Leader: Canon Graham Bettridge We journey through Lent this year led by our Chaplain. Graham trained from an early age at the House of the Sacred Mission, Kelham. He was ordained into the Bradford Diocese by Bishop Michael Parker, and his ordination retreat was spent at Parcevall, then the newly acquired Retreat House of the

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: Dr Rupert Sheldrake Recent scientific research has shown that, in general, people who have regular religious or spiritual practices are happier, healthier, and live longer. Rupert has written two books on the scientific study of spiritual practices, Science and Practices and Ways to Go Beyond and Why They Work, each of which explore seven

Tutor: Terry Smurthwaite Ensemble playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, this workshop is aimedat 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

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

Spring Walking in Wharfedale 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,

Leader: Revd Canon Andrew Tawn ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ As this quiet day falls in Holy Week, we will be reflecting on Jesus’ agonised cry from the cross. These words lead us into some of the great mysteries of faith: our own experiences of God’s  absence; why did Jesus have

Leader: Canon Graham Bettridge Join us at Parcevall Hall for this most special week of the year. The programme will be led by our chaplain, Canon Graham Bettridge, taking time to reflect on the significance of Holy Week, and celebrating together the triumph of Easter Day. Graham trained for the ministry at the Society of

Tutor: Hugh Parry In this course we will range over a sample of the Canterbury Tales, the well-known and the less-known. Like the pilgrims who told them, they are a collection of ‘all-sorts’, from satire to romance, raunchy anecdotes to saints’ lives, chivalry to folklore. Chaucer had no time to finish the project, but he

Conductor: Canon Andy Hawes, SSC I am the Resurrection and the Life A retreat praying with the gospel accounts of the Resurrection. Services will be in accordance with the Book of Common Prayer and the Authorised Version of the Bible. It is not necessary to be  a member of the Anglican Association to come on

Tutor: Tim Stimson An introduction to the art and lives of the Scottish artists – Henry, Guthrie, Crawhall, Hornel and others – who emerged from the rustic realism of the outdoor painting era to develop their individual and striking pictures. Tim’s involvement in art began with the practical. For a number of years, he was

Leader: Chris Bradshaw Join us on a relaxed birdwatching break aimed at people new to birdwatching, or those just wishing to enjoy commoner birds in a tranquil location. We will have a programme of short  birdwatching walks which focus on learning how to identify and understand more about the life histories of the commoner resident