Ever considered going "Champing" in the UK?
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
Eugene, Oregon
November 5, 2021 5:33pm CST
Well, in jolly old England, there is an organization called Churches Conservation Trust that takes care of about 350 very old churches. So, they came up with new way to raise money. You can camp in some of these 300 or so year old churches for $80 per night per person. It won't be crowded, there is a limit of eight campers per night.
So they came up with that new word combining Church and camp, Champing and even trademarked the name.
Some people spent Halloween Night in St. Mary the Virgin church, not far from London. It's okay to party, okay to drink and play music of your choice too. You can even climb up to the pulpit and speak if you wish.
Want to know more? Google that word and you can make a reservation.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Nov 21
I suppose there was no heat at all in those big old churches.
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@LadyDuck (502343)
• Italy
6 Nov 21
@JamesHxstatic Some of old Italian churches have places inside those heating system used outdoors by restaurants. Considering how tall the ceilings are, absolutely not enough.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Nov 21
@LadyDuck Those ceilings would make it difficult.
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@Orson_Kart (8261)
• United Kingdom
6 Nov 21
There are many old churches here which are derelict now due to falling attendances and in desperate need of repair. Some have been taken over by communities trying to save them for local group activities other than religious ones. Unfortunately they are poorly insulated and cost too much to heat so need a lot of money spent on them.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Nov 21
That is understandable since they are so old.
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@celticeagle (189823)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Nov 21
Interesting. Never heard of this before. Good way for the church to make a few $$.
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@celticeagle (189823)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Nov 21
@JamesHxstatic ........Interesting and different.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Nov 21
I was quite surprised to hear it too.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
6 Nov 21
It is really a good idea ! However I don't like to go camping.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Nov 21
I was surprised to hear this last night on Marketplace.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Nov 21
@RubyHawk, Right, what an idea, right out of that book too.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
7 Nov 21
@JamesHxstatic This was the first I’d heard of it. I’ve always thought if Churches wanted to do a good deed they would open their doors to homeless people.
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@RasmaSandra (97954)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Nov 21
Now that sounds like something I would enjoy I love old churches and the feeling of spirits all around,
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Nov 21
Seems like a lot with no room service.
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@innertalks (23736)
• Australia
8 Nov 21
Well, I am now champing at the bit, to spend a night in an old church, like that.
Here, in Australia, most Churches, are less than 200 years old.
I see in England there are a lot of old churches made into homes there too.
I would not mind living in such a house, as long as there wasn't a cemetery in the garden.
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