NEW TO ROOTS

In order to make your first ROOTS experience as smooth as possible, we’ve compiled some information that will be helpful in preparing for your journey to, and your stay in, Southport during ROOTS 05.

DIRECTIONS TO SOUTHPORT
By Car - From the south, take the M6 to junction 26. Follow the M58 to junction 3 and take the A570 towards Ormskirk. Continue on the A570 to Southport.

From the north, take the M6 to junction 31. Take the A59 towards Preston and follow the sign s for Southport. When you reach the A565, follow this road to Southport.
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By Coach - Regular coach services to Southport operate from most parts of the country.

By Train - Frequent trains run from Liverpool Central to Southport. Connections from other parts of the country, including London, can be made via Wigan.
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DIRECTIONS TO ROOTS
From A570 -Continue down the A570 into Southport, turn right down Lord Street, at a large roundabout take a left on Leicster Street, take another left at the end of the street onto Promenade, the Theatre and Floral Hall complex will soon be on your right.

From A565 - Continue down the A565 into Southport, at a large roundabout take a right onto Leicster Street, then take a left at the end of street onto Promenade, the Theatre and Floral Hall complex will soon be on your right.

Parking - There is limited pay and display parking available at the Theatre complex, and other pay and display parking on the streets around the Promenade. Parking can be difficult, but most B&Bs in Southport are within walking distance of ROOTS sites.

Please use the link below to access a map of the location of the Theatre and Floral Hall.
Location of Theatre and Floral Hall

HOW TO REGISTER
Once your booking has been finalised you will receive a letter of confirmation with your booking ID listed. This code is all you need to register at the event (as long as your payment has been completed). Once you get to Southport, please head to the delegate’s registration area at the Floral Hall.

At registration, you will be checked into our booking system and handed the appropriate wristbands that will allow you to enter any venue at ROOTS. You will also receive our Delegates Pack, which includes the event guide detailing the programme for the weekend. Unfortunately, due to printing deadlines, we cannot send you this event guide beforehand.

DIFFERENT VENUES
ROOTS runs six different venues with a variety of styles of worship. As ROOTS continues to grow, our venues continue to expand across Southport. This may entail quite a lot of walking if you wish to attend the different venues. Closer to the event a map indicating the location of the different venues will posted on our website; you will also receive one with your event guide that you will collect when you register. (For more information on the different venues please see the Programme section on the website).

UNDER 18’S
We offer age specific venues for those from 8 weeks – 18 years. The crèche is run by professional caregivers that provide a safe and friendly service for 8 weeks – 4 years. This will be available for both the morning and the evening services.

The Kids Marquee is provided for 5 – 11 year olds. This fun interactive programme is run by a team of people passionate about seeing children grasp a real and tangible Jesus. The Kids Marquee is right beside the Adult Big Top Marquee and is run during the adult morning, afternoon and evening sessions. At both the Crèche and the Kids Marquee, children can be signed in 15 minutes prior to session starting times.

The Shocking Event is run for 12 – 18 year olds, and a team of youth workers who intend to see a generation in love with Jesus spend time with our teens to deepen their faith. It is a full programme hosted on a separate park site. Under 18’s who would like to attend the adult venues are welcome to do so at their own leisure. Those over 18 who would like to participate or view the above mentioned venues must sign in at a registration desk within the specific venue.

DELEGATE SERVICES
Delegate Services is stationed beside the registration desk in the Floral Hall. Staff will be available to answer any questions throughout the conference, and are available for any feedback regarding the event. It will also house all the lost and found items, and a board will be available to post messages to other delegates should you wish to.

ACCOMMODATION
The ROOTS office is unable to provide accommodation services. We have posted a listing of accommodation on our website to help you in your search. Early booking is recommended if you wish to find accommodation within Southport during the weekend.

Campsite
More information for the ROOTS campsite will be available at the end of the year.

FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Southport has many takeaways, cafes, supermarkets and restaurants. We recommend that you walk into town for meals, although restaurants do fill quickly at peak times. Floral Hall in the Theatre complex provides café style food, as does the Shocking Marquee.

CONTACT DETAILS
Should you have any more questions please do not hesitate to call the ROOTS office at 0845 450 4565 or to email us at: roots@salvationarmy.org.uk.