Stop Press!:.
Core returns...
Yes, we are currently hard at work on issue 2 of Core! If you've missed us over the last few months, don't worry, ISSUE 2 will be bigger, better and even more groundbreaking than the first. We have some amazing interviews scheduled with the movers and shakers of today's scene.
Not only that but we're planning a new website that we hope will connect you with the heart of Core.

If you would like to get your hands on a copy make sure you join our list!
If you would like to get your company / band in the next issue - make sure you get in touch soon. Core will distribute 10,000 issues to the heart of 20s30s in the UK, Europe and LA. !

We are proud to report that CORE has just been featured at the ORIGINS conference in Los Angeles - home of Erwin McManus. 500 copies were given out to key leaders at the conference.

About core:.
The first issue launched on March 23rd 2007, and is available now via our head office or at the outlets below.

core magazine is a 20/30 something publication from the North of England covering modern culture from a spiritual perspective. We are passionate about music, design, books, fashion, photography, art, architecture, travel, skate, surf & snow - the things that stir the soul - but we also want them to mean something.
We want to live spirit-filled lives that make a difference and impact God's world - and that means living radically and getting our hands dirty on adventures that change lives.

This magazine wants you to keep reading... but start acting as well.

Premier Issue:.
Launch issue includes:.
exclusive ERWIN McMANUS interview
exclusive SWITCHFOOT interview
exclusive DUKE SPECIAL & MUTEMATH interviews
Plus: Andy Flannagan, Christian Surfers, Verra Cruz, Between the trees, Reviews & News
The first issue contains a melting pot of what is currently happening out there...
We've been so fortunate to be able to exclusively interview three artists who are at the peak of their talent right now: Switchfoot, Mutemath, and Duke Special. Not only that but we have also spent some time with one of the world's foremost leadership thinkers Erwin McManus.
Phil Williams, Director of christian Surfers gave us the lowdown on how he is attempting to encourage the church and beach culture to meet. Keith Ayling reports on his mission to India's Tsunami effected area, and we've also got articles by foward-thinking Pastors, Directors & Artists such as Des Wadsworth, Paul Bruderer, Jonathan Bentley, Andy Flannagan, Andy Harrington, Dot Gosling.

Competitions:. 
The launch issue has some very generous competitions running, and you will find out right here as the winners are announced...until then get your copy and enter.
On Offer:.
- 2 pairs of Tickets for the NATIONAL BIKE SHOW at the NEC, Birmingham

- Limited edition DUKE SPECIAL 12" Vinyl

- & the COREBOX - everything that's in the office from the first issue!

Who we are:. 
We are a team of 20 & 30 something Christians from the North of England who work for charity the Bigskytrust. We develop pioneering ideas in music and mission and core is our newest launch - representing culture from a spiritual perspective.
Keith Ayling: Founder & Managing Editor
Phil Awde: Section Editor
Ellie Davis: Editorial Administration
Tech Support: Andy Taylor

If you would like to work for the Bigskytrust, send us an email: info@bigskytrust.org
core magazine // Bigskytrust, PO Box 61, St.Annes, Lancashire UK FY8 1SS

Join the list!:. 
Subscribe to our email list. We send out an occasional amazing email with updates on stories, comps, and advance news of the next issue. We're also planning a Premier Issue Party Night in Preston, so watch this space.

Where to buy:. 
Buy now! Email us to get Issue 1.

Donate now!
core is published by the Bigskytrust, a UK charity. All profits from core go directly to our international mission projects. You can bless the work by sending donations by paypal to info@coremagazine.org. Thanks.

core magazine is now available at the following UK outlets:.

Bournville
St. Andrews, 216 Mary Vale Rd, B30 1PJ
Bury St Edmunds
St. Andrews, 70 St. John's St, IP33 1SJ
Colchester
St. Andrews, Centurion House, CO2 7AH
Coventry
Cathedral, St. Michaels Ave, CV1 5AB
Great Missenden
St. Andrews, 61-65 High St, HP16 0AA
Lancaster
Maidenhead
St. Andrews, 19 Queen Street, SN6 1LB
Milton Keynes
St. Andrews, 50 Church St, MK12 5JW
Oxford
St. Andrews, 57c St Clements, OX4 1AG
Preston
CBC, Fox St, PR1
Reading
St. Andrews, 60 London St, RG1 4SQ
St.Albans
St. Andrews, 97-99 London rd, AL1 1LN
Shirley
St. Andrews, 384 Stratford rd, B90 4AQ
Slough
St. Andrews, Church St, SL1 1SZ
Trowbridge
St. Andrews, 15 Church St, BA14 8DW
Witney
St. Andrews, 31 High St, OX28 6HP
Wokingham
St. Andrews, Heathlands Rd, RG40 3AW

or via www.standrewsbookshop.co.uk

Also in:
Switzerland via the GODI network, Frauenfeld
Canada via Greater Vancouver YFC
Slovakia via MPK, Presov

More outlets are coming onboard every day so keep checking back for the latest.

Submit your artwork:. 
core magazine features designers & artists in each issue. If you would like to submit some artwork email us at artwork@coremagazine.org.
Artwork relating to our strapline is preferred:
Life | Spirit | Adventure :. getting to the centre of who you are

Thank yous:. 
core magazine really wants to thank our Premier Issue Advertisers:...National Bike Show, Fierce, United Riders, Survivor, Authentic, EMi, Big Fluff, Dephect, Nixon, Compassion, Descendant, Greenbelt.
& the Magazine Printing Company