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Wensleydale 1 @ Ripon - 2026

Taster
08/08/2026 to 11/08/2026
(Duration 3 nights)
Ages: 
8-12
Spaces available: 
30
The Holiday: 
Four days in beautiful countryside to have fun, make friends, and learn about Jesus. We will spend time each day making crafts, playing games – both inside and outside, enjoying general silliness together, and having a fabulous time. This is a great introduction to Ventures for 8-12 year olds.
The Location : 
Ripon Grammar School is in beautiful Yorkshire and with lots of outdoor space. You will sleep in small, shared dormitories and there is plenty of space both inside and outside to enjoy as we eat, play and do a whole load of activities together.
The Activities and The Programme: 
We spend loads of time outdoors doing games, completing challenges, and making friends with teammates. We also do some great crafts, including water rockets, den building, and things to take home. You’ll love our “It’s a wash out” afternoon, with water balloons and surfing the plastic! Most excitingly, we’ll be opening up the Bible and finding out all about Jesus.
The Team: 
The overall leaders are Mark and Jo Anderson and Luke and Fiona Parker. Mark is a Paediatric Consultant in Newcastle. He and Jo have 3 children. Luke is a church minister in Newcastle. Fiona works for Crosslands and they have 3 boys. The team is energetic and enthusiastic, aged 18-50s.

To discuss anything specific to this holiday such as the spiritual or practical details, please contact the leaders or the Ventures and Falcons office.

Address:

ripon grammar school
16 clotherholme road
ripon
north yorkshire
HG4 2DG

Leaders:

Mark Anderson (07940 583702)

Joanna Anderson (07958 659704)

Luke Parker (07983 067565)

Fiona Parker (07854 583205)

Contact details:

Joanna Anderson, 23 Alwinton Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle, NE3 1UB (07958 659704)
Email: wensleydale@ventures.org.uk