Informal and friendly residentials for recorder ensemble playing with a wide variety of interesting music provided by the Conductor. 15 - 17 March with Conductor Mary Tyers Mary is a well-established teacher and performer who loves tutoring musicians. Cost : £250

Take time to simply be and spiritually recharge with a three night stay at Parcevall Hall, with chaplaincy support.

The Gift of Years: Spirituality of Ageing 16th - 18th April 2027 Led by Revd Dilly Baker Explore the meaning, purpose and wisdom that emerge in the later seasons of life, strengthening resilience and connet more deeply with what matters most now.

Led by Dr Cathy Brown Cathy, a Transition Psychologist, has supported individuals to manage transitions for over 30 years. Clients experience her as warm, empathetic and insightful. Embracing the Second Half of Life 23-25 April Explore the unfolding path of the second part of life, discerning how to embrace this and thrive. Together, we will

Monday 26th April - Join Bishop David Hawkins to reflect on the source of our hope in these times through silence and contemplation. Our Open Quiet Days are gentle days of prayer and reflection. Each Quiet Day has its own theme, and the pattern of the day is designed by the leader to include guided

26th - 29th April 2027 Led by Bishop David Hawkins Seek God through solitude and contemplation and drawing on the Orthodox tradition of the Poustina and the science of silence. There will be opportunity for periods of personal private retreat in the Poustina and also shared contemplative worship.

Informal and friendly residentials for recorder ensemble playing with a wide variety of interesting music provided by the Conductor. 7-9 May with Conductor Hilary Oliver Hilary is an experienced music teacher who also plays in a local consort and an early music wind ensemble.

Led by Canon Andy Hawes SSC This part silent retreat enabling a deep personal encounter with the Divine. Services will be in accordance with the Book of Common Prayer and Bible readings are from King James Version. For further information, please contact Mrs Rosemary Hall on 0191 2857534 or hallrosemary36@gmail.com

Contemplative life is an expression of the desire to seek stillness amid the rush of life, as Jesus invites you to rest in him. This retreat is an opportunity to experience deep silence with others in a group, with reflective input and guidance. Bookings should be made through Sue Davies on 07749 592 858 or

Heart and Soul Singing Retreat - led by Keely Hodgson 4th - 6th June 2027 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.

Led by Bishop Toby Howarth 14th - 16th June 2027 This retreat offers companionship for reflection and renewal for clergy who live out a calling to engage with Muslims. There will be opportunities to share the joy of relationships and ministry as well as the challenges posed by context and the political environment.

Celebrating 100 years of Sir William Milner and Parcevall Hall The Arts and Crafts movement, and how it is visible in Parcevall Hall 18 - 20 June, course led by Janet Sinclair This course will look at Morris, Webb and Ruskin, key individuals in the development of the Arts and Crafts movement and show how