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February 2020
Lent Retreat
Leader: Revd Christine Shedd Picking up on her love of gardening and gardens, Christine will look at Biblical gardens and guide us in contemplation of the created world of which we are a part, and how we live in that world. There are many parallels…
Find out more »March 2020
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 »Recorder Players’ Workshop I*
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…
Find out more »Winter Walking in Wharfedale
The first of three walking breaks at Parcevall Hall in 2020. Wharfedale offers a wealth of landscapes; wild moorland, limestone uplands, wooded valleys and gentle farmland, with the uninterrupted beauty of Upper Wharfedale laid out before you from the hilltops. New routes are added each…
Find out more »Literature Appreciation I
CHAUCER Tutor: Hugh Parry Chaucer now seems to be treated as the purveyor of rollicking pseudo-Medieval romps, flattened of course into modern English; not a fate which genius deserves. This course will sidestep the favourites beloved of travelling players and setters of school syllabuses, and…
Find out more »April 2020
Easter Retreat
Leader: Canon Graham Bettridge Join us 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.
Find out more »Art Appreciation I
Cartoonery: English Attitudes 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…
Find out more »Open Quiet Day II
Leader: Revd Canon Ailsa Newby "We are an Easter people and alleluia is our song!" Long after most have finished their chocolate eggs, Christians continue to celebrate their Easter faith. A chance to explore what it is to live our lives as Easter people in…
Find out more »May 2020
Birdwatching for Beginners in Wharfedale
The Birds of Garden, Woodland & Moorland Leader: Chris Bradshaw Join us on a relaxed birdwatching break aimed at people new to birdwatching, or those wishing to learn a little more and enjoy commoner birds in a tranquil location. We will have a programme of…
Find out more »Julian of Norwich – a Study Day with Joyce Simpson*
'within listening distance of the silence we call God' Tutor: 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…
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