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:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD 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: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 \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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T160000 DTSTAMP:20250131T122916Z CREATED:20240917T114714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T122916Z UID:10000110-1738576800-1738598400@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:February Quiet Day: The Psalms as Poetry DESCRIPTION:“The Psalms as Poetry” – A Quiet Day at Launde Abbey\nDiscover the timeless beauty of the Psalms as works of sacred poetry in the peaceful setting of Launde Abbey. These ancient songs have captured the human experience of faith for thousands of years\, expressing everything from profound joy to deep lament through richly crafted imagery and metaphor. \nLed by Chris Webb\, this quiet day will help you experience the Psalms in a new light\, enriching both your literary appreciation and spiritual journey. We’ll delve into their vivid imagery\, rhythmic patterns\, and poetic devices\, discovering how their careful crafting enhances their spiritual power. And through guided reflection\, silence\, prayer and reflection you’ll have a chance to seek fresh insights into these treasured verses. \nChris is an Anglican priest\, author\, speaker and teacher dedicated to helping people experience a richer walk with God by growing in prayer and the spiritual life. He has ministered in a wide variety of contexts: as president of Renovaré\, a spiritual formation ministry in the USA; as parish priest in Welsh farming communities and steelworking towns; and even in a church for the homeless. Chris is the author of two books: The Fire of the Word (2011) and God-Soaked Life (2017). \nQuiet Day price: £46 includes lunch and coffee and tea throughout the day.\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\nYes – I’d like to take part in this Quiet Day!  (Please complete this form to request a place.) \n\n[contact-form-7 id=”e1c7918″ title=”Quiet Day 03-02-25″] URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/februaryquietday/ 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:20250129T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250131T140000 DTSTAMP:20250131T122917Z CREATED:20240909T125215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T122917Z UID:10000111-1738166400-1738332000@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Inhabiting the Bible through story: The use of Imagination for Interpreting the Bible ***FULLY BOOKED*** DESCRIPTION:***FULLY BOOKED*** Inhabiting the Bible through Story: The use of Imagination for Interpreting the Bible: A Retreat Led by Dr Paula Gooder. \nDuring this retreat\, we will explore what using imagination contributes to our reading of Scripture and what is lost when we don’t use it in our reading.  There will be input reflecting on imagination and what it brings to our understanding of scripture and lots of time for personal reflection. \nAbout Paula: \nPaula Gooder is a speaker and writer on the Bible\, particularly on the New Testament. She began her working life\, teaching for twelve years in ministerial formation first at Ripon College Cuddesdon\, Oxford and then at the Queen’s Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education in Birmingham.  Following this she spent around eight years as a speaker and writer in biblical studies travelling the country and seeking to communicate the best of biblical scholarship in as accessible a way as possible\, after that she spent six years working for the Bible Society as their Theologian in Residence and then for the Birmingham Diocese as their Director of Mission Learning and Development.  She is currently the Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral in London. \nFor more information: https://www.gooder.me.uk \nRetreat price: £350 (standard room) or £380 (character room)EARLY BIRD RATE: £330 (standard room) or £360 (character room) if booked by 20th 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***FULLY BOOKED***Click here to book your place on this retreat 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/inhabitingthebiblethroughstory/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Paula-Gooder-Retreat-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250110T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250112T140000 DTSTAMP:20250131T122046Z CREATED:20240731T112417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T122046Z UID:10000059-1736524800-1736690400@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Epiphany Retreat: In the Beauty of Holiness ***FULLY BOOKED*** DESCRIPTION:Epiphany Retreat: In the Beauty of Holiness \nThe New Year nestles in two of the great Christian festivals of Christmas and Epiphany and this retreat will enjoy that experience before we are pushed on into the expectations that come with the turn of the year. \nChristmas seems to be over so quickly after all the anticipation and Epiphany with its world-embracing themes can be no more than a walk-on part for the visitors from the East. In our time together we will re-visit the music\, scriptures and symbolism of each season and savour their gifts of hope and inspiration for our pilgrimage of prayer and trust in God\, the Word become flesh. \nThere is time enough to take up the call to be Christ’s people in the world. For a short time\, we will seek to rest in the beauty of the holiness of the child\, Saviour of the world and meet his spirit in the struggles and gifts of life today. \nJohn Rackley \nRevd John Rackley\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.  \nRetreat price: £350 (standard room) or £380 (character room)EARLY BIRD RATE: £330 (standard room) or £360 (character room) if booked by 1st 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. \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/epiphanyretreat/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Epiphany-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240812T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240814T140000 DTSTAMP:20250925T102304Z CREATED:20240119T100938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T102304Z UID:10000161-1723478400-1723644000@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Praying With Icons DESCRIPTION: \nWhether you use icons regularly in your prayer practice or have simply seen an icon and wondered what they are all about\, this retreat welcomes everyone into the quiet simplicity of praying with icons. In this retreat\, we will learn about how the iconographic tradition has developed over centuries and what that means for us as we seek to be united with the spiritual realms through the icon in prayer. Sharing uncluttered time in God’s presence\, the retreat will provide us with opportunities to experience varied approaches to using icons in prayer\, so we each might encounter God afresh in our own way. \nNo creative skill is required for this retreat – just a willingness to be open in prayer. This retreat does not specifically involve painting or drawing an icon. \nCatherine Lomas was\, until 2023\, a parish priest and pioneer in the Diocese of Peterborough. She is now based in Wiltshire\, exploring a calling as a full-time iconographer and sacred artist. Her particular interest is in the use of visual means to explore theology and spirituality\, seeing our search for the Divine as sharing much in common with humanity’s innate longing for beauty. Her interest in icons began in 2007\, she painted her first icon in 2016 and now exercises her priestly ministry through leading and speaking about icons\, art and spirituality\, as well as accepting commissions for new icons and sacred art (more details at www.catherinemaryicons.uk). \n  URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/praying-with-icons/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Unknown.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240806T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240812T100000 DTSTAMP:20250416T151033Z CREATED:20240119T100916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T151033Z UID:10000057-1722963600-1723456800@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Individually Guided Retreat DESCRIPTION:This silent individually guided retreat\, over the course of 6-nights\, is for those who want to come away and spend a week in silence with God. It is designed for those who regularly seek time away in silence with God and for those who have experienced shorter silent retreats and wish to spend a little longer. As well as being able to join with the Launde community in prayer you will have the opportunity to meet with a spiritual accompanier each day. The retreat will be led by Rhona Knight and a team of experienced accompaniers. \n\n\n\nRhona is a theological educator\, pastoral supervisor and spiritual director and is a regular retreat leader at Launde Abbey. She is the author of a number of books on discipleship and spirituality. \n\n\nRetreat price: £966 (standard room) or £1\,056 (character room)\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £948 (standard room) or £1\,038 (character room) if booked by 28th May 2024!\nPrice includes en-suite accommodation\, all meals\, and all retreat resources.\nIt 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 \n\n \n\nSend your completed form to Rhona: rhona.at.launde@gmail.com. Thank you.\n\nClick here to book your place on this retreat now:\n\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/individually-guided-retreat-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T100000 DTSTAMP:20250131T120910Z CREATED:20231205T123158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T120910Z UID:10000056-1719507600-1719741600@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Beginners Individually Guided Weekend Retreat ***FULLY BOOKED*** DESCRIPTION: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. It will be led by Rhona Knight and a team of experienced spiritual accompaniers.  \n\n\nRhona is a theological educator\, pastoral supervisor and spiritual director and is a regular retreat leader at Launde Abbey. She is the author of a number of books on discipleship and spirituality. \n\nRetreat price: £480 (standard room) or £525 (character room)\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £450 (standard room) or £495 (character room) if booked by 16th May 2024!\nPrice includes en-suite accommodation\, all meals\, and all retreat resources.\nIt 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  \nSend your completed form to Rhona: rhona.at.launde@gmail.com. Thank you. \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/individually-guided-weekend-retreat/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR