July to September 2014 Claridge House is a residential centre in Lingfield, Surrey. Our Quaker centre is open to all throughout the year and offers: • A programme of courses and workshops with a healing focus • Full board residential breaks and retreats for rest and renewal for individuals or groups • • Hire of the house to Quaker Meetings and other groups Quaker Meeting for Worship every Sunday 9.45 to 10.45, open to all 01342 832 150 or 0845 345 7281 www.claridgehousequaker.org.uk [email protected] Claridge House Group Stays Belong to a Quaker Meeting, Activity Group or Class that would benefit from a short break together? Dormans Road Lingfield Surrey RH7 6QH www.claridgehousequaker.org.uk Why not try a Claridge House Group Stay? A two-night, full-board stay costs as little as £160 per person. Group Stays can be held over a weekend or during the week, please phone for details. First Wednesday Retreats 20 minutes London Victoria 46 minutes CIRCLE DANCE FOR ALL Circle dances vary in style and mood, lively or gentle, meditative or spirited. No experience is necessary and you don’t need a partner. We will draw on the rich and diverse heritage of cultures around the world, as well as a wide range of classical and contemporary music. Sandie Wade, an experienced dancer with a light and inclusive style of teaching. (£200) July 11th - 13th BUDDHISM - a philosophy for life Buddhism is becoming increasingly well known in the west today. This introductory workshop covers the key Buddhist concepts. During the weekend we explore the origin of Buddhism, its ethical foundation and Enlightenment - the goal of the Buddhist path. The course will include an opportunity to experience a variety of simple meditative exercises. John Preston, a previously ordained Buddhist monk. (£200) You choose the date, we do the rest. 01342 832 150 Gatwick Airport July 4th - 6th On the first Wednesday of each month there will be a Led Day Retreat. Please see www.claridgehousequaker.org.uk or phone 01342 832 150 for details. July 14th - 18t h ENRICH YOUR JOY OF KNITTING Spend a rewarding week learning new skills including Portuguese style, Sculptured knitting, Horizontal chain stitch, Six ways stocking stitch….. Also, gain an insight into the neuroscience of knitting as well as having a relaxing knatter. Hilary Grundy, a lifelong Quaker and passionate about knitting as a therapeutic activity. (£340) August 1st - 3rd HERBS FOR HEALING Share, discuss and learn about growing and using herbs using the gardens of Claridge House. Learn about harvesting and drying herbs that aid relaxation and the preparation of teas. Culinary and medicinal herbs will be mentioned. Optional visit to nearby 15th century herb garden with over 170 culinary, medicinal and household herbs. Please bring outdoor shoes. Katy Beck, a teacher turned professional gardener, who looks after the gardens of Claridge House. (£200) August 8th - 10th CALLIGRAPHY AND ILLUMINATION Learn, improve, experiment with various scripts, use them in the lay-out and design of short texts. Explore simple illumination with gold leaf, with an illuminated, decorated individual letter or copying an animal from a Mediæval bestiary. Suitable for all levels, beginner to advanced, tuition on an individual basis, frequent group demonstrations. Gaynor Goffe, a well-known calligrapher and tutor with over 30 years’ experience of teaching calligraphy, a Fellow of Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society, and the Society of Scribes and Illuminators. (£200) August 11th - 15th SILENT RETREAT FOR ABUNDANCE Using Mindfulness meditative techniques this totally silent retreat offers us an opportunity to be still in the summer fecundity, and enhance our fulfilment and equanimity. Anne Simpson, Quaker Healer, Homeopath and experienced Course Facilitator. (£340) August 15th - 17th 60TH ANNIVERSARY We are planning a garden party on Saturday afternoon in the grounds, followed by a musical soirée in the evening. Celebrate in style by staying here over the weekend. For the latest news, either visit www.claridgehousequaker.org.uk or phone us on 01342 832150. (£180) Aug. 22nd - 24th THE ART OF SINGING FREELY Begin by connecting how you sound and how your whole body sings in a dynamic and centred way using spiritual practices, singing techniques and personalized coaching. Feel better and freer as you bring more of yourself into play - the singing flows from there! Everyone welcome, from beginners to experienced. Mary Benefiel, a full-time singing and voice teacher, currently leading groups in Europe and (£200) the UK. August 29th - 31st DEVELOPING REWARDING RELATIONSHIPS Discover who you really are and how to make choices that work for you. Rewarding relationships start with your relationship with yourself. When you really know, like and trust yourself you will be able to develop fulfilling relationships with others. An informal, interactive weekend with a workbook to assist you through the process. Sue Plumtree, Life Enhancing Coach, Author of 'Dancing with the Mask: Learning to Love and Be Loved’. (£215) Sept. 8th - 12th MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Come and deepen your meditation practice to experience healing on a physical, mental and emotional level. Deep relaxation will be taken daily. Longer periods of sitting will be encouraged and walking meditation will be done too. The practices will be from Yoga and Tibetan traditions, as well as those of mindfulness meditation techniques. Lina Newstead, a BWY teacher who runs classes, retreats and Yoga teacher training courses. (£340) September 12th - 14th CONCERNING SPIRITUAL GIFTS A principle fruit of meditation, and Meeting for Worship, is the discovery of our spiritual gifts, such as healing, discernment and the creative arts. We will focus on simple yet profound ways of unfolding our personal gifts, allowing them to flow naturally from the Oneness, the root of most spiritual traditions. Jim Pym, spiritual healer, meditation teacher with more than 40 years’ experience, author of “What Kind of God, What Kind of Healing”. (£200) September 18th ESTABLISHING A HOME MEDITATION PRACTICE (1) The first day of a 3-day course spread over 3 months enabling you to bring a mindful meditation practice into your daily life. It is for those who have had some experience of meditation but can’t quite manage to make it part of their daily routine. This course will be tailor-made for each student. Continued on October 16th and November 13th Led by Lina Newstead, a British Wheel of Yoga teacher who runs private classes, retreats and Yoga teacher training courses. (Course price £99) September 22nd - 26th VOLUNTEER MAINTENANCE WEEK Enjoy the fellowship of working, relaxing and shared Quiet Times, whilst helping the House with your skills - decorating, carpentry, gardening, sewing etc. Please phone us for details on 01342 832 150. (£125) September 26th - 28th QUAKER SPIRITUAL HEALERS - support weekend A weekend gathering for full or probationary members of Quaker Spiritual Healers, offering an opportunity to develop an understanding of spiritual healing with others on the same path. QSH Tutors. (£180)
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