Some of the workers will have already heard this news, but here is his letter so you can hear it from Steve directly.

Dear Friends

The time has come for me to step down from my role at Fraisthorpe Camp. The coming year, 2008, will be my last on the Leadership Team and Camp Council.

I can’t remember when my first year at Camp was. I was introduced to Camp by my Youth Leader, Chris Marsden. He took me to visit for a day and I ended up as Sports Officer! It was either 1981 or 1982 so it is at least 25 years ago, I then took over as what was then known as ‘Commi’ in 1994.

It has been a massive privilege to serve God through Fraisthorpe. It is hard work but the fruit is more than worth it. We all know that the key to any organisation is ‘Team’. The workforce of Fraisthorpe is one big team with every part vital. It has been such a privilege for me to work with truly fantastic people.

My thanks go to the Camp Council who it has been a privilege to work with over the years. I want also to thank John Hutchinson and Graham Hutchinson who, along with me, have formed the Leadership Team over the last few years. Special thanks go to John who has co-led with me from when I took over. His input and support have been immense.

I need also to thank Sandra Hutchinson without who the Camp could never have run as well as it has.

Sandra is also stepping down after this years Camp. Sandra was Camp Secretary from 1984 until Penny Hutchinson took over 3 years ago. Sandra has worked alongside me as Camp Administrator from when I took over in 1994. Her commitment, input and work have been of the highest order.

I look forward to seeing you all at Camp this year.

The Lord bless you all as you continue to serve Him.

Steve Reilly

Planning for the ‘08 camp has started and booking forms will be available to download from this website from the first week of January.

The books close for the ‘07 accounts on 31st December 2007. No refunds will be available after that date. Refund forms are available in an earlier post.

Due to financial losses from the ‘07 cancellation, no 2007 payments or unclaimed refunds can be carried over to the next camp.

ALL arrivals at camp this year on the first Saturday and middle Saturday, will be asked to register at the J:Unction marquee (Youth Village). Here you will receive information, wristbands etc.

You will not be able to proceed onto the site until you have registered so please be patient - this is for the security of everyone on the site - thank you!

Yes it is that time of the year again. Next Friday, 20th July, we need help from drivers who have tow-bars on their cars.

The task is to move caravans from storage to the camp site at Fraisthorpe. We meet at the storage place at 10:30 AM and move as many as we can in the time. When we finish we go for a lunch at the fish and chip cafe.

The storage place is Catfoss Industrial Estate, Brandesburton. To see where that is go to this MAP.

See the photo of the Camp Council in the tents upgrade announcement and think of a suitable caption. Email your suggestions to pennyhutch@gmail.com. The winner will be announced at Camp.