TAKE COURAGE
Two years ago English Martyrs, Chard attended the Flame Unstoppable event at the OVO Arena, Wembley, London with 8 youngsters. This is a Catholic celebration that provides spiritual inspiration for young people as they join in praise, music and stimulating talks rooted in the importance of faith. It was hugely successful.
Details of Flame ‘27 ‘Take Courage’
Building on our experience and success of 2025, we have secured 13 tickets for next year’s event, Flame ’27 - ‘Take Courage’. This takes place on Saturday 6th March 2027 and is available for English Martyrs young people aged 14-20 years.
We will travel to Wembley Arena by minibus leaving from English Martyrs car park. The planned itinerary is as follows:
06:30 - Leave English Martyrs car park for OVO Arena, Wembley, London
08:30 - Refreshment break at Fleet Services, M3 Motorway
11:00 - Arrive at OVO Arena Wembley and enter via security
12:00 - Event begins
17:30 - Event ends. Leave OVO Arena for Chard
19:30 - Meal break at cafe/Services
22:15 - Arrive back in Chard.
Each youngster must bring a packed lunch and packed tea e.g. sandwiches, fruit and a drink (plastic bottle drinks only - glass and cans are not permitted). Meals, for an additional cost, can be purchased at Fleet Services.
Safeguarding
There will be three DBS cleared adults accompanying the trip. OVO Arena and Clifton Diocese safeguarding requirements will be complied with. We ask you to please provide a mobile phone for your child in case of emergency.
Cost
The trip includes the heavily subsidised costs per ticket of transport hire, petrol, parking and transport to and from the event, in-bus journey refreshments, and the ‘Flame ‘27 - Take Courage’ entry ticket. The cost per person is £40. Please complete the application form and return it to the parish office with £20 deposit, or the full cost per ticket. The balance needs to be settled by 5th February 2027.
You can see the line-up of guests attending and find out more about the event at https://cymfed.org.uk/flame/.
Mini Vinnies - Children aged 7-11 Years
Mini Vinnies are the junior branch of the St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP)
for children aged 7-11 years. Their motto is to 'See, Think and Do!' All children are invited to
attend once a month prior to the Children's Mass in the church hall at 10:15am.
Activities are fun and include arts and crafts, prayers and opportunities to see, think and do in relation to their faith. For more information please email: catechists.chard.englishmartyrs@cliftondiocese.com.'
Faith in Action 12-17 years
Recognising, rewarding and celebrating the active faith and service of young people (see article below)