Programme of Events 2015/16

Programme of Events 2015/16 Welcome to Parcevall Hall Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and set in 24 acres of beautiful formal and woodland gardens lies Parcevall Hall, a place for retreat and spiritual renewal, underwritten by Christian principles. With excellent facilities for conferences retreats and holidays, the Hall offers the comfort and character of an old house, the peace of a rural setting and the scenic beauty of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Available to private individuals as well as to religious or secular groups, the Hall can be booked for residential conferences and holidays or for day groups and evening functions.

History of the Hall The oldest part of what was originally Persevall’s Ferme is believed to date back to at least 1586. It was bought by Sir John Yorke, lived in by his son Peter and then left to his second son, Thomas, in 1589. In 1671 additions were made by Christopher Lowson and his bride, Elizabeth, who lived in the house until his death in 1695. For the next two centuries, the house was occupied by a succession of farmers and tenants, including the Yorke family again for a brief spell in the 19th century.

1 Gradually, however, the house fell into a state of virtual dereliction until, in the depths of the depression of the 1920s, it was bought by Sir William Milner. Sir William was the 8th Baronet of Nun Appleton, a godson of Queen Mary and an architect by profession with a love of gardens, plants and meticulous attention to detail in restoring old buildings. He had inherited the title and status of the Baronetcy but no family seat, as Nun Appleton had been sold by Sir William’s father, Sir Frederick, to pay off gambling debts (totalling £175,000) of his elder brother, the 6th Baronet, whom Sir Frederick had succeeded to the title in 1880. Sir William Milner bought Parcevall Hall in 1927 and, using local labourers and materials, restored the original house and extended it substantially to create spacious living accommodation, characterful en suite bedrooms, a staff wing and magnificent cruciform terraced gardens. Paying his labourers a shilling an hour, Sir William was remembered with gratitude and held in high esteem by his workers for providing secure employment during the years of the depression. A deeply religious but very shy man, Sir William never married and, on his death in 1960, bequeathed Parcevall Hall to the Guardians of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. The Guardians now manage the estate and gardens and the Hall itself is leased to and run by the Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales. 2 Visiting Parcevall Hall Residential guests and day visitors are welcome all year round at Parcevall Hall. Whether as individual private guests, as part of an organised group or joining one of the Hall’s programmed events, you will experience the peaceful tranquillity which has touched so many since the Hall opened in 1963. Business groups, conferences, educational and training groups, craft, music, art and yoga workshops all form part of the varied calendar of Parcevall Hall, with private holiday guests and those looking for a place to retreat or just spend a quiet day mingling over the wonderful home- cooked food in our 16th century dining room. As well as our main conference room with full audio visual facilities, we have a number of smaller meeting areas suitable for private study or for use as break-out rooms for larger groups. In addition, our chapels, both indoors and in the gardens, are available for services or for quiet reflection. Our 17 letting rooms provide simple but charming, clean and comfortable accommodation for up to 28 and a self-contained one bedroom cottage in the grounds is available either for catered or self-catering visits. Most guests choose to stay full board. With breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner included, it is often said that no-one leaves Parcevall Hall hungry! For those who prefer, we also offer bookings on a Dinner, Bed & Breakfast or simple B&B basis. The Hall is licensed and we have an honesty bar available for guests, as well as a gift shop selling greetings cards, books and

3 toiletries for those who have missed something when packing! Exclusive use of the Hall is available for groups of 17 or more, or for smaller groups paying an equivalent sum.

Programmed Events The Hall runs a number of events each year to which all are welcome. Full details are in this Programme.

Booking details Because of the high demand for spaces at the Hall, all bookings are on a strictly first-come, first-served basis. A booking form is in the centre of this Programme and can be posted or emailed to us. On confirmation of availability, a non- refundable deposit will secure a booking.

Religious services A service of Holy Communion is held in our chapel every Tuesday at 10:15am, followed by coffee and homemade biscuits. This service is open to anyone who would like to join us.

4 The Team The service our guests receive is only as good as the people looking after them. At Parcevall Hall, we have a small but very dedicated team of staff, some of whom have been serving our guests for over 20 years. As well as cooks, housekeepers, front of house and backroom staff, our chaplain is available for services, quiet days, parish weekends, or just to meet individuals for confession, prayer or a confidential chat.

The Friends of Parcevall Hall The Hall is entirely self-financing and we are very fortunate in having the support of a substantial and very active group of Friends. The Friends support the work of Parcevall Hall through prayer, practical help and an annual subscription which has provided funds over the years for refurbishment, new equipment and bursaries to assist those in need to be able to stay at the Hall. Friends come together and meet at the Hall several times each year and receive a biannual newsletter with details of forthcoming events and news from the Hall. If you would like to join the Friends of Parcevall Hall, just pick up a sign-up form from the Hall or call the office and we will send one to you.

5 What our guests say about Parcevall Hall We receive many testimonials from our guests. Here are just a few of them. Many more can be viewed on our website.

“The best breakfasts we have ever had on holiday and we have had some good ones. Really good food!”

“A lovely place and we have many happy memories of church weekends there”

“I have only praise for beautiful Parcevall Hall – it’s been a haven for me at times”

“Your staff have always been wonderful and have become more than just staff – they are friends.”

“Time spent with you is uplifting, restoring and very precious.”

“I hear many compliments upon the setting, bedrooms, meeting rooms and the chapel as well as the good food and other aspects of peoples' stays. Trainees find their time with you inspirational and value the quiet setting.”

“The peaceful surroundings, great food and comfortable accommodation have always ensured a most beneficial time for study, sharing ideas or just relaxing.”

“It is possible to arrive at Parcevall in any state of mind, happy, ill, burdened, confused, or just tired out and what you receive turns out to be just what is needed.”

December 2015

December 4th - 6th Recorder Players Workshop Tutor: Mary Tyers Ensemble playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Aimed at moderate to good adult players who ideally offer two instruments and are able to swap between them. You will need sight-reading skills and the ability to hold your own part in a group. Our workshops offer a wide variety of interesting music and technique tuition as required. Some seasonal music will be included as well as a selection of other items.

Mary Tyers is well-established as both teacher and performer. She founded, and is Musical Director of the Durham Branch of the Society of Recorder Players. She has taught recorder and flute for Durham and Newcastle Universities and joined the tutorial staff of NORVIS – an early music summer school. £160

December 8th Friends of Parcevall Hall Eucharist and Christmas Lunch 10:15am The Friends of Parcevall Hall meet for a time of worship and fellowship together over a traditional Christmas lunch. £18

December 23rd - 27th Christmas Houseparty and Retreat Spend Christmas in the enchanting surroundings of Parcevall Hall. With home-cooked food, traditional games and times for reflection shared with good company, rediscover the true meaning of Christmas in our special Parcevall Family celebration. £340

February 2016

February 1st - 4th Clergy Reading Week Leader: Rev Jenny Smith Open to clergy from any diocese, our Clergy Reading Week begins our New Year of Programmed Events. For further details contact Rev Jenny Smith: [email protected]. £205

February 22nd Open Quiet Day - 10:00am - 4:00pm Leader: Rev Simon Cowling Our Open Quiet Days this year are being led by four clergy with a connection to Parcevall Hall and who will be well-known to those who attend our regular Tuesday Eucharist.

Simon Cowling is the Rector of The Priory Church at Bolton Abbey and Interim Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven. Prior to this he was Precentor at Sheffield Cathedral.

No booking is required, but bring your own lunch. Freewill offering

February 29th - March 3rd Lent Retreat Leader: Rev Prebendary William Scott William Scott is an Anglican priest who served as Domestic Chaplain to the Queen at Buckingham Palace and Sub-dean of the Chapel Royal. Prior to this he served as the Chaplain of The Queen’s Chapel of the Savoy and the Chaplain of the Royal Victorian Order. Previously, he has served as Vicar of St. Mary's Church, Bourne Street, London. £200

March 2016

March 4th - 6th Weekend Retreat with music A Tudor Weekend Tutor: Geoff Weaver An opportunity to sing some of the great sacred and secular masterpieces from the ‘golden age’ of English music. Participants should bring a copy of The Oxford Book of English Madrigals and The Oxford Book of Tudor Anthems.

Geoff Weaver taught in this country before moving to Hong Kong to teach and conducted the Cecilian Singers and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus. After a time as Director of Music at Bradford Cathedral he became Director of Studies at the Royal School of Church Music. He regularly teaches and conducts around the world. £170

March 7th - 10th Winter Walking in the Dales An opportunity for those who enjoy walking in the Dales to come together and enjoy our beautiful surroundings. Spiritual leadership is provided by our chaplain Canon Graham Bettridge for those who wish to participate. £200

March 9th Friends of Parcevall Hall Eucharist and Lunch - 10:15am The Friends of Parcevall Hall meet for a time of worship and fellowship together over lunch. £14

March 11th - 13th Heart and Soul Singing Retreat Tutor: Keely Hodgson Combine singing in harmony with finding rest, nurturing and inspiration. No previous singing experience or ability to read

March 2016

music is required. A varied repertoire of songs and rounds are sensitively taught using call and response.

Keely Hodgson has worked as a Music Specialist in Primary and Special Schools and leads various community singing groups, including the Ben Rhydding Community Choir. She is committed to sharing the joy of singing with others and helping those who have not sung before, or who believe that they can't sing, to discover their unique voice. £150

March 15th - 17th Recorder Players Workshop Tutor: Ruth Burbidge Ensemble playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Aimed at moderate to good adult players who ideally offer two instruments and are able to swap between them. You will need sight-reading skills and the ability to hold your own part in a group. Our workshops offer a wide variety of interesting music and technique tuition as required.

Ruth Burbidge is well known for her accompanying and tutoring skills. She is invited to conduct groups throughout the UK and goes to the USA each year to join the faculty on a workshop in Connecticut. She is the director of the chamber recorder orchestra The Eleven. £160

March 24th - 28th Easter Houseparty and Retreat Join the Parcevall Hall team for this most special week of the year. With a programme led by our chaplain, Canon Graham Bettridge, take time to reflect on the significance of Holy Week and then celebrate together the triumph of Easter Day. £272

April 2016

April 11th - 14th Literature Appreciation Course The Gods in Greek Drama Tutor: Hugh Parry The Greeks saw all human activity taking place in a public arena watched by a crowd of deities, so human spectators would not be surprised to see the gods appearing on stage in a play. The philosophers and playwrights had widely differing notions of the immortals and this course will look at how the gods were portrayed in the great dramas of the age.

Hugh Parry has offered adult education classes in literature for over 25 years. Although loyal all his life to Shakespeare, he has given courses on topics such as sermons, ghost stories, detective fiction, Anglo-Saxon and Utopias. At Parcevall, he has featured writers such as Cowper, Crabbe, Swift, Stevenson, Tennyson and R.S. Thomas. £235

April 18th Open Quiet Day - 10:00am - 4:00pm Leader: Rev David Bruno A Quiet Day with a difference. Personal reflections in diverse situations and places where encounters with people have enriched life and helped one to see God in His Church and in His world.

David Bruno has served as a priest in four Anglican Provinces, including as Dean of Windhoek, Namibia. He is currently Bishop’s Officer for Retired Clergy and Widows in the Ripon Episcopal Area.

No booking is required, but bring your own lunch. Freewill offering

April 2016

April 26th - 28th Art Appreciation Course William Blake and Samuel Palmer - Visionary and Dreamer Tutor: Tim Stimson William Blake, renowned for his poem Jerusalem, is England’s greatest spiritual poet painter. A young disciple of his, Samuel Palmer found his spirituality in the English landscape, painting images unique to British art. Blake’s complex theology and dramatic images are in stark contrast with the pastoral idylls of Palmer’s English countryside.

For the last 30 years Tim has been a freelance cultural/art historian, specialising in 17th and 19th century art and society. Tim now lectures for Cambridge University, the WEA, NADFAS and The Art Fund and presents residential study courses in Britain and Europe. £170

May 2016

May 5th Friends of Parcevall Hall Eucharist & Annual Dinner - 6:00pm The Friends of Parcevall Hall meet for a time of worship and fellowship together over a three course dinner with wine. Optional Stations of the Cross from 4:30pm. Dinner: £20 Dinner, bed & breakfast: £60

May 10th - 12th Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer Retreat Rebirth and Renewal Witness: Canon Brenda Lofthouse This is a retreat that enjoys silence from Compline on the first evening until lunch on the day of departure. Within this the Witness will lead the group in guided sessions of contemplation based around a selection of Dominical sayings. The retreat will follow a pattern including Grace, Compline, Morning Prayer and Eucharist. It is also a practice for Retreatants to bring a couple of books for others to enjoy during the retreat.

Canon Brenda Lofthouse is a retired vicar and a member of the Community of Aidan and Hilda. £140

May 13th - 16th Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer Retreat Fruit of the Spirit Witness: Fr Peter Dodson This is a retreat that enjoys silence from Compline on the first evening until lunch on the day of departure. Within this the Witness will lead the group in guided sessions of contemplation based around a selection of Dominical sayings. The retreat will follow a pattern including Grace, Compline, Morning Prayer and Eucharist. It is also a practice for Retreatants to bring a couple of books for others to enjoy during the retreat.

May/June 2016

Peter Dodson is universally valued as an experienced leader of silent retreats. The author of several devotional books and booklets, he is ecumenically-minded and has worked with a number of Christian denominations. £210

May 20th - 22nd Recorder Players Workshop Tutor: Sandra Foxall Ensemble playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Aimed at moderate to good adult players who ideally offer two instruments and are able to swap between them. You will need sight-reading skills and the ability to hold your own part in a group. Our workshops offer a wide variety of interesting music and technique tuition as required.

Sandra Foxall has been Musical Director of the Cleveland Branch of the Society of Recorder Players since 1979 and has been on the panel of visiting conductors from 1996. She regularly conducts at National Festivals and has tutored on playing days, residential courses and teachers’ courses. £160

June 30th - July 2nd Friends of Parcevall Hall Annual Gathering and AGM The Friends of Parcevall Hall meet for a time of fellowship and sharing together at the Hall. The Friends AGM takes place on July 1st. Full gathering: £136 Day guest - AGM & lunch: £18 Day guest - AGM, lunch & dinner: £35

July/August 2016

July 10th - 15th Painting Course Tutor: Sue Ford Working in various media: pen and wash, acrylics and mixed media, we will be painting in the grounds as well as in the Hall. The idea is to create a solid foundation of artistic techniques whilst developing your own style in a relaxed and comfortable learning environment. Sue’s overriding objective is to encourage students to achieve their own goals and to develop their creative ideas.

Sue Ford is a gifted and experienced artist and established art teacher. She has experimented with just about every possible medium in her development as an artist, and is equally at home with watercolour, pastel or mixed media. Due to her expertise with so many media, Sue can explain the creative use of different materials, the importance of composition and getting the best from photos and sketches. £380

August 9th - 11th Art Appreciation Course Vermeer and de Hooch of Delft Tutor: Tim Stimson Johannes Vermeer created the most quintessentially tranquil of all Dutch interior pictures and, with Peter de Hooch, completed the development of Dutch interior pictures and created a timeless sense of peace and truly civilised lifestyle which is still refreshing in our busy times.

August 2016

August 19th - 21st Recorder Players Workshop Tutor: Margaret Shearing Ensemble playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Aimed at moderate to good adult players who ideally offer two instruments and are able to swap between them. You will need sight-reading skills and the ability to hold your own part in a group. Our workshops offer a wide variety of interesting music and technique tuition as required.

Margaret conducts at local branches of the Society of Recorder Players and at SRP National Festivals. She was Secretary of the Manchester branch (SRP) for ten years and is well known for organising play days for recorder players. £160

August 22nd Open Quiet Day - 10:00am - 4:00pm God Be in My Head - a consideration of the hymn from the Book of Hours Leader: Katharine Cheney These anonymous words are derived from a French verse which has been traced to various books of private devotions published around 1490, and which was used as a prayer to be said before the daily offices. Written material will be available to assist meditation.

Katharine Cheney is a confirmed member of both the Methodist Church and the Church of England and is a local preacher. She lives a spirituality of unity, with an emphasis on putting the gospel into practice in everyday life.

No booking is required, but bring your own lunch. Freewill offering

September 2016

September 9th - 11th Heart and Soul Singing Retreat Tutor: Keely Hodgson Combine singing in harmony with finding rest, nurturing and inspiration. No previous singing experience or ability to read music is required. A varied repertoire of songs and rounds are sensitively taught using call and response.

September 26th - 29th Painting Course Tutor: Robert Dutton This art break is a superb opportunity for artists looking to explore more expressive and impressionistic techniques in their paintings. Using a variety of different media in each workshop, you will learn how to become a better painter through observational drawing, colour mixing and discover how to become instinctive and responsive to your different chosen landscape and natural floral garden subjects.

Robert is a Leeds-based expressive, impressionistic professional artist and tutor with over 30 years experience in the creative and fine art industry. His award-winning paintings are collected in public and private collections throughout the UK and abroad. He contributes regularly to The Artist magazine and is an experienced art tutor having taught in Higher Education and Colleges and via his own organised workshops. £255

October 2016

October 10th Open Quiet Day - 10:00am - 4:00pm There is no present like the time Leader: Rev Jenny Savage A day exploring how we use the time of now. Is it meaningful? Does it make us happy? What has brought us to the present? And the mystery of time in the grand scheme of things.

Jenny Savage is Priest-in-Charge of St Stephen’s Church, Steeton-with-Eastburn. She is Spirituality Adviser for the Bradford Episcopal Area in the Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales and a former Chaplain of Parcevall Hall.

No booking is required, but bring your own lunch. Freewill offering

October 10th - 13th Autumn Rambling in the Dales An opportunity for those who enjoy walking in the Dales to come together and enjoy our beautiful surroundings. Spiritual leadership is provided by our chaplain Canon Graham Bettridge for those who wish to participate. £200

October 12th Friends of Parcevall Hall Eucharist and Lunch - 10:15am The Friends of Parcevall Hall meet for a time of worship and fellowship together over lunch. £14

October 2016

October 14th - 16th Recorder Players Workshop Tutor: Margaret Shearing Ensemble playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Aimed at moderate to good adult players who ideally offer two instruments and are able to swap between them. You will need sight-reading skills and the ability to hold your own part in a group. Our workshops offer a wide variety of interesting music and technique tuition as required.

October 20th - 23rd Literature Appreciation Course Oscar Wilde and Noel Coward Tutor: Hugh Parry The two most famous purveyors of stylish dramatic froth still keep a grip on the amateur and professional stage. There is also more to both of them than the famous comedies – short stories, poems, songs, screenplays – and they both had more serious sides. After all, there is The Picture of Dorian Gray and Brief Encounter.

October/November 2016

October 28th - 30th Gourmet Weekend Join the Parcevall Hall Team for a weekend of special gourmet meals using the finest locally-sourced ingredients accompanied by wines chosen particularly to complement the food. Dinner, bed & breakfast - Friday or Saturday: £80 Full weekend (Friday evening to Sunday lunch): £180

November 4th - 6th Weekend Retreat with music Music for Remembrance Tutor: Geoff Weaver We shall sing music appropriate to this season of Remembrance, including a performance of Fauré's sublime Requiem in the incomparable beauty of The Priory Church at Bolton Abbey. Participants should bring a copy of the Fauré Requiem.

November 10th - 12th Silent Retreat The Glorious Tapestry of the Christian Gospel A review in stillness: The heart beat of faith, reflections from the Hours of the Day and the changing seasons embedded in Anglican Prayer and Practice. Led by our chaplain, Canon Graham Bettridge. £145

November/December 2016

November 29th - December 2nd Advent Retreat Leader: Rev Prebendary William Scott William Scott is an Anglican priest who served as Domestic Chaplain to the Queen at Buckingham Palace and Sub-dean of the Chapel Royal. Prior to this he served as the Chaplain of The Queen’s Chapel of the Savoy and the Chaplain of the Royal Victorian Order. Previously, he has served as Vicar of St. Mary's Church, Bourne Street, London. £200

December 2nd - 4th Recorder Players Workshop Tutor: Mary Tyers Ensemble playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Aimed at moderate to good adult players who ideally offer two instruments and are able to swap between them. You will need sight-reading skills and the ability to hold your own part in a group. Our workshops offer a wide variety of interesting music and technique tuition as required.

Mary is based in the North East where she is well established as both teacher and performer. She is Musical Director of the Durham Branch of the Society of Recorder Players. She has taught recorder and flute for Durham and Newcastle Universities and joined the tutorial staff of NORVIS – an early music summer school. £160

December 2016

December 13th Friends of Parcevall Hall Eucharist and Lunch - 10:15am The Friends of Parcevall Hall meet for a time of worship and fellowship together over a traditional Christmas lunch. £20

22 Contact us For further information about any of our programmed events or to enquire about an individual or group booking at the Hall, please contact us:

Parcevall Hall Appletreewick Skipton BD23 6DG

t: 01756 720213 e: [email protected] w: parcevallhall.org.uk