Hi [image: Sanctuary Cookalongs Aug 2024 1 T.jpg] As you may know, *Rookhow* <https://rookhow.org.uk/charitable-work> subsidises stays for community groups through its Retreat Away scheme. Recently 2 local Quaker Meeting have also matched this funding by providing costs towards accommodation, food and transport. [image: LMA 2023 2T.jpg] I am writing to see if you have contact with any local groups who might be interested in staying at Rookhow and applying to the scheme- perhaps with your local Meeting's support too. The feedback we have had from groups has been overwhelmingly positive, with many people saying how much they have benefited from a break away and having recovery time in nature. A message of thanks from the group leader of Sanctuary Cooklaongs who benefitted from a Retreat Away Fund grant and also the support of their local Meeting in Preston: "Quakers have kindly sponsored three nights at Rookhow for three Sanctuary Cookalongs families to have a restful retreat in the school summer holidays. Coming from a war-torn country and experiencing trauma can have long-lasting effects, but having an opportunity to start a new life with new prospects in a new country has its challenges too. Thanks to Rookhow and Preston Quakers for enabling us to have a trip away from the stresses of everyday city life!" Preston Quaker Meeting also said they welcomed the opportunity to extend its commitment to support good inter-faith relationships in the city.” The next deadline is *1st October*. I have attached an application form and more details. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss a specific group or have any questions. In Friendship, Sue *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 <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/> Group Accommodation <https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/rookhow-rusland-ulverston-cumbria-lake-district>
