HOUSE PARTY 2017 4 11 September Arrival details Monday 4th September Time Activity Location Description From 14:00 Check-in Reception Register your arrival and from 4pm collect your accommodation key. 14:30-18:30 Bag a bike! Hire Centre An opportunity to hire a bike Monday 4th September - Sunday 11th September The following activities and events are scheduled for the same time each day Time Activity Location Description Breakfast Vendée-Vous Café Shop and coffee shop open for breakfast with fresh-baked bread and pastries. 09:15 09:45 Good Morning God Bar Join Pete Brown for inspirational Thought for the Day! 09:45 10:30 Bag a Bike Hire Centre Collect a hire bike 10:15 Shuttle Bus to St Gilles Car Park Opportunities to shop at the local Hypermarket, spend time on La Grande 11:45 Shuttle Bus to St Gilles Car Park Plage or visit beautiful St Gilles Croix-de-Vie 13:00-14:00 Lunch break - Bring & share Vendée-Vous Café Picnic includes a ham and butter sandwich, crisps, mineral water, yogurt drink and fruits. (Please order the day before at the take away.) 14:00 Shuttle Bus to St Gilles Car Park Opportunities to shop at the local Hypermarket, spend time on La Grande 17:00 Shuttle Bus to St Gilles Car Park Plage or visit beautiful St Gilles Croix-de-Vie 18:00-19:00 Evening Worship Marquee Until 22:00 Late Night Swim Pool Until 00:30 Bar closes Bar Join our guest speaker Pete Brown at the marquee for teaching and worship. Every day, in addition to outings to places of local interest and activities on-site, there is an activity off-site. You may want to try these early in the week and, if you are hooked, we re happy to facilitate further opportunities later in the week. All activities maybe subject to change. The final programme will be confirmed on arrival.
Plan your week Colour-coded activities see at a glance the activities that interest you! Taste Arts & Craft Stroll Exercise Worship Skills Compete Mingle Explore Action Activity-based Adventure! Ability rating indicates level of stamina/fitness required! **** = High level, * = Gentle Monday 4th September Prices in GB show the cost of the activity when pre-booked. Prices in EUR indicate price when booked at the resort. Time Activity Location Description FROM 14:00 Check-in Reception Register your arrival and from 4 pm collect your accommodation key. 14:30-19:30 Pool is open! Or Games in the Bar Pool / Bar Jump in the pool or if you want to keep dry, come and settle in, discover a new game & meet some of the other guests! 14:30-18:00 Bag a bike! Hire Centre An opportunity to hire a bike 18:30-19.00 Bar Socialise, meet the team and plan your week. Also the perfect opportunity to find out about the available trips, meals and activities! 19:00 for Welcome Meal 19:30-22:00 Entertainments Room Enjoy your first taste of France with a typical French meal prepared by our on-site team to welcome you. You will taste our gourmet menu which includes a starter, main dish, cheese, desserts and a glass of wine. You won t be disappointed! 19:00-22:00 Pool Late night opening. 21:00-23:30 Games Evening Bar table games, board games, ice-breakers - an evening of getting to know your fellow guests, no particular skills needed, just enthusiasm! 00:30 Bar Late night opening Please remember to keep the noise Welcome Meeting Late Night Swim Bar Closes Reception open every day: -12:30, 14:00-18:00 Hire Centre: Tues Sat 09:45-10:30 Cost/Info 17
Tuesday 5th September Breakfast Vendee-Vous Cafe Join some of our team for help in planning your day! For the perfect start to the day, the Takeaway and Vendee-Vous Cafe are open for breakfast with their beautifully fresh-baked bread & pastries. 09:15-09:45 Good Morning God Bar Pick up a coffee and biscuits, then join Pete Brown for this morning s inspirational Thought for the Day. 09:45-10:30 Bag a bike! Hire Centre An opportunity to hire a bike repeated daily until Saturday. 10:00-15:30 Challans Car Park Discover Challans the local town at the heart of the North Vendée known for its dynamic economy, quality of life and traditions. Browse the markets at Les Halles, explore the narrow streets, enjoy a drink at the new coffee shop and do some shopping in the city centre. Time to shop at supermarket en route back to LPO. 10:15 First Shuttle Car Park Spend some time on La Grande Plage, or stock up at the local supermarket (repeated throughout the week see shuttle timetable on the final page of the programme). 11:00-11:45 Aqua Fit Pool A fun way to keep fit in the sun. A gentle work out for everyone set to music. ABILITY RATING: * 11:00-12:30 Supermarket Trip Car Park Jump on the coach to visit a supermarket and get your supplies for the week. 13:00-14:00 Lunch Break - Bring and Share Vendee-Vous Café Picnic includes a ham sandwich, crisps, mineral water, yogurt drink and fruits. (Please order the day before at the take away.) 14:30-17:00 Windsurfing Car Park A chance to try your hand at wind-surfing in the safe conditions at the lake, Le Fenouiller. ABILITY RATING: ** Further opportunities throughout the week from the campsite. 14:30 15:30 Flower Arrangement Demonstration Entertainments Room Join Beth as she demonstrates how to create beautiful displays of flowers. 15:00 16:30 Easy Bike Ride Meet in the car park. Biking tour around the local area, including La Grande Plage. Explore and enjoy Saint Gilles Croix de Vie and its magnificient beach, port and pedestrian street. Easy pace, on quiet roads and no hills. 1 ¼ hr riding each way. ABILITY RATING: ** Hire your bike before 10am. 18:00-19:00 Evening Worship Marquee Join our guest speaker Pete Brown at the marquee for teaching and worship. 19:00-22:00 Late Night Swim Pool Late night opening. 19:30-21:30 Themed Meal: Italian Entertainments Room Be transported to Italy with a three course meal prepared by our cook. Includes mineral water or a glass of wine. 22:00-24:00 Film Night Entertainments Room Showing tonight: Eddie the Eagle. Drinks available from the Bar. 00:30 Bar Closes Bar Late Night Opening Please remember to keep the noise down outside Coach 6 per person (picnic lunch extra if required book at the Takeaway by 19:15pm Monday) Minibus see timetable and price below Coach 6 per person Minibus 35 15
Wednesday 6th September 08.30 Morning Exercise Bar Terrace Warm up and wake up. Breakfast Vendee-Vous Cafe Join some of our team for help in planning your day! For the perfect start to the day, the Takeaway and Vendee-Vous Cafe are open for breakfast with their beautifully fresh-baked bread & pastries. 09:15-09:45 Good Morning God Bar Start your day the Pete Brown way! Join us for the Thought for the Day. 11:00-12:30 Drama Workshop Marquee Learn a drama with our team to present at our Sunday Worship Celebration. 13:00-14:00 Lunch Break Bring and Share 14:00-17:30 Le Grand Defi Treetop Adventure Vendee-Vous Cafe Reception Come and share your food with your fellow guests. Picnic includes egg mayonnaise sandwiches, crisps, mineral water, yogurt drink and fruits. (Please order the day before at the take away.) Free your inner Tarzan! An adrenalin-fuelled tree top adventure of high ropes and climbs. Fantastic fun for those not afraid of heights! ABILITY RATING: * to **** - you decide which paths and climbs suit you! 14:00-16:15 Canoe Trip La Vie Hire Centre Join us for a fun afternoon, messing about on the water. A gentle paddle for 2 hours along the river suitable for beginners. ABILITY RATING: * 15:00-16:30 Boules Tournament Boules Court Relax with a game of Boules for the afternoon. Meet on the Boules Court in the Play Area. 15:00-16:30 Singing Workshop Marquee Join us in the Marquee for a singing workshop learn a song and prepare to present your talents to your fellow guests at our Sunday Worship Celebration. 18:00-19:00 Evening Worship Marquee Join our guest speaker Pete Brown for teaching and worship. 19:00-22:00 Late Night Swim Pool Late night opening. 20:00-21:30 Bar Games & more Bar After dinner and the heat of the day, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in the bar with some board games. 20:00-21:30 Wine Tasting Vendee-Vous Cafe Join Bev in the Vendee-Vous Cafe. Sample six fabulous wines alongside a selection of cheeses and cold charcuterie meat PLUS get an engraved LPO glass to takeaway. Please reserve your place in Reception by 6pm Tuesday. 21:30-23:00 Disco Entertainments Room Join us in the Ents Room and strut your stuff to the top chart hits, plus 80 s-90s disco classics. Minibus 30 10 12
Thursday 7th September 08:30 Morning Exercise Bar Terrace Warm up and wake up! Breakfast Vendee-Vous Cafe Join some of our team for help in planning your day! For the perfect start to the day, the Takeaway and Vendee-Vous Cafe are open for breakfast with their beautifully fresh-baked bread & pastries. 09:15-09:45 Good Morning God Bar Come and get your morning dose of Thought for the Day with Pete Brown. 10:00-15:30 Medium Bike Ride 25km at a steady pace. Hire your bike before 10am. Meet in the car park with your bike from the hire centre. Let our team guide you on the path to Lake Apremont, having the chance to swim in the lake, to relax and having your lunch. Wear sensible shoes. Bring water to drink, swimwear and sun screen! Picnic lunch available if required, please order from the Takeaway Wednesday. Please ensure you turn up at 10.00am ready with your bike! ABILITY RATING: *** 10:00-17:30 Les Sables D Olonne Car Park Enjoy a day out at this delightful seaside town, home to the world famous Vendee Globe yacht race. Visit the market, spend time on the beach and stroll around Le Quartier de L lle de Penotte admiring the sea shell murals! 11:00-11:45 Aqua Fit Pool An easy way to get a gentle work out in the Vendeen sun. For everyone. ABILITY RATING: * 11:00-11:45 Introduction to the Vendee Vendee-Vous Cafe Come along to the Vendee-Vous Cafe to grab a drink and learn about the history and geography of this beautiful region, with a virtual exploration of the regional highlights. 11:30-13:00 Football Tournament 3G Football Pitch Come down to the Football Pitch and join a friendly match against your fellow guests. Who will score the most goals?! 13:00-14:00 Lunch Break Bring and Share Outside the Vendee- Vous Cafe Come and share your food with fellow guests. Picnic includes a tuna or egg sandwich, crisps, mineral water, yogurt drink and fruits. (Please order the day before at the take away.) 14:00-17:00 Challans Karting Reception Let your inner Lewis Hamilton take the wheel in our Formula 1 challenge! Who will be first to take the chequered flag! ABILITY RATING: ** 14:00 15:30 Jewellery Workshop Entertainment Room Express your creativity by making your own jewellery with local expert Beth, owner of Bijoux Beads in Apremont. 14:00 15:30 Pool Tournament Bar Standard rules apply. Can you be the King or Queen of our table? 18:00-19:00 Evening Worship Marquee Join our guest speaker Pete Brown for teaching and worship. 19:00-22:00 Late Night Swim Pool Late night opening 19:30-21:30 Themed meal Mexican Night Entertainments Room Join us for the hottest meal ticket in town a three course meal, including soup, chilli and cake, alongside a glass of wine or mineral water. 22:00-23:30 Open Mic and Karaoke Bar The evening you ve all been looking forward to. Don t hide your light under a bushel come in and get involved! Picnic is not included please order the day before. Coach 20 all day. Picnic is not included please order the day before. 40 Minibus 12 15
Friday 8th September 08:30 Morning Exercise Bar Terrace Wake up and warm up Breakfast Vendee-Vous Cafe Join some of our team for help in planning your day! For the perfect start to the day, the Takeaway and Vendee-Vous Cafe are open for breakfast with their beautifully fresh-baked bread & pastries. 09:15-09:45 Good Morning God Bar Pete Brown shares another Thought for the Day. 10:00 17:30 Clisson and Le Domaine de la Vinconniere 13:00-14:00 Lunch Break Bring and Share Car Park Vendee-Vous Cafe Visit the beautiful town of Clisson, with its Italian inspired landscape. Take in the town centre, with its medieval castle a real fortress marvel at the bridges and the 15th century covered market hall. Enjoy lunch (not included ) before visiting Le Domaine de la Vinconniere vineyard, where we will be sampling a selection of their fine wines. NB some steep hills, this may not be suitable for those who have reduced mobility or health problems. Bring and share your food with our fellow guests. Picnic includes an Indian sandwich, crisps, mineral water, yogurt drink and fruits. (Please order the day before at the take away.) 14:30-17:00 Windsurfing Car Park A chance to try your hand at wind-surfing in the safe conditions at the lake, Le Fenouiller. ABILITY RATING: ** Further opportunities throughout the week from the campsite. 15:00 16:00 Ceramic Painting Bar Terrace Ceramic Painting Come and join us on the Bar Terrace to paint either a mug or candle holder of your choice, complete with candle. 18:00-19:00 Evening Worship Marquee Join our guest speaker Pete Brown in the Marquee for teaching and worship. 19:00-22:00 Late Night Swim Pool Late night opening. 19:30-21:00 Meal Entertainments Room Moules Frites Come and enjoy a typical meal from this region. Meal includes main dish, sorbet and a glass of muscadet. 21:30-23:00 Pub Quiz Bar The LPO pub quiz, a night not to be missed. Maximum team size of 6 and don t forget that the Quizmaster s decision is final! Coach 20 (picnic lunch extra if requiredbook at the Takeaway by 19:15pm Thursday) Minibus 35 6 13
Saturday 9th September 08:30 Morning Exercise Bar Terrace Wake up and warm up! Breakfast Vendee-Vous Cafe Join some of our team for help in planning your day! For the perfect start to the day, the Takeaway and Vendee-Vous Cafe are open for breakfast with their beautifully fresh-baked bread & pastries. 09:15-09:45 Good Morning God Bar Join us for a final Thought for the Day with Pete Brown. 11:00-11:45 Aqua Fit Pool A fun way to get a gentle keep fit work-out. For everyone. ABILITY RATING: * 11:00-11:45 Singing Workshop Marquee Come down to the Marquee to practise your song, before presenting at the Sunday Worship 11:45-12:30 Drama Workshop Marquee Another chance to practise the drama piece, before presenting at the Sunday Worship Celebration. 13:00-14:00 Lunch Break - Bring & Share Lunch Vendee-Vous Terrace Come and share with fellow guests. Picnic includes a roasted pork sandwich, crisps, mineral water, yogurt drink and fruits. (Please order the day before at the take away.) 13:15-17:00 Les Salines Car Park Join us for this wonderful new trip to the salt marshes of Olonne. We will enjoy a walk through the marshland, a presentation on how the salt is traditionally harvested, before jumping aboard a boat for a one hour ride through this beautiful scenery. 14:30-17:30 Advanced Bike Ride Hire your bike before 10am. Meet in the car park with your bike from the hire centre. 14:00 16:00 Cycle to Bretignolles sur Mer, then enjoy a scenic cycle back to LPO via coastal and forestry trails. 30km steady pace on gravel or sandy paths. Opportunity for a dip in the sea and ice cream. Wear sensible shoes, bring water to drink, swimwear and Euros. ABILITY RATING **** Local Walk Reception A gentle walk exploring a little more of our beautiful surroundings. A short drive to Soullans before a 1 ½ hour stroll through peaceful surroundings, taking in a local marsh. Wheelchair friendly. Weather permitting. ABILITY RATING: * 18:00-19:00 Evening Worship Marquee Join our guest speaker Pete Brown for teaching and worship. 19:30 21:30 Evening Meal Entertainments Room Typical French cuisine a four course meal, including mineral water and wine. Relive the events of the week, come and recount the best and funniest things that you ve enjoyed about Houseparty this year or any year! 22:00-23:30 Disco Entertainments Room Move over John Travolta! It s disco time at LPO with classics from all disco eras. Minibus 5 Coach 32 MINIBUS 5 19
Sunday 10th September 21:30 Morning Exercise Bar Terrace Wake up and warm up! 10:00-11:30 Worship Celebration Marquee Join us as we celebrate, hear from our drama and singing groups and share communion. With guest speaker Pete Brown leading the teaching. 12:30-15:00 Street Party Bar Terrace Bring your own food to the BBQ. Join your fellow guests at this LPO classic, order Frites and drinks from the Takeaway and Bar - can you beat the team on the bungee run? 16:00-18:00 Boules Tournament Boules Court Last chance to play in France and become the Boules champion for Houseparty 2017! 18:00 Group Photo Bar Gather round Scotties Bar for this year s photo! 20:00-21:30 Pool Party Pool Enjoy the last evening with drinks, and music around the pool, and all your new friends. Daily Coach Shuttle Markets: Croix-de-Vie Wednesday & Saturday at Place Kergoustin. In front of the church near the shuttle drop off point. This is the larger of the two markets (early till 12ish) St.Gilles-sur-Vie Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday at Place du Vieux Port. In front of the church, opposite side of the river to the carousel. 1 2* 3 4 5 6 Not Sunday Sat only Sat Only S Le Pas Opton 10:15 11:30 13:30 17:00 20:45 22:45 S Leclerc 10:25 11:40 13:40 17:10 20:55 22:55 S La Grand Plage 10:35 12:45 13:45 17:15 21:00 23:00 S Town Centre 10:45 12:55 13:55 17:20 21:05 23:05 4 Le Pas Opton 11:00 12:00 14:00 17:45 21:20 23:30 Shuttle timings are provisional and subject to significant change. Please check upon arrival before making any plans. * Shuttle 2 will additionally call at Leclerc, at 12:10 on the return from Town Centre to allow slightly longer for shoppers