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Rookhow quarterly mailing
by Rookhow Feb. 20, 2025

Feb. 20, 2025

Hi everyone *Rookhow's 300th anniversary: Saturday 7th June * [image: 300 colourful T.jpg] *'Connecting people; building community'* This June, Rookhow celebrates its 300th anniversary. Rookhow was built in 1725 as a gathering place for Quakers. Today it continues to be a special place open to the wider community where people can come for rest and reconnection. We're planning a celebration weekend 6th-8th June at Rookhow. We encourage people to make their own pilgrimage to Rookhow either by cycling from local Quaker Meeting Houses, walking over High Dam from Newby Bridge or parking nearby and walking (there will be spaces for those with limited mobility). Open to all Rookhow supporters, not just Quakers. We hope some of the organisations who use Rookhow will take part. We're hoping people will come forward to form a 'hosting' team to stay at Rookhow for the weekend to welcome people who are journeying to Rookhow on the Saturday. £20 each per night. For more information and to book a place: CLICK HERE <https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EFRE> or get in touch if you have any questions. To mark the occasion we're going to produce a memory book, so please either bring photos and memories you can write in the book or if you're not able to come in person, please send them to me if you are ok for them to be shared and we will add them to the book. *NEW POST: Rookhow Assistant Development Worker* [image: wooden sign 2T.jpg] We are currently seeking an *Assistant Development Worker* to work alongside our current Development Manager in supporting the running of Rookhow. The role is varied encompassing a variety of practical tasks, responsibilities and administration functions. We are looking for a person who is well organised, familiar with word processing software, spreadsheets and email, and has experience of working with volunteers and members of the public. The person will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. The person needs to be in sympathy with Quaker values. Number of hours: 35 hours per calendar month Salary: £13.45 per hour Location: You will be expected to work on site on some Fridays and at other times remote working will be possible. Type of contract: Permanent/part-time Closing Date: *Monday 3rd March 5pm* Interviews: *Friday 28th March at Rookhow* MORE INFO <https://rookhow.org.uk/job> and an application form. *RETREAT AWAY FUND- subsidised stays for community groups* [image: Safe Passage 7T.jpg] The next deadline for the Retreat Away Fund is 1st April. CLICK HERE <https://rookhow.org.uk/charitable-work> for more info and an application form. *The Rookhow Retreat Away Fund is supported by individual donations, local Quaker Meetings and we put at least 5% of our bookings income into the fund. If you would like to contribute, please follow the link: *DONATE TO ROOKHOW <https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/14988> *EVENTS AT ROOKHOW* [image: storytelling table 4T.JPG] As well as the 300th anniversary we're holding 3 other residential weekends at Rookhow this Spring/ Summer: *Reconciliation & Conflict Transformation*: 14th-16th March: FULLY BOOKED *Easter Gathering* 18th-21st April (3 nights): 10 spaces. FIND OUT MORE <https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EDMP> *Being Quaker; Doing Quaker* 16th-18th May: 8 spaces. FIND OUT MORE <https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EDNC> These events are open to Quakers and non-Quakers. *Regular events:* *Quaker Meeting for Worship* on the 1st Wednesday of every month 7.30-8pm *Open Days*: 1st & 3rd Fridays 10am-4pm with Meeting for Worship at 12.30-1pm *Epilogue*: 1st & 3rd Mondays 9pm on Zoom Same link each time: JOIN ROOKHOW EPILOGUE <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83366482364?pwd=L0VFeDJxTEExTEtCaG0xb1ZoeWVzUT09> WOODS *Conservation Days - Friday 21st March and Friday 28th March 9.30am-3pm* Spend time in Quakers' Wood, clearing holly and beech and species spotting in between. Bring a packed lunch & snacks. Teas, coffees and homemade cakes provided (more shared offerings will be gratefully received!). Bring your own tools and gloves if you have them and we'll have a supply too. Please email Marion Brown if you would like to join for either or both days: marion.brown(a)ruslandhorizonstrust.org [image: Rainforest Day Nov 2024 T.jpg] Rainforest Day- Friday 11th April 10am-4pm Plantlife's Rainforest Officer Georgie Stephens has already run 2 very successful Rapid Rainforest Assessment Days at Rookhow and has planned another for Friday 11th April 10am-4pm. *Please email me asap if you would like to join.* See attached poster which gives an outline of what's included. *Jazz trio gig: Tuesday 1st April 7.30 for 8pm* [image: jazz trio T.jpg] Following on from the successful Propellor concert in December, we're putting on another informal gig at Rookhow. My son Sam, a jazz drummer studying at a music conservatoire in London, will be performing with 2 friends on 1st April showcasing some of their own compositions and free improvisation. See attached poster. Refreshments 7.30pm. Music 8-9pm. Pay as you feel. * Please email me to reserve a space.* Best wishes, Sue *Sue Nicholls (she/her), **Rookhow Development Manager** & the Rookhow trustees (Helen Bailey, Anne Chapman, Pete Marston, Christine Hall- Farthing, Roger Dillon, Paul Andrews and Rebecca Marsden)* [image: Roger T.JPG] PS Welcome to new Rookhow trustee Roger Dillon from Lancaster Quaker Meeting! *Rookhow phone number: 07377 971783* Email: contactrookhow(a)gmail.com Website: rookhow.org.uk Donations link: DONATE TO ROOKHOW <https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/14988> *I work part time (25 hour per week) flexi-time Monday-Friday.* *Rookhow is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation: Charity No 1188409. **We put 5% of our bookings income into subsidising stays for community groups. **Rookhow is a Quaker Recognised Body.* [image: Rookhow logo.png] *Rookhow mailing list & GDPR* If you wish to unsubscribe from these emails at any time, please let me know and I'll take you off the list. Also if you know anyone who would like to be added, please give them my email address to get in touch. Thanks. [image: image.png] Rookhow <https://www.facebook.com/Rookhow1725/> [image: image.png] Rookhow1725 <https://www.instagram.com/rookhow1725/> [image: image.png] Independent Hostels <https://independenthostels.co.uk/members/rookhowbunkbarn/>

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Notes from Meeting House Matters - 12 February 2025
by Oliver Waterhouse Feb. 14, 2025

Feb. 14, 2025

Ollie Waterhouse Quaker Life Hello Everyone, I attach notes from our online Meeting House Matters session on Wednesday, 12 February. The planning group and I will look into the shape of the year's meetings based on the suggestions. The notes are largely signposting to the support that BYM offers on areas linked to management and running of premises. A reminder of the schedule of meeting this year * Thursday, 1 May 2025, Winchester * Thursday, 12 June 2025, Cardiff * Wednesday, 20 August, online * Tuesday, 21 October 2025, Darlington * Tuesday, 16 December, online The booking form for all in person events it here, https://forms.quaker.org.uk/mhm-25/. There is no need to book for the online sessions. In friendship, Ollie Oliver Waterhouse (he/him) Quaker Life Team Leader, Local and Area Governance Quakers in Britain 020 7663 1007 (Direct) oliverw(a)quaker.org.uk<mailto:oliverw@quaker.org.uk> | www.quaker.org.uk<http://www.quaker.org.uk/> Follow Quakers in Britain on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/BritishQuakers>, YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/quakersinbritain>, Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/britishquakers/> and Bluesky<https://bsky.app/profile/britishquakers.bsky.social>. The Quaker Centre Bookshop and Café<https://www.friendshouse.co.uk/quaker-centre/> are open to the public. Friends House is open for meetings and events. All enquiries welcome to events(a)quaker.org.uk<mailto:events@quaker.org.uk> or www.friendshouse.co.uk/booking-enquiry. If you would like to support our work, you can give online at www.quaker.org.uk/donate. Britain Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Registered charity number 1127633 | Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ ________________________________ Quakers say: Religion is about the whole of life.

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Meeting House Matters, Wednesday, 12 February, 2pm on Zoom
by Oliver Waterhouse Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

Ollie Waterhouse Quaker Life Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well. A reminder that we will be having a Meeting House Matters (MHM) online session at 2pm on Wednesday, 12 February. The session will be an introduction to the theme of MHM in 2025. We are going to have an overall theme that looks at how Quaker workers and Friends overseeing Quaker properties are supported. It will have a number of sessions and run across the in-person and online sessions in 2025. The planning group and I have mapped out a plan for the year which we will talk through tomorrow. Tomorrow's session will invite you to make suggestions about the programme and give ideas that we may not have thought about so we can make the year as helpful as possible for you. The meeting will be online at 2pm and I have put the Zoom link to join below. * Join Zoom Meeting: https://quaker.zoom.us/j/81586087624?pwd=aYxukeWCrw0Z80E9OuxIuJuZvXr8do.1 * Meeting ID: 815 8608 7624 * Passcode: MHM-online I look forward to seeing you if you can join. In friendship, Ollie Oliver Waterhouse (he/him) Quaker Life Team Leader, Local and Area Governance Quakers in Britain 020 7663 1007 (Direct) oliverw(a)quaker.org.uk<mailto:oliverw@quaker.org.uk> | www.quaker.org.uk<http://www.quaker.org.uk/> Follow Quakers in Britain on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/BritishQuakers>, YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/quakersinbritain>, Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/britishquakers/> and Bluesky<https://bsky.app/profile/britishquakers.bsky.social>. The Quaker Centre Bookshop and Café<https://www.friendshouse.co.uk/quaker-centre/> are open to the public. Friends House is open for meetings and events. All enquiries welcome to events(a)quaker.org.uk<mailto:events@quaker.org.uk> or www.friendshouse.co.uk/booking-enquiry. If you would like to support our work, you can give online at www.quaker.org.uk/donate. Britain Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Registered charity number 1127633 | Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ ________________________________ Quakers say: Religion is about the whole of life.

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Re: Care of Quaker Library Books
by Saffron Walden Quaker Meeting Friends Meeting Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

Hi Ann, we have a few problem areas and it is the relative humidity that you want to control more than the temperature. Chemical dehumidifiers are available in all sorts of hardware outlets and are very inexpensive (I have just seen on Amazon 20 for £19.99, or Robert Dyas ). They suck the moisture out of the air and keep the humidity at a healthy level. They don't use electricity and once activated by pealing back the sealed cover (like a microwave meal) will last for several months. In Friendship, Karl Saffron Walden QMH On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM Ann Turner via wardenship < wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> wrote: > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ann Turner <palimpzestt(a)yahoo.com> > To: Quaker Wardenship Support <wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:54:05 +0000 > Subject: [wardenship] Care of Quaker Library Books > Friends, As you are all probably aware, Scarborough Local Meeting is > closed for all room hirings and > only open to Friends for Meeting for Worship, pending the building being > sold. > The Meeting House boiler hasn’t worked since February 2024 and there is > concern for the Library books which > are becoming damp due to the cold / lack of heating. > I think all that Friends can think of for now is that as many books as > possible can be shared out and stored at > the homes of those who are able to accommodate them. > > Has anyone else ever had this kind of problem? > Anyone any other ideas? > > I can pass any information on to the relevant Committees. > Many thanks, Friends > Ann Turner > (ex warden) Scarborough Local Meeting > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ann Turner via wardenship <wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> > To: Quaker Wardenship Support <wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> > Cc: Ann Turner <palimpzestt(a)yahoo.com> > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:54:05 +0000 > Subject: [wardenship] Care of Quaker Library Books > _______________________________________________ > wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >

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Care of Quaker Library Books
by Ann Turner Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

Friends, As you are all probably aware, Scarborough Local Meeting is closed for all room hirings and only open to Friends for Meeting for Worship, pending the building being sold. The Meeting House boiler hasn’t worked since February 2024 and there is concern for the Library books which are becoming damp due to the cold / lack of heating. I think all that Friends can think of for now is that as many books as possible can be shared out and stored at the homes of those who are able to accommodate them. Has anyone else ever had this kind of problem? Anyone any other ideas? I can pass any information on to the relevant Committees. Many thanks, Friends Ann Turner (ex warden) Scarborough Local Meeting

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Re: Care of Quaker Library Books
by Penny Ware Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

Dear Ann, I've passed the message on to our Librarian, in case she has wisdom to offer (she has wisdom but maybe not relevant here!). In the meantime, might you consult the Librarians at Friends House? In friendship Penny Ware Amersham LQM Premises committee > On 11/02/2025 10:54 GMT Ann Turner via wardenship <wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> wrote: > > > _______________________________________________ > wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org > Friends, As you are all probably aware, Scarborough Local Meeting is closed for all room hirings and > only open to Friends for Meeting for Worship, pending the building being sold. > The Meeting House boiler hasn’t worked since February 2024 and there is concern for the Library books which > are becoming damp due to the cold / lack of heating. > I think all that Friends can think of for now is that as many books as possible can be shared out and stored at > the homes of those who are able to accommodate them. > > Has anyone else ever had this kind of problem? > Anyone any other ideas? > > I can pass any information on to the relevant Committees. > Many thanks, Friends > Ann Turner > (ex warden) Scarborough Local Meeting

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Revised documents- Rookhow Assistant Development Worker
by Rookhow Feb. 7, 2025

Feb. 7, 2025

*Apologies everyone- I sent an earlier version of the recruitment documents by mistake. Please use these attached revised copies with the advert below, thanks. * *Sue* *New post: Rookhow Assistant Development Worker* [image: wooden sign 2T.jpg] We are currently seeking an Assistant Development Worker to work alongside our current Development Manager in supporting the running of Rookhow, a Quaker charity in South Cumbria. Rookhow’s 300 year old Quaker Meeting House and Bunkbarn provides a residential setting for family, school and other groups, provides subsidised stays for community organisations, and runs Quaker and other events. The role is varied encompassing a variety of practical tasks, responsibilities and administration functions. We are looking for a person who is well organised, familiar with word processing software, spreadsheets and email, and has experience of working with volunteers and members of the public. The person will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. The person needs to be in sympathy with Quaker values. Number of hours: 35 hours per calendar month Salary: £13.45 per hour Location: You will be expected to work on site on some Fridays and at other times remote working will be possible. Type of contract: Permanent/part-time Closing Date: *Monday 3rd March 5pm* Interviews: *Friday 28th March at Rookhow* For further information please visit our website: https://rookhow.org.uk. Please contact: Sue Nicholls Rookhow Development Manager with any queries – Tel: 07377 971783 Email- contactrookhow(a)gmail.com [image: Meeting House and Buinkbarn.jpg] *Rookhow Quaker Meeting House and Bunkbarn, Rusland Valley LA12 8LA* *Sue Nicholls (she/her)* *Rookhow Development Manager* *Rookhow phone number: 07377 971783* Email: contactrookhow(a)gmail.com Website: rookhow.org.uk Donations link: DONATE TO ROOKHOW <https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/14988> *I work part time (25 hour per week) flexi-time Monday-Friday.* *Rookhow is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation: Charity No 1188409. **We put 5% of our bookings income into subsidising stays for community groups. **Rookhow is a Quaker Recognised Body.* [image: Rookhow logo.png] [image: image.png] Rookhow <https://www.facebook.com/Rookhow1725/> [image: image.png] Rookhow1725 <https://www.instagram.com/rookhow1725/> [image: image.png] Independent Hostels <https://independenthostels.co.uk/members/rookhowbunkbarn/>

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Funding for residentials & woodland days at Rookhow
by Rookhow Feb. 4, 2025

Feb. 4, 2025

Hi everyone [image: LMA 1T.jpg] The deadline for the next round of our Retreat Away Fund- subsidised stays for community groups- will be 1st April. Apply for funding towards a residential stay or a woodland day at Rookhow <https://rookhow.org.uk/> in South Lakes. 16 bed Bunkbarn, yurt, Quaker Meeting House (extra group & sleeping space), room to camp. 12 acres of woodland to yourselves with a campfire. Up to 30 on site including staff and volunteers. [image: Woman Up 4T.jpg] “Time to reset & have respite in nature, time to connect & relax, try new things.” Previous groups may apply, especially if it is with different people. Priority will be given to new applications. See attached information and an application form. Phone/ email me if you have specific questions and you're welcome to come over one Friday and I'll show you around. We can pencil in provisional dates for your group (depending on funding). See our availability calendar: CHECK AVAILABILITY <https://rookhow.org.uk/book-now>. Details of the groups who have benefited so far: Charitable Work <https://rookhow.org.uk/charitable-work> One youth group wrote how it had benefited their participants: “In ways you will never know, just to get out of their chaotic home lives and experience new things, make new connections and friendships. Building some self belief and resilience.” Best wishes, Sue *Sue Nicholls (she/her)* *Rookhow Development Manager* *Rookhow phone number: 07377 971783* Email: contactrookhow(a)gmail.com Website: rookhow.org.uk I work part time (25 hour per week) flexi-time Monday-Friday. *Rookhow is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation: Charity No 1188409. **We put 5% of our bookings income into subsidising stays for community groups. **Rookhow is a Quaker Recognised Body.* *The Rookhow Retreat Away Fund is supported by individual donations, local Quaker Meetings and we put at least 5% of our bookings income into the fund. If you would like to contribute, please follow the link: *DONATE TO ROOKHOW <https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/14988> [image: Rookhow logo.png] *Rookhow mailing list & GDPR* If you wish to unsubscribe from these emails at any time, please let me know and I'll take you off the list. Also if you know anyone who would like to be added, please give them my email address to get in touch. Thanks. [image: image.png] Rookhow <https://www.facebook.com/Rookhow1725/> [image: image.png] Rookhow1725 <https://www.instagram.com/rookhow1725/> [image: image.png] Independent Hostels <https://independenthostels.co.uk/members/rookhowbunkbarn/>

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Meeting House Matters 2025
by Oliver Waterhouse Jan. 31, 2025

Jan. 31, 2025

Ollie Waterhouse Quaker Life Hello everyone, I trust that you are all well and 2025 has begun well for you. I am writing with an update about Meeting House Matters in 2025. It will take a slightly different format this year with fewer online meetings. But there will still be three in-person opportunities at different Quaker venues in locations that should mean that everyone can reach one. I am working on the pattern of meetings being as follows: * Wednesday, 12 February (online) 2pm to 3:30pm * Tuesday, 29 April (in person with online session) Southern England, venue tbc 10am to 4pm * Tuesday, 10 June (in person with online session) West England or South-East Wales, venue tbc 10am to 4pm * Wednesday, 20 August (online) 2pm to 3:30pm * Tuesday, 21 October (in person with online session) North-East England, venue tbc 10am to 4pm * Tuesday, 16 December (online) 10:30am to 12 noon In person meetings may be subject to change depending on venue availability. A booking form for the in-person events will be available soon. There is no need to book to join any of the online sessions. I work with a super planning group who help make the sessions happen. The group is always looking for topic ideas for the sessions to try to make them varied and relevant. If you have a topic suggestion please let me know so we can see if we can build a schedule for the year's events. All meetings will either be online or have an online element to them which will be held on Zoom. The joining details for all meetings are below. * Join Zoom Meeting: https://quaker.zoom.us/j/81586087624?pwd=aYxukeWCrw0Z80E9OuxIuJuZvXr8do.1 * Meeting ID: 815 8608 7624 * Passcode: MHM-online I look forward to seeing you at some point during the year if you can join one of the sessions. In friendship, Ollie Oliver Waterhouse (he/him) Quaker Life Team Leader, Local and Area Governance Quakers in Britain 020 7663 1007 (Direct) oliverw(a)quaker.org.uk<mailto:oliverw@quaker.org.uk> | www.quaker.org.uk<http://www.quaker.org.uk/> Follow Quakers in Britain on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/BritishQuakers>, YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/quakersinbritain>, Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/britishquakers/> and Bluesky<https://bsky.app/profile/britishquakers.bsky.social>. The Quaker Centre Bookshop and Café<https://www.friendshouse.co.uk/quaker-centre/> are open to the public. Friends House is open for meetings and events. All enquiries welcome to events(a)quaker.org.uk<mailto:events@quaker.org.uk> or www.friendshouse.co.uk/booking-enquiry. If you would like to support our work, you can give online at www.quaker.org.uk/donate. Britain Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Registered charity number 1127633 | Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ ________________________________ Quakers say: Religion is about the whole of life.

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'Being Quaker; Doing Quaker' weekend at Rookhow, Lake District
by Rookhow Jan. 29, 2025

Jan. 29, 2025

*Please send this on to everyone in your Meeting or anyone else who might be interested. *Thanks, Sue *BEING QUAKER; DOING QUAKER 16th-18th May at Rookhow, Lake District* [image: Curious 4T.jpg] *'**What is means to be a Quaker today'* A weekend to explore Quaker spirituality, reflect on our own spiritual journeys, past, present and future and look at what unites Quakers in their beliefs and action. A 'grounding' weekend to reconnect with our Quaker roots to give energy to move forwards. Facilitated by granddaughter and grandmother duo Nyeri Otero Flanagan and Veronica Grant with Sue Nicholls, Rookhow's Development Manager. Space to stay in the Bunkbarn, yurt or camp. Bring food to share. Age 18+ Suggested donation £80. FIND OUT MORE <https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/72672?> and see attached outline of the weekend. [image: Jumpy_James_0172.jpg] *Sue Nicholls (she/her)* *Rookhow Development Manager* *Rookhow phone number: 07377 971783* Email: contactrookhow(a)gmail.com Website: rookhow.org.uk Donations link: DONATE TO ROOKHOW <https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/14988> *I work part time (25 hour per week) flexi-time Monday-Friday.* *Rookhow is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation: Charity No 1188409. **We put 5% of our bookings income into subsidising stays for community groups. **Rookhow is a Quaker Recognised Body.* [image: Rookhow logo.png] [image: image.png] Rookhow <https://www.facebook.com/Rookhow1725/> [image: image.png] Rookhow1725 <https://www.instagram.com/rookhow1725/> [image: image.png] Independent Hostels <https://independenthostels.co.uk/members/rookhowbunkbarn/>

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