Camping and adventure at Hopefest 2025 July 2025 The first Hopefest was organised by L'Arche Nottingham in 2020, when all the summer festivals were cancelled during the Covid pandemic. Since then, it's moved from Hope Valley in Derbyshire to an outdoor adventure centre in the West Midlands. But Hopefest 2025, involving around 200 people from every L'Arche UK Community, was as fun as ever. Enjoy some of the highlights in the photos below. Chloe braved the high ropes We created a field of origami flowers Josh was one of many to have his face painted When we arrived on the first evening, we put up our tents After that, it was time for curry night ... ... and a chance to connect with friends We loved dressing up during the drama workshop We spent time thinking together about kindness We sang old songs around the campfire We staged a "tea party" to celebrate five years with National Leader John Casson Iris led everyone in moving and impromptu rendition of Amazing Grace We blessed new National Leader Laura Harper as she takes over from John Manage Cookie Preferences