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Literature Appreciation II – Shakespeare’s Sonnets
Tutor: Hugh Parry The Shakespeare Sonnets remain one of the peaks of poetic achievement. Within their apparently identical and restrictive packaging, they are elegant, witty, raw, ruminative, rousing – sometimes all at once. What do they have to say, and how do they…
Find out more »Sir William Milner’s Music Collection with Hugh Parry
This year we are celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the birth of Sir William Milner. Enjoy the pick of Sir William’s 78s introduced and described by Hugh Parry, aka the Sheik of Shellac. We will hear music from the 1920s to the 1940s played…
Find out more »Autumn Rambling in Wharfedale
Join us for the last of our three walking breaks in the 2018 programme. There is a choice each day of either short or longer, more demanding walks with one of our two guides, returning to the welcome and warmth of Parcevall Hall. We…
Find out more »Sir William Milner’s Birthday: Friends’ Eucharist & Celebration
The Friends of Parcevall Hall come together for a time of worship and fellowship to celebrate the 125th birthday of Sir William Milner. Coffee and biscuits will be served from 10am. Spaces are available for this event. Friends are invited to contact the office…
Find out more »Open Quiet Day IV
Our Open Quiet Days this year are being led by Cathy Davie. Cathy is a spiritual director, following roles as a town planner, teacher, mother, and clergy spouse. Her facilitation skills include writing materials and teaching spirituality in schools and for lay readers.…
Find out more »Recorder Players’ Workshop IV
Tutor: Margaret Shearing Ensemble playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, this workshop is aimed at moderate to good 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…
Find out more »Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer Retreat II – The Race Marked Out for Us
Witness: Peter Dodson Following the format of our May FCP Retreat, this weekend will include remembrance of five saints in the approach to All Saints Day and the Cloud of Witnesses in the Letter to the Hebrews, who ran the race marked out for…
Find out more »Textile Crafts Break II
Tutors: Joan Wilkinson & Elizabeth Sewell Do you enjoy textile crafts? Are you interested in trying new things or developing your skills? This break will include tuition in more advanced skills. For the confident stitcher we will offer tuition in an advanced technique,…
Find out more »Silent Retreat: Experiencing God in Silence
Leader: Michael Jackson Thomas Merton wrote that ‘in silence God ceases to be an object and becomes an experience’. This retreat will explore ways in which we might use silence to do just that. It will hopefully prove a good introduction to those…
Find out more »Advent Retreat: Journeying to the Light
Leader: Katharine Cheney We shall share the journey with some of those who came before Jesus. It is intended to include input, prayer, music, poetry and plenty of time simply to 'be’. Resources in the form of bible and other material for meditation,…
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