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Rookhow's 300th anniversary: Saturday 7th June

'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 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

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 and an application form.

RETREAT AWAY FUND- subsidised stays for community groups

The next deadline for the Retreat Away Fund is 1st April. CLICK HERE 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

EVENTS AT ROOKHOW

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

Being Quaker; Doing Quaker 16th-18th May: 8 spaces. FIND OUT MORE

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

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@ruslandhorizonstrust.org

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

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)

PS Welcome to new Rookhow trustee Roger Dillon from Lancaster Quaker Meeting!

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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