ak archive
poster archive
the old ak posters can be found in the main archive.june 2008
01
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08
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first impressions
15
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22
treasure hunt
a treasure hunt around kinver, leaving from the hut at 6pm and returning by 9pm.
29
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may 2008
04
ak
11
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18
rock climbing
scale new heights at wolf mountain, wolves. leaving from the hut at 2.30pm, returning around 6.30pm. cost £10. consent form required.
25
ak
april 2008
06
ak
13
mission impossible?
hannah rider and adventure plus.
20
ak
27
skittles night
an evening of skittletastic fun, usual time and place, free.
march 2008
02
ak
09
ak
16
ak
22-23
easter walkover
the annual all-night celebration of easter with food, games and fun. midnight praise, "son-rise" on kinver edge and breakfast. 8pm-8am, potters cross church. cost £2 plus money for food on sat night. consent form required.
30
big creative night
come and get creative.
february 2008
03
ak
10
pancake night
usual time and place.
17
grill a Christian
come and bring all your hard questions to ask our team of local Christians.
24
laser quest
the return of an old favourite as ak hit laser quest in stourbridge. leaving from the hut at 6.30pm, returning at 9pm, cost £10. consent form required.
january 2008
01
ak on edge
tuesday: a new year's day walk over kinver edge. meet at potters cross church.
06
mission impossible?
lou bamber, woodstock school, india.
13
ak
20
ak
27
swim and chips
off to wombourne leisure centre with their inflatable island. leaving from the hut at 3pm, returning at 7pm, cost £5 plus money for chips. consent form required.
december 2007
02
ak
how does God guide us?
09
ak
the Holy Spirit
14
live-action nativity
come and enjoy late night shopping in kinver and stop off for the all-singing, all-dancing nativity around the clock tower - with rumours of a real donkey! special guest appearance from chris eaton. from 7pm (repeated), kinver high street, clock tower.
16
ak
the Holy Spirit
23
children's nativity
9.30am children's nativity service at potters cross church.
carol service
5.30pm carol service at potters cross church with ak involvement. we will walk up from the church to the hut for the Christmas party which follows immediately.
carol service
6.30pm carol service at st peter's church.
strictly-ak-idol-factor
7.00pm sing, dance, act, mime, juggle, tell a joke or whatever it is that you do well (or badly!). points for effort, entertainment, expertise and more. usual time and place, food provided.
24
carols on the green
4.30pm kinver high street, clock tower.
family service
6.00pm Christmas eve family service at potters cross church.
carols round the crib
6.30pm carols round the crib at st peter's church.
midnight communion
11.30pm traditional Christmas eve communion service at either potters cross or st peter's church.
25
Christmas service
9.30am family Christmas day service at either potters cross or st peter's church.
30
ak
games night.
november 2007
04
bonfire and food
the annual free festival of food, fun and fire. 7pm, whittington old house (venue f)
11
ak
why and how should i read the bible?
18
ak
why and how do i pray?
25
curry night
join us at the kinver tandoori in kinver high street for 7pm. pay as you eat.
october 2007
07
ak
why did Jesus die?
14
ice skating
ak hit the ice again in telford. leave from the hat at noon, return around 6pm. cost £10. consent form required.
21
ak
how can i be sure of my faith?
28
ak choir
an evening with the pearl of africa ugandan children's choir. leave from the hut at 5.30pm, return around 9pm.
september 2007
02
ak
akwa preview.
09
ak
introduction to Christianity.
14-16
akwa
the annual weekend away. this year's life-changing event returns to dyke house, ledbury for a great weekend of ak fun.
23
ak
who is Jesus?
30
mission impossible?
stop the traffik/the good chocolate guide.
august 2007
05
ak summer
12
ak summer
19
ak summer
26
ak summer
july 2007
01
ak
08
ak
all events from the barbecue onwards are open to everybody who will be high school age in september.
15
summer bbq
the annual end of term free feast of food and fun. usual time (7pm-9pm), 12 beech close (venue g), free. open to all who will be high school age in september.
22
ak summer
summer programme.
29
ad33 garden party
food, drinks, games and more for everybody at ak and your families - bring your parents along for a summer garden party at whittington old house (venue f), 7pm-9pm. this is your chance to find out more about alive and kicking, meet the team, ask any questions you may have and find out about our plans for the future.
june 2007
03
ak
10
safari park
please note the change of date. a wild day with the animals. leave at 12noon from the hut, return around 6pm, cost £10. consent form required..
17
ak
24
mission impossible?
fair trade
may 2007
06
ak
12
country fayre
join us on the alive and kicking stall outside midcalf nicholls.
13
ak
20
beetle drive
come and join the frantic fun of a beetle drive. usual time and place, free.
27
ak
april 2007
01
ak
07-08
easter walkover
the annual all-night celebration of easter with food, games and fun. including midnight praise, "son-rise" event on kinver edge and breakfast. 8pm-8am, potters cross church. cost £2 plus money for food on saturday night. consent form required.
08
no ak
no normal ak in the evening due to the walkover the night before.
15
ak
22
ak
29
pizza hut
leaving at 7pm from the hut, cost £2 plus pay as you eat. consent form required.
march 2007
04
ak
11
ak
18
skittles evening
bowling of a different kind - usual time and place. cost £5.
25
ak
february 2007
04
ak
11
ak
18
fancy dress meal
get your fancy dress out - something beginning with "a" or "k". free, but bring some food (and friends!) to share.
25
mission impossible?
usual time and place
january 2007
01
eleven on edge
a new year's day walk on kinver edge. meet at 11am at potters cross church. bring the whole family and start the year in style.
05
the emperor's new clothes
6.30pm, zion Christian centre, halesowen. hilarious festive comedy from red balloon theatre company. details from alive and kicking on a sunday night.
07
the emperor's new clothes
7.30pm, living hope church. hilarious festive comedy from red balloon theatre company. details from alive and kicking on a sunday night.
ak
14
ak
21
swimming
it's off to waterworld in stoke for an afternoon splashing around. leave from the hut at 12 noon. cost £10, consent form required.
28
ak
water aid
december 2006
01
quiz and chips
the all-singing, all-dancing family quiz night, wordsley. see the main page for details.
03
ak
eyewitness: john's gospel
10
ak
eyewitness: john's gospel
Christingle
4.30pm, service of light (and oranges) at st peter's church
17
carol service and Christmas party
6.30pm carol service at potters cross church, followed by nibbles and entertainment back at the hut. no charge, bring your friends.
18-19
open church
potters cross church will be open to drop in for tea, coffee, prayer and reflection.
24
no ak
but check out the other events happening today.
carols on the green
4.30pm, kinver high street, in front of the clinic.
Christmas eve family service
6.00pm, family service at potters cross church.
carols round the crib
6.30pm, traditional carol service at st peter's church.
midnight communion
11.30pm, midnight service to celebrate Christmas, potters cross church or st peter's church.
25
Christmas service
9.30am, join with either st peter's or potters cross churches for a family celebration of Christmas.
31
no ak
(sorry, but join us for eleven on edge the following morning...)
november 2006
05
bonfire night
the annual festival of food, fun and fire. 7pm, whittington old house (venue f on the maps page.)
12
ak
eyewitness: john's gospel
19
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eyewitness: john's gospel
26
laser quest
it's back to laser quest, stourbridge, for this ever-popular event. leave at 7pm from the hut, suggested cost £8. consent form required.
october 2006
01
ak
eyewitness: john's gospel
08
pizza and bowling
castlegate, dudley. leave from the hut at 5pm, £7 plus money for food. consent form required.
15
ak
eyewitness: john's gospel
22
ak
eyewitness: john's gospel
29
ak
eyewitness: john's gospel
september 2006
03
ak
matthew 6:25-34
10
mission impossible?
usual time and place
15-17
akwa
this year's life-changing weekend away. new venue (dyke house, ledbury), the return of exalt and redefined and a whole lotta ak fun. follow the akwa link on the main menu for more details.
24
ak
eyewitness: john's gospel
august 2006
06
ak
summer programme
13
ak
summer programme
20
ak
summer programme
27
ak
summer programme
july 2006
02
ak
(God@church)
07-09
breakout
the amazing mayc weekend in blackpool. live music, workshops, exhibitions, worship, battle of the bands, dancing, sports, activities and worship on a grand scale. follow the mayc link on the main menu for more details.
09
ak
(God@rest)
16
summer barbecue:
the annual end of term free feast of food and fun. 7pm, 12 beech close. open to all who will be high school age in september. no charge.
23
ak
summer programme
30
ak
summer programme
june 2006
04
mystery night:
usual time and place (7-9pm at the hut). no charge
11
mission impossible?
special guest speaker, usual time and place.
18
ak
(God@a_party)
25
rock climbing:
leave from the hut at 3pm, return around 7.30pm. cost £10. consent form required.
may 2006
06
country fayre:
come and be part of kinver's biggest street event
07
film night:
entertainment on the big screen. no charge
14
ak
(God@home)
20-21
london weekend
top Christian entertainment in the albert hall and worship at hillsongs church, london. follow the mayc link on the main menu for more details.
21
ak
(God@school)
28
ak
(God@the_beach)
april 2006
02
ak
09
ak
15-16
easter walkover
the 10th all-night celebration of easter with food, games and fun. including midnight praise, "son-rise" event on kinver edge and breakfast. 8pm-8am, potters cross church. cost £2 plus money for food on saturday night. consent form required. (there is no ak in the evening of 16/04)
23
ak
(james)
30
ak
(james)
march 2006
05
mission impossible?
special guest speaker, usual time and place.
12
ak
19
ak
26
redefined in concert
the group formerly known as exalt bring their storming gig to ak. usual time and place, free. please note this is a change of date.
february 2006
05
ak
12
akwa revisited
come along and share some of the highlights of akwa at potters cross church, 9.30am.
12
ak
19
ak
26
pizza and bowling
leave from the hut at 5pm, cost £7 plus money for food. consent form required.
january 2006
01
new year event
a chance to catch up with friends at the start of a new year with games, activities and more. usual time and place.
08
ak
15
ak
22
ak
29
swimming@waterworld
leave at noon from the hut, £10. consent form required. please note this is a change of date.
december 2005
04
ak
(revelation 1:1-20, revelation 4:1-11, revelation 6:1-17, revelation 19:1-21, revelation 21:1 - 22:6)
07
three wise men and a baby
7.30pm hilarious family comedy from saltmine theatre company. "will the turkey be big enough? will the panto ever be ready? do we really need a camel?"
11
ak
(the whole bible)
18
carol service
6.30pm carol service at potters cross (methodist) church. including drama from ak and a song from malachi.
18
Christmas party
8.00pm Christmas party! nibbles, praise, games and more back at the hut.
24
carols on the green
the annual popular village event - carols and Christmas next to the clock tower in the heart of kinver.
24
Christmas eve
services at 10.00pm, chawn hill church and 11.30pm, potters cross church.
25
Christmas day family service
9.30am, ak members joined with st peter's and potters cross churches for family celebrations of Christmas. celebrate Christmas with the family of God.
25
no ak
Christmas day - no alive and kicking (sorry!)
november 2005
06
bonfire and food.
the annual festival of food, fun and fire. 7pm, whittington old house.
13
ak
(acts 1:1-11, acts 2:1-13, acts 8:1-3, acts 9:1-19, acts 10:23-48, acts 27:1 - 28:10)
20
ak
(romans 8:1-39, 1 corinthians 13:1-13, philipians 3:1-21, colossians 1:1-23, james 3:1-18)
27
laser quest (stourbridge).
it's back to laser quest, stourbridge for this ever-popular event. leave at 7pm from the hut, suggested cost £8. consent form required.
october 2005
02
ak
(job 38:1-41, psalm 23:1-6, proverbs 9:1-18, ecclesiastes 1:1-18, song of songs 4:1-15 (also called song of solomon))
07-09
akwa (ak weekend away).
new name, new venue, same exciting programme of events and activities with added fun. please follow the akwa links for more details of this year's amazing weekend away. booking form required.
16
mission impossible?
margaret saunderson
23
ak
(luke 2:1-52, matthew 5:1-48, mark 5:1-43, mark 15:1-47, john 20:1-31)
30
grill a vicar.
bring along your toasting forks for a chance to question the ministers in kinver with all those tricky God questions you've been saving up. usual time and place.
september 2005
04
ak
(bible overview)
11
ak
(genesis 1:1-31, exodus 19:1-25, leviticus 19:1-37, numbers 13:1-33, deuteronomy 7:1-26)
18
saltmine trust gala concert
with the all souls orchestra, red balloon and saltmine theatre companies, chris eaton and more. dudley concert hall. ticket required.
18
ak
(1 samuel 17:1-58, 2 kings 25:1-25, esther (it's only 4 chapters!), isaiah 6:1-13, hosea 1:1 - 3:5)
25
rock climbing
leave from the hut at 12 noon, return around 6pm. suggested cost, £10. consent form required.
august 2005
07
ak
summer programme
14
ak
summer programme
21
ak
summer programme
28
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summer programme
july 2005
03
ak
daniel 11-12
10
summer bbq
the annual end of term free feast of ood and fun. 7pm, 12 beech close. open to all who will be high school age in september.
15-17
mayc "6:t intense"
a national weekend when mayc (those "breakout" people) take over cliff college, in the derbyshire countryside. bring a tent and join the intense party! follow the "mayc" link on the left hand side for more details. booking form required.
17
ak
start of summer programme
24
ak
summer programme
31
ak
summer programme
june 2005
05
ak
daniel 9
12
ice skating
from absolute beginner to torville (or dean), anybody is welcome to join us on the ice. leave from the hut at noon, return around 6pm. cost £10. consent form required.
19
ak
daniel 6
26
ak
daniel 10
may 2005
01
ak
daniel 3
07
country fayre
we need volunteers for the country fayre, to tell people about alive and kicking and to help out!
08
ak
daniel 4
15
film night
entertainment on the big screen. usual time and place.
22
ak
daniel 5
29
ak
daniel 7-8
april 2005
03
ak
daniel 1
10
ak
daniel 2:1-23
17
laser quest
leave at 7pm from the hut, cost £8. consent form required.
24
ak
daniel 2:24-49
march 2005
06
mission impossible?
7pm, the hut. this event will self destruct in 15 seconds
13
mission impossible?
7pm, the hut. this event will self destruct in 15 seconds
20
mission impossible?
7pm, the hut. this event will self destruct in 15 seconds
26-27
easter walkover
the 9th nocturnal celebration of easter. food, games, entertainment and fun. a midnight celebration of easter, an early morning walk up kinver edge for the "son-rise" service, then back for breakfast. 8pm - 8am, kinver methodist church hall. cost £2, bring money for food on saturday night.
february 2005
05
ak
"make mine a double". a night so big we had to split it in two! 7-9pm on saturday at kinver methodist church, potter's cross and 7-9pm on sunday at the hut as usual.
06
ak
"make mine a double".
13
ak
how can i make the most of the rest of my life?
18
yfriday and exalt in concert
a high-energy evening of music at dudley concert hall. Cost £6, including transport from the hut leaving at 7pm. consent form required.
20
ak
how can i make the most of the rest of my life?
27
beetle drive
an evening of frantic dice-rolling and leg-drawing, come and experience the fun of a beetle drive.
january 2005
02
chill out night
it's chill out time, a laid back evening of fun to wind down after a busy festive season. 7pm, the hut
09
ak
why and how should we tell others?
06
ak
does God heal today?
23
ak
what about church?
30
food and bowling
a winning combination. leave from the hut at 5pm for food, followed by bowling (hence the title!). Cost £7 plus food (please bring loose change!). consent form required.
December 2004
11
yfriday
Trip to Hasbury Methodist Church to hear "yfriday" in concert. Cost £8.
19
Christmas Party
It's party time! Come and celebrate Jesus' birthday with music, food, games and more. No present required, just come as you are.
26
no ak
boxing day, sorry!
31-01
new year's eve party
come and see in the new year in style with games, activities and a short midnight praise event. bring money for a takeaway on friday night, breakfast is provided. 8pm - 8am, kinver methodist church hall, suggested cost £2.
November 2004
07
Bonfire Night
Back with a bang and, this year, a real fire. Come and enjoy the fireworks, food and fun. 7pm, Whittington Old House, Whittington.
28
Film Night
entertainment on the big screen.
October 2004
01-03
Cefn Lea 2004
The life-changing alive and kicking weekend away - come along and "Get Real" with God.
17
Grill a Vicar
A chance to talk to those ministering to the traditional churches in Kinver, to ask them all those tricky questions you've been saving up and to find out a bit more about the Churches they are involved with. 7pm prompt start at the Hut.
31
Not the Halloween Party
escape from all the ghosts, ghouls and other evil spirits for an alternative to halloween. Usual time and place - the hut, 7pm.
September 2004
12
Laser Quest
Back again by popular demand, come and battle it out to be crowned AK laser quest champion 2004. Leave at 7pm from the Hut, suggested cost £6.
August 2004
22
Picnic and Games
Lunchtime picnic followed by an afternoon and evening of games on Kinver edge.
July 2004
03
Screwtape Letters
It's back to the theatre in Dormston for this play, again from the Saltmine Theatre Company, adapted from the book by CS Lewis (author of a certain story about a lion, a witch and a wardrobe...)
09-11
Breakout
Follow the mayc links on the side menu for more details. There will be a normal alive and kicking on the 11th July.
18
BBQ and Bouncing
The end of term festival of food and fun. 7pm, 12 Beech Close. Open to all those who will be at High School in September
June 2004
19
Naked Cross/malachi
Come and enjoy a concert starring "Naked Cross" from Norton and our very own "malachi". 7pm at St. Peter's Church Hall. Free!
20
Swimming
A return to Waterworld in Stoke for an afternoon of watery fun. Leave from the Hut at 12 noon (return around 6pm).
May 2004
02
Pizza and Bowling
Back by popular demand, leave from the Hut at 5pm (return around 9pm). Suggested cost £7, plus food (pay as you eat!).
15
Country Fayre
Dig out your snorkels and swimming shorts, our stand is going to be holiday themed and we need you to man (or woman) it...
April 2004
10-11
easter Walkover
The 8th nocturnal celebration of easter. Games, music, big screen entertainment, midnight praise and the usual "Son-Rise" service on Kinver edge on easter morning. 8pm - 8am, Kinver Methodist Church Hall, suggested cost £2. Bring extra money for takeaway on Saturday night.
March 2004
14
Rock Climbing
Come and put your climbing skills to the test at Birmingham's "Rock Face". Leave from the Hut at 12 noon (return around 6pm). Suggest cost £10.
February 2004
22
Pancake evening
The usual sticky mess of lemon, sugar and golden syrup. 7pm (for 7.30pm) at Whittington Old House, Whittington.
January 2004
25
Ice Skating
A trip to the ice rink at Telford for this traditional winter activity. Leave from the Hut at 12 noon (return around 6pm). Suggest cost £10.
December 2003
21st
Christmas Praise
Music, food, games and more to celebrate Christmas in style. Usual time and place.
28th
Chill-Out Film Night
A relaxed evening of film, guaranteed ‘Mary Poppins'-free. Usual time and place.
31-01
New Year's eve Party
Come and see in the New Year in style with games, activities and a short midnight service. Bring money for a takeaway on Wednesday night, breakfast is provided. 8pm-8am, Kinver Methodist Church Hall.
November 2003
02
Bonfire and Food
The annual festival of fire and food - this year with a bit of a difference! 6.30pm start, the Hut.
23
Grill a Vicar
Back by popular demand with even more vicars! Come along and quiz the local clergy on anything you fancy. 7pm prompt start, the Hut.
October 2003
03-05
Cefn Lea 2003
The AK event of the year, not to be missed. Come along and "Get a Life". Cefn Lea Christian Centre, Wales.
31
An Alien at St Wilfred's
An evening at the theatre. Leaving from the Hut at 6pm, £5 tickets + transport. Dormston Mill Theatre, Sedgley.
September 2003
21
Laser Quest
Back on the programme after a short break. Leave from the Hut at 7pm. Cost £6.
July 2003
13
Alton Towers
It's possible we went on a trip to Alton Towers, but nobody can remember if it actually took place or not. If we did, it was on this date.
June 2003
01
Mystery event
Such a mystery, we can't remember what it was!
22
Swimming
A trip to Waterworld, near Stoke. £5 each, bring sandwiches or extra money for food. Leave 12.30pm, return around 8pm.
April 2003
19-20
The Great Kinver Walkover
Now in its 7th bleary-eyed year, come and welcome easter in style. Games, Food, Praise and of course the traditional Son-Rise service on top of Kinver edge. An event not to be missed. 8pm-8am, Kinver Methodist Church Hall.
27
Games Night
Round off the term with some more silly games - as if we won't have had enough of them… Normal time/place.
March 2003
02
Pancakes
Lemon and sugar included. Normal time/place.
09
Rock Climbing
A time to scale new challenges! Meet at the Hut at 1.30pm to travel to the Rock Face, Birmingham, return around 6pm.
30
Film Night
Big screen entertainment without the big bloke sitting in front of you. 7pm start at the Hut.
February 2003
09
Food and Bowling
Two great favourites combined in an all-new way. Meet at the Hut at 6pm, return around 9pm.
January 2003
31-01
New Year's eve Party
Come and see in the New Year in style with games, activities and a short midnight service. Bring money for a takeaway on Wednesday night, breakfast is provided. 8pm-8am, Kinver Methodist Church Hall.
19
Laser Quest
Back by popular demand. Meet at the Hut at 6.45pm, return around 9pm.
December 2002
01
ak
The one with the Insult
8th
ak
The one with the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll
15th
ak
The one with the Family
22nd
Christmas Party
The annual Christmas Party
29th
Youth Service
11am, Brierley Hill Methodist Church
November 2002
3rd
Bonfire
Fire and Food
10th
ak
The one without the Organ
17th
Grill a Vicar
Ask the hard questions
22nd
Bobby Ball
Come and hear this legendary entertainer talk about his life and faith at the KSCA
24th
Film night
Big screen entertainment
October 2002
6th
ak
The one with the Book of Books
13th
Quiz Night
You are the Weakest Millionaire
20th
ak
The one with the Conversation
27th
ak
The one with the Ghosts and Spirits
September 2002
8th
Youth Service
10.30am, Wollaston
8th
ak
The one with the Son
15th
ak
The one with the Amazing Plan
22nd
Bowling night
Megabowl, Brierley Hill
29th
ak
The one with the Big Problem
July 2002
14th
Mystery afternoon and BBQ
The fabled picture treasure hunt around Kinver, followed by the best in barbecued cuisine back at the hut. 2pm-8pm