BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Launde Abbey - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Launde Abbey X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Launde Abbey REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T170000 DTSTAMP:20250211T124159Z CREATED:20250127T095145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T124159Z UID:10000089-1749999600-1750006800@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Classical Concert and Cream Tea: Eleanor Hodgkinson (Piano) & Nick Stringfellow (Cello) DESCRIPTION:Join us for the perfect Sunday afternoon out…  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to continuing our Launde Abbey Concert Series throughout 2025\, bringing you intimate classical performances from the finest musicians. Join us for an hour of enchanting classical music in our medieval chapel\, followed by the famous Launde Abbey Cream Tea. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuo partners for more than 25 years\, cellist Nick Stringfellow and pianist Eleanor Hodgkinson have performed throughout the UK. With programmes that often encompass unusual or less-championed repertoire\, they bring a unique energy and presentational style to their performances. Recent appearances include the Royal Holloway\, the University of London International Concert Series\, the inaugural Carwithen Music Festival\, and community projects for Culture Leicestershire. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNick Stringfellow is Associate Head of Strings at Birmingham Conservatoire and Principal Cello of Orchestra of the Swan. In great demand as a session musician\, he was also a founding member of the Villiers Quartet. Eleanor Hodgkinson is Keyboard Coordinator at the Junior Department of the Royal Academy of Music and Principal Lecturer at Leeds Conservatoire. She is a sought-after collaborative pianist and recording artist for the Naxos Grand Piano label. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaunde Classical Concerts offer the chance to hear an hour-long live concert in the company of some of the country’s leading performers\, followed by a gorgeous Launde cream tea. \n\n\n\nA Launde Abbey Fundraising Event. \n\n\n\nTickets £22 (or £17 for concert only). Call 01572 717254 or email info@launde.org.uk. URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/eleanorhodgkinson-nickstringfellow/ CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts,Fundraising Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-9-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T160000 DTSTAMP:20250430T083506Z CREATED:20250213T145146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T083506Z UID:10000119-1748959200-1748966400@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Soul-Filled Meanderings DESCRIPTION:Take a couple of hours\, put on your coat and boots and explore and experience God’s creation. This is an opportunity to stop\, look and listen. Using all your senses to know and understand more about our Everlasting Father and Creator God.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis guided walk will be led by Jo de Graaf. \n\n\n\nJo lives in Harby in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir with her husband\, Cor. They have five children and Jo is a very proud Oma to 10 grandchildren\, who bring the family such joy. A few years ago she felt God prompting and calling her to some form of ministry. Jo believes her ministry is to bring people into God’s Kingdom through love; using contemplative spirituality\, hospitality and service of all kinds to help people feel a sense of wholeness within the love of God. Not only is Jo one of our volunteer chaplains\, but is now the Associate Minister in the Parish of Old Dalby\, and also Lay Chair of Framland Deanery. \n\n\n\nThis walk is planned to begin at 2:00 pm. Meet at the front of the main house. Why not grab some lunch at Launde Abbey café before? \n\n\n\nSuitable for all abilities. Alternative activities are available if the weather is wet. \n\n\n\nPrice: £5 per person. Places are limited to groups of 10\, so please book in advance.  \n\n\n\nThis price includes refreshments and a lovely homemade slice of cake from Launde Abbey. \n\n\n\nFor more information or to book your place call 01572 717254 or email info@launde.org.uk URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/soul-filled-meanderings-5/ CATEGORIES:Soul-Filled Meanderings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-32.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250606T140000 DTSTAMP:20250520T122256Z CREATED:20240821T100525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T122256Z UID:10000090-1748880000-1749218400@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:The Sound of Musings DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpend an encouraging and inspiring retreat with Maria the ‘flibbertigibbet’ nun turned governess as she discovers the life she was born to live. The Sound of Musings Retreat is inspired by the much-loved\, iconic musical and offers profound and accessible insights into life\, love and faith. Prompted by the songs\, characters and stories in the film\, Bryony will lead us on our own journey of faith – it will be biblical\, authentic and quite a lot of fun. We will probably even make our own sounds of music too! \n\n\n\nIn 2025\, the iconic film The Sound of Music will celebrate 60 years since its release. Based on the excitement of previous film anniversaries\, this diamond anniversary will no doubt generate a lot of national and international interest\, making 2025 a great year to host a themed retreat. \n\n\n\n‘The Sound of Musings’ is a devotional book written by Bryony Wood\, published by Instant Apostle in May 2023 and is now offered as a themed retreat. \n\n\n\nSummary of the book – the ‘Blurb’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n‘The Sound of Musings deftly traces Maria von Trapp’s journey through the iconic film\, The Sound of Music. Dancing from scene to scene with the captivating and much-loved\, ‘flibbertigibbet’ nun turned governess\, author Bryony Wood draws out profound and accessible insights to encourage our own journey of faith. \n\n\n\nBryony holds true to the film’s spellbinding spirit and inspiring script. Prompted by the songs\, story\, and characters of the film\, each short chapter looks at different aspects of life\, love\, and faith to help us discover more about God’s love in our own lives. It’s inspiring\, biblically rooted\, honest and quite a lot of fun! \n\n\n\nSo\, as Maria would say\, let’s start at the very…(you know where!)’ \n\n\n\nAbout Bryony \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRevd Bryony Wood is a priest in the Church of England\, ‘Sound of Music theologian’\, speaker\, broadcaster and author of The Sound of Musings. \n\n\n\nShe served as a Vicar in Great Bowden (Market Harborough Group of churches 2017-2020)  so knows and loves the Leicestershire area. \n\n\n\nIt was at Launde Abbey that she was first inspired to develop a Sound of Music-themed Bible study- which then ‘evolved’ into the Sound of Musings book/bible study. \n\n\n\nSome kind words: \n\n\n\nJeff Lucas\, Author\, Speaker\, and Broadcaster says: \n\n\n\n“A brilliantly creative way to explore vital themes that emerge from a classic film\, Bryony’s writing is heartwarming\, winsome and encouraging. Buy the book and enjoy a delightful journey.” \n\n\n\n Rt Revd Martyn Snow Bishop of Leicester says: \n\n\n\n“I have many happy memories of watching the Sound of Music with my children – it became the soundtrack to several family holidays. So I encouraged Bryony to write her own “musings” as a fun way of helping others reflect on life\, faith and their “favourite things”. Bryony has a beautiful style of writing which will help anyone find God in the ordinary.”     \n\n\n\nRevd Canon Michael Mitton\, writer\, spiritual director\, speaker\, Canon Emeritus Derby Cathedral says: \n\n\n\n“Bryony’s inspiring work on this much-loved musical draws out beautiful insights into the many and varied themes contained in the Von Trapp story. Anyone viewing the film after reading this book will find they won’t just be watching a movie but will be embarking on an adventure with God!” \n\n\n\n Tony Horsfall\, author and retreat leader says: \n\n\n\n“In this joy-filled book\, Bryony has taken a familiar musical film and shown us how it speaks of God. Storylines and songs alike become windows to a deeper dimension\, carefully crafted and beautifully written. A book to inspire and uplift\, read it for yourself and buy it as a gift for someone special.” \n\n\n\n Revd Kate Bottley Broadcaster and Anglican Priest says: \n\n\n\n“Bryony writes with humour and warmth as well as insight. You’ll never be able to watch singing nuns in quite the same way.” \n\n\n\nFeedback from previous ‘The Sound of Musings’ retreats: \n\n\n\n“Bryony’s programme was brilliant – I really enjoyed how she linked scenes from the film with our Christian life.  In particular\, she has given me food for thought regarding my pastoral role in our church.” \n\n\n\n“Bryony’s talks were so encouraging – we should “live the life we were born to live” – be what God intends us to be.” \n\n\n\n“The friendliness and sharing and meeting people from different jobs and personalities.  The Sound of Musings – a wonderful experience.  If you do it again I will encourage people to come\, but for the above\, as well.” \n\n\n\nRetreat Price: £620 (standard room) or £680 (character room)EARLY BIRD RATE: £580 (standard room) or £640 (character room) if booked by 24th March 2025!Price includes en-suite accommodation\, all meals\, and all retreat resources.It may be possible for you to extend your stay with us by adding an extra night before or after this retreat. Please contact the Abbey directly if you would like to extend your stay. \n\n\n\n\nbook now\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/thesoundofmusings/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/The-Sound-of-Musings-1-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T160000 DTSTAMP:20250508T114536Z CREATED:20240917T115437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T114536Z UID:10000091-1748858400-1748880000@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:June Quiet Day: "How then should we pray\, Mary Oliver?" DESCRIPTION:In her poem ‘Sometimes’\, Mary Oliver provides “Instructions for Living a Life”. These are:  Pay Attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary found salvation in the natural world; salvation from poverty and an abusive childhood home. Walking with us\, she will invite us to pay attention to ourselves; to our world; to the transcendent and to others. All these things allow us to become more intensely human. And to pray. \n\n\n\nThis Quiet day will be led by Revd David Harknett\, one of our College of Chaplains here at Launde Abbey. \n\n\n\nQuiet Day price: £46 includes lunch and coffee and tea throughout the day.Why not think about extending your time at Launde by staying overnight after the event.  Check for availability and a quote when you contact us. \n\n\n\nYes – I’d like to take part in this Quiet Day! Please complete this form to request a place. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Quiet Day Registration Form\n \n \n Contact DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n PhoneAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n Postcode\n \n \n Country\n AfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRéunionRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTürkiyeTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwe \n \n \n DetailsDate of Quiet Day(Required)How did you hear about this event?Social MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOtherAnything else we need to know?\n Submit URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/junequietday/ CATEGORIES:Quiet Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-3-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T170000 DTSTAMP:20250428T125640Z CREATED:20250121T134343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T125640Z UID:10000092-1748185200-1748192400@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Classical Concert and Cream Tea: Yvonne Bloor (Classical Guitarist) DESCRIPTION:Join us for the perfect Sunday afternoon out…  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to continuing our Launde Abbey Concert Series throughout 2025\, bringing you intimate classical performances from the finest musicians. Join us for an hour of enchanting classical music in our medieval chapel\, followed by the famous Launde Abbey Cream Tea. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYvonne Bloor is classical guitarist and composer based in Leicester. She has a Master of Music degree in Performance from the Royal Northern College of Music and is a Fellow of the Royal Schools of Music\, a Licentiate of the Guildhall School of Music and the London College of Music. She studied with Nicola Hall\, Michael Lewin\, and Craig Ogden. \n\n\n\nFor many years she was a regular contributor to Guitar International Magazine\, writing articles on guitar playing. \n\n\n\nShe has worked as an examiner for Trinity Guildhall School of Music and taught in numerous schools and colleges. She is currently a guitar tutor at the University of Leicester. She has broadcast on BBC radio and played on TV in Antigua and the UK. She plays with orchestras and chamber music ensembles and has given performances at the Royal Festival Hall\, London\, the Bridgewater Hall\, Manchester and De Montfort Hall\, Leicester. \n\n\n\nShe has recorded three albums of her own music – Promise\, Evocation and Heartstrings. Her compositions have been described as: “mature\, melodic\, interestingly harmonised\, lovely little pieces that come from the pen of a lady whose CD I have played a good number of times since reviewing it!” (Classical Guitar Magazine.) Her music is published by Productions D’Oz\, Hal Leonard and Trinity College London. \n\n\n\nyvonnebloor.com \n\n\n\nLaunde Classical Concerts offer the chance to hear an hour-long live concert in the company of some of the country’s leading performers\, followed by a gorgeous Launde cream tea. \n\n\n\nA Launde Abbey Fundraising Event. \n\n\n\nTickets £22 (or £17 for concert only). Call 01572 717254 or email info@launde.org.uk. URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/yvonnebloor-classicalguitarist/ CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts,Fundraising Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-9-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T160000 DTSTAMP:20250327T162121Z CREATED:20240917T115356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T162121Z UID:10000093-1748080800-1748102400@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:May Saturday Quiet Day: 'Growing with God' DESCRIPTION:Growing With God \n\n\n\nWe will spend time together and individually\, thinking about gardens and God as a gardener. There will be opportunities to enjoy the beautiful grounds of Launde Abbey so please bring appropriate outdoor clothes/footwear according to the weather forecast. You may also wish to bring a camera if you have one (optional). This Quiet Day will be led by experienced teacher and spiritual director Joanna Pearson. \n\n\n\nJoanna is a spiritual director\, counsellor\, Enneagram teacher\, artist and writer. She lives near Launde Abbey and enjoys spending time in the surrounding countryside. Joanna is passionate about growth and flourishing in both people and plants. \n\n\n\nQuiet Day price: £46 includes lunch and coffee and tea throughout the day.Why not think about extending your time at Launde by staying overnight after the event.  Check for availability and a quote when you contact us. \n\n\n\nYes – I’d like to take part in this Quiet Day! Please complete this form to request a place. \n\n\n\n \n \n Quiet Day Registration Form\n \n \n Contact DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n PhoneAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n Postcode\n \n \n Country\n AfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRéunionRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTürkiyeTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwe \n \n \n DetailsDate of Quiet Day(Required)How did you hear about this event?Social MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOtherAnything else we need to know?\n Submit URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/maysaturdayquietday/ CATEGORIES:Quiet Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-3-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T093000 DTSTAMP:20250531T084632Z CREATED:20240802T103444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T084632Z UID:10000094-1747906200-1747992600@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Rural Mission Hub Residential at Launde Abbey DESCRIPTION:By popular request\, this Rural Mission Hub gathering has now been extended to include an overnight stay at the Abbey at the end of Thursday\, until after breakfast on Friday.  (But if you can’t stay overnight then please call us to arrange to come just for the day on Thursday (to 5 pm).\nWe’re building a community of rural pioneers in the East Midlands. Come and join our regular gatherings for some much-needed prayer\, support and encouragement!\n\n\nRural Mission Hub: 22nd-23rd May 2025\nAre you engaged in pioneering ministry in a rural context? Looking for some quality time with colleagues to share and pray together? Launde Abbey and Rural Ministries are holding a Rural Mission Hub event at Launde to create space for engagement and reflection. \n \n\n\n  \nThis rural mission hub residential includes led reflection\, time for personal prayer\, mutual learning\, shared wisdom and companionship with others in rural pioneering ministry.  It will be run jointly by members of the Launde Abbey Community and the Rural Ministries team. \nThis Rural Mission Hub residential is at a special price of £55. This includes a standard full-board overnight stay.  \n\nStandard room (full-board) £55 | Character room (full-board) £70 (first come\, first served!) \n\nThe special price for this event is made possible by financial support from Rural Ministries.  \nThe Rural Mission Hub at Launde Abbey is a partnership between Launde Abbey and Rural Ministries. \nBook online now! \n\nClick here to book your place on this retreat now: \n \n  \n  \n  \nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/ruralmissionhubresidential-may2025/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats,Rural Mission Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rural-Mission-Hub-at-Launde-Abbey-3-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250519T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T140000 DTSTAMP:20250206T161726Z CREATED:20240820T120031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T161726Z UID:10000095-1747670400-1748008800@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Gardening Retreat: ‘May God bless the work of our hands’ DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“May God bless the work of our hands”: Praying and Gardening with the Launde Abbey Community \n\n\n\nCome and enjoy an immersive week of volunteering in our beautiful gardens and grounds\, under the supervision of our head gardener\, Karen\, and alongside members of the Launde Abbey Community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll be able to spend the mornings as part of a team working on a range of tasks and projects in our Victorian walled garden\, sunken garden\, or other areas of the grounds. In the afternoons\, there’s the option to continue gardening or take some time for personal rest and reflection. \n\n\n\nThis retreat offers an opportunity to integrate spiritual reflection with practical work in nature. Each day includes the chance to join the community for chapel worship\, with a daily reflection or reflective walk. \n\n\n\nThere will also be an opportunity to meet with and hear from Jeremy Purseglove\, naturalist\, landscape gardener\, and Abbey advisor\, on his vision for enhancing the gardens and grounds of Launde Abbey. \n\n\n\nWe take pride in our hospitality\, and guests will enjoy full board catering and a private\, comfortable bedroom with ensuite facilities as part of your stay with us. \n\n\n\nAll necessary tools and equipment are provided at Launde Abbey\, though you’re welcome to bring your own non-powered gardening tools if you prefer. Please remember to bring your own wellies or suitable footwear and outdoor clothing. \n\n\n\nOur gardening weeks are suitable for able-bodied individuals\, whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner. While mornings are dedicated to gardening\, the afternoons offer flexibility\, allowing you to choose whether to continue working or spend time in quiet reflection. \n\n\n\nPlease note that\, due to the popularity of these retreats\, only one booking per year may be made initially\, with the option to join a waiting list if further places become available. \n\n\n\nRetreat price: £520 (standard room) or £560 (character room)EARLY BIRD RATE: £480 (standard room) or £520 (character room) if booked by 10th March 2025!Price includes en-suite accommodation\, all meals\, and all retreat resources.It may be possible for you to extend your stay with us by adding an extra night before or after this retreat. Please contact the Abbey directly if you would like to extend your stay. \n\n\n\n\nbook now\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease complete and return the ‘Pre-arrival Information Form’ as soon as possible to info@launde.org.uk after you have booked your place. **CLICK TO DOWNLOAD**     URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/gardeningretreat2025/ CATEGORIES:Gardening Weeks,Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-3-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250519T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T163000 DTSTAMP:20250423T113917Z CREATED:20240821T080800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T113917Z UID:10000096-1747647000-1748017800@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Icon Painting Retreat ***FULLY BOOKED*** DESCRIPTION:These five-day courses with professional iconographer Peter Murphy are suitable for all levels including beginners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will learn the traditional techniques and ancient methods for producing their own hand-painted icon in the Byzantine style. Each course will concentrate on reproducing either a half-length or head and shoulders icon from a number of prototypes\, including Christ\, The Mother of God and various different saints such as St Francis and St Nicholas. \n\n\n\nOver the week the course members will learn traditional gilding techniques with 24-carat gold leaf for backgrounds and halos and how to make and use egg tempera paint fresh each day from free-range egg yolks and organic mineral pigments.  \n\n\n\nAs the course unfolds and participants settle into the gentle and prayerful daily rhythm of painting and gilding Peter will introduce course members to the fundamental theological principles involved in the creation of an icon\, its spiritual meaning and symbolism. \n\n\n\nAll materials\, including a handmade gessoed Serbian lime wood icon panel\, gold leaf and organic mineral pigments\, stage-by-stage worksheets and the use of specialist gilding tools and professional quality paint brushes are included in the price of the course. \n\n\n\nAll participants need to bring to the course is themselves\, an apron\, a good pair of scissors\, and an open mind. \n\n\n\nPeter Murphy\n\n\n\nPeter Murphy was born in Leeds and was educated at the University of East London. He trained with iconographer Guillem Ramos Poqui in London. He was Vice Chairman of the Society of Tempera Painters and is a member of the British Association of Iconographers. He has been commissioned by a number of churches in the UK and has also been employed by a number of museums and has recently undertaken three major commissions for Hereford Cathedral. For more information about Peter and his work please visit: petermurphyicons.co.uk \n\n\n\nRetreat price: Standard Room (4 nights): £910.00  |  Character Room (4 nights) £980.00  | Additional (Sunday) night: £95.00 |  Includes en-suite accommodation\, all meals\, and all retreat resources. It may be possible for you to extend your stay with us by adding an extra night before or after this retreat. Please contact the Abbey directly if you would like to extend your stay. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk \n\n\n\nSome of Peter’s work\, and photos from previous retreats at Launde Abbey: URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/iconpaintingretreat/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Icon-Painting-Retreat-1-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T160000 DTSTAMP:20250206T161632Z CREATED:20240819T130705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T161632Z UID:10000097-1746460800-1746720000@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:In-Between Times DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMuch of life happens in-between. We wait for results\, events\, health news\, jobs\, appointments…. \n\n\n\nWhy not choose to deliberately take some time out from the pressures of daily life\, and join us as we gently and devotionally make time in the in-between\, and discover more about how God meets us there. \n\n\n\nWe will particularly journey with Peter in-between Easter and Pentecost\, joining other Bible characters along the way\, and Emily will share insights from her own life and testimony. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be opportunities for 1-1s with Emily\, either with voice or in sign language. \n\n\n\nCommunication support will be available throughout this retreat. \n\n\n\nAbout Emily \n\n\n\nEmily Owen is an award-winning author and speaker\, with several books to her name.  She lost her hearing overnight aged 21\, and has had numerous surgeries.  Emily knows what it is to be broken\, and she knows what it is to meet God there. \n\n\n\nRetreat price: £495 (standard room) or £540 (character room)\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £465 (standard room) or £510 (character room) if booked by 24th February 2025!\nPrice includes en-suite accommodation\, all meals\, and all retreat resources. It may be possible for you to extend your stay with us by adding an extra night before or after this retreat. Please contact the Abbey directly if you would like to extend your stay. \n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on this retreat now: \n\n\n\n\nbook now\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/in-between-times/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/In-Between-Times-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T160000 DTSTAMP:20250211T125848Z CREATED:20240917T115257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T125848Z UID:10000098-1746439200-1746460800@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:May Quiet Day: 'The Jesus Prayer for Beginners' DESCRIPTION:The Jesus Prayer for Beginners \n\n\n\nThe Jesus Prayer is a simple but rich prayer practice which emerged in among the earliest monks in the Egyptian desert\, grew in the monasteries of the Orthodox Church\, and flowered in recent decades in churches of all kinds around the world. It’s helped millions of people towards a deeper experience of contemplative prayer and life. The prayer can be learned in minutes\, yet has fueled the lives of countless Christians\, including some of the great saints of the church. \n\n\n\nRevd Chris Webb\n\n\n\nThis quiet day\, led by Deputy Warden Chris Webb\, will focus on how to practice the Prayer\, but will also look at some of its history and theology\, both in Orthodoxy and in other Christian traditions. No previous knowledge or experience necessary! \n\n\n\nQuiet Day price: £46 includes lunch and coffee and tea throughout the day. \n\n\n\nWhy not think about extending your time at Launde by staying overnight after the event.  Check for availability and a quote when you contact us. \n\n\n\n  Yes – I’d like to take part in this Quiet Day!  (Please complete this form to request a place.)  \n\n\n\n \n \n Quiet Day Registration Form\n \n \n Contact DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n PhoneAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n Postcode\n \n \n Country\n AfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRéunionRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTürkiyeTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwe \n \n \n DetailsDate of Quiet Day(Required)How did you hear about this event?Social MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOtherAnything else we need to know?\n Submit URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/mayquietday/ CATEGORIES:Quiet Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-3-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T120000 DTSTAMP:20250430T083354Z CREATED:20250213T145120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T083354Z UID:10000118-1746093600-1746100800@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Soul-Filled Meanderings DESCRIPTION:Take a couple of hours\, put on your coat and boots and explore and experience God’s creation. This is an opportunity to stop\, look and listen. Using all your senses to know and understand more about our Everlasting Father and Creator God.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis guided walk will be led by Jo de Graaf. \n\n\n\nJo lives in Harby in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir with her husband\, Cor. They have five children and Jo is a very proud Oma to 10 grandchildren\, who bring the family such joy. A few years ago she felt God prompting and calling her to some form of ministry. Jo believes her ministry is to bring people into God’s Kingdom through love; using contemplative spirituality\, hospitality and service of all kinds to help people feel a sense of wholeness within the love of God. Not only is Jo one of our volunteer chaplains\, but is now the Associate Minister in the Parish of Old Dalby\, and also Lay Chair of Framland Deanery. \n\n\n\nThis walk is planned to begin at 10:00 am. Meet at the front of the main house. Why not stay for lunch at Launde Abbey café after? \n\n\n\nSuitable for all abilities. Alternative activities are available if the weather is wet. \n\n\n\nPrice: £5 per person. Places are limited to groups of 10\, so please book in advance.  \n\n\n\nThis price includes refreshments and a lovely homemade slice of cake from Launde Abbey. \n\n\n\nFor more information or to book your place call 01572 717254 or email info@launde.org.uk URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/soul-filled-meanderings-4/ CATEGORIES:Soul-Filled Meanderings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-32.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250425T140000 DTSTAMP:20250415T121027Z CREATED:20240925T084955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T121027Z UID:10000099-1745337600-1745589600@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Look at the Birds: A Birdwatching Retreat **FULLY BOOKED** DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJesus told his followers to “look at the birds of the air” and Mark Winter as a keen birdwatcher has spent a lifetime following that teaching. Since 2004 Mark has helped others to look at birds   on his Even Sparrows retreats on Holy Island\, and he continues to marvel at how birds teach us about God’s love. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe welcome Mark back to Launde for the 5th year running to lead another birdwatching retreat. On each retreat people have discovered that we have so many birds locally to see\, hear and learn from; last year’s impressive total of 76 different species included Osprey\, Hobby\, Cuckoo\, Lesser Whitethroat and Garden Warbler. Come and see these birds for yourself and enjoy a time of quiet Celtic Christian worship\, biblical reflections and guided birdwatching walks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark’s book\, Look at the Birds of the Air\, brings to life the role of birds in the Bible. He explores their importance to individuals like Noah\, Moses and Elijah and their frequent mention in prophecy\, wisdom literature and the Psalms. Above all\, Mark considers the significance of birds like the raven\, eagle and dove to Jesus himself\, as well as the lessons we can learn from birds as his followers today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\n\n\n\nRetreat price: £495 (standard room) or £540 (character room)EARLY BIRD RATE: £465 (standard room) or £510 (character room) if booked by 11th February 2025!Price includes en-suite accommodation\, all meals\, and all retreat resources.It may be possible for you to extend your stay with us by adding an extra night before or after this retreat. Please contact the Abbey directly if you would like to extend your stay. \n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on this retreat now: \n\n\n\n\nbook now\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk \n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/birdwatchingretreat/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Birdwatching-5-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T120000 DTSTAMP:20250407T125325Z CREATED:20250213T144936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T125325Z UID:10000117-1744711200-1744718400@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Holy Week Meanderings DESCRIPTION:As Holy Week draws us into the heart of the Easter story\, take a couple of hours to step outside\, put on your coat and boots\, and meander through God’s creation. This is an opportunity to pause\, notice\, and listen—to slow down and reflect on the journey of Jesus in these final days before the cross. As you walk\, consider the themes of Holy Week—sacrifice\, love\, and hope—and be open to what God might be speaking through the stillness and beauty around you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis guided walk will be led by Jo de Graaf. \n\n\n\nJo lives in Harby in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir with her husband\, Cor. They have five children and Jo is a very proud Oma to 10 grandchildren\, who bring the family such joy. A few years ago she felt God prompting and calling her to some form of ministry. Jo believes her ministry is to bring people into God’s Kingdom through love; using contemplative spirituality\, hospitality and service of all kinds to help people feel a sense of wholeness within the love of God. Not only is Jo one of our volunteer chaplains\, but is now the Associate Minister in the Parish of Old Dalby\, and also Lay Chair of Framland Deanery. \n\n\n\nThis walk is planned to begin at 10:00 am. Meet at the front of the main house. Why not stay for lunch at Launde Abbey café after? \n\n\n\nSuitable for all abilities. Alternative activities are available if the weather is wet. \n\n\n\nPrice: £5 per person. Places are limited to groups of 10\, so please book in advance.  \n\n\n\nThis price includes refreshments and a lovely homemade slice of cake from Launde Abbey. \n\n\n\nFor more information or to book your place call 01572 717254 or email info@launde.org.uk URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/holy-week-meanderings/ CATEGORIES:Soul-Filled Meanderings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250414T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250420T140000 DTSTAMP:20250224T134931Z CREATED:20240909T121455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T134931Z UID:10000100-1744646400-1745157600@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Holy Week with the Launde Abbey Community DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHoly Week at Launde Abbey: a retreat with the Launde community \n\n\n\nStay and pray as part of the Launde Abbey Community in Holy Week.  \n\n\n\nMonday 14 April MC — Sunday 20 April Lunch \n\n\n\n“Something strange is happening\,” wrote Epiphanus of Cyprus in the fifth century; “there is a great silence on earth today\, a great silence and stillness. Christ has gone to search for our first parent\, saying: Rise from the dead\, for I am the Life of the dead. Rise up\, work of my hands\, you who were created in my image. Rise\, let us leave this place\, for you are in me and I am in you; together we form only one person and we cannot be separated.” \n\n\n\nFor two millennia Christians have marked Holy Week by revisiting and reflecting on the momentous events of that ancient Passover: Jesus in the temple\, the upper room\, the garden\, at Calvary\, outside the opened tomb. During this year’s Holy Week\, the Launde community will be following Luke’s telling of the story through prayer\, worship\, reading\, meditation\, silence and song. And we’d love you to join us. \n\n\n\nWe’re inviting you to come for as much or as little of the week as you can: perhaps just a single day of quiet\, or two or three days of retreat\, or for the whole week. Every day there will be worship and prayer in the Chapel\, meals shared with members of the community\, opportunities for pastoral conversations with community members\, and plenty of time and space for silence and reflection. Some of the services will also be opened up to members of local rural churches to share our worship. \n\n\n\nOn Easter Sunday we’ll celebrate together at the start of the day and share breakfast; after that you’re welcome either to head home\, or to join one of our local churches and come back to us for a hearty Sunday lunch. \n\n\n\nThe week will be structured around our shared services (those marked with an asterisk* are open to local residents): \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday (14 April): Cleansing: A House of Prayer for All \n\n\n\nLuke 19.41—20.19 \n\n\n\nThe Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple (Mal 3.1) \n\n\n\n8am Morning Prayer; 12pm *Midday Eucharist; 5pm Evening Prayer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday (15 April): Controversy: The Wisdom of God \n\n\n\nLuke 20.20—21.4 \n\n\n\nThe stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone (Ps 118.22) \n\n\n\n8am Morning Prayer; 12pm *Midday Eucharist; 5pm Evening Prayer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday (16 April): Catastrophe: The Shape of Things to Come  \n\n\n\nLuke 21.5-38 \n\n\n\nThe time has come for the judgement to begin with the household of God (1 Pt 4.17) \n\n\n\n8am Morning Prayer; 12pm *Midday Eucharist; 5pm Evening Prayer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaundy Thursday (17 April): Communion: Drawn into the Heart of God \n\n\n\nLuke 22.1-23 \n\n\n\nI am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry (Jn 6.35) \n\n\n\n8am Morning Prayer; 12pm *Midday Prayer with Anointing; 7.30pm *Maundy Thursday Eucharist \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood Friday (18 April): Crucifixion: No Greater Love Than This \n\n\n\nLuke 22.24—23.56 \n\n\n\nA man of suffering and acquainted with infirmity (Isa 53.3) \n\n\n\n8am Morning Prayer; 12pm *The Midday Passion; 5pm Shared Silence \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHoly Saturday (19 April): Cave: Grief\, Suspense and Expectation  \n\n\n\nI walk through the valley of the shadow of death (Ps 23.4) \n\n\n\n 8 am Shared Silence; 12pm Shared Silence; 5 pm Shared Silence \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEaster Sunday (20 April): Celebration: In the Midst of Death\, Life! \n\n\n\nLuke 24.1-12 \n\n\n\nI was dead\, and see\, I am alive forever and ever (Rev. 1.18) \n\n\n\n7.30am *Easter Eucharist \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeaders: The Launde community (clergy and chaplains) \n\n\n\nWarden: Revd Alison Myers\n\n\n\nDeputy Warden: Revd Chris Webb\n\n\n\nResident Chaplain: Revd Fran Grasham \n\n\n\nOn-site Chaplain: Revd Catherine Wright\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nand more… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOW TO BOOK\n\n\n\nTo book an overnight stay:\n\n\n\nYou can choose to stay for any number of nights throughout the week. When you click on the “Book Now” button\, it will default to the full week\, but you can select the specific dates you wish to book at the top of the page. Prices start from £150/night and include en-suite accommodation\, all meals\, and all retreat resources.  \n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on this retreat now: \n\n\n\n\nbook now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n To book for a day (10:00 am – 4:00 pm):\n\n\n\nPlease complete the form below to reserve your spot for a specific day. We will confirm your booking as soon as possible. Price per day: £46.00 –  this includes all retreat content\, lunch\, tea and coffee throughout the day. URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/holyweek2025/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Holy-Week-7-1-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250413T100000 DTSTAMP:20250326T154841Z CREATED:20240820T114626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T154841Z UID:10000058-1744304400-1744538400@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Beginners Individually Guided Retreat DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPause to breathe: an individually guided retreat \n\n\n\nSometimes it is good to take time out in Lent to be with God and reflect on where you are\, where you have come from and where God might be leading you. This is a weekend individually guided retreat offering time and space to notice and pay attention to God and the work of God in your life. The bulk of the retreat time will be spent in silence as you spend time with God. You will meet with a retreat guide once a day. As well as being able to join with the Launde community in worship\, there will be a time of guided prayer each evening.  Along with the time and space to explore the beautiful house and grounds\, there will be a variety of creative approaches available to support your times of prayer. The retreat has been designed specifically with those new to silent retreats in mind\, but will also be accessible to those for whom silent retreats are already a part of life. \n\n\n\nThe retreat is led by Rhona Knight and a team of experienced spiritual accompaniers.  \n\n\n\nRhona is a member of the College of Chaplains at Launde. She is a theological educator\, pastoral supervisor and spiritual director and is the author of a number of books and resources on discipleship and spirituality. \n\n\n\nRetreat price: £495 (standard room) or £540 (character room)EARLY BIRD RATE: £465 (standard room) or £510 (character room) if booked by 30th January 2025!Price includes en-suite accommodation\, all meals\, and all retreat resources. It may be possible for you to extend your stay with us by adding an extra night before or after this retreat. Please contact the Abbey directly if you would like to extend your stay. \n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on this retreat now: \n\n\n\n\nbook now\n\n\n\n\nPlease complete and return this pre-arrival information sheet as soon as possible to the retreat leader after you have booked your place. \n\n\n\n\nPre-arrival information sheet download\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSend your completed form to: retreats@launde.org.uk. Thank you. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/beginnersindividuallyguidedretreat/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-4-2048x1152-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250407T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250407T160000 DTSTAMP:20250324T102632Z CREATED:20240917T115038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T102632Z UID:10000101-1744020000-1744041600@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:April Quiet Day: Hills of Prayer and Truth ***FULLY BOOKED*** DESCRIPTION:The Quiet Day will spend time on two hills outside Jerusalem which play an important part in the final days of Jesus – Olivet and Calvary. An opportunity to prepare yourself for the approach of Easter in the company of our Lord and Saviour. \n\n\n\nOur facilitator\, John Rackley\, has been in both locations on a number of occasions and will bring his own experiences to supplement the voice of Scripture and Christian devotion. \n\n\n\nAbout John Rackley \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Rackley has been in Baptist ministry as pastor and university chaplain for 40 years and is a former President of the Baptist Union. He worked for the BBC on local and national radio. He lives in south Leicestershire and is Associate minister at Christchurch LEP Clarendon Park. At Launde he belongs to the College of Chaplains and is a tutor on the Holy Listening course. He also acts as a supervisor and director for the Leicester Diocese Spiritual Direction network. He writes for the Bible Reading Fellowship Guideline and Reflections series; most recently in the latter on the spirituality of Autumn. He is currently writing on how those who believe in God can find God most puzzling.  \n\n\n\nQuiet Day price: £46 includes lunch and coffee and tea throughout the day.Why not think about extending your time at Launde by staying overnight after the event.  Check for availability and a quote when you contact us. \n\n\n\nYes – I’d like to take part in this Quiet Day!  (Please complete this form to request a place.)  \n\n\n\n \n \n Quiet Day Registration Form\n \n \n Contact DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n PhoneAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n Postcode\n \n \n Country\n AfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRéunionRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTürkiyeTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwe \n \n \n DetailsDate of Quiet Day(Required)How did you hear about this event?Social MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOtherAnything else we need to know?\n Submit URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/aprilquietday2025/ CATEGORIES:Quiet Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-3-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T120000 DTSTAMP:20250303T114831Z CREATED:20250213T144559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T114831Z UID:10000116-1743588000-1743595200@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Lenten Meanderings DESCRIPTION:As Lent invites us into a time of reflection\, take a couple of hours to step outside\, put on your coat and boots\, and meander through God’s creation. This is an opportunity to pause\, notice\, and listen—to slow down and be present. As you walk\, take time to reflect on the season of Lent\, a journey of preparation\, renewal\, and drawing closer to God. Using all your senses\, be open to what He might be saying through the beauty and stillness around you. We will also attend midday prayer with the Launde community in the Augustine Chapel. This price includes a wonderful soup lunch and roll in the Dairy Tea Room café. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis guided walk will be led by Jo de Graaf. \n\n\n\nJo lives in Harby in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir with her husband\, Cor. They have five children and Jo is a very proud Oma to 10 grandchildren\, who bring the family such joy. A few years ago she felt God prompting and calling her to some form of ministry. Jo believes her ministry is to bring people into God’s Kingdom through love; using contemplative spirituality\, hospitality and service of all kinds to help people feel a sense of wholeness within the love of God. Not only is Jo one of our volunteer chaplains\, but is now the Associate Minister in the Parish of Old Dalby\, and also Lay Chair of Framland Deanery. \n\n\n\nThis walk is planned to begin at 10:00 am. Meet at the front of the main house. \n\n\n\nSuitable for all abilities. Alternative activities are available if the weather is wet. \n\n\n\nPrice: £10 per person. Places are limited to 12\, so please book in advance. \n\n\n\nFor more information or to book your place call 01572 717254 or email info@launde.org.uk URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/lenten-meanderings-3/ CATEGORIES:Soul-Filled Meanderings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T170000 DTSTAMP:20250211T123240Z CREATED:20250113T135254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T123240Z UID:10000102-1743346800-1743354000@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Classical Concert and Cream Tea: The Ćwiżewicz Brothers - Violin Duo DESCRIPTION:Join us for the perfect Sunday afternoon out…  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to continuing our Launde Abbey Concert Series throughout 2025\, bringing you intimate classical performances from the finest musicians. Join us for an hour of enchanting classical music in our medieval chapel\, followed by the famous Launde Abbey Cream Tea. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe duo Ćwiżewicz Brothers is a unique chamber ensemble of two British-Polish violinists. They have been performing together since 2014 but their music-making began a decade and a half earlier when 13-year-old Michał began teaching 2-year-old Filip. Their performances include their own arrangements of classical and folk music\, as well as hidden gems from the duo repertoire and new commissions from contemporary composers. They have collaborated with the Harlem Quartet\, and the Ognisko Ensemble and have performed together as soloists with the Górecki Chamber Orchestra. While they both separately studied with celebrated violinists\, their unusual musical upbringing also immersed them in the rich folk music of the Carpathian Mountains in Eastern Europe as well as the very different sound world of the Javanese Gamelan\, which they played at London’s Southbank Centre throughout their youth. Their varied musical interests have led to two new duo works: Delirium by Richard Birchall and Quartets for Two Violins and Balinese Gender Wayang by Nick Gray. Drawing on Polish Highlanders’ folk tunes and Szymanowski’s ballet The Brigands\, their own piece Tatra Melodies was premiered in Warsaw in 2015 together with dance and original choreography. \n\n\n\nMichał Ćwiżewicz has given concerts across Europe\, the Middle East and USA and his playing has been broadcast on BBC television\, live on Radio 3’s ‘In Tune’ and Polish national television.  He leads the Górecki Chamber Orchestra and Ognisko Chamber Ensemble and his recent recording Dance! as part of the Minerva Piano Trio has brought much critical acclaim. A sought-after teacher\, he is both a violin professor at the Royal College of Music and Head of Strings at Uppingham School.  He studied at the Royal College of Music\, Guildhall School of Music and Drama and with the Ysaÿe and Alban Berg string quartets.  Also studying at Imperial College\, he was awarded his Masters in Aeronautical Engineering in 2007.  He was presented to Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace’s Young Artist’s Reception and has performed for HM King Charles III. \n\n\n\nFilip Ćwiżewicz is in demand as a soloist\, chamber musician and orchestral player. He has performed at Wigmore Hall\, Barbican’s Milton Court and live on BBC Radio 3’s ‘In Tune’. He leads the Tempest Symphony Orchestra\, with whom he also has performed as a soloist in the Tchaikovsky and Sibelius violin concertos. He has performed recitals and as a soloist with an orchestra in the UK and in France\, Germany\, Italy\, Poland and South Korea. Born in London\, he was first taught by his brother Michał. His studies took him to the Purcell School of Music\, then as a student of Itzhak Rashkovsky at the Royal College of Music and most recently\, as a postgraduate student at the Kraków Academy of Music with Poland’s foremost soloist\, Kaja Danczowska. His recent prizes include the 1st Prize and Grand Prix at the 2022 National Competition of Caprices in Poland\, the Kraków Music Academy Concerto 1st Prize\, and the 3rd Prize at the 2020 Agustin Aponte International Music Competition in Tenerife 2020. \n\n\n\nLaunde Classical Concerts offer the chance to hear an hour-long live concert in the company of some of the country’s leading performers\, followed by a gorgeous Launde cream tea. \n\n\n\nA Launde Abbey Fundraising Event. \n\n\n\nTickets £22 (or £17 for concert only). Call 01572 717254 or email info@launde.org.uk. URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/thecwizewiczbrothers-violinduo/ CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts,Fundraising Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-9-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T160000 DTSTAMP:20250206T155628Z CREATED:20240819T130543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T155628Z UID:10000103-1742918400-1743177600@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Heart of my own Heart DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Since I first received Valentine’s cards I’ve come to recognise the power of the heart to convey powerful and important realities – and when I discovered the Sacred Heart of Jesus I realised it is central to our Faith.  In November 2024 Canterbury Press will publish my new book\, ‘Heart of my Own Heart’ and this short\, silent retreat will touch on some of the themes of the book: Love of the Heart\, Conversion of Life\, the Foolishness of God\, Virtues and Vices etc.  There will be opportunities to attend two Addresses each day\, shared contemplative prayer each evening and time to speak with me – but the rest of the time will be spent in silence.” \n\n\n\nAbout John-Francis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn-Francis is a priest and\, for 25 years\, was a First Order (Anglican) Franciscan. After being released from his Vows in 2002 when he was Rector of an east London parish he taught on the London Course in Spiritual Direction and devised and delivered a six-month course\, Exploring Christian Spirituality. He offers Spiritual Direction and pastoral Supervision\, leads Retreats and is an author: Enfolded in Christ: the Inner Life of a Priest (2018)\, The Mystery of Faith: Exploring Christian belief (2019)\, What Do You Seek? Wisdom from the Religious Life (2021)\, Divine Office and Daily Prayer (2023) and Heart of my own Heart (Autumn 2024). He is now a member of the Third Order SSF. \n\n\n\nRetreat price: £495 (standard room) or £540 (character room)EARLY BIRD RATE: £465 (standard room) or £510 (character room) if booked by 14th January 2025!Price includes en-suite accommodation\, all meals\, and all retreat resources. It may be possible for you to extend your stay with us by adding an extra night before or after this retreat. Please contact the Abbey directly if you would like to extend your stay. \n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on this retreat now: \n\n\n\n\nbook now\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/heartofmyownheart/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Heart-of-My-Own-Heart-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250324T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250324T160000 DTSTAMP:20250207T143351Z CREATED:20240917T114804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T143351Z UID:10000104-1742810400-1742832000@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:March Quiet Day: ‘I am the Living Water: Come\, Drink\, Live’ DESCRIPTION:‘I am the Living Water: Come\, Drink\, Live’ \n\n\n\nTime to be\, pray\, listen and rest. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will be exploring some images of water from Scripture and poetry: how might we discover the source of the wellsprings to meet our deepest thirst? \n\n\n\nThis quiet day will be led by Revd Catherine Wright\, one of our day chaplains\, and part of our college of chaplains. \n\n\n\nQuiet Day price: £46 includes lunch and coffee and tea throughout the day.Why not think about extending your time at Launde by staying overnight after the event?  Check for availability and a quote when you contact us. \n\n\n\nYes – I’d like to take part in this Quiet Day!  (Please complete this form to request a place.)  \n\n\n\n \n \n Quiet Day Registration Form\n \n Contact DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n PhoneAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n Postcode\n \n \n Country\n AfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRéunionRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTürkiyeTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwe \n \n \n DetailsDate of Quiet Day(Required)How did you hear about this event?Social MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOtherAnything else we need to know?\n Submit URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/marchquietday2025/ CATEGORIES:Quiet Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-3-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T160000 DTSTAMP:20250211T113211Z CREATED:20240820T100946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T113211Z UID:10000105-1742572800-1742745600@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Beginners Retreat **FULLY BOOKED** DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you someone who has been away on a parish weekend\, perhaps been to a quiet day or two\, but never experienced a residential retreat? Are you unsure how you might cope with a retreat\, what you might do with your time\, or whether you can cope with the silence? Then this is the retreat for you! \n\n\n\nThe aim of this semi-silent retreat weekend is to help you enter the world of silent retreats gently and with plenty of support. There will be guidance on how to use the time; periods on your own and with the other retreatants\, and the opportunity to share your experience with others if you wish to do so. During your stay at Launde Abbey\, you can join in with the community’s rhythm of prayer and worship; walk\, paint\, potter or simply rest\, as the Spirit takes you. \n\n\n\nThis retreat will be led by members of the Launde Abbey Community. \n\n\n\nMore information on our leaders coming soon… \n\n\n\nRetreat price: £350 (standard room) or £380 (character room)EARLY BIRD RATE: £330 (standard room) or £360 (character room) if booked by 15th November 2024!Price includes en-suite accommodation\, all meals\, and all retreat resources. It may be possible for you to extend your stay with us by adding an extra night before or after this retreat. Please contact the Abbey directly if you would like to extend your stay. \n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on this retreat now: \n\n\n\n\nbook now\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/beginnersretreat/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Beginners-Retreat-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T120000 DTSTAMP:20250303T114839Z CREATED:20250213T144203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T114839Z UID:10000115-1742378400-1742385600@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Lenten Meanderings DESCRIPTION:As Lent invites us into a time of reflection\, take a couple of hours to step outside\, put on your coat and boots\, and meander through God’s creation. This is an opportunity to pause\, notice\, and listen—to slow down and be present. As you walk\, take time to reflect on the season of Lent\, a journey of preparation\, renewal\, and drawing closer to God. Using all your senses\, be open to what He might be saying through the beauty and stillness around you. We will also attend midday prayer with the Launde community in the Augustine Chapel. This price includes a wonderful soup lunch and roll in the Dairy Tea Room café. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis guided walk will be led by Jo de Graaf. \n\n\n\nJo lives in Harby in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir with her husband\, Cor. They have five children and Jo is a very proud Oma to 10 grandchildren\, who bring the family such joy. A few years ago she felt God prompting and calling her to some form of ministry. Jo believes her ministry is to bring people into God’s Kingdom through love; using contemplative spirituality\, hospitality and service of all kinds to help people feel a sense of wholeness within the love of God. Not only is Jo one of our volunteer chaplains\, but is now the Associate Minister in the Parish of Old Dalby\, and also Lay Chair of Framland Deanery. \n\n\n\nThis walk is planned to begin at 10:00 am. Meet at the front of the main house. \n\n\n\nSuitable for all abilities. Alternative activities are available if the weather is wet. \n\n\n\nPrice: £10 per person. Places are limited to groups of 12\, so please book in advance.  \n\n\n\nFor more information or to book your place call 01572 717254 or email info@launde.org.uk URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/lenten-meanderings-2/ CATEGORIES:Soul-Filled Meanderings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250306T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250306T120000 DTSTAMP:20250303T114847Z CREATED:20250213T144055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T114847Z UID:10000114-1741255200-1741262400@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Lenten Meanderings DESCRIPTION:As Lent invites us into a time of reflection\, take a couple of hours to step outside\, put on your coat and boots\, and meander through God’s creation. This is an opportunity to pause\, notice\, and listen—to slow down and be present. As you walk\, take time to reflect on the season of Lent\, a journey of preparation\, renewal\, and drawing closer to God. Using all your senses\, be open to what He might be saying through the beauty and stillness around you. We will also attend midday prayer with the Launde community in the Augustine Chapel. This price includes a wonderful soup lunch and roll in the Dairy Tea Room café. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis guided walk will be led by Jo de Graaf. \n\n\n\nJo lives in Harby in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir with her husband\, Cor. They have five children and Jo is a very proud Oma to 10 grandchildren\, who bring the family such joy. A few years ago she felt God prompting and calling her to some form of ministry. Jo believes her ministry is to bring people into God’s Kingdom through love; using contemplative spirituality\, hospitality and service of all kinds to help people feel a sense of wholeness within the love of God. Not only is Jo one of our volunteer chaplains\, but is now the Associate Minister in the Parish of Old Dalby\, and also Lay Chair of Framland Deanery. \n\n\n\nThis walk is planned to begin at 10:00 am. Meet at the front of the main house. \n\n\n\nSuitable for all abilities. Alternative activities are available if the weather is wet. \n\n\n\nPrice: £10 per person. Places are limited to groups of 12\, so please book in advance.  \n\n\n\nFor more information or to book your place call 01572 717254 or email info@launde.org.uk URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/lenten-meanderings/ CATEGORIES:Soul-Filled Meanderings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T235959 DTSTAMP:20250303T114935Z CREATED:20250214T164837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T114935Z UID:10000130-1741132800-1741219199@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Eucharist DESCRIPTION:Would you like to join the Launde Abbey Community in our Chapel to observe Ash Wednesday? This day of reflection marks the beginning of Lent\, inviting us into a time of prayer\, self-reflection\, repentance and renewal. \n\n\n\nEach service will include the traditional ashing\, a powerful symbol of our journey towards Easter. \n\n\n\nService Times: \n\n\n\n\n8:00 AM – Eucharist\n\n\n\n12:00 PM – Midday Prayers\n\n\n\n5:00 PM – Evening Prayers\n\n\n\n\nIf you are not a resident at the Abbey but would like to join our 8:00 AM Eucharist service\, please inform our Reception at 01572 717254 or email info@launde.org.uk\, as this is outside our usual opening hours and a member of the team will need to be on-hand to let you into the Main House. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or would like more information\, please get in touch. \n\n\n\nDid you know you can join the Abbey community as a Day Guest? Prices start from £19.00 for the day\, and you can choose from a range of options to tailor your stay with us. \n\n\n\nOur café is open from 10:00 am – 4:30 pm\, should you wish to have lunch or refreshments during your time with us. URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/ash-wednesday-eucharist/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250228T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250228T120000 DTSTAMP:20250303T114818Z CREATED:20250213T143843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T114818Z UID:10000113-1740736800-1740744000@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Soul Filled Meanderings DESCRIPTION:As the fresh spring mornings draw in\, take a couple of hours\, put on your coat and boots and explore and experience God’s creation. This is an opportunity to stop\, look and listen. Using all your senses to know and understand more about our Everlasting Father and Creator God.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis guided walk will be led by Jo de Graaf. \n\n\n\nJo lives in Harby in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir with her husband\, Cor. They have five children and Jo is a very proud Oma to 10 grandchildren\, who bring the family such joy. A few years ago she felt God prompting and calling her to some form of ministry. Jo believes her ministry is to bring people into God’s Kingdom through love; using contemplative spirituality\, hospitality and service of all kinds to help people feel a sense of wholeness within the love of God. Not only is Jo one of our volunteer chaplains\, but is now the Associate Minister in the Parish of Old Dalby\, and also Lay Chair of Framland Deanery. \n\n\n\nThis walk is planned to begin at 10:00 am. Meet at the front of the main house. Why not stay for lunch at Launde Abbey café after? \n\n\n\nSuitable for all abilities. Alternative activities are available if the weather is wet. \n\n\n\nPrice: £5 per person. Places are limited to groups of 10\, so please book in advance.  \n\n\n\nThis price includes refreshments and a lovely homemade slice of cake from Launde Abbey. \n\n\n\nFor more information or to book your place call 01572 717254 or email info@launde.org.uk URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/soul-filled-meanderings-feb/ CATEGORIES:Soul-Filled Meanderings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Lent-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T170000 DTSTAMP:20250211T123139Z CREATED:20250115T115659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T123139Z UID:10000106-1740322800-1740330000@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Classical Concert and Cream Tea: ARKangel - Spoken Word\, Violin\, Classical Guitar and Vocals. DESCRIPTION:Join us for the perfect Sunday afternoon out…  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to continuing our Launde Abbey Concert Series throughout 2025\, bringing you intimate classical performances from the finest musicians. Join us for an hour of enchanting classical music in our medieval chapel\, followed by the famous Launde Abbey Cream Tea. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nARKangel – Spoken Word\, Violin\, Classical Guitar and Vocals – Katherine Clark (narrator/violinist/vocalist) and Alan Clark (Classical Guitarist). \n\n\n\nForget the frosts and howling winds of winter\, and join teenage Laurie Lee\, violinist and dreamer on his epic walk … as he leaves the comfort of rural Gloucestershire for the depravations of a life on the road … from the smouldering gypsies of Malaga to the fire-blackened Christ of Almuñécar … from the naivety of a nineteen-year-old to the Spanish Socialist call to arms. \n\n\n\nCapturing Laurie’s richly descriptive language in a powerful narrative and packed with the passionate and haunting music of Spain\, the show recalls a time of innocence\, freedom and heat!  \n\n\n\n Some kind words:‘Transported to another place and time’    ‘Mesmerising Storytelling’    ‘Spellbinding’    ‘Power and Passion’ \n\n\n\nARKangel – ‘As I walked out…’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nLaunde Classical Concerts offer the chance to hear an hour-long live concert in the company of some of the country’s leading performers\, followed by a gorgeous Launde cream tea. \n\n\n\nA Launde Abbey Fundraising Event. \n\n\n\nTickets £22 (or £17 for concert only). Call 01572 717254 or email info@launde.org.uk. URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/classicalconcert-arkangel/ CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts,Fundraising Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-9-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T160000 DTSTAMP:20250206T155818Z CREATED:20240819T104233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T155818Z UID:10000107-1739203200-1739376000@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Praying with Poetry DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\nTake some time out to explore the world of poetry and prayer. We will be both reading poetry prayerfully\, and praying through our own writing\, covering some basics of structure and metaphor as we go. We will see where poetry and prayer meet in scripture\, and dive into the work of some prayerful poets\, especially priest-poets such as George Herbert\, John Donne and Gerard Manley Hopkins\, exploring their poetic prayers of passion and struggle. Whether you are already a writer and reader of poetry or have no experience of it\, this retreat will give you the space to enrich your prayer life with the beautiful words and rhythms of poetry. \n\n\n\nThis retreat will be led by Amy Scott Robinson and Amy Boucher Pye. \n\n\n\nAmy Scott Robinson\n\n\n\nAmy Scott Robinson is the author of Image of the Invisible and Images of Grace. A performance storyteller\, poet and author\, she produces resources for churches and is a frequent contributor to the Church Times. She lives in Bury St Edmunds\, where her husband is the vicar of St Mary’s church\, and is the commissioning editor for children’s and youth books at Kevin Mayhew. \n\n\n\nAmy Boucher Pye\n\n\n\nAmy Boucher Pye is a London-based author\, speaker\, retreat leader\, and spiritual director. She’s the author of seven books and resources\, including the recently published Transforming Love: How Friendship with Jesus Changes Us and Holding onto Hope\, featuring her dad’s artwork. Her first book\, Finding Myself in Britain (2015)\, won the Christian living book of the year in the UK. She writes for publications such as globally recognized Our Daily Bread and New Daylight\, and is part of the God Hears Her community. She has an MA in Christian spirituality from Heythrop College\, University of London\, and enjoys leading retreats\, including at El Palmeral in Spain\, Lee Abbey\, Devon\, and Penhurst Retreat Centre in East Sussex. \n\n\n\nRetreat price: £350 (standard room) or £380 (character room) EARLY BIRD RATE: £330 (standard room) or £360 (character room) if booked by 2nd December 2024! Price includes en-suite accommodation\, all meals\, and all retreat resources. It may be possible for you to extend your stay with us by adding an extra night before or after this retreat. Please contact the Abbey directly if you would like to extend your stay. \n\n\n\nClick here to book your place on this retreat now: \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/prayingwithpoetry/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Praying-With-Poetry-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T160000 DTSTAMP:20250206T155010Z CREATED:20240731T135721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T155010Z UID:10000108-1738944000-1739203200@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Living with Loss ***A FEW PLACES REMAINING*** DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you been struggling since the death of your loved one? \nCome and join with others who have also experienced life-changing loss through bereavement. The aim of this supported retreat is to help you cope with your grief. Through a creative variety of activities\, including led sessions\, discussions and quiet reflection\, we explore the journey of grief\, with a focus on finding a way forward in the changed circumstances that are the result of bereavement. It includes a special time of candle-lighting remembrance. This is a gentle retreat with a Christian perspective\, sensitively led by Abi May and team\, suitable for those who have lost a husband or wife\, children or other close family members\, or who have suffered multiple losses. \nAbi May runs the ‘Living with Loss’ project\, which is a member of the National Bereavement Alliance.  She is an experienced retreat leader\, bereavement author and educator\, as well as being a bereaved mother. Her grief support retreats and training courses have been held in locations throughout the UK as well as online since 2016. Find out more: www.livingwithloss.co.uk \nWatch interviews with Abi and the Living with Loss project participants on this Songs of Praise “Faith and Grief” episode filmed at Launde Abbey\, broadcast on 15 January 2023: You can view the programme here  \nSome kind words from previous retreatants: \n“The content of the bereavement sessions was excellent and the approach varied\, interactive and all very clearly presented.” \n“I thought Abi led the sessions with sensitivity and compassion.” \n“This was a first-class retreat which I found extremely helpful.” \n“I had no idea\, really\, what to expect this week. I am returning home feeling assured that I will survive and continue to take ‘small steps’ on my journey.”  \nRetreat price: £495 (standard room) or £540 (character room)EARLY BIRD RATE: £465 (standard room) or £510 (character room) if booked by 29th November 2024!Price includes en-suite accommodation\, all meals\, and all retreat resources. It may be possible for you to extend your stay with us by adding an extra night before or after this retreat. Please contact the Abbey directly if you would like to extend your stay. \nPlease complete and return the ‘Retreat Questionnaire‘ as soon as possible to the retreat leader at livingwithloss@btinternet.com after you have booked your place. **CLICK TO DOWNLOAD**     \nClick here to book your place on this retreat now: \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/livingwithloss2025/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Living-With-Loss-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T160000 DTSTAMP:20250205T115154Z CREATED:20241113T145353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T115154Z UID:10000109-1738834200-1738857600@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Rural Mission Hub at Launde Abbey DESCRIPTION:We’re building a community of rural pioneers in the East Midlands. Come and join our regular gatherings for some much-needed prayer\, support and encouragement! \nRural Mission Hub: 6th February 2025\nAre you engaged in pioneering ministry in a rural context? Looking for some quality time with colleagues to share and pray together? Launde Abbey and Rural Ministries are holding a Rural Mission Hub event at Launde to create space for engagement and reflection. \nThis rural mission hub day includes led reflection\, time for personal prayer\, mutual learning\, shared wisdom and companionship with others in rural pioneering ministry.  It will be run jointly by members of the Launde Abbey Community and the Rural Ministries team. \nEach Rural Mission Hub gathering is at a special price of £12\, which includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day.  The special price for this event is made possible by financial support from Rural Ministries.  \nThe Rural Mission Hub at Launde Abbey is a partnership between Launde Abbey and Rural Ministries. \n\nYes! I’m interested in attending the Rural Mission Hub …\nCall us on 01572 717254 URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/ruralmissionhub-february2025/ CATEGORIES:Rural Mission Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rural-Mission-Hub-at-Launde-Abbey-3-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR