extra. There will be great fellowship, good food and fun on this holiday. Led by the Brunel Team, the evening programme will include times of worship, guest speakers and other activities.
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Why not start the Autumn season in the English Riviera, enjoying excellent food and company, and taking a break from the chores of cooking and cleaning! This week will provide plenty of opportunity to delight in the magnificent surroundings of the manor and the wonderful locality, with an optional coach trip one day. In conjunction with Encouragement Holidays, there will be a short morning devotional each day, whilst each evening there will be a variety of activities, normally concluding with a short epilogue, led by the Brunel Team.
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This 3 day conference, which for many years has been held at Brunel Manor, brings together staff and volunteers in a Christian environment to challenge us in work we are involved in with young people. Bookings must be made directly with YMCA. Visit www.ymca.org.uk for more information.
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Suiting the more active, come and explore the beauty of God's creation during the day with guided walks through the beautiful Devon countryside. There are normally two walks of around 5-7 miles to choose from each day, with a variety of different terrains across moorland and coastal paths. Explore God's heart through His word morning and evening in the times of fellowship led by Graham Loader - International Bible Teacher and Evangelist.
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Running alongside the walking break, and sharing the ministry and some walks, the over 40’s holiday includes some optional outings. Cost of coach travel is included, but entrance any fees are extra.
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This week provides the privilege of enjoying the Autumnal beauty of God's creation here in this magnificent part of Devon, whether it be on the open moorland, a tended garden, the coastline or even an ancient town or city. Weather dependant, each day there will be a different trip. Coach travel and a packed lunch are included, but entrance fees are extra. Morning and evening devotions will be led by Steve Crockford, who describes himself as being a passionate Bible teacher with a background in research and teaching science and is an elder at Twynham Church and serves as a local magistrate. |
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An opportunity to play some of the finest golf courses in Devon and enjoy fellowship at the same time. There will be competition days on Tuesday and Thursday with a prize giving on Thursday evening. We shall meet morning and evening around God's Word with times of worship led by Paul Harris - author and radio presenter. Paul leads a team of growing churches on the west side of Cheltenham.
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This holiday runs alongside the Golf Holiday but provides a separate programme during the day. Juliet Greaves and Graham Oliver, experienced teachers and artists, will encourage everyone from beginners to established artists to develop their God-given skills and enjoy creating something beautiful. The Holidays will include opportunity to paint in the beauty of local gardens and times in the studio. Painters and Golfers will meet together in the mornings and evenings to share fellowship around God's word.
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Come and join Intercessors for Britain as they meet for their annual conference at Brunel Manor. Bookings must be made directly with IFB. Contact Jennifer Dool on 01325 316532 to book or for more information.
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This Autumn we are privileged to have Mark Weeden lead our Bible week, where his theme will be 'God's character revealed in His names'. There will be morning and evening teaching sessions each day, with afternoons free to enjoy the serenity of the Manor or the beauty of local surroundings. Mark, South African by birth, has lived in the UK since he was a child and has led the Worthing Tabernacle since the late 90's.
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Rev'd Mike Endicott will help us rediscover the heart of kingdom living, taking a fresh look at healing as an important aspect of the life of the kingdom of God. Jesus' ministry shows that kingdom healing is freely available from God, whose will is to heal; is meant for everyone, not just a few; is not all about delving into the sufferer's background in search of 'blockages; and is not dependent on 'techniques' and methods. Mike lives in South Wales where, together with others, he founded The Well Centre, and subsequently the Order of Jacob's Well, as a national and international resource of healing ministry. He spends his life in prayer and the encouragement of others through ministry and teaching.
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Crosslinks is an evangelical mission agency with the aim of taking God's Word to God's World. An opportunity for members, supporters and others interested in the work to come together to hear and pray about this work. Along with Bible teaching, there will be time to pray for God's worldwide Church, listen to God's Word and be encouraged and stimulated in our mission involvement. Bookings must be made directly with Crosslinks on 01305 832829, e-mail: info@crosslinks.org or visit www.crosslinks.org for more information.
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Come and enjoy the refreshing benefit of the Lord in the wonderful surroundings of Brunel Manor over this long weekend. Led by the Brunel Team and Friends, this weekend promises a lot of fun and fellowship. |
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Jen Rees Larcombe, of Beauty from Ashes (Isa 61:3), will be leading this Autumn Holiday week. Each morning there will be an optional session on 'How to support friends going through loss and bereavement'. In addition to one organised trip (coach travel included, any entrance fees extra) during the week, there will be opportunity to enjoy the tranquility of the manor and the magnificent beauty of God's creation.
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Our often-draining lifestyle is not part of God's plan, yet how easy it is to get sucked up into it and be left feeling tired, discouraged and overwhelmed by life. Doug and Sue Barnett will be sharing with us how to re-energise ourselves through a life-changing, God centred view of our lifestyle and needs. Doug was Director of Evangelism at Moorlands Bible College, and Sue is a celebrated author and women's speaker.
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Is your writing like a spider, or do you just want to put real love into making personal Christmas greetings? During the daytime Dee Howley Gibbs and others will provide hands-on guidance for calligraphers and card-makers from beginners to those wanting to refine their skills, whilst each evening there will be a time of fellowship led by the Brunel Team.
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Running alongside the Cards & Calligraphy, this is a holiday with time for laughter, sharing and spiritual growth, rather than a 'how to write' course. Whether complete beginner or experienced writer, you'll find this a safe place to play with words and enjoy new ways of expressing yourself creatively (numbers are limited.) Led by Chris Leonard, who has 16 books published and leads many writing holidays - see www.chris-leonard-writing.co.uk, she will give themed inspiration in morning workshops. You're then free to write, relax, explore or chat until later in the day, when, within a friendly small group, you'll have opportunity to read something written during the day.
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An opportunity to relax and prepare for the journey to Christmas away from the coming whirl of festivities with their noise, bustle and media-led materialism. John & Jane Wibberley will lead an exploration on the advent of our Lord Jesus. Come with your items - if you wish - for Wednesday's home-grown concert. and there will be optional trips out.
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Faith Forster will be leading this weekend, with opportunity for prayer, worship and personal ministry. Faith has been involved in Christian ministry for many years, most of which at Ichthus Christian Fellowship. She believes passionately in the power of prayer and the Word of God, and loves to see lives transformed by these means. Come expecting to be changed as you meet Jesus!
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As a thank you to those who pray for us we offer these special holidays at a discounted rate to registered Friends of Brunel Manor. There will be times of fellowship with worship and sharing around God's Word led by the Brunel Team, together with a specific time of prayer for the Manor, an outside speaker and a guest concert - so please come prepared! |
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Traditional country house parties with a strong Christian emphasis, good fellowship and fantastic food to enjoy. Led by the Brunel Team, the varied programme will provide plenty of fun and games, with something for everyone, including traditional carols, Christmas communion and, weather permitting, a chance to stretch the legs in the beautiful Devon countryside. Guests are welcome to come for either Christmas or the New Year, or to stay through the complete period.
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Please note that occasionally there may be amendments to the published programme and differences between the printed brochure and this on-line programme. The on-line version should be used in preference to the printed brochure, but please do check with us at the time of booking if in doubt. |
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