22-24 August with Conductor Mat Taylor Whilst being a scientist and supporting mainstream science education, Mat remains ever passionate about music, especially on the recorder. He plays in several groups – including early winds, flutes and recorders. He has been the secretary of York Guildhall SRP for many years, organising meetings, playdays and two SRP

Parcevall Hall Quiet Days are gentle days of prayer and reflection. Each Quiet Day has its own theme, and the pattern of each day is designed by the leader to include guided reflection and free time, talking with others and time for silence. Hall staff will serve teas and coffees regularly throughout the day, and

Strength – Prayer and Fitness Retreat Led by Katherine Hogg  This is a weekend retreat celebrating being active physically and spiritually. The retreat will be led by Personal Trainer and Christian activist, Katherine Hogg, supported by Parcevall Hall Director, Helen Reid. Join the stretch and weights classes, spend time outdoors in the Gardens and the

Starting the Artist’s Way Retreat  5 – 7 September led by Dr Cathy Brown We are all creative beings. It is a natural part of being human to express our true self and to live in the flow of life. Often in life, we can become very busy and buffeted around by expectations. We can lose our

Literature Appreciation led by Hugh Parry Music in Literature 8-11 September   Music is in debt to literature for the texts which it turns into song and opera; it is equally true that literature is often inspired by music, which is the theme of this course. There will be a great variety of writing, from

Retreat for those who want to pray more deeply 12-14 September led by Revd Henriette Howarth and Revd Paul Wheelhouse  If you long to pray more and experience the divine Love more deeply, this retreat is for you. We will find inspiration in the scriptures and Christian tradition to deepen our awareness of God who

The Art of Paying Attention: a Retreat Inspired by the Poetry of Mary Oliver Led by Dilly Baker.   "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" – Mary Oliver Join us for a restorative retreat where we explore the wisdom of Mary Oliver’s poetry—words that invite

Parcevall Hall Quiet Days are gentle days of prayer and reflection. Each Quiet Day has its own theme, and the pattern of each day is designed by the leader to include guided reflection and free time, talking with others and time for silence. Hall staff will serve teas and coffees regularly throughout the day, and

1 October from 10:30 till 3:30 The day starts with coffee and then a Eucharist, followed by lunch. After lunch a speaker will talk about one of the Friends’ favourite subjects – Parcevall Hall! There will also be a tour of the Hall to appreciate the building and its history - perhaps there are rooms

Walking in Wharfedale led by a team of experienced Walk Leaders Autumn Rambling 7-10 October   Enjoy the Autumn colours of the woods and golden bracken as you walk in the Dales in October, and delight in the crisp Autumn air. Wharfedale’s varied landscape is on a reassuringly human scale: wild moorland, wooded vales and

14 - 16 October with Conductor Hilary Oliver Hilary is a retired music teacher who has played recorder for over 50 years. She started conducting and teaching whilst in the school sixth form, then continued her musical studies at the Birmingham School of Music. She worked as a peripatetic woodwind tutor for more than 25

Parcevall Hall Quiet Days are gentle days of prayer and reflection. Each Quiet Day has its own theme, and the pattern of each day is designed by the leader to include guided reflection and free time, talking with others and time for silence. Hall staff will serve teas and coffees regularly throughout the day, and