Encounter Weekend Away 2025

In February 2025 Encounter is returning to our roots as we go back to the wonderful Fairthorne Manor for our annual weekend away.

The Encounter youth weekend 2025 will be happening 7th to 9th February for anyone in school years 7-13. We are returning to beautiful Fairthorne Manor for the first time in, well, years…  We’re super excited about the weekend—there’s going to be a full-on programme with a load of outdoor activities, crafts, games, chill times, worship and opportunities to meet with God.  There’s also going to be lots of time and space to relax in the gorgeous Fairthorne grounds.

The place

Fairthorne Manor is a YMCA  residential activity centre located just outside Botley. It is situated on the river  Hamble and the wooded site offers plenty of space for outdoor activities. Their fully trained staff will be catering for us and also instructing some of our more exciting outdoor activities.  The postcode is SO30 2GH and you’ll find it off the A3051 five minutes outside Botley.

Money and Stuff

The weekend costs £130.  We realise this is a lot of money and would encourage you to speak to your church youth leader if the price is going to be a problem.

Booking

It is going to be a fantastic weekend!  If you want to join us you need to book using our online form below.  You need to complete the form and pay your deposit before the end of the year to reserve your place.  After Christmas we will send out a kit list, a medical form and lots more details.

Any questions, please contact your own youth leader in the first instance.  If they don’t know the answer please contact Paul.

All the important details

When: Friday 7th February– Sunday 9th February 2025

Where: Fairthorne Manor, YMCA, Southampton SO30 2GH

Cost: £130 (Includes food, activities, accommodation etc. but not transport to and from the venue). You can secure your place with a £40 deposit and pay the remainder by mid-January 2025.

Pick up and Drop off: From Fairthorne Manor ont he Friday and Sunday afternoons

Accommodation: Dormatories with bunk beds.

If you want to book

  1. Complete the booking form below.
  2. Please make your payment by BACS using the following details:
    • Sort code: 30-90-86
    • A/C: 01432334
    • Reference: “YWA25” and your full name