BBQ & Activity Days

Every year since 2023 we have held a fantastic BBQ and activity day at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure centre. Here are some highlights. And of course we're already looking forward to 2026!

We talk a lot in the charity sector about impact and improving lives. Things like this make a memorable difference for people in my humble opinion.
Stuart Rodgers - Charity Manager

The Shalom Network Activity Day fun time 2025 at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Forest of Dean , Gloucestershire

Everyone was on a high and there was a great vibe all through the day.

Music workshops lead by Jane Butler are always popular and totally inclusive.

The Shalom Network Activity Day music session 2025 at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Forest of Dean , Gloucestershire

The Shalom Network Activity Day communications session 2025 at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Forest of Dean

We held some up close and personal sessions

Drama and dressing up.

The Shalom Network Activity Day drama session 2025 at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Forest of Dean , Gloucestershire

The Shalom Network BBQ & Activity Day 2025 at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Forest of Dean , Gloucestershire

The Shalom Network Activity Day low ropes 2025 at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Forest of Dean , Gloucestershire

This year we were able to enjoy the challenge of the low ropes.

Of course the food was fantastic, isn't it always?

Cooking the BBQ The Shalom Network BBQ & Activity Day 2025 at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Forest of Dean , Gloucestershire

The Shalom Network Activity Day healthy lunch 2025 at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Forest of Dean , Gloucestershire

Another special day!

20th July 2024

Once again we welcomed nearly 50 people to join in with a whole variety of of activities using the facilities that this great site offers. Our volunteer team came together to support activities and provide the BBQ and refreshments. Among them were members of the Longhope Baptist church.

The Shalom Network Activity Day group photo 2024 at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Forest of Dean , Gloucestershire

The Shalom Network Activity Day bushcraft 2024 at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Forest of Dean , Gloucestershire

In the ‘Bushcraft’ area under the trees and the canvas canopy, we were able to create some beautiful tributes to nature using all sorts of natural resources that were to hand. This activity was lead by Gilly Travers who is an instructor at the Viney Hill Christian Adventure centre and an ordained member of the Blakeney, Awre and Newnham C of E benefice team.

There were indoor activities including a music workshop lead by Jane Butler. Along with her there was singing and playing of worship music and some popular familiar songs that make it easy for everyone to join in the fun. Music is a great stimulant for mind and body, physically beneficial and very gratifying for those who let go and give it their best shot.

The Shalom Network Activity Day music session 2024 at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Forest of Dean , Gloucestershire

The Shalom Network Activity Day arts & craft 2024 at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Forest of Dean , Gloucestershire

There were craft activities led by Lorraine Fellowes, on of our trustees. There were many fantastic works of art created inspired by nature, the wonder of God’s creation.

There were of course some scary outdoor activities for which we thankfully had some dry weather. As well as the conventional targets there were also balloons to burst for those who were keen shots and liked to make us all jump. John (Bump) Holden and Gilly Travers helped all those who attended this popular session to bring out their inner Robin Hood

The Shalom Network Activity Day abseil 2024 at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Forest of Dean , Gloucestershire

Activity Day brave abseiler 2024 at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Forest of Dean , Gloucestershire

Unfortunately it rained in the afternoon, But, there’s always something to do at the Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre even when it’s chucking it down. Under the shelter of the high ropes tower we were able to sample some of the delights of abseiling.

The food of course was fabulous, Neale and Daniel cooked up some tasty BBQ options with a choice of salads and dressings available to make a complete and delicious lunch. Tea, coffee and soft drinks were available all day with our refreshments team of volunteers making sure that there was always something on the go.

The Shalom Network Activity Day healthy lunch 2024 at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Forest of Dean , Gloucestershire

What a perfect day!

The Shalom Network BBQ & Activity Day 2023 at The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Forest of Dean , Gloucestershire

We had a great day despite the atrocious weather. It really did pour doen almost all the day...

Plenty of interest in the music sessions that were well attended and joined with great enthusiasm.

Oout of camera shot was the 'soundbeam' device that picks up movement and turns it into sounds. Its great fun making music with waves of the hand or shaking your whole body!

The weather wasn't going to stop the intrepid lovers of bushcraft, not to mention the marshmallows.

Saturday 18th July 2026

Once again we'll be having a great fun day together at the Viney Christian adventure centre with a range of activities for all. Registration and briefing at 10 am and the fun will start at 10.30.

This post will be regularly updated to give you details on how to sign up for your chosen activities and how much we're going to ask you to contribute to the cost. So, visit regularly to keep in touch.

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