Parcevall Hall

Literature Appreciation I - Poetry from Wales
2019-03-22 16:00 - 2019-03-24 15:00 UTC
Tutor: Hugh Parry
A weekend sampling poetry by Welsh writers from medieval to modern times. Dafydd ap Gwilym (in translation) to Gillian Clarke, with a doctor or two, a clergyman or two (yes, a Thomas or two, of course!). There may even be a Jones or two. Come and meet the ‘Celtic fringe’ – they are not all wild and woolly (though some are), and they speak your language – with great brio.
Hugh Parry has offered adult education classes in literature for over 30 years. Although loyal all his life to Shakespeare, he has over the years given courses on a diverse range of topics, including detective fiction, utopias, ghost stories, Cowper, Swift and R S Thomas.

Recorder Players’ Workshop I
2019-03-19 16:00 - 2019-03-21 15:00
Tutor: Terry Smurthwaite
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.
Contact Pauline at paulinewelch.moorfield@gmail.com for further details. Bookings should be made through the Hall.
Terry regularly conducts Society of Recorder Players’ meetings at Leeds, Bingley and York. He also conducts a group which meets weekly in Ilkley and has recently founded and conducts The Rombalds Recorders, a group set up to perform early music. In addition to bringing a wide range of music, he is also able to offer advice on the techniques of ensemble playing and musicianship.

Heart & Soul Singing Retreat I
2019-03-15 16:00 - 2019-03-17 15:00
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 school settings and leads a number of community singing groups, including Ben Rhydding Community Choir. She is committed to sharing the joy of singing with others and helping those who have not sung before to discover their unique voice.
The second Heart & Soul Singing Retreat in our 2019 programme is from 11-12 October.

Friends of Parcevall Hall Eucharist & Lunch
2019-03-13 11:00 - 15:00
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.

Lent Retreat Days & Residential Stays
2019-03-05 10:00 - 2019-03-08 16:00
This year there is the option to spend a day, stay overnight, or join the whole period of our Lent Retreat. The price for each option is at the bottom of this page.
DAY 1 – 5 MARCH
Leader: Revd Darryl Hall, Area Dean of Ripon Deanery
Theme: Witnesses to the crucifixion of Christ
Session 1 The centurion: finding the truth
Session 2 The criminal: finding forgiveness
Session 3 Joseph of Arimathea:
finding courage
DAY 2 – 6 MARCH
Leader: Revd Andrew Tawn, Director of Clergy Development
Theme: Going Deeper
Richard Foster begins his classic A Celebration of Discipline with these words: ‘Superficiality is the curse of our age. The doctrine of instant satisfaction is a primary spiritual problem.
The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people.’ This day is an
exploration of the idea of depth in the Bible and what it might mean for us to follow Jesus’ direction to ‘put out into the deep’. (Luke 5.4)
DAY 3 – 7 MARCH
Leader: Revd Darryl Hall, Area Dean of Ripon Deanery
Theme: Witnesses to the crucifixion of Christ
Session 1 Mary: finding trust
Session 2 Thaddaeus: finding faith under fire
Session 3 Martha: finding life
DAY 4 – 8 MARCH
Leader: Canon Graham Bettridge
Theme: The wings of the morning
Today will be spent in meditation of Psalm 139, led by our Chaplain, Canon Graham Bettridge.
PRICES:
Full day including morning coffee, lunch & afternoon tea: £28
Arrive 10am, depart 4pm
Full day, as above, plus dinner, bed & breakfast: £80
Arrive 10am, depart 9.30am the following day
Full retreat: £247

Clergy Reading Week
2019-02-04 10:00 - 2019-02-07 10:00
Leader: Revd Canon Stephen Treasure
An opportunity to take time away from the parish to read, reflect, walk, chat, rest and sleep. You are invited to bring along books of your own choice of a theological or spiritual nature. All who are present share with the group which books they have chosen and why. This often leads to conversations with each other during the retreat about books of mutual interest.
After that introduction, apart from meal and prayer times, the remainder of this retreat is relaxed and unstructured – a time of refreshment for body, mind and soul in a place of beauty and peace. The cost can be paid from your CMD retreat grant. If you have not been to this event before and would like to know more please contact the Revd Canon Stephen Treasure who is the event coordinator. For bookings, please contact Parcevall Hall.

Open Quiet Day I - Do I have to believe that?
2019-01-28
Leader: Canon Adrian Botwright
Handling positively those times of doubt and uncertainty… 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 offering

Quietly Contemplating Christmas
2018-12-13 16:00 - 2018-12-15 15:00
Following the pattern of this popular event last year, these two days are an opportunity to enjoy simple pleasures, peace, calm and nourishment before the busyness of Christmas. Between times of relaxation and fellowship, we will look at the December night sky with astronomer Martin Lunn. All will be invited to spend an afternoon in discussion and contemplation with the Revd Darryl Hall, Area Dean of Ripon Deanery. Wholesome food and a warm welcome are assured.
Spaces are available for this event. Please contact the office to make a booking.

'Amazing Grace': Literature & Faith
2018-08-14 10:00 - 20:00
Please join us for a Study Day with Joyce Simpson at Parcevall Hall to explore themes of renewal, spiritual friendship and mission in the life journeys of John Newton, William Cowper, and William Wilberforce. A central focus will be the Olney Hymns (1779), the fruit of collaboration between Newton and Cowper. These hymns, including ‘God moves in a mysterious way’ and ‘Glorious things of Thee are spoken’, were written for weekly meetings in the parish of Olney, Buckinghamshire, and are representative of themes foregrounded by the 18th century Evangelical Movement. One of the Olney Hymns has become reputedly the most famous hymn in the world: ‘Amazing Grace’.
Joyce Simpson, former Head of Humanities at Leeds Trinity University, enjoyed many years introducing students to the delights of poetry, novels and plays in the hope that they might discover in depth the joy of creative encounter with language and literature, and be encouraged to set sail on their own spiritual quests. Now, in retirement, she takes pleasure in sharing her thoughts and insights with fellow voyagers from different walks of life.
Arrival at 10am. Departure at 8pm. Morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meal are included in the price.
Please click here for the schedule of this event.
There are some spaces left for non-residential guests for this event. Please contact the office to make your booking.

Quietly Contemplating Christmas
2017-12-13 16:00 - 2017-12-15 15:00
These two days are an opportunity to enjoy simple pleasures, peace, calm and nourishment before the busyness of Christmas. Between times of relaxation and fellowship, we will look at the December night sky with astronomer Martin Lunn, and hear about an astronomer’s interpretation of the Star of Bethlehem. All will be invited to spend an afternoon with Revd Canon Simon Cowling, discussing a piece of spiritual writing. Wholesome food and a warm welcome are assured.
