The full list of workshops for the CTA Convention 2008 is now available.
It is a very full programme, with a terrific choice of sessions on every aspect of attracting visitors to our churches. Do take a look now. There are still a few places available, so don't miss out, book today!
The 2008 CTA Convention will be from 24-26 November, at The Hayes, Swanwick, Derbyshire.
A must for all involved in helping to make our churches more accessible and welcoming to visitors. There will be case studies, workshops and keynote speakers all aimed at highlighting best practice, ideas and the latest research.
NEW: For a preview of one of our guest speakers, Sir Roy Strong, watch this five minute clip of his thoughts about country churches, courtesy of YouTube:
Results of the Church of England's 2005 Parochial Returns reveal an encouraging growth in the number of churches open and with facilities to cater for visitors and community users.
Only a minority are now closed to visitors outside service times.
CTA is England’s leading body for faith heritage tourism, representing and developing the tourism potential and visitor experience of a unique part of our historical and contemporary faith heritage, captured for the future, living in the present, and distinctive to the location of every community across the land.