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SUMMARY:August Quiet Day: Accepted in the Beloved - All Disciples Count!
DESCRIPTION:It is easy to be a discouraged disciple.  On this quiet day\, we will look at some of the different people Jesus chose as His disciples and how\, despite their limitations and faults He brought understanding\, healing\, and lasting fruit out of all their lives. Each and every one of them counted and was deeply loved. You may find you identify with one of those we consider\, or are simply encouraged to trust Him more fully to bring the best out of your own “individual” discipleship. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Quiet Day will be led by Rosey Feuell of Cherry Hinton. Rosey is an experienced leader of Quiet Days\, retreats and spiritually-centred workshops\, and also a Spiritual Director in Cambridgeshire and London. Ministry interests involve working with older people\, ways of praying and exploring Scripture.  Her leisure activities include travel\, walking\, reading\, music and poetry. \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                  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CATEGORIES:Quiet Days
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SUMMARY:Paradoxes of Faith: Rediscovering Transfiguration
DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis silent retreat centres on the mystical Feast of the Transfiguration. We will approach it through the lens of paradox. \n\n\n\nIts paradoxes shine an energizing light onto our own lives\, and we discover that God is inviting us to experience transfiguration for ourselves!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew was formerly a Spirituality Adviser to both the Diocese of Chichester and the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf\, living several years in Jerusalem. He is the author of 17 spirituality books (his new book\, Transfigured Life\, which will be the basis for the retreat\, will be available). He is a Franciscan and Anglican priest and an experienced retreat leader. \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 13th May 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/paradoxesoffaith-rediscoveringtransfiguration/
CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats
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SUMMARY:August Saturday Quiet Day: GOD in the EVERYDAY **2 SPACES REMAINING**
DESCRIPTION:GOD in the EVERYDAY \n\n\n\nGod promises always to be with us\, wherever we go. This means we are always being held by God; held in his presence and enjoying his provision. God celebrates with us\, laments with us\, and walks with us through suffering. We will spend time together\, and individually\, reflecting on being held by God in the various ups and downs of every day life. The bible is full of stories of God being with\, and providing for\, people in all kinds of circumstances. We will engage with some of these stories through listening\, silence and prayer (and some optional creativity)\, as we seek to discover more of God’s abiding presence and provision with and for us today.  \n\n\n\n\nThis Quiet Day will now be led by the Revd Catherine Wright\, a member of the College of Chaplains at Launde Abbey.  \n\n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, Revd Caroline Throup\, who was originally due to lead the retreat\, is now no longer able. \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 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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 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SUMMARY:Classical Concert and Cream Tea: The Acer Clarinet Quartet
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\nLate one-time offer: add a Sunday Carvery (main course-only) to your Concert & Cream Tea package and get the Cream Tea for free! \n\n\n\nAcer Clarinet Quartet\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Acer Clarinet Quartet comprises of Christine Taylor\, Verity Morris\, Anne Mortimer and Peter Fielding. Between them\, they can play 13 different clarinets (although not all at the same time)\, ranging from the small but powerful Eb clarinet\, through the Bb\, A and basset horn\, to the large and sonorous bass clarinet. Their repertoire is equally varied\, incorporating an entertaining mix of original pieces and well-known arrangements. In this concert\, they will be whisking you around the world with music from Europe\, America and the UK. Among the original compositions are fantastic quartets by Nigel Wood\, Paul Harvey and Clare Grundman. There are also excellent arrangements of beautiful pieces by Albinoni\, Paganini and Mozart. \n\n\n\nAbout Christine Taylor\nChristine was brought up in Leicestershire and played with the county’s youth orchestra before studying the clarinet in London at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama under the notable clarinettists Jack Brymer and Joy Farrell. Moving to Essex after college\, Christine enjoyed playing freelance for musical theatre and The Southend Philharmonic for a number of years. Now a self-employed clarinet and saxophone teacher in Leicestershire\, she has also enjoyed conducting various youth groups in the county over the years\, including the Leicestershire Schools Music Service Training Orchestra\, Junior Band\, and the Junior and Senior Clarinet Choirs. Passionate about giving talented young players opportunities\, she has also adjudicated on various competition panels\, and has recently coached one of her pupils to become the Bardi Symphony Orchestra’s own ‘Young Musician of the Year’ (2024) \n\n\n\nIn previous seasons Christine has performed the Mozart\, Copland\, and Finzi clarinet concertos\, Strauss Duet Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon and Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for four winds with the Knighton Chamber Orchestra\, and Finzi 5 Bagatelles with Stamford Chamber Orchestra. She also regularly plays with The Bardi Symphony Orchestra\, the Helix Ensemble\, and is a founder member of The Beaufort Wind Quintet and The Acer Clarinet Quartet. \n\n\n\nChristine is committed to music education and offering access to music in Leicester for everyone. She is on the Board of Trustees for both The Bardi Symphony Orchestra and Leicester International Music Festival\, helping to create educational partnerships and opportunities for young people. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Verity Morris\nVerity Morris studied the clarinet at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and then at the Royal Academy of Music. She has been performing in public since the age of nine\, sometimes as a soloist\, sometimes as a member of an orchestra and in every sort of ensemble in between. She has worked with the following ensembles for over ten years; Welsh National Opera\, PM Contemporary Music Ensemble\, The Welsh Sinfonia (principal) and Latitude. She has been privileged to work with many distinguished musicians such as Pierre Boulez\, Owain Arwel Hughes\, Andrew Mariner\, Thea King\, Angela Malsbury\, Jose Carreras and Bryn Terfel. Chamber music is her passion. Venues for solo and chamber music recitals include: Barbican Hall London\, Artworkers Guild London\, Braithwaite Hall Croyden\, St. David’s Hall Cardiff\, Cheltenham Town Hall\, British Embassy Brussels\, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama\, New Radnor Music Club\, Royal Holloway University Music Club\, Rhymney Valley Music Club\, Hinckley Music Club\, Bangor University\, British Music Information Centre London\, Taliesin Arts Centre Swansea and Late Music Festival York. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Anne Mortimer\nAnne Mortimer gained a clarinet diploma with distinction in 2015. Anne teaches clarinet and saxophone at Catmose College in Oakham alongside a private practise. She has directed various clarinet\, saxophone and single reed choirs and can be regularly found travelling the U.K. to meet up with like minded colleagues to rehearse and perform in chamber groups. More recently\, Anne has enjoyed performing with Leicester Symphony Orchestra\, Leicestershire Sinfonia\, Rutland Sinfonia\, Bardi Wind Orchestra and regularly guests with Rutland Big Band as clarinettist/lead alto for their Glenn Miller evenings.  \n\n\n\n\nAbout Peter Fielding\nPeter Fielding studied clarinet at The Royal Manchester College of Music\, being one of only a very small number to gain a Performers Diploma with Distinction (ARMCM dist.). He was Principal Clarinet in D’Oyly Carte Opera Company before joining The Welsh Philharmonia (Orchestra of Welsh National Opera) as sub principal clarinet and later as principal Bass Clarinet whilst still playing clarinet as required. After 38 years with the Orchestra he retired in the summer of 2009. \n\n\n\nHe was a Clarinet and Bass Clarinet tutor at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and a member of the tutorial staff at Cardiff University School of Music for thirty years\, until moving home to the Midlands in 2015. Peter is still playing\, teaching and adjudicating. \n\n\n\n\nTickets £22 (or £17 for concert only). Call 01572 717254 or email info@launde.org.uk. \n\n\n\nA Launde Abbey Fundraising Event.
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CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts,Fundraising Events
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SUMMARY:'Celtish' Concert with Nigel Cameron and Julie Cameron-Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, 21st January\, where husband-and-wife duo Celtish will bring a rich blend of Celtic-inspired music to the Main Chapel for an evening concert as part of January’s ‘The Space: A Creative Retreat‘ here at Launde Abbey. Nigel Cameron (Irish whistles and percussion) and Julie Cameron-Hall (classically trained fiddle) are both accomplished singers\, songwriters and musicians\, performing original songs\, instrumentals and timeless melodies. \n\n\n\nTheir concerts are presented in two halves with an interval for refreshments\, combining uplifting and reflective music with stories inspired by Celtic Saints such as Patrick\, Brendan and Hilda. The evening promises warmth\, depth and moments of joy\, offering music that connects faith\, heritage and community. \n\n\n\nAbout CELTISH – Nigel Cameron & Julie Cameron-Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHusband & wife musical duo ‘Celtish’ have toured extensively throughout the UK and beyond. They have appeared twice on Songs of Praise\, giving what the BBC called “A spine-tingling performance.”   \n\n\n\nThey have also recently been featured artists in two documentary films\,’ Celtic Rhythms’ (by Rebecca Friedlander) and ‘Love Speaks through St. Patrick’ (by  Carl Wesley Anderson). \n\n\n\nNigel plays Irish whistles & percussion; Julie (classically trained) plays fiddle; They both sing and write their own songs.  \n\n\n\nTheir concert performances include material from the albums ‘Lorica’\, ‘Journey’\, ‘Home’\, ‘Devotion’ and ‘Celtish (instrumental)’ albums. \n\n\n\n\n“A spine-tingling performance.” BBC Songs of Praise \n\n\n\n”Fearsomely talented. Beautiful and inspiring.” 10/10  Cross Rhythms \n\n\n\n “Overflows with dazzling musicianship. Deserves to be heard by the worldwide worshipping church.”***** Premier Christianity \n\n\n\n “Powerful and encouraging. Stunning and original. Hauntingly beautiful.” Bishop Richard Jackson \n\n\n\n “A real treat. Great musicianship\, beautifully recorded. Highly recommended.” Stuart Townend \n\n\n\n“This beautiful music ministered deeply to my soul. It is skillful and sincerely expresses deep spiritual truths.” Joanne Hogg \n\n\n\n“Wonderful… beautifully written\, arranged and performed.” Andy Park \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings \n\n\n\nAs individual artists\, Nigel (Northern Ireland) & Julie (England) both have had many years of experience performing and recording music. Working together as a married couple since 2014\, they have recorded a total of six ‘Celtish’ albums\, but also produce music for other artists under their record label ‘Sounds of Wonder.’ They travel extensively using ‘Celtish’ as their band name as well as sometimes playing with other musicians including their classical improvisation group ‘Epiphany.’ \n\n\n\nConcertsPerformances by ‘Celtish’ usually take the form of a concert in two halves (with an interval for refreshments in-between) including a range of upbeat and reflective music\, instrumentals\, original songs and familiar lyrics set to timeless melodies. They usually share stories to introduce some of their songs\, including ones they’ve written about Celtic Saints including Patrick\, Brendan\, Columba\, Kevin\, Aidan & Hilda who all have amazing stories to tell about the spread of Christianity throughout these islands.  \n\n\n\nMission \n\n\n\nNigel & Julie write: “We hope that hosting a ‘Celtish’ concert in your venue can help build bridges between Church & community. The popularity of Celtic music and the uniqueness of our sound\, strongly featuring fiddle and whistles\, seems to give our concerts a wide appeal to audiences. We believe the music has power to bring healing and hope and there are usually one or two extravagant ‘joy-bursts’ in the programme. We also hope to dispel some myths about the ancient Celtic Saints” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets £10. Enquire by filling in the form below\, or call: 01572 717254 / email: info@launde.org.uk. \n\n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Concert Booking 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                            Phone(Required)DetailsConcert Date(Required)How many tickets would you like?(Required)How did you hear about this event?Social MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOtherAnything else we need to know?\n         Submit \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        \n                        \n\n\nA Launde Abbey Fundraising Event.
URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/celtish-concert/
CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts,Fundraising Events
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SUMMARY:Textiles Retreat: 'Gardens: Gardens in the Bible\, God as Gardener' ***FULLY BOOKED***
DESCRIPTION:Join us in August 2025 at Launde Abbey for a refreshing and creative retreat focused on ‘Gardens: Gardens in the Bible\, God as Gardener.’ \n\n\n\nThis isn’t just a sewing getaway—it’s a time where stitching\, talks\, prayers\, and poems all come together. As you work with your hands\, your mind is free to reflect and connect with deeper spiritual themes in a peaceful\, supportive environment. \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome\, whatever your skill level! You are also welcome to bring your own sewing project.  We recommend that any sewing machines used should have been PAT tested within the last three years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClaire is an experienced parish priest and retreat leader who has been leading retreats at Launde Abbey for many years. Claire was also one of the team offering Spiritual Direction (Spiritual Accompaniment) and Mentoring in Southwell & Nottingham Diocese. She has been sewing ever since she can remember – she had her first sewing machine age 9 years and has recently studied for a City and Guilds Patchwork and Quilting Certificate. \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 26th June 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\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/textilesretreataugust2025/
CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats
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SUMMARY:Individually Guided Retreat
DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis silent individually guided retreat\, over the course of 7 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\n\nRhona Knight\n\n\n\nRetreat price: £1\,085 (standard room) or £1\,190 (character room)EARLY BIRD RATE: £1\,015 (standard room) or £1\,120 (character room) if booked by 15th June 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\n\n\n\nPlease complete and return the 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/igr-2025/
CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats
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