Name? Fr Simon Gore.

Age? 32

Where are you from? Chorley, Lancashire.

How would you describe yourself in 3 words? A Catholic Priest. (I suspect that is not how you wanted me to answer)

What is your favourite film/song/tv programme?
These change everyday but I’ll go for:
Film – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. My friends and I always watch it at Christmas + still laugh every year.
Song – Whatever (Oasis)
TV programme – Strictly Come Dancing – it’s my guilty secret.

Who do you most admire and why? People who think of others before themselves.

If you didn’t have the privilege of now living in St Helens where would you most like to live? Rome.

If you were a superhero, what would you be called and what would be your superpower? It would be pretty cool to be able to forgive sins, change bread and wine into Body and Blood…Oh wait...

If you could have dinner with any 2 people, living or dead, who would it be and why? Jesus and Richard Dawkins. I would serve humble pie and enjoy watching Dawkins eat every spoonful.

What do you think there should be more of in the world? Rich Everton supporters who would buy the club.

What is your favourite biblical quote? 1 John 1:5-10.

What is your all-time favourite cartoon? Thundercats.

In Heaven I bet there’ll be…? A safe bet = God. A risky bet = unlimited Subway + Domino’s take-aways? Here’s hoping!

I love the smell of…? Freshly cut grass.

 

 

Name? Woody

Age? Quarter of a Century! (how old does that make 25 sound!?!)

Where are you from? South London (although I became part Scouse in Lourdes this year!)

How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Man. Myth. Legend. (I wouldn’t really describe myself like that but it sounds quite cool don’t it!)

What is your favourite film/song/tv programme?

Film – Coach Carter (well I saw it this summer n it was good!)
Song – More Than Words – by Extreme
TV programme – Sesame Street!

Who do you most admire and why? Sister Mary – she’s a Salesian Sister who very much influenced the man I am today!

If you didn’t have the privilege of now living in St Helens where would you most like to live? In Nottingham where my girlfriend is! (Well it would be wherever she was, Nottingham would just be lucky I suppose! : P)

If you were a superhero, what would you be called and what would be your superpower? I would love to be like Darwin from the latest X Men film who’s body can adapt to whatever climate/situation he is in, oh…but with the less dead bit!

If you could have dinner with any 2 people, living or dead, who would it be and why? My girlfriend because I don’t see her much, and Jason Mraz because he is well good and I think Kirst would prefer him to sing than listening to me singing his songs all the time. (Could be a bit awkward for Jason so I suppose he would just be invited as ‘Entertainer’ on the condition he brought a guitar!)

What do you think there should be more of in the world? Crystal Palace Supporters!

What is your favourite biblical quote? “To enter the Kingdom of Heaven you must become like little children” Matthew 18:3 (I don’t think that’s the direct quote as I haven’t got a Bible to hand as I write this but it’s basically what it says!)

What is your all-time favourite cartoon? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (…there the world’s most awesome fighting team, they’re heroes in a half shell and they’re green…)

In Heaven I bet there’ll be…? Football (Although that’s more of a hope I think!)

I love the smell of…? Bacon

r.netherwood@animateyouth.co.uk

 

 

Name? Fergus Williams-Tanton Esq.

Age? 21 on 25/10/11

Where are you from? Ormskirk

How would you describe yourself in 3 words? WellGood, Awesome, A-Ferg

What is your favourite film/song/tv programme?

Film – Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (anything with Jason Statham in)
Song – At the moment “Danza Kuduro” by Don Omar
TV programme – Rasta Mouse

Who do you most admire and why? My mum. Because she is awesome! (and Jason Statham)

If you didn’t have the privilege of now living in St Helens where would you most like to live? Somewhere quiet away from people with a gym there and a massive sound system

If you were a superhero, what would you be called and what would be your superpower? “I am Ironman”…

If you could have dinner with any 2 people, living or dead, who would it be and why? Jason Statham. St Paul.

What do you think there should be more of in the world? Gyms and peaceful people

What is your favourite biblical quote? John 10:10

What is your all-time favourite cartoon? Captain Caveman

In Heaven I bet there’ll be…? Jason Statham, a selection of hot beverages, my family and friends, a halfpipe.

I love the smell of…? Baking bread, freshly cut grass, a two stroke engine, lavender.

 

 

Name? Rebecca Wall

Age? 21

Where are you from? Aigburth, Liverpool

How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Happy, Bubbly, Smiley

What is your favourite film/song/tv programme?

Film – Bridget Jones
Song – ooh this is a hard one, I’ve got too many….
TV programme – not a major T.V lover, but I’ll watch near enough anything when I do, Mrs Brown is definitely up there as a fave though

Who do you most admire and why? My Nin, because she’s an absolute good’ un and always put a smile on my face J (see even talking about her makes me smile)

If you didn’t have the privilege of now living in St Helens where would you most like to live? Somewhere hot- but not too hot, by the sea and picturesque- oh and somewhere that’s not too quiet

If you were a superhero, what would you be called and what would be your superpower? I don’t know what my name would be but I’d love to be able to shape shift, then I could turn myself into another person, an animal or even an object- well good

If you could have dinner with any 2 people, living or dead, who would it be and why? MyNinandGrandad because it’s been a while and Luther Vandross so he can sing to me all night….

What do you think there should be more of in the world? Happiness and laughter

What is your favourite biblical quote? Psalm 62:8

What is your all-time favourite cartoon? Rugrats

In Heaven I bet there’ll be…? The best cup of tea EVER!!

I love the smell of…? Homemade bread and freshly cut grass

Name? Cameron Ferguson.

Age? 19

Where are you from? Dumfries (SCOTLAND)

How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Caring. Mental. Scottish!!!

What is your favourite film/song/tv programme?

Film – Easy A.
Song – Heart + Courage – Two Steps From Hell.
TV programme – Band of Brothers

Who do you most admire and why? My Sister – she has led me to where I am today.

If you didn’t have the privilege of now living in St Helens where would you most like to live? Madrid or Rome.

If you were a superhero, what would you be called and what would be your superpower? Music Man – Heal the World through Music and Dance.

If you could have dinner with any 2 people, living or dead, who would it be and why? JP II – the most inspiring man ever. Lady Gaga – because this would be an extraordinary mix for convo and entertainment

What do you think there should be more of in the world? Irn Bru & butter popcorn.

What is your favourite biblical quote? Psalm 118:22 The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be most important of all.

What is your all-time favourite cartoon? Recess.

In Heaven I bet there’ll be…? Popcorn and loved ones.

I love the smell of…? New car, Italian food, Spanish tortilla.

 

 

Name? Kerrie Carty.

Age? 20

Where are you from? Stockbridge Village (Canny Farm if you’re Lakey)

How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Weird. Loud. Honest.

What is your favourite film/song/tv programme?

Film – Disney films.
Song – Who Let the Dogs Out.
TV programme – Come Dine With Me

Who do you most admire and why? Everton.

If you didn’t have the privilege of now living in St Helens where would you most like to live? Somewhere warm.

If you were a superhero, what would you be called and what would be your superpower? I would be invisible.

If you could have dinner with any 2 people, living or dead, who would it be and why? Elvis & Jesus. Elvis is awesome and Jesus can change water into wine, the party wouldn’t stop.

What do you think there should be more of in the world? Martin Curley’s

What is your favourite biblical quote? Errm : S…..

What is your all-time favourite cartoon? Scooby Doo

In Heaven I bet there’ll be…? Starbucks.

I love the smell of…? Food!! Hahaha.

 

 

Name? Sarah Beatty

Age? 23

Where are you from? Crosby, Liverpool

How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Bookish(Quiet)/Thoughtful. Caring. Creative.

What is your favourite film/song/tv programme?

Film – Moulin Rouge
Song – Maroon 5 – Harder to breathe
TV programme – Glee!

Who do you most admire and why? Family and friends – they’ll always help you out when you need them.

If you didn’t have the privilege of now living in St Helens where would you most like to live? Disney World, Florida, in Cinderella’s Castle.

If you were a superhero, what would you be called and what would be your superpower? Don’t know what I’d be called but I would love to be able to click my fingers or something and everything would be organised and tidy!

If you could have dinner with any 2 people, living or dead, who would it be and why? My nanny Murphy because I’ve not seen her for so long and Mary (Jesus’ mum) because I’d like to know more about her.

What do you think there should be more of in the world? Hugs & smiles : )…More Disneylands/worlds!

What is your favourite biblical quote? “And these 3 things remain – faith, hope and love. The greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13.

What is your all-time favourite cartoon? Rugrats.

In Heaven I bet there’ll be…? My Grandparents who’ll be playing bingo.

I love the smell of…? Body Shop strawberry shower gel.

 

 

Name? Michael Lakey.

Age? 22

Where are you from? Aintree, Liverpool

How would you describe yourself in 3 words? “A laugh”. Hyper. Stylish(ish)

What is your favourite film/song/tv programme?

Film – Shawshank Redemption. Green Mile.
Song – Soul Sister. In My Life. Tears in Heaven.
TV programme – Celebrity Juice

Who do you most admire and why? My father – determination over his illness.

If you didn’t have the privilege of now living in St Helens where would you most like to live? Sydney, Australia.

If you were a superhero, what would you be called and what would be your superpower? Mystery Man – Spreading Spontaneity.

If you could have dinner with any 2 people, living or dead, who would it be and why? Nelson Mandela. Stephen Fry.

What do you think there should be more of in the world? Laughter and prosperity.

What is your favourite biblical quote? John 3:16

What is your all-time favourite cartoon? Scooby Doo

In Heaven I bet there’ll be…? Chips.

I love the smell of…? Bread. Fresh cut grass.

 

 

Name? Tom.

Age? 18

Where are you from? Thatto Heath, St Helens.

How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Big, Friendly, Giant. (BFG)

What is your favourite film/song/tv programme?

Film – Bruce Almighty/Shrek.
Song – Send Me On My Way.
TV programme – Father Ted.

Who do you most admire and why? My gran as she was the best role model, and was always there for me.

If you didn’t have the privilege of now living in St Helens where would you most like to live? New York/London.

If you were a superhero, what would you be called and what would be your superpower? I would love to have the power to fly like Peter Pan. It would be a lot cheaper to travel!

If you could have dinner with any 2 people, living or dead, who would it be and why? Peter Kay because I love Phoenix Nights and he’s hilarious & Ian McKellen as he is an outstanding actor, and is a great role model.

What do you think there should be more of in the world? Size 14 shoes (in Converse + Van variety).

What is your favourite biblical quote? Psalm 13 “I will sing to you, O Lord because you have been good to me”.

What is your all-time favourite cartoon? Tom + Jerry.

In Heaven I bet there’ll be…? Unlimited chocolate brownies!

I love the smell of…? Chinese Food (Mr Chan’s).

 

 

Name? Catherine Pennington.

Age? 35, nearly 36! (Ouch!)

Where are you from? Warrington originally but I’ve been living in Prescot for the past 10 years.

How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Small, cheering and caring.

What is your favourite film/song/tv programme?

Film – The Holiday.
Song – “I Will Survive” (especially apt when Lourdes forms come out).
TV programme – Downton Abbey or any other period drama.

Who do you most admire and why? People who chronic or terminal illness everyday – carers or sufferers.

If you didn’t have the privilege of now living in St Helens where would you most like to live? I’d love to live in the centre of York, where I went to university.

If you were a superhero, what would you be called and what would be your superpower? Super Cath – a tiny superhero with ability to expand time so that I can fit everything into my day.

If you could have dinner with any 2 people, living or dead, who would it be and why? My husband Matt and Michael McIntyre.

What do you think there should be more of in the world? Happiness and peace of mind.

What is your favourite biblical quote? “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want…He restores my soul” (Psalm 23).

What is your all-time favourite cartoon? Danger Mouse (with PEnfold being the best character).

In Heaven I bet there’ll be…? Happy faces.

I love the smell of…? Toast.

c.pennington@animateyouth.co.uk

 

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Where Are They Now?

Stephen Davies. Team Leader 04-06. CAFOD Youth Training Coordinator, London.

Hannah Davies. Animate Team Member 2005-2006. Now studying Nursing at Derby University.

Jenny Munday. Animate Team Member 2005-2006. Just graduated with Degree in Youth and Community Work at Leeds University.

Kirsty McDonald. Animate Team Leader 04-07. Youth Worker, Lancashire County Council

Pete Jones. Animate Team member 2005-2007.Teaching RE at St John Plessington, Wirral.

Luke Turner. Animate Team member 2006-2007. Chaplain of Secondary School in Coventry.

Kate Fletcher. Animate Team member 2006-2007. Studying Youth Work- Bristol University.

Helen Currie. Animate Team Member 2007-2008. Programme Leader at St Cassian’s Retreat Centre, Kintbury

Damian Swift. Animate Team Member 2007-2008. Studying BA Youth Ministry with CYM, Oxford.

Rick Brewin. Animate Team Member 2007-2009. Now studying Popular Music and Recording at Salford University.

Sam Erskine. Animate Team Member 2008-2009. Studying at LIPA, Liverpool

Helen Hunt. Animate Team Member 2008-2009. Now studying Theology at Durham University.

Lauren Jackson. Animate Team Member 2008-2009. Now studying Theology at Leeds Trinity University.

Maria Pleydell. Animate Team Leader 2006-2010. Teacher and Chaplain at 6th Form College in Bury.

Tom Larkin. Animate Team Member 2009-2010. Looking to study music technology.

Kirsty Lacey. Animate Team Member 2009-2010. Studying Theology at Nottingham University.

Chris Jones. AnimateTeam Member 2008-2010. Studying BA Youth Ministry with CYM, Oxford.

Gavin Landers. Animate Team Member 2009-2010. Seminarian, training for the priesthood, St Mary’s College, Oscott.

Sarah Burrows. Animate Team Member 2009-2010. Studying French and Spanish at Sheffield University.

John Biggins. Advisor for the Formation of Young People 2002-2010. Strategic Development Officer, CYMFed, London.

Becky Ryder. Animate Team Member 2009-2010 and Animate Performing Arts Co-ordinator 2010-2011. Studying Performing Arts at Sheffield Hallam University.

Jack Bartholomew. Animate Team Member 2010-2011. Studying Hospitality and Catering at Salford College.

Leanne Jones. Animate Team Member 2010-2011. Working with NET ministries across the USA.

Fr Stephen Pritchard. Director of Youth Ministry 2000-2011. 2012 Sabbatical until new appointment 2013

 

 

 

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