NVC UK COMMUNITY AUTUMN GATHERING

This event is intended primarily for trainers and sharers of NVC in the UK.   BOOKING UPDATE: Two residential places have become available.  Plenty of non-residential places left. OVERALL INTENTION FOR THE WEEKEND: Start a conversation on who we are as NVC UK network and what future we may want to create together. OBJECTIVES

1. ENJOY EACH OTHER'S PRESENCE, AUTHENTICITY, GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER, MAKE CONNECTIONS, HAVE FUN, GET INSPIRED ETC
2. TAKE STOCK OF THE PRESENT REALITY OF THE NVC UK NETWORK.  We will explore: Who are we?  What's happening?  How did the rise-up group and the nvc-uk.com website come about?  What do we currently get from being a network and how can it be strengthened?
3. EXPLORE EXISTING OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN OUR NETWORK.  We will look at changes in the way NVC is being organised internationally, the New Future Process and the implications for us in the UK - we will consider opportunities there are to link up.
4. SCAN RESOURCES WE HAVE TO STRENGTHEN OUR CURRENT NETWORK AND BUILD A FUTURE TOGETHER.  We want to focus on the nvc-uk.com website: celebrate its existence, learn about its current potential, envision what it could be the the future, and reflect on the best options to sustain and maintain it.  We could also look at the rise-up group and explore whether we could make more of it as a resource.
5. CELEBRATE .... NVC, us as individuals, our vision for the world, our creativity, our connections ......

  COST A range of prices is given below, to include people with different abilities to pay. Please choose the amount you are happy to contribute within the sliding scale given. We encourage you to choose the highest amount you can afford, as any money left over is much needed to pay for the development of the new NVC-UK website.   If you want to attend but are unable to afford the figures quoted, then please contact Therese Bentley. VENUE AND ACCOMMODATION The House of the Open Door Retreat Centre is about 5 miles from Evesham railway station, with connections to London Paddington, Oxford, Worcester, Birmingham.  Lifts to and from trains can be arranged.  It is close to the M5 motorway, and there is plenty of on-site parking. There are various accommodation options. Residential will be mostly in shared bedrooms in The Retreat Centre with full board provided.   Or you could arrange your own overnight accommodation and sleep off-site. Camping is permitted on the lawn, but please note, no fires, and the ground can get very wet. Bring your own tent and sleeping bag. All meals will be provided, and special dietary needs are catered for. i) RESIDENTIAL:

• Two nights, Friday teatime until Sunday afternoon, full board staying in shared bedrooms: £130 - £260
• Camping on-site on the lawn: Friday teatime until Sunday afternoon, all meals provided: £85 - £170

ii) NON-RESIDENTIAL:

• Full weekend, lunches and evening meals provided (not breakfasts) but arrange your own overnight accommodation and sleep off-site: £65 - £130

  HOW TO BOOK Please complete the on-line booking form using this link:  http://goo.gl/forms/h9JpWPb1Zz Once we have received your form, we will email you to confirm that there is a place. Then send a £25 pp deposit a.s.a.p to secure your booking.  Once your deposit has been received, your place will be confirmed by email from Therese Bentley PAYMENT The outstanding balance will be due at the beginning of September.  Payment can be made by bank transfer (preferred) to: M.T.Bentley Account number 85092029    Sort Code 60-19-14     Please remember to put your name as a reference so we know who it is from EVENT ORGANISERS Penny Spawforth, Verene Nicolas, Tracy Seed, Therese Bentley EVENT ADMINISTRATOR Therese Bentley         Email: theresebentley@live.co.uk           mob: O7872 323229 TO FIND OUT MORE

• More information on the CNVC New Futures Process can be found on the CNVC website:   http://www.cnvc.org/future
• More details of the venue, The House of the Open Door can be found here: http://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/index.php?page=retreat#.VyhvzWOiZ0c