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2015 Brochure

The Nightingale CentreGreat Hucklow

EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE SHOWN, FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONINCLUDING PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT THE CENTRE MANAGER

Centre Manager - Stella Burney [email protected] 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk

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Welcome to our 2015 Brochure. Whatever your interests - conferences, spiritual events, holidays, walking, commercial, training, family get-togethers,

school or college programmes, we believe we canprovide the right venue for you with comfortableaccommodation, comprehensive meeting facilitiesand scrumptious catering.These pages describe some of the things alreadytaking place at The Nightingale Centre in 2015and, where relevant, how you can book yourplace. And if you want to organise your own eventhere please contact me and I will help you planthis.Things seldom stay quite the same here. We areconstantly trying to improve and respond to

customer feedback, whether it’s about rooms, dining or other things important to our guests. We make changes where we can to make your stay more comfortable. For example we have more rooms with en-suite facilities than ever and our choices of food cater increasingly for ever wider tastes. Meanwhile we believe our prices are very competitive, like for like. We’ve a wide range of accommodation options so we’ve not quoted prices in

Free to do as you wish, explore the lovely PeakDistrict at your own pace while we provide youwith comfy accommodation and lovely food. There’sloads to do - see page 16 (or our new website

www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk) for just some ofthe many varied attractions close to Hucklow.

Contact for booking/further info: Stella Burney (see below)



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the brochure, but these are just a phone call away. Please give me a ring To ask me about anything in the brochure.

I look forward to hearing from you,

Your own event

The Nightingale Centre is booked by a very widerange of organisations. But we do still have someweeks, weekends or mid-weeks free, especially inwinter months (when there is a discount!). And wesometimes have space alongside other groupsusing the centre.Perhaps you have a family occasion to celebrate or your congregation wants tobook a holiday together. Perhaps the District needs to undertake a review,undertake training or hold an AGM away from base.

Perhaps the school for which you are a Governor is looking for a field studyvenue. Or perhaps a group of friends is looking for somewhere to stay in thislovely part of Derbyshire - a chance to visit to attractive towns, villages andstately homes or to take a walk or two in the local countryside.

All good reasons toGive Stella a ring (or e mail) and ask about Availability!

FRIENDS OF HUCKLOWOur help in lots of different ways - telling peopleabout the Centre, helping with fundraising for the Centre,helping with some of the Centre “jobs”, recruiting more“ helping at Open Day, providing photos, contributing

to Centre development plans, and/or making a regular financial contribution. Our “Friends” receive Newsletters on the Centre’s developments and many through their regular contributions earn entitlement to £5 off a chosen weekend/week stay each year. Over many years our have helped us to make ongoing improve- ments and ensure the Centre will still be here to serve future generations.

To become a “friend” or find out more please speak to Stella or any member of staff



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Chapel & District Weekends

For YOUR Congregation or District…Why not organise a weekend away for yourcongregation or district? This could be achance for fellowship together in an attractiveholiday area, it could include an informalservice or be combined with your AGM. Youmight join other chapels or districts. Whateveryour needs we will try to accommodate you.

Kingswood Chapel Weekend

Contact Rev Ant Howe 01564 823278 [email protected]

Dukinfield Chapel Weekend

Contact Jennifer Moody [email protected]

Merseyside District & Chowbent Chapel Weekend

Contact Rev Lynne Readett [email protected]

Hale and Dean Row WeekendContact for booking: Stella Burney (see below)

Contact for further info: Jeff Gould 01625 403509 [email protected]

Come and visit the centre, take in lunch, afternoon teaand all the stalls and activities. A chance to see whatthe centre has to offer now, meet old friends and

perhaps make new ones! You might consider running a stall to support us? Contact for more information about the event or to offer assistance: Gwyneth Roper 0161 9414794. Overnight accommodation? Contact Stella.Burney (see below)

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES,PLEASE CONTACT THE CENTRE MANAGER


Gardens and

Environmental DevelopmentNEW!

Fri 22nd to Sun 24th May

Make you own hanging baskets, study raised bed construction andsimple vegetable growing - with trips to examine riverside herbsand to Chatsworth

Wed 27th to Fri 29th May

Planting borders, simple garden design,composting and a trip to SheffieldBotanical Gardens

Mon 15th to Wed 17th Jun

A stimulating outdoor workshoplooking at landscaping skills and wildflowers

Tue 1st to Thu 3rd Sept

Propagate, divide and split plants. Learn about weeds and wildflowers. Plus a private tour of Hucklow gardens.

Fri 4th to Sun 6th Sept

Propagate, divide and split plants.Learn about weeds and wild flowers.Plus a private tour of Hucklowgardens

Fri 18th to Sun 20th Sept

Prepare for winter, growing chillies andsquash. Decorative craft with chilliesand gourds. And a trip to LongshawKitchen Garden.

Fri 6th to Sun 8th Nov

Learn garden crafts for Christmas - let your imagination run wild(and make a reindeer!)

To book please contact Stella Burney To find out more about the programme please contact Julie Dadson Both are based at the centre - see contact details below

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION FOR FIELD BREAK ARTS EVENTS (INCLUDING PRICES) CONTACT Sue Field 01433 621420

web site: www.fieldbreaks.co.uk

Art Classes with

These enjoyable art courses cater for all abilities and are led by helpful

experienced artists in the attractive surroundings of Great Hucklow

Tue 17th - Thu 19th FebColour Extremes inColoured Pencil orWatercolour’

Wed 25thch - Fri 27th MarFeathers, Butterflies andInsects on ColouredPaper using ColouredPencils

Fri 10th - Sun 12th April Spring Art Weekend

Wed 13th - Fri 15th MayStriking Orchids inWatercolour and Gouache

Wed 17th - Fri 19th JuneRaindrops on Roses,grasses and meadowflowers

Wed 22nd- Fri 24th JulyMedicinal plants - penand ink with a colouredpencil or watercolourwash

Wed 12th - Fri 14th AugSpirals in nature incoloured pencil, graphiteor watercolour

Wed 23rd - Fri 25th Sept The fruit and vegetable garden

STOP PRESSEXTRA COURSE

Mon 20th to Wed 22nd July

Landscape paintingworkshop



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Enjoy working with paper, scrapbooking and making cards. Find the creative part of you in attractive surroundings.

Contact for booking/further info: Claire Hamer [email protected]

Exploring the night sky

Contact for booking: Stella Burney (see below) Contact for info: Phil Brocklebank [email protected]

A workshop of gentle, easy to learn health exercises Contact for booking: Stella Burney (see below)Contact for further info: Les Kendrick [email protected]

SatDaily talks/workshops in which to explore theprocess of having big dreams (for ourselves; for ourrelationships with others; in the creative process; forour communities and churches; for changing theworld!) and the ways in which we can make thesedreams a reality. With time for relaxed fellowship

and fun. A programme for children and young people will also be on offer throughout the week. For information and booking contact:: Janet on 01732 464211 or e mail [email protected] Website: www.hucklowsummerschool.org.uk

Altrincham Craft

West Didsbury Astronomical Society

HUCKLOW SUMMER SCHOOL



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WINTER WALKING WEEKENDS

SUMMER WALKERS WEEKEND

Enjoy a good walk in this lovely countryside and afterwards relax in thelounge or sun room, perhaps play some games and enjoy the tastyfood. Join in a gentle amble or longer day-walk. Perhaps mix thewalking with a visit to one of the many nearby tourist spots.

Ring Stella

Alongside its good food and comfortable accommodation the centre haswalking routes starting literally from the door. Thearea nestles under Hucklow Edge on the boundaryof the White and Dark Peaks.We have picnic lunches and excellent dryingfacilities available. We sometimes have spaces forsmall walking groups alongside the activities ofother groups where they are not taking over fulluse of the centre.

To plan your own walkingplease give Stella a ring and ask if there are anyspare weeks, mid-weeks or weekends available. There are discounts inthe winter months.

To plan your own walking break



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Latihan kejiwaan spiritual training Contact for booking: Stella (see below) Contact for March event: Ridwan Kennedy [email protected]

Contact for May event: Stephanie Brown [email protected]

The Silent Eye - River of the SunEgypt 1290 - follow the life-story of Amkhren, whoseheart’s desire is to be a priest in the temple of Isis.Contact for booking and further information:

Steve Tanham [email protected]

NOTTINGHAM AND DERBYSHIRE QUAKERS ANNUAL MEETING

Contact for booking and for further information:Rod Sladen [email protected]

For further information: Wendy Prestney [email protected]

A weekend retreat for the Trafford based charity set up to help deaf people and their families (including use of sign Language).

Contact for booking and further information:Claire Johnson [email protected]

NOTTINGHAM PROGRESSIVE JEWISH SOCIETY

Genie Networks Weekend Retreat



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A relaxing get-together for Brit’s who attended IRF conferences or IRF Oldies Reunions.

Contact for booking: Stella Burney (see below)

Contact for further information: Valerie Walker [email protected] 01296 613501

FOY SOCIETY CONFERENCE

Contact for booking: Stella (see below)Contact for further information:

Joan Partington [email protected] 01228 670565

The Unitarian Communicator’s Conference

Hands-on interactive learning workshops on topics that will benefit your chapel or organisation such as using social media, interviewing on local radio, website building, filming and more.

Contact for booking: Stella Burney (see below) Contact for further info: Julian Smith 01773 829736 [email protected]

BIRF

Unicoms



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After a celebratory meal, after-dinner speaker William Powell on “Near death experiences and altered states of consciousness”. On Saturday Serena Roney-Dougal author of “Where Science and Magic Meet” focuses on her research with Buddhists in Tibet.

Contact for booking: Stella Burney (see below) Contact for further information: David Taylor [email protected]

Birds of a feather flock together Nature, Animals, People. Why do they flock together? For good or ill? This is our theme, with two speakers, outdoor and indoor workshops and social and free time. Contact for booking: Stella Burney (see below) Contact for further information: Marjory Walker 07718 106732 or 01506 493612

Woman Within

A descent into yourself. Journey into your past to experience your deepest feelings and turn them into positive healing energy. Based partly on the ancient Sumerian myth of Innana the Queen of the Heavens. Contact for booking and further information:

Mellon Horsell 01423864261 [email protected]

USPSUnitarian Society for Psychical Studies

50th ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE

In Out - In Out - Shake It All About!A creative weekend, celebrating what's inside and outside.

With leaders Lynne Davies and Dawn Buckle.Contact for booking: Stella Burney (see below)Contact for further info: Lynne Davies 01603 747847 [email protected]

Unitarian Women’s Group Conference



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Unitarian Youth Programme 2015

Fri 6th to Sun 8th March

Fri 2nd to Sun 4th October


Fri 13th to Sun 15th November


Fri 13th to Sun 15th November

Mon 3rd to Fri 7th August

AT FLAGG BARN Nr BUXTON Fri 26th to Sun 28th June

INTER WEEKENDS

For 11 to 14 year olds

SENIOR WEEKENDS


BRIDGING WEEKEND


FDA - FIVE DAYS AWAY


JUNIOR WEEKEND


For more information about any of these Youth events please contact Rev John Harley [email protected] 07985 900935



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A Hibbert Trust sponsored seminar for student and newly qualified Unitarian Ministers and Lay Pastors Contact for booking and further information:

Rachel Skelton [email protected]

November REvolution

This workshop is for those already enrolled on the training.For information about future enrollment please contact:

Margaret Robinson 01642 782219 [email protected]

UALMUnitarian Association for Lay Ministry

FriContact for booking: Stella Burney (see below)

Contact for further info: Liz Shaw [email protected]

These lunches have been popular. You need to book in advance for your superb Christmas lunch at the Nightingale Centre. A festive occasion for your congregation, family or friends group.Contact for booking: Stella Burney (see below)

Christmas lunches

Contact for info/booking: Rev Maud Robinson [email protected]

Ministerial Conference

Ministry in the Making

ANNUAL CONFERENC

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How to get to the Nightingale CentreCentrally situated and accessible by private or public transport

BY CAR

Great Hucklow is situated just off the B6049, north of the A623 (Stockport toChesterfield road), near Tideswell. From Chesterfield take the A619. FromManchester and Stockport take the A6. From Sheffield take the A625. For SatNav use SK17 8RH.

There is ample free parking at the Centre. Note that the car park is at therear of the centre and accessed via the entrance opposite the Old Chapel.

BY TRAINFrom Manchester and Stockport there is a regular service to Buxton. Fromthe east the connection is via Chesterfield or Sheffield (15 miles) or Hope (4miles) Connections can be made by bus (see below) or taxI (see below).

BY BUSThere are regular bus services running through the village. Timetables varyaccording to the season. Please check availability via Traveline East Midlands0871 200 2233 or the useful website www.travelineeastmidlands.co.uk

TAXISTaxis are usually available at Sheffield, Chesterfield and Buxton stations. FromHope station (4 miles from the Centre) taxis for both ways need to bebooked in advance. 2Nice Taxis are able to transport able or disabled people.You can contact them via 01298 212352 or 07917 710771.



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The Nightingale Centre’s 2015 programme at a glance

. . . and perhaps your own holiday or eventThere may still be space during the year to fit in your own group (family,friends congregation, district) alongside the programme published above.

Centre Shop Our Centre stocks beautiful Unitarian and non-Unitarian jewellry - lovely presents for your friends or yourself. We also have a children’s “Corner Shop” where little mementos can be purchased.

For further info see our website or contact Stella Burney (see below)

9-11 Jan Winter Walking 1 1-5 Jun BIRF 1-3 Sept Garden/Environment

16-18 Jan Winter walking 2 5-7 Jun Altrincham Craft 1-4 Sept Mid-Week Break

13-15 Feb Kingswood Ch’l 6 Jun Open Day 4-6 Sept Come/Go as Uplease

17-19 Feb Field Breaks Art 10-12 Jun School 4-6 Sept Garden/Environment

20-22 Feb Astronomical Soc 15-17 Jun Garden/Environ’t 7-10 Sep Ministers’ Conference

27 Feb-1Mar

Genie Works 17-19 Jun Field Break Art 10-13 Sep Woman Within

20-22 Mar Subud 24-26 Jun School 18-20 Sep Psychical Studies

25-27 Mar Field Breaks Art 1-3 Jul School 18-20 Sep Gardens/Environment

10-12 Apr Field Breaks Art 6-9 July Ministry in theMaking

23-25 Sep Field Breaks Art

17-19 Apr Quakers 10-12 Jul Progressive Jews 25-27 Sep Dukinfield Chapel

22-24 Apr School 13-17 Jul Uni Discovery 16-18 Oct Altrincham Craft

24-26 Apr The Silent Eye 17-19 Summer Walkers 16-18 Oct Hale and Dean Row

29 Apr-1May

School 17-19 Jul Jiangan - Wand 23-25 Oct Women’s Group

1-4- May FOY Society 20-22 Jul Field Breaks Art 6-8 Nov Unicoms

8-10 May Subud 22-24 Jul Field Breaks Art 6-8 Nov REvolution

13-15 May Field Breaks Art 31 Jul-2 Aug Merseyside Dist. 6-8 Nov Garden/Environment

19-22 May School 7-10 Aug Music Society 20-22 Nov Lay Ministry

22-24 May Garden/Environ’t 12-14 Aug Field Breaks Art 5th Dec Christmas lunches

27-29 May Garden/Environ’t 22-29 Aug Summer School + 15 Send a Child to Hucklow holidays



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Varied workshops (and some free time!) for singers and players of all abilities to include learning Elgar’s wonderful oratorio Contact for booking and further info:

Helen Merritt 0151 625 5488 [email protected]

Unitarian Music Society

CONFERENCE 2015

Weekend

This half-board weekend allows you the freedom to fillyour days as you wish. Enjoy a local walk or, apartfrom Castleton, Bakewell or Matlock, you could visitone of the many other tourist gems nearby, e.g. . . .

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Perhaps link this weekend to the Midweek Break on Page 2 for afull week’s holiday in this lovely part of Derbyshire?

Stanage Edge Go Ape

Chatsworth House Buxton Swimming Pool

Gulliver’s Kingdon Chestnut Otter &Owl Reserve

Donkey Village Eyam Museum

Buxton OperaHouse Treak Cliff Cavern

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