BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Launde Abbey - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261123T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261123T160000 DTSTAMP:20261005T075945Z CREATED:20260422T114629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T075945Z UID:10000244-1795428000-1795449600@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:November Quiet Day: ‘Choosing the One Thing that Matters’ ***Fully Booked*** DESCRIPTION:By 23rd November\, there will be less than 5 weeks until Christmas and\, no doubt\, the pace of life will have already picked up for many of us; but whatever the time of year\, we can feel pulled in a dozen directions\, busy with good and necessary things. \n\n\n\nIn the story of Mary and Martha (Luke 10 v 38-42)\, we are invited to reflect on the tensions many of us feel between ‘doing’ and ‘being’\, between prayer and action\, between the demands of life and call of devotion to Christ. \n\n\n\nOn this Quiet Day\, we will give ourselves space and permission to explore those tensions in our lives\, not with any sense of condemnation but taking the opportunity to be renewed\, refreshed and reorientated in the Presence of God. \n\n\n\nOur aim will be to allow God to reestablish a rhythm of grace that ensures our good work and service are nourished through a rediscovery of the One Thing that really matters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNick Swanson has been in pastoral ministry as a Baptist Minister for over 30 years and has trained in spiritual direction\, in mediation and as a pastoral supervisor. \n\n\n\nHe recently retired as the pastor of a Baptist Church in Leicestershire but continues to serve ministers\, chaplains and church leaders offering one-to-one supervision and spiritual support. \n\n\n\nPreviously\, Nick served in the Royal Air Force for 10 years; he is married to Sue\, and they have 2 grown up children and one granddaughter. Nick loves long distance walking\, especially pilgrimages\, playing chess and supporting Nottingham Forest. \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 this Quiet Day. Dinner\, bed and breakfast is £109.10. Check for availability when you contact us. URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/november-quiet-day-3/ CATEGORIES:Quiet Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-70-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261129T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261129T143000 DTSTAMP:20260917T143747Z CREATED:20260903T095925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143747Z UID:10000291-1795957200-1795962600@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Sunday Carvery DESCRIPTION:Our delicious two-course Sunday carvery is priced at just £20.00 per person (£16.25 main course only). \n\n\n\nEnjoy a selection from our two-roast carvery (with vegetarian option)\, an array of mixed (homegrown when in season) vegetables\, a generous portion of cauliflower cheese and a large homemade Yorkshire pudding. All topped with Chef’s rich meat gravy (a vegetarian alternative is available). \n\n\n\nFor dessert select from a table of Chef’s choice desserts and fresh fruit salad.  \n\n\n\nWe also have a licensed bar\, plenty of parking and some lovely walks on the doorstep\, so why not come and make a day of it?  \n\n\n\nPre-booking is essential. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Sunday Lunch/Carvery – Booking Request\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)DetailsSunday Lunch/Carvery Date(Required)Number of Adults(Required)Number of Children (below 11 years)Dietary RequirementsAnything else we need to know?How did you hear about this event?Social MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOther\n Submit URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/sunday-carvery-22/ CATEGORIES:Sunday Lunches/Carvery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-74-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261129T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261129T180000 DTSTAMP:20260928T154418Z CREATED:20260822T114817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154418Z UID:10000274-1795968000-1795975200@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Waiting for the Light: Music and Readings for Advent DESCRIPTION:Amidst the warm glow of candlelight\, join us at Launde Abbey for an afternoon of Music and Readings from 4:00 pm to prepare for the season. We will be immersed in the beauty of scripture and song\, and you can stay afterwards for mulled wine and mince pies. \n\n\n\nWe are delighted to be welcoming “Ambulemus” to lead us in our music. “Ambulemus” is a group of experienced singing friends\, nearly all of whom have sung at Launde Abbey before in courses run under the umbrella of “Walker Choral”. Some of the members are professional musicians and all of them sing in choirs in various parts of the country. They have come together especially for this event and are directed on this occasion by Gus Orchard. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n‘…Though winter night will soon surround us here\, Another Advent comes\, Dayspring is near.’ (Excerpt from ‘Launde Abbey on St. Lucy’s day’ by Malcolm Guite) \n\n\n\nAdvent marks the beginning of the Christian year. It is a period of longing\, hope and expectation. As we approach the darkest time of the year the Christian community looks forward to the dawning of a new light\, to a time when God’s promises to his people\, down through history\, are fulfilled. The readings from the Hebrew Scriptures\, which will be interspersed with beautiful music\, articulate the hopes of the community of faith and the nature of God’s love. \n\n\n\nAdvent is characterised by the experience of waiting and watching and by the contrasting themes of light and darkness\, judgement and mercy\, life and death. These things remind us that Advent is not merely a countdown to Christmas and the birth of a baby in a stable in Bethlehem. It is a season to contemplate the mystery of the one who grew up to be crucified\, to rise from the dead and to come in glory to judge the living and the dead. \n\n\n\nA Launde Abbey Fundraising Event. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of An Advent Week with the Launde Abbey Community: A Season Of Longing And Waiting \n\n\n\nTickets £25. Call 01572 717254 or 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 URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/waiting-for-the-light-music-and-readings-for-advent-2/ CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts,Fundraising Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-4-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR