Events at the Priory

Come to the Well and Drink:
A new facilitators course and six-session experiential course on prayer which offers new avenues for prayer in a contemplative and creative style: February 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 1 and 15 all from 2-4pm. Email us at * or telephone 0191 384 3747. Read more here i

Seasonal Celebrations:
Midsummer Evening Worship, reflection and seasonal supper: Friday, June 22 - 7 - 9.30pm. Please pre-book for this event: email *; telephone 0191 384 3747.

The event is lead by Richard and Maggie Demiel who are Diocesan advisors in new religious movements and run Celtic Springs (an open spiritual gathering in an ancient place) at Escomb.

Dancing Our Prayers:  In the West, dancing is a little-used but entirely natural part of spirituality. The sessions take place in the Priory Chapel. Each explores a different form of prayer. There will be gentle dances to quieten, balance and bring a sense of inner peace. Worshipful dances will aim to express longings and receive blessing, while intercessory dances aim to help participants remember others and the world in which we live. Yet other dances will express the everyday activities and joys of life. None require any previous experience of dance. Facilitators Judy Turner and Janette Blakemore will share the dances they find helpful and give the opportunity to anyone who wants to do the same. Their aim is to respond to the desires of those who come. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

• Wednesday Afternoons, starting at 2 pm and
  Wednesday Evenings, starting at 7 pm on:
  February 29
  March 21
  April 25

Personal Guided Retreats are offered by request at the Priory with private accommodation in the Cottage.  Many also come to the Priory and the Cottage to spend a day or more in personal prayer and contemplation, for counselling and for spiritual guidance. To enquire, please email us at * or telephone 0191 384 3747.

Individually Guided Retreats at Shepherd's Dene see here; and also at the Priory see here.

Together in Meditation is a series of Saturday morning sessions run by Paul Golightly. Each session is an hour long. For more details and session times see Together in Meditation. The dates are:

March 10; April 14; May 12; June 9

Send an email if you want to attend * or just turn up. There are two sessions: 10.00 to 11.00 and 11.30 to 12.30 with a break for refreshments at 11.00. 

Crafts at the Priory: An afternoon of creative activity in an encouraging and relaxed atmosphere. The sessions are led by Lynne Burke and Heather Keogh. 

Times: Come for a light lunch at 12.30 and then stay until 4 pm.
Dates: February 25; April 14; June 2; July 14