Tutor: Tim Stimson Klimt, as the leader of the Vienna Secession, began his career adorning the new buildings of the Ringstrasse, yet at the height of his fame his works became increasingly controversial, especially his images of the Femme Fatale; yet he also painted sensitive landscapes and portraits, and complex allegories. Above all his works are gloriously decorative and exuberant. This course locates

Tutor: Margaret Shearing 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 swapbetween them. You should have the ability to hold your own part in a group as well as good sight-reading skills. Expect a wide variety of interesting music and

Tutor: Hugh Parry This course is a celebration of the extraordinary generosity with which Shakespeare treated the minor actors in his company who did the bitpart chores. Even in a few lines he could create cameos which would be a privilege to play, either illuminated by flashes of wonderful poetry or given narrative significance far beyond their apparently meagre word-count. Hugh Parry

Leader: Revd Elizabeth Brown Come along for chat and crafting, times of quiet and worship. There will be a swap-shop, rummage bin and information skills-sharing. Revd Elizabeth Brown serves as a Hospital Chaplain in the Northumbria NHS Trust and is an experienced workshop and retreat leader. This will be Elizabeth’s second retreat at Parcevall Hall. If you would like

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.

Join us for the last of our three-night walking breaks this year. There is a choice each day of either short or longer, more  demanding walks with one of our guides, returning to the welcome and warmth of Parcevall Hall. We usually end with a guided walk suitable for all on the final day. Our Chaplain, Graham Bettridge, will

Tutor: Keely Hodgson Combine singing in harmony with rest, nurture 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 primary and special

Leader: Canon Adrian Botwright Handling positively some of the odd or tricky things we find ourselves saying in church… Our Open Quiet Days this year offer the opportunity to think deeply about challenging questions and dilemmas faced by all people of faith, but perhaps seldom spoken about. No booking is required, but please bring your own lunch. Freewill

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. You should have the ability to hold your own part in a group as well as good sight-reading skills. Expect a wide variety of interesting music and technique tuition, as required.

‘Be still and know that I am God’ Ps 46 v 10 This retreat follows the format of the earlier one in April, but with a different Witness. After meeting and welcoming both old and new friends and having our first excellent Parcevall Hall meal together, we will later in the evening have Compline after which the silence

We have had a cancellation for the Christmas Houseparty, 23rd - 27th December, so there is space for one or two people sharing an upstairs room. If you would like to book, please contact the office on 01756 720213

We have had a cancellation for our very popular Christmas Houseparty, and there is now one upstairs room available for one person, or two people sharing. The Houseparty runs from 23rd - 27th December.  If you are interested, please contact the office on 01756 720213.