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Rookhow 300th anniversary weekend

Friday 6th-Sunday 8th June 2025

A celebration of Rookhow's Tricentenary. 300 years ago people travelled from outlying areas to Rookhow to meet with their wider Quaker community. In the spirit of this, for the 300th anniversary we would like to invite people to travel on foot or cycle from different places to a Meeting for Worship, shared simple lunch with an afternoon of speakers and activities. There will be 3 cycle rides from local Meeting Houses and a walk from Newby Bridge via High Dam. People can also share lifts from local train stations, park close by and walk to Rookhow. We're hoping a group of people of all ages will choose to stay on site as hosts and welcome those who arrive on the Saturday. People may also stay on the Saturday night.

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Being Quaker; Doing Quaker

Friday 16th- Sunday 18th May 2025

' What it means to be a Quaker today.' A weekend to explore Quaker spirituality, reflect on our own spiritual journeys, past, present and future and look at what unites Quakers in their beliefs and action. A 'grounding' weekend to reconnect with our Quaker roots to give energy to move forwards. Facilitated by granddaughter and grandmother duo Nyeri Otero Flanagan and Veronica Grant with Rookhow's Development Manager Sue Nicholls. WHO IS IT FOR? 18s +. Members, attenders and those exploring Quakerism. PURPOSE The opportunity to explore the Quaker faith in more depth: • To look at the historical context in which Quakerism is rooted • To reflect on our own spiritual journeys • How do Quakers let their lives speak? • What unites Quakers in beliefs and practices

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Rookhow Easter Gathering 2025

Friday 18th-Monday 21st April 2025

Annual all age Easter Gathering at Rookhow, where Quakers from the 'scattered communities of the Society of Friends' have gathered for nearly 300 years. A 3 night weekend residential, starting with the Good Friday Meeting for Worship (11am), reflections, discussions, campfires and games in the woods, walks together, Epilogues, sharing food- a chance to meet with old friends and make new ones. Finishes Monday after lunch.

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Reconciliation & Conflict Transformation

Friday 14- Sunday 16th March 2025

A weekend exploring reconciliation and conflict transformation to become more equipped as reconcilers in our personal contexts. Using some of the learning in the Journey of Hope pilgrimage and other useful tools and models for working well with conflict. We’ll also draw on natural inspiration from Quakers’ Wood. Facilitated by Esther Dix, Brec Seaton and Sue Nicholls Esther Dix is an artist, coach, and educator. She is also on a pilgrimage, exploring and writing about hope, loss, beauty, and LGBTQ+ justice. Brec Seaton works for the Leaning Network of the Methodist Church. She has developed national training programmes in conflict resolution and is a mediator with Place for Hope. Sue Nicholls is Rookhow’s Development Manager and was on the Journey of Hope pilgrimage with Esther. She has a background in working with children and young people and is an author of emotional literacy resources. She also works as a community music leader.

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Restore-Nurture-Create weekend at Rookhow

Friday 11th- Sunday 13th October 2024

All age community weekend at Rookhow, with stories, songs, crafts, Epilogues and campfires- a chance to meet with old friends and make new ones. Come and enjoy the peace of Rookhow and the beauty of the woodland.

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Curious About Quakers weekend

Friday 26th-Sunday 28th April 2024

Aim: an opportunity to explore Quakerism with time and space for reflection in the company of others. A chance to ask questions and share experiences. Who is it for? Regular attenders, people new to Quakerism, Quakers who are eager to reflect on their Quaker belonging. In order to get the most from the weekend, we ask participants to be there for the whole weekend. It's obviously better to stay at Rookhow (space in the Bunkbarn, yurt and Meeting House) but some people may choose to stay in B&Bs or travel from home each day. Before the weekend participants are encouraged to looks at Quaker Advices & Queries and read Geoffrey Durham’s book ‘Being a Quaker: a Guide for Newcomers’. Contact Sue if you need to borrow a copy or buy your own. Ebay has some 2nd hand copies.

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Rookhow Easter Gathering 2024

Friday 29th March- Monday 1st April 2024

Annual all age Easter Gathering at Rookhow, where Quakers from the 'scattered communities of the Society of Friends' have gathered for nearly 300 years. A weekend residential, starting with the Good Friday Meeting for Worship (11am), reflections, discussions, campfires and games in the woods, walks together, Epilogues, sharing food- a chance to meet with old friends and make new ones.

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Rookhow volunteer 'Spruce up the Bunkbarn' weekend

Friday 28th-Sunday 30th January 2022

A 2 night residential weekend cleaning, painting and improving the Bunkbarn for this year's guests. Young people welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian.

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Rookhow volunteer hedge planting weekend

Friday 10th-Sunday 12th December 2021

A 2 night residential weekend planting 600 hedge plants, donated by the Woodland Trust, by the side of the bunkbarn and behind the Meeting House. Young people welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian.

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Rookhow COP26 Retreat

Wednesday 6th Oct - Friday 8th Oct 2021

A 2 night residential retreat focusing on our responses to climate change with walks, workshops, campfire and celebration in Quakers' Wood. Meeting for Worship on the Wednesday and community gathering on the Thursday. We are aware of many groups holding events as we move towards the COP26 summit in Glasgow. We want to take this opportunity to give thanks for what we have and to uphold our world leaders as they grapple with the challenge of responding to the climate emergency.

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Understanding Peace workshop (eve) Repeat of 29/4/21

Thursday 27 May 2021

Led by Heather Larkin-Jones, MPhil in Quaker Studies (Woodbrooke) and member of Brigflatts Meeting, this interactive and reflective workshop will start with the understanding that peace is in effect well-managed conflict. Rookhow is a Quaker charity but all are welcome to attend. Free event with donations towards Rookhow's running costs gratefully received.

Assertiveness workshop (eve) Repeat of 15/4/21

Tuesday 11 May 2021

An interactive workshop led by Sue Nicholls, author of Let's Talk Assertiveness, exploring effective communication & interaction. Understanding the difference between assertive, passive & aggressive responses, we’ll look at how to be assertive in different situations including saying no, receiving a compliment, making complaints & resolving conflict. Rookhow is a Quaker charity but all are welcome to attend. Free event with donations towards Rookhow's running costs gratefully received.

Understanding Peace workshop (am)

Thursday 29 April 2021

Led by Heather Larkin-Jones, MPhil in Quaker Studies (Woodbrooke) and member of Brigflatts Meeting, this interactive and reflective workshop will start with the understanding that peace is in effect well-managed conflict. Rookhow is a Quaker charity but all are welcome to attend. Free event with donations towards Rookhow's running costs gratefully received.

Assertiveness workshop (am)

Thursday 15 April 2021

An interactive workshop led by Sue Nicholls, author of Let's Talk Assertiveness, exploring effective communication & interaction. Understanding the difference between assertive, passive & aggressive responses, we’ll look at how to be assertive in different situations including saying no, receiving a compliment, making complaints & resolving conflict. Rookhow is a Quaker charity but all are welcome to attend. Free event with donations towards Rookhow's running costs gratefully received.

How has the coronovirus pandemic changed us?

Thursday 25 March 2021

An interactive small and large group discussion led by Sue Nicholls, involving personal reflection and a looking at the bigger picture. Will there ever be a 'return to normal' or have things changed irrevocably? What do we want to take with us as we move forwards? What questions does this raise for the future? Rookhow is a Quaker charity but all are welcome to attend. Free event with donations towards Rookhow's running costs gratefully received.

ROOKHOW Gratitude workshop 6.30-9pm (repeat of 2/2/21)

Tuesday 2 March 2021

Join with other Rookhow supporters & friends for an interactive session to explore the importance of gratitude. Being grateful has been shown to improve people's mental wellbeing and social interactions. We'll look at practices which can help us build inner-strength & a more positive outlook on life. Facilitated by Rookhow's Development Manager, Sue Nicholls. Rookhow is a Quaker charity but all are welcome to attend. This event is free but we welcome donations towards Rookhow's running costs.

ROOKHOW Resilience workshop (2-4.30pm)

Thursday 11 February 2021

Now more than ever, we are having to deal with constant change and challenges. In this workshop, led by Sue Nicholls, Rookhow Development Manager & author of 'Let's Talk: Resilience', we'll be exploring how we can change the way we react to situations & find strength to bounce back. Interactive and practical, the session is open to all. Rookhow is a Quaker charity but all are welcome to attend. This event is free but we welcome donations towards Rookhow's running costs.

ROOKHOW Gratitude workshop (10am-12.30pm)

Tuesday 2 February 2021

Join with other Rookhow supporters & friends for an interactive session to explore the importance of gratitude. Being grateful has been shown to improve people's mental wellbeing and social interactions. We'll look at practices which can help us build inner-strength & a more positive outlook on life. Facilitated by Rookhow's Development Manager, Sue Nicholls. Rookhow is a Quaker charity but all are welcome to attend. This event is free but we welcome donations towards Rookhow's running costs.

Rookhow Loving Earth Workshop

2 sessions Tues 15th & 22nd Dec 2-4.30pm

The LOVING EARTH PROJECT celebrates people, places, creatures and other things that we love but which are threatened by growing environmental breakdown. Individuals are invited to explore how the future of something, someone or somewhere that we love is affected by our own actions and to produce a textile panel or other piece of creative work to illustrate this. Facilitated by Caroline Stow, artist/ Rookhow trustee. 2 sessions before Christmas.

ROOKHOW 'Inner Stillness' retreat on Zoom

Tuesday 8 December 2020

Join with other Rookhow supporters & friends for a creative half day retreat facilitated by Development Manager Sue Nicholls. An reflective workshop using all the senses to explore inner stillness. Find a peaceful centre, reconnect with what matters to you and gain strength and focus. There will be some periods of gathered silence. Please bring a poem or reading to share as part of the workshop. Rookhow is a Quaker charity but all are welcome to attend.

ROOKHOW Resilience workshop on Zoom (evening)

Tuesday 1 December 2020

Now more than ever, we are having to deal with constant change and challenges. Why can some people adapt to change more easily than others? Is resilience something you're born with, or something you can learn? In this 2.5 hour workshop, led by Sue Nicholls, Rookhow Development Manager & author of 'Let's Talk: Resilience', we'll be exploring how we can change the way we react to situations & find strength to bounce back.

ROOKHOW Resilience workshop on Zoom (morning)

Tuesday 24 November 2020

Now more than ever, we are having to deal with constant change and challenges. Why can some people adapt to change more easily than others? Is resilience something you're born with, or something you can learn? In this 2.5 hour workshop, led by Sue Nicholls, Rookhow Development Manager & author of 'Let's Talk: Resilience', we'll be exploring how we can change the way we react to situations & find strength to bounce back.