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outdoorsTyn-y-nantChristian Education Centre

If you’re looking for an

outdoor learning venue

that stimulates the mind

and engages every sense,

then make sure you book

Tyn-y-nant Christian

Education Centre

for your next trip.

Tyn-y-nantChristian Education Centre

‘ It’s what you learnafter you know itall that countsJohn Wooden ’ creative

As one of the longest established Christian

residential centres in the UK, we’re equipped

to deal with whatever you have in mind - it’s all

here... the technical expertise, friendly and

motivated staff, superb food, quality

accommodation and of course, an amazing

backdrop that will make your next

residential visit the best yet.

Set in 10 acres of undulating, wooded

countryside close to a lovely stretch of

beach, Tyn-y-nant allows students and

thinking

staff to hear yourselves think - CREATIVELY.

When you come to Tyn-y-nant

all you need to bring is yourselves.

That’s because we have everything you

could possibly need; all within a safe,

enjoyable and stimulating environment.

Tyn-y-nant will help develop independent,

inquiring and collaborative learners.

Here is a place that is sure to inspire your

students and make them instantly relaxed

and more motivated. From the moment

you enter the grounds your group will

feel a million miles from your usual world.

inquiring’A lot of people never usetheir initiative becauseno-one told them to. BANKSY‘

Of course, a productive stay doesn’t just

considered planning and time. That’s why

we will always be on hand at every stage, to

guide you through your successful visit....

simply tell us what you want and we’ll

make it happen.

independent

Our unique environment gives you the

objectives.

happen. Every visit is different. Each requires

space and flexibility to meet your

We also believe that it’s not only about

connecting with one another; Tyn-y-nant

encourages the connection between

students and natural systems and approaches

to living that can guide us to a more

sustainable future on this planet.

Our environment has been created over

almost fifty years to naturally provide an

amazing variety of settings for team

working in either small or large groups.

From the moment students arrive, we give

everyone a new sense of freedom which

always brings groups together.

From self centred individuals to team

workers with a new attitude;

accomplish when it doesn’t matter who

At Tyn-y-nant we encourage team

building in every aspect of your stay -

from orientation on arrival, to meal times,

story telling at the Campitheatre, to shelter

building to lights out; because we know it

makes the difference that you and your

students will benefit from!

‘’Henry Ford

workingteam

Coming together is a beginning,staying together is progressand working together is success

It can seem like Tyn-y-nant has its own Time.

Whether that’s true or not, we strive to

make time for reflective learning. We give

students the opportunity to give thoughtful

consideration to their own learning and experience.

We encourage them to assess and understand

their strengths and limitations in order to support

their learning and personal development.

‘learning

The more I want to getsomething done, the lessI call it work.ARISTOTLE ’

Your time at Tyn-y-nant can be as

energetic or relaxing for both your

students and yourself as you please.

The Centre’s unique location in an

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,

on the edge of the Snowdonia National

Park, close to a beach with dunes of SSSI

status ensures that students can be

exercised in body, mind and spirit.

�Live life in all its fullness.�

You’ll be surprised how easy it is

to get here. And how beautiful the

scenery is on the way! Travelling

either along the Welsh Coast or

through the heart of Snowdonia;

the jouney to Tyn-y-nant, is definitely

part of of the experience.

The fact that people come back

time and time again is testament

that we can be a great addition

to your students’ experience.

We’re sure that once you visit, you

will like what you see. So. if you’re

looking for a new place; Tyn-y-nant

is the ideal location to put students

in the right frame of mind to enjoy

learning. And you’ll have a chance

to take some time to relax.

‘ seeingKeep youreyes on thestars and yourfeet on theground.THEODORE ROOSEVELT’

Come along and

trigger your senses.

See for yourself.

We look forward to

making you welcome.

’‘A man reaps what he sows.

Galatians 6:7

Sustainable development education is an

ideal vehicle for interdisciplinary learning.

Tyn-y-nant is a great setting in which

to develop this:

of people and nature.

and cultural diversity to our lives, economy and

well-being.

resources are finite.

importance of universal rights and that our actions

may have implications for future generations.

Education is a way of life.

We all know that concrete facts are

necessary but, by themselves are not enough

- a rounded knowledge of the sciences and

ecology is also needed.

We are ideally placed to build the

students’ faith in the efficacy of joint

efforts and collective action to

solve formidable global problems;

at least they’ll need to create the

electricity to light or pump the water

to the shelter they build!

’‘ Human history is a race between education and catastrophe.

H G WELLS

education for

sustainabledevelopment

a sense of purpose

So much more...

Though we often wonderwhy God does what Hedoes,we can be sure He does it on better information.

In 1945 a Sunday School teacher

called Bill Buckley had an idea:

take young people away from

their normal environment,

enable teachers to get alongside

them with the thought that they

would learn more and the

learning would stay with them.

And the young people would have

a great time!

Since 1945, through our charity,

thousands of young people

have learnt more: about themselves,

others, the natural environment

and God.

In 1963 we purchased Tyn-y-nant,

a 10 acre smallholding with a typical

Welsh stone cottage with a lean-to

‘beudy’ or barn. The cottage is still

here but the barn is now a self-

contained ‘apartment’.

Over the last few years we have

invested over £1.2 million in very

high quality kitchens and four

remarkable 23-bed chalets.

So, we have had a long time

to develop the purpose of this

wonderful place.

The core value of the Trust is:

enabling as many people as

possible to experience God.

We believe in encouraging

education for sustainable

development whilst ensuring

students have the freedom to be

creative, to have some independence,

time for reflective learning and

team working; all in a safe, caring

Christian place.

At a people level; to achieve this we

decided that our staff would really be

experts in their fields.

This makes it much easier to get

alongside the students and for us

to be so much more ...

‘ ,Robert Brault

a sense of place

I’m alwaysready to learn,although I do notalways like beingtaught.

Winston Churchill

‘ ,

The Tyn-y-nant Christian Education Centre

Our team that went to dozens of ‘unsuitable’

sites back in 1963 would be extremely pleased

with the use that has been made of the one

that seemed ‘just right’.

Ty’n-y-nant, the house-by-the-stream, is a special place.

Their inspection report included: ‘they enjoyed the

early rhododendrons and the salty breeze from

the beach as they noted the seclusion of the site,

bounded by high embankments on two sides,

a stone wall on the third and a wood on the fourth,

in front of which a stream flowed.’

There were also two flat fields and even a

200 year old spring.

This is the place.

The area is outstanding; from the mountain

landscape of Snowdonia to the Llyn Peninsula

and its superb beaches with a £8 million

international sailing academy now being built

5km away at Pwllheli - just a walk along the beach!

factfilebuildings andgrounds

Afon, Llyn, Môr and Nant Chalets werecompleted in 2011. They each have 23beds mainly in group rooms with en-suite.Each chalet has a designated disabled roomwith large wet room. All the chalets haveunder-floor heating. There are a numberof twin-bedded ‘leaders’ rooms also withen-suite. If required, we also have thirteen largeheavy canvas tents which each sleep 6.Four of these have electricity and can beused as ‘classrooms’ or potting sheds or...The Recreation Room has a stage withfull A/V, table tennis, table football and food/drink facilities.The Craft Rooms give us a great space forup to 20 students for work on such topicsas wind/water turbines, thermo plasticsand art from nature. The Dining Hall can serve 150 peoplefrom state of the art kitchens. For smaller(more usual) groups, part of the hall isset up as a common room with a mix oftables/chairs and relaxing seating.

Outside we have one Big Classroom!From a stream along one border to25m higher up on our ‘top land’overlooking the sea; Tyn-y-nant haseverything - netball & football fieldsthrough to wild wooded areas.Our Campitheatre in the eveningwith a fire blazing provides one ofthose truly memorable experiencesfor everbody.

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lounges

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Tyn-y-nant Site Plan

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Llyn and Môr - 23 beds, meeting space for 23

Afon and Nant - 23 beds, meeting space for 23. Afon also has ‘leader’ bedroomand toilet/shower block. Nant has office and medical rooms.

AccommodationThe following items are providedin the chalets within the standard charges:Duvet, pillow and fitted sheet for eachbed. Microwave and kettle for self-servicesnack facilities (can be removed if required.)Range of toileteries available on request.

Outdoor gearWaterproofs and wellingtons (please let us knowif required.)Heated Drying room.

Recreation RoomCeiling Data Projector for laptop and Videowith large fixed projector screen.Built in Sound System with ceiling speakers.Flipchart, Pens and whiteboard.Table tennis table, air hockey and table football.Self service snack facilities.

Craft RoomsWide range of craft materials.Dependent on options chosen; kits for windand/or water turbines will be supplied.Collection boxes (15 compartments) for beachactivities provided for each student.

Sports fieldsFootball, netball and volleyball balls.Team bibs available.

Shop & CafeOpen as required - offers sweets and colddrinks in shop with large under cover seatingarea for hot/cold drinks.

Tyn-y-nant Christian Education CentreBroom Hall Lane, Abererch

Gwynedd LL53 6PWFor further information

or to arrange a visit contact:Tel: 07588041361

E-mail: info@tynynant.co.ukWebsite: www.tynynant.co.uk

Tyn-y-nantChristian Education Centre