Leader:  Revd Nicholas Mercer 'The Subtle Violence of Busyness' Revd Nicholas Mercer leads us in a reflection on the lockdown during Covid-19. Nicholas Mercer was ordained in 2011 after twenty five years as a solicitor.  After a curacy in Dorset and three years as a…

Tutor:  Tim Stimson Many artists have discovered that humour is the key to winning the hearts of the English!  Caricature, satire and the cartoon have given pleasure, satisfaction, amusement and relief, whilst drawing down censure and puncturing pomposity across class divides since the 18th century.…

A study day with Joyce Simpson ‘What seek ye?’, or ‘What do you want?’ are the first words Jesus utters in St John’s Gospel.  Julian’s reply is direct and firm: ‘God of your goodness give me yourself’.  How does Julian, an anchorite in 14th century…

Witness:  Revd Brenda Lofthouse A silent 'listening' retreat.  He brought me to His banqueting house and His banner over me is love.' Contemplative life is the expression of the desire to seek stillness amid the rush of life, to hear 'the still small voice' amid…

The Friends of Parcevall Hall meet for a time of worship and fellowship over a three course dinner, served with wine. Dinner: £22 Dinner, Bed & Breakfast: £73

Tutor: Ruth Burbidge 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. The ability to hold your own part in a group and good sight-reading skills are…

Conductor:  Rt Revd Harold Godfrey 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 this retreat, and all are welcome. All…

Tutor:  Dr Phil Lewis This retreat presupposes no knowledge of Islam. After a brief introduction, there are four sessions: the first will look at ‘Worship in Islam’ where worship will be the lens through which we see how the Islamic tradition developed over time. It…