Refresh2012 Festival - Weymouth
Thousands attended the 'Refresh2012' Festival organised by churches in Weymouth and Portland, 24-27 August 2012. The dates were chosen to fit between the Olympic sailing events and the Paralympics. More pictures will be added as they come in.

Bedouin Tent
Bedouin Tents were set up to provide relaxation, with foot massages and herbal teas. Photo: Michael Ford
Bedouin Tents were set up to provide relaxation, with foot massages and herbal teas. Photo: Michael Ford
Bedouin Tents were set up to provide relaxation, with foot massages and herbal teas. Photo: Michael Ford
Main speaker Andrew Palau. Photo: Michael Ford
Crossfya give an energetic performance onstage. Photo: Michael Ford
Clergy rock band Dogs Without Collars. Photo: Michael Ford
Dogs Without Collars backstage. Photo: Michael Ford
DJ French Mike onstage. Photo: Michael Ford

Dave Lubben gives a solo acoustic performance onstage. Photo: Michael Ford
Youth With a Mission supplied a floating venue - the 'Next Wave'. First Mate Sam is pictured dockside. Photo: Michael Ford

A volunteer translates into Sign for the deaf during the service. Photo: Pam Palmer

Left to right: main speaker Andrew Palau, Bishop of Sherborne Dr Graham Kings, Methodist District Chair Andrew Wood. Photo: Chris Briggs

The crowd was estimated at two thousand. Main speaker Andrew Palau preaches from the stage. Photo: Pam Palmer

Main speaker Andrew Palau addresses the crowd. Photo: Dave Lubben

The Revd Paul White wrestles with the Bishop of Sherborne, Dr Graham Kings. Photo: Chris Briggs

Chris Corteen volunteered as an Olympic Ambassador, welcoming visitors during the Games.