Update

It's been a few days since my last proper post, so I thought I'd do a bit of an update.

Wednesday was a quiet-ish day, although we did have the Mettle planning meeting in the evening. We're on the lookout for some new small group leaders to take over in September, but we have an exciting programme lined up between now and then, it looks good. Also, we're planning a BIG DAY OUT in July, which I'm already really looking forward to. Watch this space!

Thursday was a pretty dull office-based day, to be honest, followed by an unexpected evening off. Also, I went to Chaos Remains' latest practice... those guys are getting really good, seriously. Record contract? I think there's a chance.

Friday, my Mum and Dad came to visit, so I had the day off(-ish). We went to Almondsbury Garden Centre for lunch, and a look-round (dull) and I ran a few work errands. Then it was off to Pirates of Penzance in the evening (see below!).

Today has actually been busy for a Saturday ... a mixture of work and personal. We started by moving some furniture with some of the lads for a lady in the church, then shopping at Sainsbury's and then some admin stuff. Now I just have to stop myself getting too excited about DOCTOR WHO!!!! Doctor Woot!

Off to play with my action figures...

Battle of the Bands

I spent Saturday in Weston-super-Mare with Chaos Remains, who were there for a Battle of the Bands competition at Barcode. And I loved every minute of it!

We headed off in a minibus at about midday, with the band, Liz and I and one or two of their friends on board, so we got there in time to unload and have fish'n'chips for lunch. Then we hung out on the pier and in the funfair all day before the compeition.

And they did so well in the Battle of the Bands! They finished second (beaten by a band from Yate called Soul Kage who have been together for ages and are older). They could still go through as best young band... we have to wait and see... but whatever happens, they were awesome and given that they're all 16 or under and have only been playing together for well under a year, what they have acheived is amazing! I really think they might have a chance if they keep their focus. I'm so proud of them.

The day was fun because it was just the sort of youthwork that I love doing ... just hanging out with young people all day with no particular agenda other than to do just that! I had some really great conversations and it's great to do some pressure-free youthwork for once!

The rest of this week is pretty hectic once my day off (tonight and tomorrow) is over. Youth Alpha tomorrow evening, then straight into the Stop the Traffik slots at Filton High School (ahead of the big push next week). Also, Mettle groups, RE:fresh Comic Relief Night ... loads to do, and, as usual, so little time!