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:20260302T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260113T121408Z CREATED:20250922T130303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T121408Z UID:10000158-1772467200-1772730000@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Dust That Dreams of Glory ***CANCELLED*** DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, this retreat is now cancelled. \n\n\n\nAn alternative retreat will be available for these dates. If you are already booked onto Dust that Dreams of Glory\, and wish to transfer your booking\, please contact our reception team\, who will be very happy to help you. \n\n\n\nWe’re delighted that retreat leader Revd John Rackley\, one of our college of chaplains\, will be leading the April Quiet Day\, should you wish to book onto that. \n\n\n\nThis retreat will offer a Lenten journey sharing our humanity with the promise of living in God’s new world with Jesus\, the forerunner of the new creation. \n\n\n\n\nPrayer is a disciplined taking of time \n\n\n\nto remind ourselves of who we are \n\n\n\nand whose we are –in one necessary element \n\n\n\nSTILLNESS. \n\n\n\nMichael Mayne \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn a series of reflections\, John Rackley will consider these words of Michael Mayne\, which help us consider our priorities and receive the assurance of God’s eternal love. We need to accept our dustiness but we are more than dust that will return to dust.  Jesus discovered his vocation in the testing struggles of the wilderness. We can learn from him and join his community of prayer and hope. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn is a member of the Launde Community\, specialising in exploring the spiritual directions of our lives. The retreat will be a quiet affair with workshops on the Practice of Stillness.  \n\n\n\nIt is for people who wish to spend time with Christ in the Wilderness\, need to stand back from the expectations that are placed on them and are ready to discover God’s invitation to become dust that shines! URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/dust-that-dreams-of-glory/ CATEGORIES:Biblical Theme,Launde Abbey Retreats,Seasonal Retreats,Spiritual Practices ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-48-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T140000 DTSTAMP:20260226T121755Z CREATED:20251107T085425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T121755Z UID:10000171-1772467200-1772719200@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Standing Near the Cross: A Lenten Retreat in the Company of Julian of Norwich **MORE SPACES ADDED** DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 1373 Julian of Norwich experienced a remarkable series of visions of Jesus Christ in his Passion. Her prayerful reflections over many years on that experience are a gift for our times. This Lent we invite you to join us as we explore Julian’s desire to be near the cross\, with Christ to hold the suffering of this world\, and see it in some way transformed in us.  \n\n\n\nThis retreat will be in silence after evening meal on the day of arrival\, up to coffee break on the final morning. There will be a spacious mix of teaching\, stillness and contemplative prayer\, with suggestions for creative attention to the beautiful landscape at Launde. There will also be the possibility of some one-to-one conversations with Gail or Ian. Guests are invited to join in with the community’s daily prayers and eucharist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGail is a life coach and spiritual director with a particular interest in practices for engaging well with new seasons of life. Ian is a poet\, photographer and spiritual director. He is Spirituality Lead at Church Mission Society\, and writes about the spiritual life. \n\n\n\n@urbelov_ed @pacebene @stillthelightshines \n\n\n\nstillthelightshines.substack.com   \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £474 (standard room) or £519 (character room) if booked by 22nd December 2025Retreat price: £504 (standard room) or £549 (character room)  \n\n\n\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 below to book your place now on this retreat: \n\n\n\n\nbook now\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, 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/standing-near-the-cross-a-lenten-retreat-in-the-company-of-julian-of-norwich/ CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats,Nature,Spiritual Practices,Wellbeing Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Standing-Near-the-Cross-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T140000 DTSTAMP:20260226T121842Z CREATED:20260106T134703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T121842Z UID:10000189-1772467200-1772719200@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Flowers Appear on the Earth: Springtime with the Song of Songs DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Catherine Williams in a gentle\, spacious retreat shaped by the poetry of the Songs of Songs and the promise of spring. Through scripture\, silence\, worship and creative reflection\, listen again for the voice of the Beloved calling you into joy and fruitfulness. An opportunity to slow down\, rest and be attentive to life and growth in the emerging season.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatherine Williams is an Anglican priest with a portfolio ministry as a spiritual director\, retreat leader\, and writer. Ordained for 25 years\, Catherine has had ministerial roles at parish\, diocesan and national levels\, specialising in vocational discernment. Catherine is currently the lead voice on the Daily Prayer app and editor of The Canterbury Preacher’s Companion\, The Preacher ­magazine and Reflections for Daily Prayer. Passionate about prayer\, poetry\, theatre\, music and butterfly conservation\, Catherine lives in Norfolk with her husband\, Paul. Together\, they have two adult children and several chickens.  \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £474 (standard room) or £519 (character room) if booked by 2nd February 2026.Retreat price: £504 (standard room) or £549 (character room)  \n\n\n\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\n\nbook now URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/flowersappearontheearth/ CATEGORIES:Biblical Theme,Launde Abbey Retreats,Seasonal Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-68-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T123000 DTSTAMP:20260225T113452Z CREATED:20260212T122324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T113452Z UID:10000225-1772706600-1772713800@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 10:30 am. Meet at the front of the main house. Why not stay afterwards for lunch at Launde Abbey café? \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-march/ CATEGORIES:Soul-Filled Meanderings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Launde-Programme-Thumbnails-86-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T124500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T144500 DTSTAMP:20260226T121954Z CREATED:20260202T143154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T121954Z UID:10000216-1772973900-1772981100@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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nPlease email info@launde.org.uk\, or call 01572 717254. URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/sunday-carvery-8-mar/ 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:20260308T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260226T122043Z CREATED:20260120T132200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T122043Z UID:10000210-1772982000-1772989200@www.laundeabbey.org.uk SUMMARY:Classical Concert and Cream Tea: ARKangel - Storytelling\, Violin\, Classical Guitar and Vocals. DESCRIPTION:We look forward to continuing our Launde Abbey Concert Series throughout 2026\, 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\nARKangel’s \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCider with Rosie \n\n\n\nLaurie Lee’s Rich Memoir  \n\n\n\nof Childhood and Awakening \n\n\n\nThe Last Witness to a Lost Time  \n\n\n\nStorytelling\, Violin\, Guitar\, Vocals  \n\n\n\nA powerful narrative packed with humour and characters\, and interwoven with haunting\, scene-setting traditional song and snippets of the Lark Ascending\, New World Symphony\, Land of Hope and Glory\, the Londonderry Air\, it is the story of a young man’s childhood and awakening\, the young violinist and poet\, Laurie Lee.  \n\n\n\nThe audience is taken deep into the life of his closed\, rural community\, a village emerging from the impact of the First World War … a time of dramatic social change\, with the last of the ‘bonneted and booted’\, the village school ‘stuffed to the gunwales with wild boys and girls’ and the first clatter of the motorised vehicles\, rich moments in this evolving village life. \n\n\n\n‘Spellbinding’ ‘Utterly sublime’  \n\n\n\nwww.arkangel.uk.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/classicalconert-arkangel-2026/ 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 END:VCALENDAR