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Christian Resources Exhibition 
Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE) will be at the East of England Showground Thursday 24 February – Saturday 26 February 2011.
Welcomed by local clergy and lay leaders CRE is long-established as Europe's leading series of Christian exhibitions, it will be the first time CRE has been staged in Peterborough. Some 150 exhibitors are expected displaying everything from pews to pulpits, computers to communion wine. A book and resource centre will be a focal point.
Thirty seminars will reflect issues of current concern to communities throughout the east of England. Up to 5,000 visitors are expected to attend, representing regional churches of all mainstream denominations.
'We are delighted to bring CRE to the region for the first time in our 25-year history,' said event director Steve Briars. 'Whether you are a youth leader or counsellor, church magazine editor or full-time minister there will be a host of new resources to discover.
'We are also keen to ensure our seminar programme covers key topical and regional issues - so we met with local clergy and lay readers to listen as well as inform.'
Tough topics already scheduled for discussion include 'Disappointed with Jesus: Why do so many young people give up on God?' Leading author Adrian Plass will ask if Jesus was a bad role model. 'Should we try to avoid the hard work, insecurity and disapproval that we are bound to face if we follow his example?' Plass contends.
A full programme of arts and media will include presentations by Saltmine and Riding Lights Theatre Companies.
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 | | Lizzy (Guest) | 29/12/2010 20:33 | The Leprosy Mission and TLM Trading will be at CRE Peterborough - come and say hello and find out more about what we do, the services we offer, trade discounts on our Easter & Christmas previews, and how you can get involved in supporting us!
| | | | David (Guest) | 21/02/2011 22:08 | It's a pity there isn't a link on the CRE website to bus timetables that can get you to the showground.
|  | | mark warner (Guest) | 25/02/2011 22:28 | Great meeting old friends at Peterborough showground. Lots of interest in our Sailors' Society stand G9A.
Hope to see Tim Hunt of TLM again tomorrow
| | | | David (Guest) (Guest) | 05/03/2011 10:27 | I went on the Saturday, it was great, topical seminars that relate to daily living, a quality selection of exhibitors with good resources, and a places to relax for a cuppa or even have a well cooked meal. I heard enthusiastic reports of those who went to the evening entertainment on Thursday and Friday. One exhibitor told me that there had been a good attendance on all days but at times not as good as expected.
The downside for me was the access. If you are unfamiliar with the site and reliant on public transport, as I was, then it was a bit of a surprise. I caught the bus to Orton Wistow and then walked for 15 minutes to the gate. Pedestrian access was then another 20 minutes walk in along the road that cars use (nobody stopped to offer a lift) with no footpath. If I had known this it would probably have put me off going to the event. Fortunately, the weather was fine and I was reasonably fit. I spoke to one of the seminar leaders who had a similar experience. She arrived in the city by train, just missed the bus to Oundle (every hour) and took a taxi that dropped her off at the gate to the showground; thus she too had a 20 minute walk in (nobody had mentioned that to her).I understand that the CRE event does not visit places every year but if it comes again to Peterborough, I hope the public transport and access issues are addressed.
I would recommend the event to anyone, but the access will put people off if it stays the same.
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