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Date: 2 May 2009
From: Alexandra Saunders-Yates
Subject: its been a while, thankyou.
hello castlerigg team, its me alex, you probably won't remeber me but i could try to narrow it down for patricia, i was in your group with JOSH WIGGINS, he kept wearing your blue ear muffs-who can forget him!
i just wanted to say not a day flies past me where i haven't thought about my lifechanging experiance with you guys at castlerigg, there is not one day were all of us who went on the 1-5th december 2008 dont have a laugh or remember the time we spent with you, i really really really want to come back again, i will protest to my school demanding to take us again, it was the best thing ive ever done in my life and nothing will ever ever be just like it, all the team were amazing and i felt as if i were part of a HUGE family (well we are all family in gods view, but you know what i mean) i didnt want to leave and i still want to go back THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING how do you make it so unforgettable? beats me!
i know you probably wont reply to this message because you have so many but it would be nice if you could send me a short message, keep up with the good work and i might see you during my gapyear;)
i hope to be up there soon enough, all my love and kind regards, alexandra(;
xxx
Date: 29 April 2009
From: Collette Austin
Subject: Castlerigg revisited
Hello everyone,
I visited Castlerigg again back in February 2009, when I visited the lakes for the day with my family. My first visit was back in 1970/1971 when I first moved to High School (All Hallows in Peel Hall Wythenshawe). I still have vivid memories of my visit with my class mates and Mr and Mrs Sands and Miss McNichols who were the members of staff from All Hallows.
In February, I just had to to take the opportuntiy of visiting Casterigg, and was amazed to see that it was just as I had remembered it. Father Peter very kindly showed me the chapel again, I always loved the chapel, it was the first time I had ever heard the song 'He aint heavy, he's my brother' and I just loved it.
I have been married now for almost 30 years and have 4 grown up children. My experience of Castlerigg Manor has always been a fond memory and always will.
Keep up the hard work, it is much appreciated.
Regards
Collette Austin (nee Evans)
Date: 26 April 2009
From: Romana D'Attorre
Subject: Weekend (i miss you)=(..x
Helloooo to all castle-rigg team=D It's Romana,I came in april 24-26(the BEST weekend ever, shame it wasnt a week because I would of actually stayed haha x) I left today :(..xI no it wasn't that long ago that i saw you but i just wanted to see if you were ok??x A special hellooo! to Becks Dave and fr.Peter and Caz x Who i saw this weekend! You were all truly amazing! I cant beleive how much fun i had..X All the games were really entertaining,as you are aware I didn't come to Castle-Rigg Manor last year and i was a bit consious of what it was going to be like i was worried about if it was going to be rubbish or boaring or just a waste of time and enerjy and my teacher Mr.Pugh was asking some of the people that came last year in my class what the best things are about castle-rigg before we arrived, and someone said 'The BEST thing is sir is you NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER get board!And as soon as I heard that, I couldn't wait to arrive! because..... .x i am alwayssssssss board at home! But at castle-rigg that is true you never get board:) I loved it so much i didn't want to leave,The team is so fun and friendly and the rooms at night were really funny and me and my friends stayed up all night and did an' all nighters every night..x.We had a BIG feast and it was so goodAnd the meal was not as bad as i thought because im fussy with my food but it was better than i expected.Dave is really cool and Becks is really pretty and funny and I remember at dinner Becks when we were eating roast dinner on the day we were leaving and all my table was complementing you and flattering you and Dave got a bit jelous haha I really want to come back to castle-rigg and I'm sure im speaking on be-half of EVERYONE who visited this weekend;;x. I have never had so much fun in all my life!! !x.It was an OUTSTANDING experience and I am so happy that i came! !!!.I must say that one of the best parts was Newlands activity centre!xThat was truly wonderful and amazing jumping of the little hill and flying across the water high in the air jus with rope was so much fun to be really honest the whole Friday afternoon at newlands was absolutly fanastic!I really appreciated everything you did for us all and thankyou incredibly for letting me and my class stay in your fun - packed house hehex xx.I really will come again because it was all a great life experience,we all appreciate it and a BIG thankyou to; Fr.Peter for entertaining us all in the afternoons wiv the foot race game and the crystal maze game!And to Becks for entertaining at night x. I loved how we gatherd together every like half and hr( 30 mins)xx x. I learnt some really good games and I remember the mass and I remember to 'see for myself' I loved going into the cosy Chapel at nightxx X. So once again a BIG thankyou you are ALL fabulous and thankyou for a brilliant weekend i wish we could stay longer Lots of Love;Hugs andd Kisses Romana =D xx X.
P.S Please Reply xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx X. xxxxxxxxxxxxx xx X....I will always keep intouch xx X...
Date: 21 April 2009
From: Catherine Naden
hello everyone who has had the pleasure of spending time at Castlerigg, I accompanied my son's class on a visit back in 1986, ( he wasnt very amused when I was asked to join them) at the time he was very loved up with a pretty girl in his class, they have now been married for 15 years and have 2 beautiful children who I hope get the opportunity to visit Castlerigg, God Bless you all x
Date: 4 April 2009
From: Rachel Smith
THANK GOD!!!!!!
Much Love..x
Rachel <3
Date: 4 April 2009
From: The Castlerigg Team
Dear Rachel.
Thankyou very much for your supportive email! Its great to hear from you. Castlerigg is NOT shutting down. The Bishop is provided a new vision for the centre. He aims for the centre to change its program and the way it is set up. Castlerigg is NOT closing though due to money, it is not closing at all. We are infact been refurbished .
Thankyou so much for your support though.
Love and Prayers
The Castlerigg Team.
Date: 3 April 2009
From: Rachel Smith
Heyyyy gang!
Is it true you're shutting down?!
I hear you are and cause of money issues but it's okay guys we'll save you!!
Everyone loves this place so mcuh they are not willing to say goodbye yet
I go to a youth theatre and we've already started the ball rolling as the leader has been going to castlerigg for 40 years!
Also a member of the theatre is in the youth parliment so he's going to try and raise some awareness
if you it is in fact true that this is happening
we will do all the fund raising we can as we believe that every child should have the opportunity should go to castlerigg
Write back as soon as xxx
Much Love..x
Rachel <3
Date: 31 March 2009
From: Amy Riley
Hello!!!!!!
thank you for a brill weekend
I am really tired now we didn’t sleep all weekend
the sheep game was awesome wee all Neely fell over
also i like being a asilum seeker it was funny but hard
caz is awesome jhona ripped up my sheets !!
L
rob sacred us sayin r room was haunted lol meanny
hope ur all ok amy riley Lauren hall becky Edmondson room 5 name of school
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Date: 28 March 2009
From: Joe Daglish
Subject: Hi!
Hi, just want to say a big thanks for last week, you guys are awsome!
Tom hope you are enjoying your Frisbee, and again i apologise for hitting you in the head with it Trish! Hope your headache has gone! Haha! Keep rocking Tom!!!!
Becks and Dave, good laugh keep it up!
Thanks for the great week, From
Joe (Twin), Tim (Twin) and Foxy (The lad with the huge alien head)!
P.S- Can you say hi to Ken for us keep washing and drying those dishes to that excellent premier standard! Legend
Date: 27 March 2009
From: Adam Lupton
Subject: Hey
I miss you lot already and everyone from name of school does and we only left yesterday!!
It was honestly one of the best weeks of my life.
You are all amazing. :) Love you guys loads
im really upset that it was over soo sooon :(
Lots of love.
Adam Lupton. xxxx
Date: 21 March 2009
From: Larysa Lotockyj
Subject: Hello
I miss you lot already and everyone from name of school does and we only left yesterday!!
Can we all come back please, It was honestly the best week of my life.
You are all amazing. :)
Lots of love.
Larysa Lotockyj. xxxx
Date: 16 March 2009
From: Matthew Ferns
Subject: easter 2009
When i went to castlerigg i thought it was going to be boring and really religious. But when i got there i was really happy. It was in a beautiful setting in the lake district and had loads of things to do during breaks. The accommodation is also quite good with huge rooms. The walk up the hill was really fun . The sessions were also fun and involved having to get to know people you don't really know. I really enjoyed castlerigg and you can definitely expect me in year 10
10/10
From Matthew Ferns - easter 2009
Date: 15 March 2009
From: Rowena Sherratt
Subject: Hellooo Guys At Castlerigg From Rowennnaaa xxxxxxxxxx
Hellooooo Castlerigg:D
xx Toooooom! Caz! Rob! Jonah!And Father Peter! :D xx
Thankyou For The Wonderfull Time I Had At Castlerigg
I Miss It Soo Much
I Really Want To Come Back
Unfortunatly Though I Cant Come At Easter :(
I Really Wanted To As Well :/
I Have Come Away From Castlerigg With Alot
New Friends
How To Work As A Team
And To Be Aware Of Everyone In A Group.
I Would Espesially Like The Thank Tom For Telling Me Its Okay To Stand Out From Other People and Tell Him He Has A Great Music Sense and An AMAZING HAT! :) "Nice One" ;)
I Loved The Walking, For Me That Was One Of The Best Parts
Just The Sense Of Acheving Something.
I Really Enjoyed Getting To Know You All
I Miss You All Sooo Sooo Much
I Hope You Dont Forget Me :(
Thankyouu Tom Caz Rob Jonah And Father Peter For Making Castlerigg great :D xxxxx
Lovee Youu Alll xxxxxxxxxx
From Rowena xXxXxXx
or as Tom Says Roweeeeeeeena xx
Hope To See You All Again Soon xXxXxXxXx
March 9th - 13th 2009 xx The Best Week EVER! xx
Date: 8 March 2009
From: Angelica Carr
Subject: RE: visit..
no worries,its nice to hear from you.everything is great,and my toe has finally recovered now!no more pain thankfully!i am hoping to visit with a few friends in recent months to come.hope your all ok and enjoying time up there! xxx
Date: 7 March 2009
From: Holly Cope
Subject: RE: hiiii guys
definatly :)
we would all love to and im sure we all will be :)
thanks for the reply
love holly.
Date: 5 March 2009
From: Arelena Smith
Subject: RE: Castlerigg =] x
Like i said to all there i dont have to think twice weather or not i will be coming in the easter there is no doubt about it :), i have promised a few of you that i will and i dont break promises so i will be there and yeah itg was said in assembely that there are some leaflets but i havent got one yet so i will have to sort thatt outt :)xx
Lovee alwayss
Arelena Smith :)x
Date: 3 March 2009
From: Holly Cope
Subject: hiiii guys
hiiii guysss
its holly from name of school :)
how are you all?
hope your all well
i miss it so muchh
thankyou all for making it so good
:):)
see you all soon hopefully
love holly x
Date: 13 February 2009
From: Beth Ormiston
Subject: HEY!
hey guys, its beth, from name of school (: (the one with amazing slippers.)
just wanted to say what a lovely time i had there, all of the staff are amazing and ill never forget the time i spent with you. the disco was hilariously fun, and the games were enough to keep us lot busy!
once again, thanks so much for welcoming us all, and i really hope you dont forget us, because we'll never forget any of you (:
lots of love, beth xoxoxoxo
Date: 6 February 2009
From: Aimee Houghton
Subject: heyy x
heyy Becks Tom and Trisha
its aimee from name of school who has just left i came on the 4-6th thankyouu for the good time we had. it was well good. thankyouu for everything
Hope i can come again
see you sonn aimee x
Date: 2 February 2009
From: Arelena Smith
Subject: Castlerigg =] x
Helloooooooooo Everyoneeee :)x
Its Arelenaa< dont really need to say what school I'm fromm "name of school!"
because you have all taken a year to learn my name from last yearr :|!!
And I'm alsoo known for the Sock thingg :), not blaming anyomee (Will)
haaa, hoping your all doing well, missing Castlerigg alreadyy :(!! Grr..
But i will be coming again as i promisedd Tomm :D..Weyyy! I had one of
the best weeks of my life being with you lott it was amazingg :).. The worst
thing was we had to leavee :(, wanted to get straight off the coach :O!! Thank
you all for everythingg you did for uss, this year and lastt :), and im looking
foward to the Easterr :)! Make suree Rob and Beccy know i was asking for them
alsoo scene as i didnt get to see them as much thiss timee :(. that poster with
the boat and the fish that was up in the Chapel is now up in our Chapel at school :)..
I just wanted to say thank you ALL for a non forgetable weekk :)!!
Lovee alwayssss
Arelenaaaa <3..
xx
Date: 30 January 2009
From: Jonathan Wills
Subject: you guys rock
hey guys....
its jack from the St mary's clan
i would just like to say thanks for an awesome week....
you are all wonderful people and an inperation to all that your meet...
thanks again for one of the best weeks of my life!
Jack wills
Date: 24 January 2009
From: Angelica Carr
Subject: visit..
hey its angelica who was at castlerigg from the 19-23rd!i had a great time,despite having my little accident on thursday night.when i got home i got it checked out,and it turns out ive cracked my toe!but,im glad it didnt happen till the end of the week! thanks for the opputunity and hope to see you all again one day! xxxxx
Date: 23 January 2009
From: Vickie Owen
Subject: Thank - Yoou
Heyyah x
Thank You For Such A Wonderful Week I Really Enjoyed Castlerigg And Meetin The Staff They Was Amazing I Am Goin To Miss The Staff And The Castlerigg Manor Its Self & Also I Am Goin To Miss The Chapel
The Chapel Made You Think About Who You Actually Was And I Enjoyed Goin Everyday And The Staff At Castlerigg Made Me Feel So Welcome And To All The Castlerigg Staff Chef And Wash Up Staff Thank You Very Much I Really Enjoyed My Week At Castlerigg
Tom , Rob , Curly - Tots , Caz And Trish I Will Miss Yoou All
I Miss Yoou All So Much
Thank - You So Much Love From Zoey xx xx xx
CASTLERIGG IS AMAZING !!
Date: 20 January 2009
From: Melissa Greenwood
Subject: pics
HEYY PPL
missin ya all it melissa name of school i came 12-15
just wana say i had a look at da photos and i cant see my schools photos please try to get them on u got sum gr8 pics i want to put on my bebo
also i wanna say
BECS=KEEP ON WOOING LOL
ROB=KEEP ON BEING YOU
TOM=ROCK ON WIT BULLET 4 MY VALENTINE
JONAH=KEEP ROKKIN FLORAL SHORTS IN WINTER
SARAH=CONGRATS ON GETTIN DA JOB UR GONNA B GR8
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX--melissa--XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Date: 16 January 2009
From: Rebecca Baxter
Subject: thankyou
hii it becky who came witrh name of school
i would just like to say thankyou for all the hard work you put into are time at castlerigg
it was well ace and i would love to come again in year 10 i loved it
thankyou so much to every 1 as well as the teachers that help support this
and support us.
thankyou so much from
Rebecca Baxter :) from the 12th-16th january
xxxxx thankyou so much xxxxx
Date: 9 January 2009
From: Sian Louise Hampshire
Subject: Castlerigg :)
Thankyou for the amazing experiance at castlerigg :)
I was wondering if you could put the photo's on from the trip monday 5th - friday 9th january 2009.
I'm looking forward to seeing them :)
Hope your all well.
Take care!
Lots of love sian-louise.
Date: 1 January 2009
From: Joseph Todd
Subject: Thanks
i just though i would say i had a fabulous time and i really really really want to come back i had a great time it was awesome. I want to thank all of the castle rigg team kaz tom pat and the others sorry i forgot your names :(. Thank you so very much every thing was great the walks were challenging but they were definetlily worth it. Thank the chef aswell as the food was extrmely nice.
i hope you will get back to me as i hope to hear how you are
thank you very very very much
bye
:)
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