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TOGETHER JULY – AUGUST 2022
From selling books to writing them
TRADE NEWS Raymond Banks has worked in the trade for an incredible thirty-four

years, but in 2019 he turned his hand from selling books to writing
them. Tiny Tales is a book of eloquently retold New Testament Bible
stories, pitched for entertaining and instructing children aged 3-6 years.
Additionally, each tale is complimented with full-colour illustrations from
the talented graphic designer of Eikon Bible Art, Graeme Hewitson,
perfectly bringing Raymond’s words to life. This year, postponed by the
pandemic, comes the second book in the series – Tiny Tales: Stories
from the Old Testament. The adventures of well-known Bible characters
Adam and Eve, Noah, David and Goliath, and Jonah, are all told simply,
accurately, and engagingly, ensuring that these books become firm
Raymond Banks ISBN 9781912522903/John Ritchie/
favourites for many! Raymond Banks & Graeme Hewitson/£5.99

Comedian Tim Vine to open CRE National 2022

Tim Vine, a professional comedian for
more than twenty-five years, will open CRE
National 2022 (Oct 11-13, Sandown Park,
Esher, Surrey).
As well as regularly appearing on TV and
touring throughout the UK, he has released
two books – The Tim Vine Joke Book (Century
2010) and The Tim Vine Bumper Book of
Silliness (Orion 2013).
‘Belief in God has always felt natural,’ he said,
‘but I made a personal decision about faith
when I was about twelve.’
Ever-popular storyteller and award-winning
children’s author Bob Hartman will contribute
to a programme devoted to resourcing
ministry with children, run by the Hand in Hand
conference and Children Matter team, on Wed
12 October.
‘We will encourage local church leaders to see
the importance of well-structured ministry to
families and children,’ said Children Matter’s
Sue Price. ‘Introducing family and children’s
workers to the latest thinking and resources Tim Vine
will help them in their ministry. At CRE we
hope to reach a fresh audience of leaders.’ will take the opportunity to stock up on the
latest publications and source Christmas gifts
Lord Boateng will speak as part of the for the family.’
exhibition’s ongoing discussion on the
Windrush legacy. Appointed as the UK’s More than 150 organisations are expected to
first black cabinet minister in May 2002, exhibit at CRE National 2022, covering financial
he became chair of the Archbishop of management, fund-raising, new technology,
Canterbury’s Racial Justice Commission church building, mission – and much more.
in July 2021, to scrutinise the Church of Expert advice will be on hand in more than
England’s policies, practices and culture in seventy seminars and special features.
relation to racial justice. The commission
reports to the archbishops every six months, Entry to the exhibition costs as little as £3 by
with recommendations to help them root out booking in advance at www.creonline.co.uk
systemic racism in the church. (£8 on the door).
‘Once again we are also delighted to provide a CRE National 2022 at Sandown Park, Esher,
context for the annual CRT Awards,’ said event Surrey opening hours: Tue 11 and Wed 12 Oct,
director Brett Pitchfork. ‘And with several 10am-5pm; Thu 13 Oct, 10am-4.30pm. Visit Lord Boateng
bookshops on the exhibition floor, our visitors www.creonline.co.uk for more information.
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