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GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS

Over £7,000 has been recently allocated to the following groups for a subsidised stay at Rookhow through the Retreat Away Fund: Transpirational Wellbeing (support for young trans adults); Good Things Collective (Morecambe); Drop Zone Youth Projects (Barrow); Silloth Scouts; Women's Community Matters (Barrow); Wise Up Workshops (Morecambe); Autus Cumbria and Worldies Official.

Many thanks to the individuals and local Quaker Meetings who continue to support this fund. We also add at least 5% of Rookhow’s bookings income to the scheme which has benefitted over 650 people from 50 groups in the last 3 years. The deadline for the next round will be 1st April 2025. https://rookhow.org.uk/charitable-work Get in touch before then if you want to discuss an application or visit to have a look around.

WINTER WEEKENDS IN THE COSY BUNKBARN

Come and spend a weekend in the renovated Bunkbarn with underfloor heating and a log burning stove. There are still some weekends available in January and February: CHECK AVAILABILITY then every weekend is taken til the end of November. We're already taking 2026 bookings!

2025 Rookhow retreats

Booking is now open for 3 residential weekends in Spring 2025. All our events are open to Quaker members and attenders and those in sympathy with Quaker beliefs. You can stay at Rookhow or go home each night (or stay in a local B&B if you need your privacy) and join us for all the sessions and meals. Suggested donation or pay what you can.

RECONCILIATION & CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION WEEKEND 14th-16th March

A weekend exploring reconciliation and conflict transformation to become more equipped as reconcilers in our personal contexts. Using some of the learning in the Journey of Hope pilgrimage and other useful tools and models for working well with conflict. We’ll also draw on natural inspiration from Quakers’ Wood. Led by Esther Dix, Brec Seaton and Sue Nicholls: CLICK HERE for more information and to book a space.

EASTER GATHERING 18th-21st April (3 nights)

An all age community weekend with walks, games, crafts, egg rolling, shared meals, songs and reflective Epilogues round the campfire.

CLICK HERE for more information and to book a space.

BEING QUAKER; DOING QUAKER 16th-18th May 'What is means to be a Quaker today'

The opportunity to explore the Quaker faith in more depth looking at the historical context in which Quakerism is rooted, reflecting on our own spiritual journeys and exploring what unites Quakers in beliefs and practices. Led by grandmother and granddaughter duo Veronica Grant and Nyeri Otero Flanagan with Sue Nicholls. CLICK HERE for more information and to book a space.

300th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 6th-8th June

More news soon with a special event on Saturday 7th June to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the opening of Rookhow.

QUAKER VOLUNTARY ACTION RETREAT (QVA) 25th-29th August (4 nights)

A chance to work together in Quakers' Wood with people from across the UK and beyond. Half retreat; half work party, run by QVA in partnership with Rookhow. CLICK HERE for more info.

ONGOING ROOKHOW EVENTS All are welcome.

Open Days 1st & 3rd Fridays 10am-4pm

Volunteer work parties every Friday 9.30am-3.30pm- come and help look after the woods, grounds and buildings at Rookhow

Quaker Meetings: 1st Wednesdays 7.30-8pm and 1st & 3rd Fridays 12.30-1pm.

Epilogue 1st and 3rd Mondays 9pm on Zoom Same link each time: JOIN ROOKHOW EPILOGUE (20mins of silent reflection with a reading)

We look forward to seeing you at Rookhow soon.

Best wishes,

Sue & the Rookhow trustees

Sue Nicholls (she/her)

Rookhow Development Manager

Rookhow phone number: 07377 971783

Email: contactrookhow@gmail.com

Website: rookhow.org.uk

Donations link: DONATE TO ROOKHOW

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.

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