​This is typical of the feedback we get month by month

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IB: I thoroughly enjoyed the Life Discovery Day that I attended with Jo, Charlie, and my peers from Stonepillow. Most days are spent focusing on staying sober or working on myself, often just to fit in with what society considers “normal.” Because of that, it was a real treat to spend time with like-minded people who share similar backgrounds—people you can laugh with over things others might not understand, or swap stories that are relatable.

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What made it even more special was that it wasn’t in a recovery meeting or any kind of formal support setting, but simply a chance to connect and be ourselves (with fun activities!). Socialising can be challenging in situations like ours, so having the opportunity to relax and let go of inhibitions felt rare and genuinely refreshing.

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The presentations throughout the day were engaging without feeling intrusive. While I don’t personally consider myself religious, I’m always open to hearing different perspectives and learning about other ways of life, which I found interesting.

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SH: An amazing day out, gave me a different way to think about Christianity. Great activities well organised very friendly volunteers. Would highly recommend. 

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DB: I really enjoyed the trip, especially the quad biking and go-karting. I found it very entertaining and I would like to go again. I am not a religious person. However, I did try and listen to the talks as much as I could.

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TP: I enjoyed myself especially racing Charlie on the go-karts. I liked the food, but I struggled to concentrate during the Jesus talks. I have my own faith that works for me. However, they were friendly people, and I appreciated the activities they gave us.

 

WB: I thought the trip was brilliant. I enjoyed it especially the go-karting and quad biking. I enjoyed the talks. I am a Christian I found the talks inspiring. I also met a friend there, who I knew from a previous church. I enjoyed it so much that I am going back soon to volunteer.

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DH: I had a fun time with quad-biking and go karting. It was good to be in the outdoors. I had a good laugh. I would like to go back one day.

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WM: It was an enjoyable day. It was better than I thought it would be.

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SG: The trip was good was nice to get out and do something different. I am not a religious person but did listen to the talks and was nice to be around people that genuinely cared and meant well.

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JP: I had a great time in the outdoors, and the talks were not as heavy going as I thought. I enjoyed the food and it was good to get out of Bognor Regis.

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SP: I did not ride the karts or go go-karting. I still appreciated the day out and I enjoyed the talks. The talks got me thinking about religion.

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COR (staff): I really enjoyed all aspects of the trip. It was a good chance for team bonding. I thought the talks were thought provoking and not forceful. Great trip all round.

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Jo Ball. Stonepillow’s Community Inclusion Coordinator

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I am writing to thank you for a great day on the 1st September. As someone who at 54 had never done activities like that, I really enjoyed them. But more than that, in the past year I have come to realise that I was brought up in a way that was inconsistent with the way God made me. Lately, with God's help, I have been peeling back the layers of my upbringing to find out how God built me, and who I really am, and even as Christian coming to know God as my Father in a fresh and real way. My day at Life Discovery felt like another piece in the jigsaw, so thank you for that. Could it be that Life Discovery may not only have a ministry to those who don't know the Lord, but also to Christians who had absent or dysfunctional fathering and have yet to know healing and restoration in that area through knowing more of the father heart of God.

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Also on Saturday I was able to bring my step-son who doesn't yet know the Lord in the way we do. He too really enjoyed the day and expressed appreciation for being able to come.

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Finally, a big thank you for yourself and each member of your team for your consistent hard work.

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BT - Bedford