Real Lives Family Week 2025
1st - 6th July 2025
6:45 - 8pm
During each of the six evenings our guest speaker Roger Carswell will be interviewing special guests from many different backgrounds, finding out about their faith in Jesus. He will also be explaining the relevance of the Christian faith today. A free, light supper will be served each evening.
Tuesday 1st July 2025
6:45 - 8:00pm
Todd Alexander
Wednesday 2nd July 2025
6:45 - 8:00pm
Professor Claire Warden
From seeming to levitate a member of the audience to sawing himself in half, illusionist Todd Alexander's show will certainly amaze and amuse! Todd aims to present the reality of the Christian message through the stage art of illusion.
Come and hear Todd's story.
Claire is the associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the School of Design and Creative Arts, and Professor of Performance and Physical Culture at Loughborough University. She frequently appears on TV, radio, and podcasts. She also co-hosted the first parliamentary event on professional wrestling in the UK.
She nearly died from a medical condition - her fiancé arrived to find her unconscious on the floor and saved her life.
Come and hear how Jesus changed her life.
Followed by Hot Dogs for supper
Followed by Samosas for supper
Thursday 3rd July 2025
6:45 - 8:00pm
Major General Tim Cross
Major General Tim Cross CBE was commissioned into the British Army in 1971. He commanded at every level, from leading a small Bomb Disposal Team in N Ireland in the 1970's to commanding a Division of 30,000, retiring in 2007. He became a Christian while on leave from a posting to Cyprus in 1981. He visited Jerusalem over the Easter weekend and was pointed to Jesus by a retired British Army Officer he met there.
Followed by Pizza Slices for supper
Friday 4th July 2025
6:45 - 8:00pm
Rose Illingsworth
Rose loves to sing, especially jazz and classical numbers.
She spent her early years living in Africa and soon had to face up to the reality that family members had been killed during the Rwandan Genocide in 1994.
Come and hear how Jesus Christ makes all the difference in Rose's life and hear her sing as well.
Saturday 5th June 2025
6:45 - 8:00pm
Dennis Bailey
Ex-professional footballer Dennis Bailey is one of only two men to score a hat-trick for the opposing team and remain on the winning side at Old Trafford (the other is Mohamed Salah).
When he joined Crystal Palace Steve Coppell told him, "I know you are a Christian but I don't want you Bible-bashing my players!"
He now works with kids in the Midlands.
Come and hear his story.
Sunday 6th July 2025
6:45 - 8:00pm
Professor Colin Garner
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Colin is a man of many talents. He grew up playing with go-carts and he and his friends used to ride his father's moped around when they were very young! He pursued a career in science and engineering and entered the world of academia. Much of his research has been in improving vehicle emissions and the development of electric vehicles and machines - yet he still enjoys a day at the racetrack racing his cars! Join Roger Carswell in conversation as he talks about his love of cars, his passion for science and engineering, and his confident trust in Jesus Christ.
Followed by Hog Roast Cobs for supper
Followed by Mini Fish & Chips for supper
Followed by Muffins & Doughnuts for supper
Guest Speaker: Roger Carswell
Roger Carswell is well known to many people at Glencroft. He has been involved in many guest events since 2001. He has worked extensively in the UK as well as many other countries around the world. He is married to Dot and they have four children and ten grandchildren. He will be interviewing our special guests and explaining the relevance of the Christian faith today.
Location
All events to take place outside at the back of Arnesby Baptist Church. There is a "barn" shelter with heaters and a marquee shelter.
Arnesby Baptist Church
St Peters Road
Arnesby
Leicestershire
LE8 5WJ
Children's Programme
Each night all ages will meet in the main venue area to start with. The children will have their own special programme during the evening. At an appropriate time in the evening they will leave and be well looked after.
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A creche will be available each evening.
In the event of bad weather we will hold the event inside. Check this website on the day for location updates.
If you would like to hear further interviews with people from all walks of life explaining the difference that Jesus makes in their life please access the Real Lives YouTube by clicking on this symbol:
