The last of our three walking breaks at Parcevall Hall in 2020. Wharfedale offers a wealth of landscapes; wild moorland, limestone uplands, wooded valleys and gentle farmland, with the uninterrupted beauty of Upper Wharfedale laid out before you form the hilltops. New routes are added each year, and we offer a choice each day of

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Tutor:  Hugh Parry By popular demand, Hugh Parry introduces the 2nd instalment of his presentation of Sir William Milner's 78s.  A glimpse of the personal tastes of Sir William, played on a wind-up gramophone as he would have enjoyed and heard them at Parcevall Hall. Expect a fascinating and enjoyable

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED The Friends of Parcevall Hall meet for a time of worship and fellowship together over lunch. Coffee and biscuits will be served from 10.30am.

Leader: Revd Canon Dr Flora Winfield A two-night retreat, with a full day led by Flora Winfield. 'Burned by my vision of a world that shone'. The line comes from Clive James' poem, 'Japanese Maple' in Sentenced to Life. Among the first women to be ordained in the Church of England, Flora Winfield has worked

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Leader:  Revd Canon Dr Flora Winfield 'Burned by my vision of a world that shone';  walking through autumn in poems, psalms and prayers.  The line comes from Clive James' poem, 'Japanese Maple' in Sentenced to Life. Among the first women to be ordained in the Church of England, Flora Winfield

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED Tutor:  Sandra Foxall Ensemble playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, this workshop is aimed at experienced adult players who ideally offer two instruments and are able to swap between them.   The ability to hold your own part in a group and good sight-reading skills are key.  Expect a wide variety

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED I know the plans I have for you Plans to prosper and not to harm Plans to give you hope and a future Jeremiah Ch 29 v 11 Contemplative life is the expression of the desire to seek stillness amid the rush of life, to hear 'the still small voice'

Tutor:  Keely Hodgson Combine singing in harmony with nurture, rest and inspiration.  No previous singing experience, or the ability to read music, is required.  A varied repertoire of songs and rounds are sensitively taught using call and response. Keely Hodgson is a composer and natural voice practitioner.  She has worked as a music specialist in

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED Tutors:  Professor Rosemary Mitchell & Dr Hannah Stone This two day residential course will explore the intersections between women's lives, poetry and spirituality.  Academics and poets Hannah Stone and Rosemary Mitchell will share poetry focusing on religious women, including Joan of Arc and Julian of Norwich - from their recent collection,

Tales from the Underworld Tutor:  Hugh Parry The borderline between Earth and Hell has always been permeable enough to enable writers to invite some unsavoury characters to pay us a visit and curdle our blood. The fear is salutary, no doubt - and the commercial potential gratifying.  This course will look at creepy and  demonic

Leader:  Canon Adrian Botwright    Sadly Fr Bill Scott, a long-time friend and supporter of Parcevall Hall, who was going to lead this retreat for us, died on 17th July this year. Praying the Psalms in Advent Canon Adrian Botwright was Rector of Holy Trinity in Skipton for almost 20 years. He now lives in Thirsk

Tutor: Hilary Oliver Ensemble playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, this workshop is aimed at experienced adult players who ideally offer two instruments and are able to swap between them.  The ability to hold your own part in a group and good sight-reading skills are key.  Expect a wide variety of interesting music and