Otis breakdances to victory at Revive

Though not quite as sunny as in the advertising, Revive 2007, camping in a field near Long Marsden in North Yorkshire was a great success. Wharfedale Vineyard breakdancer Otis Farnhill got an encore for his routine (watch video) and saw off acts from many other Vineyards to win top place in the Saturday afternoon talent competition.
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Just look at that applause
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Though perhaps we need a caption competition to interpret the Soul Sista response!
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Josh Flowers, Matthias and Nelhubel were much appreciated for their sensitive worship leadership in the Youth Tent
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though they couldn't have done it without Chief Engineer Tim Pinnington
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Not to be outdone on technology, Chris Thompson discovered that the church website works on his Blackberry (www.wharfedale-vineyard.org/mobile)
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There was just a touch of the Glastonbury effect
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And while Kate was shocked to get her feet a little bit muddy...
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Ruari Campbell demonstrated what "proper muddy" meant.
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There was of course a fine selection of worship and teaching in the large marquee, with percussive accompaniment from the rainstorms
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And the children enjoyed their groups and a Great Big God celebration event on Saturday evening.
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Much of the time was spent relaxing in great company

with some help from the "fun enforcement team"
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There was a great community feel through sharing of meals. Matt and Anne Button created enormous quantities of food for the young people and Frank and Beryl Watson created the most amazing fish and chips and bacon butties to keep the tent-erectors going (Isn't that tipi amazing?)
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And there was a huge Hog Roast on Saturday evening
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Sally Wallace seemed to end up doing the washing up when the sun had gone down
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Or in playful mood with Alison Flowers and Claire Tapp - and suds everywhere.
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A good time was had by all despite the weather. Do add your own stories and memories using the comments feature below.

David Wallace, 28/06/2007