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December 2018
Quietly Contemplating Christmas
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…
Find out more »Christmas Houseparty & Retreat
Spend Christmas in the warm and welcoming surroundings of Parcevall Hall. Home-cooked food, traditional games and times for reflection shared in good company, all help us to rediscover the true meaning of Christmas in this special Parcevall family celebration. This event is FULLY BOOKED. …
Find out more »January 2019
Open Quiet Day I – Do I have to believe that?
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…
Find out more »February 2019
Clergy Reading Week
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…
Find out more »March 2019
Lent Retreat Days & Residential Stays
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…
Find out more »Friends of Parcevall Hall Eucharist & Lunch
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.
Find out more »Heart & Soul Singing Retreat I
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.…
Find out more »Recorder Players’ Workshop I
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…
Find out more »Literature Appreciation I – Poetry from Wales
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…
Find out more »April 2019
Springtime Walking in Wharfedale
Join us for a companionable three-night walking break. There is a choice each day of either short or longer, more demanding walks with one of our guides, returning to the welcome and warmth of Parcevall Hall. We usually end with a guided walk suitable for all on the…
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