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'''Newday''' is a [[Christian]] youth festival that takes place in the heart of the UK, with thousands of young people camping over about 6 days. It is run by [[Newfrontiers]] and occurs annually, starting in August 2004. It is known for healings, prophesies, preaches and worship led by people such as [[Simon Brading]], Paul Oakley, [[Phatfish]], and [[Matt Redman]]. Newday is led by [[Joel Virgo]] son of [[Terry Virgo]].<ref>See http://www.newday.xtn.org/the-team/new-module2/module_index.php?id=15</ref>
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}}'''Wiliam A. "Billy" Cann''' (1882–1958) was an Australian [[rugby league]] player for [[South Sydney Rabbitohs|Souths]], [[New South Wales state rugby league team|New South Wales]] and [[Australia national rugby league team|Australia]]. He primarily played at [[Rugby league positions#Loose forward|lock]] and is considered one of the nation's finest footballers of the 20th century.<ref>[http://www.livenews.com.au/Articles/2008/02/22/Controversy_reigns_as_NRL_releases_top_100_players Century's Top 100 Players]</ref>Cann was also a long-term administrator at Souths.


==Biography==
== History ==
===Playing career===
Cann, a contemporary of [[Dally Messenger]] and [[Albert Rosenfeld]], began his playing career as a [[Rugby union]] three-quarter at Souths. Frustrated at being ignored by Rugby union selectors, he joined the rebel New South Wales rugby league team which played the [[New Zealand national rugby league team#The All Golds|New Zealand All Golds]] in 1907.


''' Overview '''
Cann was unable to play in Souths' [[New South Wales Rugby Football League season 1908#Final|first premiership win]] in 1908 as he was on tour, but he was a member of the premiership winning teams of [[New South Wales Rugby Football League season 1909#Finals|1909]] and [[New South Wales Rugby Football League season 1914|1914]].


In 2004 it was held in Newark, Lincolnshire. This event was interrupted by torrential rainfall flooding the camp site. Many young people were evacuated into nearby schools and leisure centres<ref>See http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/home/newshome/prarticle.htm?id=32129&Council=t&Social=t</ref>. 2005 saw the launch of Newday at the stadium, where for three evenings meetings were held at Notts County Stadium in Nottingham.
===Representative career===
In 2006 almost 6000 people attended. The location moved to Uttoxeter Race Course and has been there ever since.
Cann toured England with the [[Australia national rugby league team|Kangaroos]] in 1908–1909 and 1911–1912 as well as two tours to New Zealand with the New South Wales team.
In 2007 over 6000 people attended. It was once again held at Uttoxeter with social action and outreach in Derby. Speakers included [[Joel Virgo]], [[Terry Virgo]], [[Adrian Holloway]] and [[Stef Liston]]. It occurred between 2nd and 7th August 2007. 2008 saw Nick Derbridge leading 12-14s for the last time, and saw Paul Oakley's last worship session at Newday. In addition 315 people were saved, and the offering broke the £100,000 mark! It was attended by roughly 7000 people, and was again held at Uttoxeter race course, with the dates being 2nd-7th August.


For 2009, the location and dates are being changed, it will be held at Norfolk Showground between the 1st and 6th August<ref>See http://www.newday.xtn.org/latest-news/category_index.php?id=9</ref>.
===Off-field===
Cann was a member of Souths' committee from 1908 as well as a delegate to the [[New South Wales Rugby League]] (NSWRL). During the 1950's, Cann was a vice-president of the NSWRL.


''' 2004 '''
In 1921–1922, Cann was co-manager of the Kangaroo tour along with Souths' secretary, [[George Ball]].


''Worship led by -''
===Accolades===
Cann is credited with shaping the role of the lock in the new code. John Quinlan (1911–1912 tour co-manager) said of Cann: "It was he who introduced the typical Australian style of fast forward play in which the backs and forwards combine so effectively and spectacularly. It is no reflection on his successors to say the original model remains the greatest gem."<ref>{{cite book | author=Malcolm Andrews |title=ABC of Rugby League |year=1992
|publisher=''[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation|ABC]] Enterprises'' |location=[[Sydney, New South Wales]] |isbn=0733301762 |pages=page 65}}</ref>


*Paul Oakley
In February 2008, Cann was named in the list of Australia's [[List of Australian rugby league's 100 greatest players|''100 Greatest Players'']] (1908–2007) which was commissioned by the [[National Rugby League|NRL]] and [[Australian Rugby League|ARL]] to celebrate the code's centenary year in Australia. <ref>{{cite web|publisher=''[[National Rugby League|NRL]] & [[Australian Rugby League|ARL]]''|title=Centenary of Rugby League - The Players |url=http://www.centenaryofrugbyleague.com.au/site/the-players.aspx?cat=3&list=true |accessdate=2008-02-23|date=[[2008-02-23]]}}</ref>[[Image:Kangaroos tour 1908 1909.jpg|centre|thumb|400px|Cann (3rd row, 2nd from left) Pioneer Kangaroos 1908-09]]
*Simon Brading
*[[Matt Redman]] and [[Phatfish]]


''Speakers included -''
==References==
{{reflist}}


*[[Mike Pilavachi]]
==Sources==
*Adrian Holloway
<small>
*Stef Liston
* {{cite book | last=Whiticker, Alan and Hudson, Glen |title=The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players |year=2007
|publisher=''Gary Allen Pty Ltd'' |location=[[Wetherill Park, New South Wales]] |isbn=9781877082931 |pages=page 74}}
* {{cite book | author=Malcolm Andrews |title=ABC of Rugby League |year=1992
|publisher=''[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation|ABC]] Enterprises'' |location=[[Sydney, New South Wales]] |isbn=0733301762 |pages=page 65}}</small>


''Gigs -''
==External links==
*[http://www.nrlstats.com/archive/players.cfm?PlayerID=1248 Billy Cann at ''NRL Stats'']


*Paul Oakley
{{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-stub}}
*[[yfriday]]
*[[thebandwithnoname]]
*[[Phatfish]]
*Steve ''(cancelled due to weather)''


''' 2005 '''
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[[Category:Australian rugby league players]]
''Worship led by -''
[[Category:1882 births]]

[[Category:1958 deaths]]
*Paul Oakley
*Simon Brading
*[[Matt Redman]] and [[Phatfish]]

''Speakers included -''

*Joel Virgo
*Adrian Holloway
*Steven Van Rhyn

''Gigs included -''

*onehundredhours
*Steve
*[[Phatfish]]

''' 2006 '''

''Worship led by -''

*Paul Oakley
*Simon Brading
*Siyoli Lusaseni and [[Phatfish]]

''Speakers included -''

*Phil Wilthew
*Adrian Holloway
*Stef Liston

''Gigs included -''

*[[Family Force 5]]
*[[yfriday]]

''' 2007 '''

''Worship led by -''

*Paul Oakley
*Simon Brading
*[[Matt Redman]] and [[Phatfish]]

''Speakers included -''

*P J Smyth
*Adrian Holloway
*Stef Liston
*[[Terry Virgo]]
*[[Matt Redman]]

''Gigs -''

*[[Phatfish]] ''(titled [[Phatfish and Lou Fellingham]])''
*The Gentlemen
*[[thebandwithnoname]]
*[[yfriday]]
*[[Survivor]] records OTR night ''(featuring BLUSHuk and Jahaziel)''

''' 2008 '''

''Worship led by -''

*Simon Brading
*[[Lou Fellingham]] and [[Phatfish]]
*Paul Oakley

''Speakers included -''

*Joel Virgo
*Stef Liston
*P J Smyth
*Adrian Holloway
*[[Terry Virgo]]
*Simon Brading
*Andrew Wilson

''Gigs -''

*[[Andy Hunter]]
*[[yfriday]]
*[[Tree63]]

== Rain ==

Many of those attending often comment on the amount of rain that seems to fall every year. This was especially highlighted in 2004 with severe flooding, when an evacuation was necessary. Every year it has rained at Newday, although this is seen by many as an act of God. In a meeting at the first Newday, after everyone had returned from evacuation, a women got up on stage and gave a prophecy. As she got up on stage it started raining and she said that the rain was sent by God to symbolise the youth pouring down on the area (Nottingham). When she got off stage it stopped raining.
The subject of "rain" (perhaps purposefully ironic?) is linked to many aspects of Newday. Many of the words that people claim are prophetic seem to have mention of rain or flooding/running water.

== Vision ==

The runners of Newday want to bring not only youth back into the church, but to spread the [[gospel]] across the nations. An offering is taken each year to help budding Christians and the poor across the world and even in [[United Kingdom|Britain]]. In 2007 the offering was worth over a hundred thousand pounds. Newday's motto is 'a generation is emerging', referring to the idea that it is the current youth of today who will change the world for God.

== Entertainment ==

Newday offers a variety of different entertainment for its youth. There are five main cafes or bars; the Global Cafe (where you can buy Christian merchandise, odd-flavoured milkshakes and [[Fairtrade]] products), the Pink Bar (a cafe for female's where you can have your hair done), Cafe Edge (where you can sit and watch up coming Christian bands, Cafe Froth (rave till the cows come home) and new for 2008 was The Gents, which includes activities like PS3, and the ability to charge up your phone! Every night there are [[gigs]] of Christian bands. Recently bands such as [[Phatfish]], [[The Gentlemen]] and [[Family Force 5]] have performed. You can always participate in The Goldfish Bowl; you do whatever you want in front of a camera and hopefully it will be shown on the big screens in the big top where the main morning and evening meetings are held. Also, a Skatepark, Remote Control Cars, and a Busking Area have been available.



== Sources ==

First hand knowledge
www.newday.xtn.org

== References ==

<references/>

[[Category:Christian festivals and holy days]]

Revision as of 21:41, 10 October 2008

Newday is a Christian youth festival that takes place in the heart of the UK, with thousands of young people camping over about 6 days. It is run by Newfrontiers and occurs annually, starting in August 2004. It is known for healings, prophesies, preaches and worship led by people such as Simon Brading, Paul Oakley, Phatfish, and Matt Redman. Newday is led by Joel Virgo son of Terry Virgo.[1]

History

Overview

In 2004 it was held in Newark, Lincolnshire. This event was interrupted by torrential rainfall flooding the camp site. Many young people were evacuated into nearby schools and leisure centres[2]. 2005 saw the launch of Newday at the stadium, where for three evenings meetings were held at Notts County Stadium in Nottingham. In 2006 almost 6000 people attended. The location moved to Uttoxeter Race Course and has been there ever since. In 2007 over 6000 people attended. It was once again held at Uttoxeter with social action and outreach in Derby. Speakers included Joel Virgo, Terry Virgo, Adrian Holloway and Stef Liston. It occurred between 2nd and 7th August 2007. 2008 saw Nick Derbridge leading 12-14s for the last time, and saw Paul Oakley's last worship session at Newday. In addition 315 people were saved, and the offering broke the £100,000 mark! It was attended by roughly 7000 people, and was again held at Uttoxeter race course, with the dates being 2nd-7th August.

For 2009, the location and dates are being changed, it will be held at Norfolk Showground between the 1st and 6th August[3].

2004

Worship led by -

Speakers included -

Gigs -

2005

Worship led by -

Speakers included -

  • Joel Virgo
  • Adrian Holloway
  • Steven Van Rhyn

Gigs included -

2006

Worship led by -

  • Paul Oakley
  • Simon Brading
  • Siyoli Lusaseni and Phatfish

Speakers included -

  • Phil Wilthew
  • Adrian Holloway
  • Stef Liston

Gigs included -

2007

Worship led by -

Speakers included -

Gigs -

2008

Worship led by -

Speakers included -

  • Joel Virgo
  • Stef Liston
  • P J Smyth
  • Adrian Holloway
  • Terry Virgo
  • Simon Brading
  • Andrew Wilson

Gigs -

Rain

Many of those attending often comment on the amount of rain that seems to fall every year. This was especially highlighted in 2004 with severe flooding, when an evacuation was necessary. Every year it has rained at Newday, although this is seen by many as an act of God. In a meeting at the first Newday, after everyone had returned from evacuation, a women got up on stage and gave a prophecy. As she got up on stage it started raining and she said that the rain was sent by God to symbolise the youth pouring down on the area (Nottingham). When she got off stage it stopped raining. The subject of "rain" (perhaps purposefully ironic?) is linked to many aspects of Newday. Many of the words that people claim are prophetic seem to have mention of rain or flooding/running water.

Vision

The runners of Newday want to bring not only youth back into the church, but to spread the gospel across the nations. An offering is taken each year to help budding Christians and the poor across the world and even in Britain. In 2007 the offering was worth over a hundred thousand pounds. Newday's motto is 'a generation is emerging', referring to the idea that it is the current youth of today who will change the world for God.

Entertainment

Newday offers a variety of different entertainment for its youth. There are five main cafes or bars; the Global Cafe (where you can buy Christian merchandise, odd-flavoured milkshakes and Fairtrade products), the Pink Bar (a cafe for female's where you can have your hair done), Cafe Edge (where you can sit and watch up coming Christian bands, Cafe Froth (rave till the cows come home) and new for 2008 was The Gents, which includes activities like PS3, and the ability to charge up your phone! Every night there are gigs of Christian bands. Recently bands such as Phatfish, The Gentlemen and Family Force 5 have performed. You can always participate in The Goldfish Bowl; you do whatever you want in front of a camera and hopefully it will be shown on the big screens in the big top where the main morning and evening meetings are held. Also, a Skatepark, Remote Control Cars, and a Busking Area have been available.


Sources

First hand knowledge www.newday.xtn.org

References

  1. ^ See http://www.newday.xtn.org/the-team/new-module2/module_index.php?id=15
  2. ^ See http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/home/newshome/prarticle.htm?id=32129&Council=t&Social=t
  3. ^ See http://www.newday.xtn.org/latest-news/category_index.php?id=9
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