FAQs

Yes, please do! Register your interest with us for more information. We would recommend discussing this with your appropriate Diocesan representative before setting off to Eastbourne!ion text goes here
No cost- we have grant funding to cover the programme, all accommodation, breakfast, and lunch (except the retreat day where you can choose your own food).
Yes – ALL Church of England clergy are welcome. We will learn from each another during the week and share our heart to grow Gods church.
You will have the evenings to yourself (with exception of one Sunday evening service). Feel free to bring food with you and cook for yourself in the fully equipped Airbnb kitchen or if you prefer you can make use of the many local shops, cafes, and restaurants around Eastbourne.
Kindling Network can help with a bursary for food and travel for anyone coming from a low-income parish. Please contact nicky@kindlingnetwork.co.uk to discuss. Alternatively, please speak to your Diocese to find out if your expense could be claimed.
No, we will send a questionnaire out to learn a little more about you but there is no specific pre-reading before the programme.

The Kindling Network has booked a beautiful Airbnb 4-bedroom house just yards away from the sea. You, and your programme cohort will each have a private single occupancy room as well as shared space to relax and unwind. The property is fully furnished with full kitchen facilities, a garden and on street parking.
The programme runs from 9am Saturday to 4pm Thursday. Accommodation will be booked for delegates to stay for Saturday night to Thursday morning. We can arrange for delegates to stay the night before and after the programme if needed. Please contact nicky@kindlingnetwork.co.uk to organise this.

Unfortunately, not. We do not have capacity to do that as everyone's requirements are specific to them and their personal needs.
Yes, there is plenty of parking at St Michaels and lots of on street parking at the Airbnb. We would suggest car sharing whilst you are here.
Yes. Eastbourne train station is a 20 min walk (appx 1 mile) from St Michaels and connections including Gatwick and London.
Gatwick (LGW) is an hour's drive from Eastbourne. Trains run regularly from Gatwick to Eastbourne.