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SUMMARY:Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer Retreat 12-15 May led by Witness Brenda Lofthouse  \nJesus invites you to rest in him\, lean in and listen to his heartbeat. Contemplative life is an expression of the desire to seek stillness amid the rush of life. When experienced with others in a group\, silence is deeper and more powerful than when alone. At this retreat\, you can make space for yourself and your relationship with God\, giving yourself and him a wonderful gift.  \nBookings should be made through Sue Davis\, who is the FCP contact for more information as well. Please phone 0774959858 or email susandavies367@gmail.com  \nCost: £288 
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/fellowship-of-contemplative-prayer-retreat-4/
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SUMMARY:Open Quiet Day
DESCRIPTION: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 all participants bring their own lunch. \nMonday 12th May – Creation with Franciscan reflections and a guided tour of the formal gardens led by Revd Debby Plummer \nArrivals are from 10:00 and the day ends at 16:00. \nQuiet Days are Pay As You Feel events and donations can be made on the day by card or in cash. \n*For the Creation Quiet Day\, we will make a £2 donation per person to the Gardens for the tour\, please do include this in your PAYF. \nThere are 16 places available for each Quiet Day\, please do book your place in advance. Parcevall Hall Quiet Days are usually oversubscribed\, so if you can’t make the date after all\, please let us know and someone else will take your place.
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/open-quiet-day-7/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250511T150000
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SUMMARY:The Book of Nature Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Book of Nature Retreat  9 – 11 May led by Revd Debby Plummer  \nThis retreat focuses on thanksgiving for God’s creation\, inspired by Franciscan spirituality. In the midst of pressing concerns about environmental catastrophe\, there will be time to seek peace and hope in nature and faith. Debby will lead sessions of reflection and prayer focussing on creation\, destruction\, restoration and includes a creation inspired liturgy for the Eucharist.  \n  \nCost: £225 
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/the-book-of-nature-retreat/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250501T163000
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SUMMARY:Friends of Parcevall Hall - Springtime Afternoon Tea and Tour of the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A chance to gather together with Friends to enjoy an afternoon at Parcevall Hall and each other’s company.  There will be a tour of the Gardens with one of the gardeners and afternoon tea in the dining room.
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/friends-of-parcevall-hall-springtime-afternoon-tea-and-tour-of-the-gardens/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250424T150000
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SUMMARY:Art Appreciation I
DESCRIPTION:Art Appreciation led by Tim Stimson \nHow pleasant to know Edward Lear 22-24 April \n  \nEdward Lear’s Book of Nonsense has never been out of print\, but less well known is that he made his living producing exquisite topographical watercolours from locations all around the world. At this retreat\, we will focus on the watercolours\, and develop understanding of the cultural context in which the art was created by such a warm and delightful person who expressed his philosophy through timeless humour. \nWe are pleased to welcome Tim at Parcevall again when he will be leading two retreats. Tim is a cultural and art historian specialising in 17th and 19th century art and society\, who has also practiced professionally as a painter and ceramist. Participants from previous years have found Tim’s retreats to be inspirational and informative\, and enjoy his engaging approach and delivery. \n  \nCost: £240
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/art-appreciation-i-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250417T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123342
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SUMMARY:Facing the Elements Easter Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Facing the Elements Easter Retreat 17-20 April led by Bishop David Hawkins  \nAt this retreat\, we will reflect on the timeless themes of Holy Week and Easter through a green lens\, recognising the central importance of creation.  Bishop David will focus on the Four Elements of Earth\, Water\, Fire\, and Air\, which the Ancient Greeks believed made our blue planet habitable to biodiversity and human life. David will use some of his paintings on the subject as a visual backdrop to the retreat. This Easter Retreat is an opportunity to reflect on the environment in the light of the Easter story and be inspired anew.  \nResidential Cost: £295  \nDay guest cost: £150  \nExtra days accommodation with full board is available for the discounted price of £75 per night 
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/facing-the-elements-easter-retreat/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250410T150000
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SUMMARY:Literature Appreciation I
DESCRIPTION:Literature Appreciation Retreat led by Hugh Parry. \nCleopatra in Literature 7-10 April \n  \nCleopatra is one of the most famous figures from classical antiquity\, known and celebrated in art and literature over millennia. She is an ambivalent image of seductiveness and independence\, whose story has been retold in many ways. On this course\, we will look at a wide range of texts about Cleopatra and consider the themes of love and power. \nHugh Parry is an experienced teacher of English Literature in adult education specialising in Shakespeare\, as well as his wide-ranging interests including detective fiction\, utopias\, ghost stories\, Greek drama\, and the pursuit of unfashionable poets. He will be leading two courses at Parcevall Hall in 2025. Previous course participants have really enjoyed his approach to teaching and the breadth of his knowledge of literature. \nCost: £295
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/literature-appreciation-i-4/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250404T160000
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SUMMARY:Open Quiet Day
DESCRIPTION: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 all participants bring their own lunch. \nFriday 4th April 2025 – Heart of Nature with Celtic Harp\, poetry and prayer led by Julie Darling. \nArrivals are from 10:00 and the day ends at 16:00. \nQuiet Days are Pay As You Feel events and donations can be made on the day by card or in cash. \n*For the Creation Quiet Day\, we will make a £2 donation per person to the Gardens for the tour\, please do include this in your PAYF. \nThere are 16 places available for each Quiet Day\, please do book your place in advance. Parcevall Hall Quiet Days are usually oversubscribed\, so if you can’t make the date after all\, please let us know and someone else will take your place.
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/open-quiet-day-12/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250330T150000
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Enneagram
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Enneagram 28-30 March led by Cathy Brown  \n Going on a retreat is an opportunity to slow down and re-connect with ourself.  With origins in ancient wisdom and teachings of mathematicians\, philosophers and theologists\, the Enneagram provides a psychological and spiritual lens for our personal growth.  \nThis retreat will benefit from Integrative’s  adaptive\, intelligent technology (www.integrative9.com). Ahead of the retreat\, you will have the opportunity to complete this online assessment\, receive your own 23-page Integrative Personal Enneagram Report and have a one-hour pre-retreat coaching conversation with Cathy.  \nThe retreat is open to people from all faiths and no religious faith.  \n   \nPrice: £375 
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/exploring-the-enneagram/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250318T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123342
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SUMMARY:Recorder Players' Workshop I
DESCRIPTION:18-20 March with Conductor Carolyn Wade   \nCarolyn is a retired teacher who has played the recorder since the age of 7. She has coached and directed various music groups whilst teaching and has\, for over 25 years\, arranged music and run workshops for concertina groups. Since retiring she has returned to playing in\, and arranging music for\, recorder ensembles/orchestras. She has conducted at SRP meetings in West Yorkshire and York\, and is Associate Conductor for Rombalds Recorders in Ilkley. \n  \nThese residentials are for recorder ensemble playing in an informal and friendly atmosphere. They are aimed at competent adult players who ideally offer at least two instruments [C and F] 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 provided by the Conductor. \nIf you would like further details about the workshop and music\, please contact Pauline Welch who is a recorder player and Friend of Parcevall Hall. \nPauline can be reached on paulinewelch.moorfield@gmail.com. \nAll bookings should be made through Parcevall Hall. admin@parcevallhall.org.uk \nPrice for each residential: £230
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/recorder-players-workshop-i-6/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250317T160000
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SUMMARY:Open Quiet Day
DESCRIPTION: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 all participants bring their own lunch. \nMonday 17th March – Pilgrimage with Taize-inspired worship and small group reflections led by Revd Tom Lusty \nArrivals are from 10:00 and the day ends at 16:00. \nQuiet Days are Pay As You Feel events and donations can be made on the day by card or in cash. \n*For the Creation Quiet Day\, we will make a £2 donation per person to the Gardens for the tour\, please do include this in your PAYF. \nThere are 16 places available for each Quiet Day\, please do book your place in advance. Parcevall Hall Quiet Days are usually oversubscribed\, so if you can’t make the date after all\, please let us know and someone else will take your place.
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/open-quiet-day-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250307T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250309T150000
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SUMMARY:Balance - Prayer and Fitness Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Balance – Prayer and Fitness Retreat 7-9 March led by Katherine Hogg  \nThis 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 Dales\, and take time to reflect on life and faith.   \nThe cost is £225 and eight places are available  \nAdditional prayer and fitness retreat dates will become available later in the year. Please ask to be on our mailing list for this information. 
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/strength-prayer-and-fitness-retreat/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250304T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250307T150000
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SUMMARY:Poustinia Spirituality Lent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Poustinia Spirituality Lent Retreat 4-7 March led by Bishop David Hawkins  \nThe Lent retreat will focus on the Poustinia (oratory or hermit’s cell) in the grounds of the Hall. Together we will explore the spirituality of the Poustinia developed in the Russian Orthodox Church tradition. We will use the cell for periods of personal private retreat\, and share corporate prayer and worship rooted in the Orthodox tradition in the chapel in the Hall.  \nThis Lent Retreat is an opportunity for spiritual growth\, learning and prayer.  \nResidential cost: £295  \nDay guest cost: £150 
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/poustinia-spirituality-lent-retreat/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123342
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SUMMARY:Heart & Soul Singing Retreat I
DESCRIPTION:Heart and Soul Singing Retreat – led by Keely Hodgson\n21-23 February; \n\nCombine 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.\n\nKeely Hodgson is a composer and natural voice practitioner. She leads a number of community choirs\, including Ben Rhydding Community Choir\, and is a member of a team of composers and arrangers for Choir Community. She belongs to the Bring Me Sunshine Trio\, a social enterprise that plays and sings in local Care Homes\, and runs The Purple Room evenings of music and spoken word in Ben Rhydding. Keely is committed to sharing the sense of well-being and soulful connection singing with others can bring\, and helping those who have not sung before to discover their unique voice.
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/heart-soul-singing-retreat-i-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250210T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250214T100000
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SUMMARY:Clergy Reading Week
DESCRIPTION:Clergy Reading Week 10-14 February led by Revd Canon Marion Russell  \nAn 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 we are present share with the groups which books they have chosen and why\, which leads to interesting conversations. A retreat for refreshment and inspiration.  \nPrice: £385 
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/clergy-reading-week-7/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241227T100000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Houseparty & Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Spend a traditional Christmas in the warm and welcoming surroundings of Parcevall Hall.  Home-cooked food\, traditional games and times for reflections shared in good company\, all help us to rediscover the true meaning of Christmas in this special celebration.
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/christmas-houseparty-retreat-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241217T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123342
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SUMMARY:Friends of Parcevall Hall Eucharist & Christmas Lunch
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Parcevall Hall meet for a time of worship and fellowship together over a traditional Christmas lunch.  Coffee and biscuits will be served from 10.30am.
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/friends-of-parcevall-hall-eucharist-christmas-lunch-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241206T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123342
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SUMMARY:Recorder Players' Workshop V
DESCRIPTION:Tutor:  Sheila Richards \nEnsemble 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 technique tuition\, as required. \nSheila has been teaching recorder for the past 40 years(!) – initially in London but\, since 2006\, in the East Midlands.  She is currently the Musical Director of the Lincolnshire branch of the Society of Recorder Players and is regularly invited to guest conduct at other SRP branches and festivals.  In 2016 she founded the East Midlands Recorder Orchestra which she continues to conduct in addition to maintaining her conducting role with the London Recorder Orchestra.  In her ‘spare time’ she arranges music for recorder groups which she publishes under the name of Willobie Press. \nThere are four other Recorder Players’ Workshops this year:  5 – 7 March\, 28 – 30 May\, 2 – 4 August & 8 – 10 October
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/recorder-players-workshop-v-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241202T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241205T150000
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SUMMARY:Advent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Taking inspiration and hope from the Advent Antiphons \nLeader:  The Very Revd John Dobson \nAdvent is a time to be honest about ourselves\, the Church and the world as we await the coming of Christ. John Dobson\, Dean of Ripon\, will help us to find inspiration and hope from the ancient Advent Antiphons\, through bible study\, prayer\, contemplation\, and conversation.  And relaxed and refreshed\, we shall be better prepared to celebrate the great feast of Christmas. \nThe Very Reverend John Dobson was appointed Dean of Ripon in June 2014 following 25 years of ministry in the Diocese of Durham. \nDean John is delighted to be ministering in his native Yorkshire at a Cathedral that has been important to him since his childhood and which serves a vast rural area as well as the whole of West. \nWhile at Ripon\, he has led the Cathedral community in an envisioning process that has resulted in the strategy\, ‘Growing God’s Kingdom’.  This is shaping the growing and nurturing of the congregation\, the development of the Cathedral as a centre of heritage\, pilgrimage and tourism\, and the mission extended through the Cathedral to the people and communities of the region.  In 2019 Dean John became a deputy lieutenant for the County of North Yorkshire. \nJohn is married to Nicola who is the head teacher of a North Yorkshire C of E aided primary school. They have two children who are establishing their careers in London. John and Nicola are church bell ringers; they enjoy walking in the Yorkshire Dales\, Scotland and the Alps.
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/advent-retreat-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241101T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123342
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SUMMARY:Heart & Soul Singing Retreat IV
DESCRIPTION:Tutor:  Keely Hodgson \n  \nCombine 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. \nKeely Hodgson is a composer and natural voice practitioner. She leads a number of community choirs\, including the Ben Rhydding Community Choir\, and is a member of a team of composers and arrangers for the choral website\, ChoirCommunity. She belongs to the Bring Me Sunshine Trio\, a social enterprise\, playing cello and guitar and singing in local Care Homes and runs The Purple Room\, a monthly evening of music and the spoken word in Ben Rhydding. Keely is committed to sharing the sense of well-being and soulful connection singing with others can bring\, and helping those who have not sung before to discover their unique voice. \nThere are three other Heart & Soul Singing retreats this year: 23 – 25 February\, 12 – 14 April & 19 – 21 June \n 
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/heart-soul-singing-retreat-iv/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241008T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123342
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SUMMARY:Recorder Players' Workshop IV
DESCRIPTION:Tutor:  Hilary Oliver \n  \nEnsemble 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 technique tuition\, as required. \nHilary 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 years. Playing in a local consort as well as an early music wind ensemble\, she also conducts SRP meetings to indulge her passion for both ancient and modern recorder music. \nThere are four other Recorder Player Workshops this year: 5 – 7 March\, 28 – 30 May\, 2 – 4 August & 6 – 8 December \n 
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/recorder-players-workshop-iv-7/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241007T160000
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SUMMARY:Quiet Day IV
DESCRIPTION:Resting from Work and Working from Rest \nLeader:  Revd Colin Blake \n  \nThe first commandment given to us by God was to “be fruitful and multiply”. God designed us to be productive. But we build our identities around our activities. We are not living in the truth of who God created us to be. We have become human “doings” rather than human “beings.” We need a biblical framework for a rhythm of life that allows us to be fruitful in balance with being at rest. We need to be secure in who we are\, based on what Christ did for us on the cross and the very great promises we have that we are loved and accepted by him. We must stop striving to gain the acceptance of others by what we do\, leading to a driven lifestyle. The day will explore a Biblical understanding of the rhythms of rest and work which will enable us to lead fruitful lives. \nColin Blake has always had a desire to engage with new way of being church. After planting a church and school in the Bristol Diocese\, a move to Bath & Wells saw him lead a community church in a local pub\, alongside being a regional co-ordinator in the early days of Messy Church. This led to a relocation to Yorkshire where he became Fresh Expressions advisor to the Bishop of Bradford\, and leader of GraceSpace Fresh Expression in Saltaire. He concluded his ministry as Vicar of Wrose in Bradford before retiring with wife Katy to Hellifield. Colin enjoys computers\, blogging\, music and promoting concerts. \nThis is free event\, but please contact the Hall to book your place. \nPlease bring your own lunch. \n  \nFreewill offering
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/quiet-day-iv-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241001T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123342
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SUMMARY:Friends of Parcevall Hall Eucharist & Lunch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/friends-of-parcevall-hall-eucharist-lunch-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240924T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T123342
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SUMMARY:Autumn Rambling in Wharfedale
DESCRIPTION:Wharfedale’s varied landscape is on a reassuringly human scale; wild moorland\, wooded vales and boulder-strewn hillsides above the peaty waters of the River Wharfe. We offer a choice each day of either short or longer walks with our guides\, returning to the welcome and warmth of the Hall. Packed lunches are provided\, but if at any time you would rather take a stroll around the  gardens\, lunch can be served for you in the dining room. \nOur chaplain\, Canon Graham Bettridge\, will be here for a part of your stay to provide spiritual leadership for those who would like to participate. \nThere is one other walking break this year: 11 – 14 March
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/autumn-rambling-in-wharfedale-7/
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SUMMARY:Literature Appreciation II
DESCRIPTION:Music in Literature \nPart 2 \nTutor:  Hugh Parry\n \nMusic is obviously in debt to literature for the texts which it turns into song and opera. The debt is not one-way: poems\, short stories\, novels and song lyrics interpret music verbally\, or describe composers\, musicians\, musical events\, and audiences. The material is so copious that any choice amongst it would be random\, so the course will make a virtue of this with a wide variety of musical genres and writers. Where possible\, we will listen to the music which stimulated the texts\, too. \nHugh 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. \nPlease note: This is a supplement to the course of the same name offered in 2023\, but with a completely different collection of texts and musical influences\, so it is not at all necessary to have attended the previous course. \nThe first Literature Appreciation event this year is from 9 – 11 April. \n 
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/literature-appreciation-ii-2/
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SUMMARY:Quiet Day III
DESCRIPTION:Potholes and Mountains \nLeader: Revd Jenny Savage \nPotholes and Mountains will journey us underground\, and on the mountain tops\, looking at some of the risks we take in life and the beauty of God we find when we dare to take risks. We will wonder about the trust and faith that has developed in us because we have taken risks\, and the beauty we have found. \nJenny spent several years as a PE and Dance teacher before taking time out to raise 4 children. She was ordained priest in the year 2000 and is now retired\, finding God’s beauty in the garden. \nThis is free event\, but please contact the Hall to book your place. \nPlease bring your own lunch. \n  \nFreewill offering
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/quiet-day-iii-2/
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SUMMARY:Art Appreciation II
DESCRIPTION:Tutor:  Tim Stimson \nHow Pleasant to know Edward Lear \n  \nEdward Lear`s Book of Nonsense has never been out of print\, but what often isn`t realized is that he made his living producing exquisite topographical watercolours from exotic locations. A man of versatile genius; ornithologist\, diarist\, composer- this warm and delightful person expressed his philosophy through timeless humour. \n Tim’s involvement in art began with the practical. For a number of years\, he was a professional painter and ceramicist in Scotland and Wales\, before returning to university to study literature and the history of art.  For the last 30 years he has been a freelance cultural/art historian\, specialising in 17th and 19th-century art and society. He now lectures for the University of Cambridge\, the WEA\, the Art Fund and the Arts Society (formerly NADFAS)\, and presents residential study courses in Britain and Europe. Tim has now completed two lecture tours of Australia\, the last in 2016\, and presented a lecture for Hull City of Culture 2017 on T E Ferens\, patron of Hull’s newly refurbished gallery. \nThe first Art Appreciation retreat this year is from 16 – 18 April. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/art-appreciation-ii/
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SUMMARY:Recorder Players' Workshop III
DESCRIPTION:Tutor:  Sheila Richards \nEnsemble 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 technique tuition\, as required. \nSheila has been teaching recorder for the past 40 years(!) – initially in London but\, since 2006\, in the East Midlands.  She is currently the Musical Director of the Lincolnshire branch of the Society of Recorder Players and is regularly invited to guest conduct at other SRP branches and festivals.  In 2016 she founded the East Midlands Recorder Orchestra which she continues to conduct in addition to maintaining her conducting role with the London Recorder Orchestra.  In her ‘spare time’ she arranges music for recorder groups which she publishes under the name of Willobie Press. \nThere are four other Recorder Player Workshops this year: 5 – 7 March\, 28 – 30 May\, 8 – 10 October and 6 – 8 December.
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/recorder-players-workshop-iii-6/
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SUMMARY:Mary Magdalene's Easter:  Study of John 20
DESCRIPTION:Tutor:  Margaret Barker \n  \nPreparing for the feast of St Mary Magdalene on July 22nd\, we shall look in depth at St John’s account of her meeting Jesus.  Mary Magdalene was remembered as a visionary\, a teacher and a leader in the early Church\, and St John has recorded the reason for this. \nWhat she learned from her encounter with the risen Lord became the basis for understanding his death and resurrection. \nMargaret Barker read theology at Cambridge and went on to pursue her research independently. She was elected President of the Society for Old Testament Study in 1998\, and edited the Society’s second Monograph Series\, published by Ashgate. She has so far written 17 books\, which form a sequence\, later volumes building on her earlier conclusions. Since 1997\, she has been part of the symposium Religion\, Science and the Environment\, convened by His All Holiness Bartholomew I\, the Ecumenical Patriarch. \nMargaret developed an approach to Biblical Studies now known as Temple Theology. In 2008 she was awarded a Lambeth Degree of Doctor of Divinity by Rowan Williams\, the then Archbishop of Canterbury\, ‘in recognition of her work on the Jerusalem Temple and the origins of Christian Liturgy\, which has made a significantly new contribution to our understanding of the New Testament and opened up important fields for research’. \nMargaret Barker is a mother and grandmother\, a retired Methodist preacher and was involved for over 30 years with the work of a women’s refuge. \n 
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/mary-magdalenes-easter-study-of-john-20/
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SUMMARY:Living Life in to Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Leader:  Jill Benet \n  \nIn Centering Prayer\, our intention is to consent to the presence and action of the Divine within us. It is sometimes referred to as the Prayer of Consent. The effect of Centering Prayer is seen in daily life\, increasing our awareness\, making us aware of our attachments\, identifications and the hidden motivations that lie behind our actions.  Seen as obstacles to being present\, we wish to be free of such distractions. But how do we do that? Little do we realise that what we might at first consider an obstacle is\, in fact\, a welcome step to living into who we truly are. In an atmosphere of silence\, presence and practice\, learning how to welcome and be with what comes\, we sense a new way to living life fully. \nOur time together will include extended periods of prayer and silence as well as practical teaching on how to meet and be with the circumstances arising in our daily life. \nJill Benet is the London Co-ordinator of Contemplative Outreach\, founded to teach the method of Centering Prayer and to support Centering Prayer groups and communities. She has studied in-depth the conceptual background of Centering Prayer\, trained in the US and UK\, and has studied under its founder\, Fr Thomas Keating. Jill is a co-founder of the Silence in the City series of talks on the contemplative life and has collaborated with Cynthia Bourgeault\, James Finley and Richard Rohr\, among others. She leads groups\, Introductory Days\, Quiet Days\, and retreats.  She is a professional teacher and guide of Inner Relationship Focusing. \n 
URL:https://www.parcevallhall.org.uk/event/living-life-in-to-prayer/
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