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

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

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

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