Useful Links

CHURCH RESOURCES

• Christian Choice Online - Games & Activities - A website to help Christians find refreshing resources and activities. The products on this site are good for all ages and encourage the inquisitive mind. Whatever you are looking for they have games for kids of all ages.
• Christian Resources Exhibitions - Search our directory for suppliers of Christian resources. Find Christian missionary organisations, charities and suppliers.
• Footstpes Design - We've been using the Footstpes team for 10 or more years now for our printed promotional material and our GoGap website. We highly recommend Alex, Steve and the team to you.
• Manna House Christian Bookshop - Christian resources and information on Churches in Northampton. Counselling service available.
• Spring Harvest - Holidays, conferencs and resources for The Church

CHURCHES

• Broadmead Baptist Church - Loving God, Loving People, Loving His World. A lively evangelical Baptist Church for all ages.
• Chawn Hill Church - A vibrant church community with currently around 300 people and growing.
• Kingdom Life Church, Northampton - Kingdom Life Church is a community of people, on a mission with God, to make a difference in our world.
• New Pastures Church, Northampton - A growing church based in the Kingsthorpe area of Northampton.
• St Paul's Church, Worcester - A Church full of people like you living life, loving life... and loving God.

EDUCATION

• Christian Resources into Schools - CRiS encourages and helps churches to build bridges with their local schools. CRiS helps teachers access the most appropriate resources to help integrate spiritual, moral, social & cultural values in all curriculum areas. CRiS achieves this through the Internet portal SMSC Online.
• Every Child Matters - The Government's aim is for every child, whatever their background or their circumstances, to have the support they need to: Be healthy Stay safe Enjoy and achieve Make a positive contribution Achieve economic well-being
• The National Memorial Arboretum - Situated opposite our Whitemoor Lakes centre the NMA was created in 1997. It is a special place that remembers those who have served, and continue to serve, our nation in many different ways.
• ASD Info Wales - Here you will find information and details of support, events and activities for individuals with ASD, their families and carers.
• Step-Out Outdoor Learning - As a Forest School Training Centre, join the Step-Out team for Forest School programmes - specialising in behaviour - OCN Forest School practitioner awards, 'Challenging Behaviour' WMOCN accredited courses, CPD training, mountain bike programmes, bushcraft exeperiences and training, person centred counselling and outdoor therapy or corporate days - live life, step-out!

NEWS & MEDIA - TV, Radio & Press...

• Cross Rythms Radio - Cross Rhythms City Radio broadcasts as a community station for the whole community of Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme, with a Christian values ethos.
• UCB - UCB is a Christian media ministry fomred to promote the good news of the Kingdom of God.

RECREATION - Holidays, retreats & relaxation...

• Escape 2 Sweden Holiday Cottage - Modern self-catering holiday cottage with beautiful lake views sleeping 6. Forest at the gardens edge and swimming in the lake this is ideal for families and couples wanting to escape.
• UK Sports Ministries - The website of the UK Sports Ministry Organisations. This site is designed to show the wide range of established sports ministries that are present in the UK and are here to serve you.

THINGS TO DO - Attractions near our Centres

• Althorp House - Althorp House - home of the Spencer family and location of Princess Diana's burial.
• Hawkeye Falconry Display Team - Used by Pioneer Centre, the Hawkeye team have the experience and amazing birds of prey to provide you with exciting and dynamic flying demonstrations whatever your event. For country fairs, corporate entertainment, shows, carnivals, educational visits, film and television, advertising and much more.
• Rockingham Castle - 900 years of living history
• Tropical Inc - Another MUST see during your stay at Pioneer Centre. Se our activity list for more info. Tropical Inc offer unique talks on various environments around the world, e.g. The Amazon Rainforest and deserts. All presentations are tailored for all key stages 1,2 and 3 of the National curriculum (unit 3-Animals and us). We also tailor are presentation for animal care Collages and Universities.
• Northamptonshire country parks
• Northamptonshire swimming pools
• Local walking and cycling routes round King's Park, Northampton

UTILITIES

• The Utility Warehouse Discount Club - Find out how you, as a customer could save money on your domestic or business utilities. Their services have been recommended by WHICH? as well.

YOUTHWORK - Organisations, resources etc...

• Northamptonshire Association of Youth Clubs - The Northamptonshire Association of Youth Clubs is a charitable and voluntary organisation with over forty five years experience in youth work. NAYC is the umbrella body of Action Centres UK.
• St John Ambulance Supplies - For all your first aid and health & safety products. Pioneer Centre use these guys, easy on-line ordering & great prices.
• Young Life UK - Young Life is about young people getting together and having fun and fellowship around the Bible. There are opportunities for the young people to meet in their local area on a Friday or Saturday night for a program of activities. In some areas there are bible studies at other times during the week.
• Youth for Christ - Taking good news relevantly to every young person in Britain. Resources, training, Fort Rocky, news, events, conferences, overseas opportunities and much, much more.
• Youthwork - Ideas, resources and guidance for youth ministry.
• PULSE Children's and Youth Minitries - Are you looking for someone to run the youth and children's work at your Church or youth group weekend away?  These guys are the experts!  They'll even come and speak at your conference or training event.