Rookhow

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.