Northumberland, Shepherds Dene: Retreat

October 9, 2014, 5:03 am

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Spiritual Retreat:  A Creative Response
Using Godly Play

Dates: Friday 1st May 5pm – Sunday 3rd May 5pm 2015

Residential, including full board

Leaders: Mary Cooper & Rachel Bainton

£195 per person

Time and space to reflect and explore through the media of story, wondering, a variety of creative resources and silence.  Trained spiritual direction available.

The location of the retreat is Shepherds Dene, an outstanding example of the ‘arts and crafts’ style of architecture.  The house has been refurbished in the last few years, and provides all the home comforts you would expect of country house living.  The original owners of the house hoped that “those who come to Shepherds Dene for knowledge will find it and those who come for rest  will go away refreshed”.

Booking: Online via Shepherd’s Dene website: http://www.shepherdsdene.co.uk

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UK Conference with Jerome Berryman

July 7, 2014, 12:34 am

≫ Next: St. Mary’s Monkseaton, Newcastle upon Tyne: 3-day Accredited Core Training (spread over 4 days)

≪ Previous: Northumberland, Shepherds Dene: Retreat

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8th Godly Play UK annual conference

Lectures from Jerome Berryman

St Mary’s Church in Putney, London

Friday, 10th April-Saturday, 11th April

Friday 10th April 11 am till 5pm              A training day for Godly Play Advocates

                                                                    (see separate form)

Friday 10th April 6.30pm till 9pm            An evening with Jerome Berryman

                                                                    (reception and opening address)

Saturday, 11th April 10.30am till 5pm     Annual conference

                                                                    (lecture by Jerome Berryman and workshops)

Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.  8th Godly Play UK Conference

If you are interested in applying to become an Advocate of Godly Play to promote and support Godly Play in your area then please download the Godly Play Advocates application form.  There is a training day for Advocates on Friday, 10th April Godly Play Advocates

St. Mary’s Monkseaton, Newcastle upon Tyne: 3-day Accredited Core Training (spread over 4 days)

October 3, 2014, 6:11 am

≫ Next: Warwickshire: Enrichment module: The Saints and childhood spirituality, 5th – 7th October

≪ Previous: UK Conference with Jerome Berryman

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3 Day Accredited Core Training (spread over 4 days)

Fridays and Saturdays – September and October 2015

Dates: Friday 18th & Saturday 19th September, Friday 16th & Saturday 17th October 2015

Each day begins at 9.30 am and ends at 4.30 pm (5pm on the last date)

Attendance at all 4 days is necessary to complete the course

Cost: £310 (bring a packed lunch)

Led by Mary Cooper and Rachel Bainton (accredited Godly Play UK trainers)

Venue: The Parish Church of St. Mary, Monkseaton, Claremont Gardens, Whitley Bay NE26 3SF

For directions see www.stmarysmonkseaton.co.uk

To reach the church by public transport, the nearest Metro station is Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro).  The church is approximately a 10 minute walk from the station.

(Monkseaton is approx. 20 minutes from Newcastle Central station by Metro)

To Book: Please complete booking form Booking-form-4-days-St.-Marys

Warwickshire: Enrichment module: The Saints and childhood spirituality, 5th – 7th October

October 8, 2014, 11:18 am

≫ Next: UK Conference with Jerome Berryman

≪ Previous: St. Mary’s Monkseaton, Newcastle upon Tyne: 3-day Accredited Core Training (spread over 4 days)

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Venue: Coughton Lodge
Coughton, Alcester
Warwickshire B49 5HU

Date: 5 – 7 October 2015
arrivals from 4pm on Monday (starting at 7pm after supper) and finishing at 12am on Wednesday

Led by: Kathryn Lord and Alison Seaman

This course will equip you to work with the Saints stories from Volume 7 as well as going deeper into thinking about childhood spirituality. It is for people who have completed the 3 day core training or who have had significant experience of Godly Play with children.

There will also be time and space for personal reflection and an extensive variety of creative response materials will be available. A  spiritual director will be available for people who wish to have individual spiritual accompaniment.

Cost: £165 residential / £100 non residential – Residential fee includes a double room with ensuite shower room for 2 nights full board / Non residential fee includes all meals. If a couple is sharing a double room (with a double bed) then the second person’s fee is reduced to £100.

There are plenty of lovely spaces – inside and outside – in which to relax.

 

The Lodge is a historic grade II listed building and this retreat is taking place in a beautiful environment.

All accommodation at the Lodge is on the ground floor.

Please go to www.coughtonlodge.com for more details and to see photos of the dining room, sitting rooms, ensuite bedrooms, internal water garden, large walled gardens, tennis court…..

For people who have completed the 3 day course or who have had significant experience of Godly Play.
Training on how to work with the Saints stories
A course to go deeper into thinking about childhood spirituality
The option for participants to tell some of the stories
Time and space for personal response time with spiritual direction available
Fellowship through preparing and eating meals together
Ideas for resources.

• To book please complete the booking form booking form for enrichment module on the Saints

 

 

 

 

 

 

UK Conference with Jerome Berryman

July 7, 2014, 12:34 am

≫ Next: Sheffield: 3 day Core Training

≪ Previous: Warwickshire: Enrichment module: The Saints and childhood spirituality, 5th – 7th October

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8th Godly Play UK annual conference

Lectures from Jerome Berryman

St Mary’s Church in Putney, London

Friday, 10th April-Saturday, 11th April

Friday 10th April 11 am till 5pm              A training day for Godly Play Advocates

                                                                    (see separate form)

Friday 10th April 6.30pm till 9pm            An evening with Jerome Berryman

                                                                    (reception and opening address)

Saturday, 11th April 10.30am till 5pm     Annual conference

                                                                    (lecture by Jerome Berryman and workshops)

Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.  8th Godly Play UK Conference

If you are interested in applying to become an Advocate of Godly Play to promote and support Godly Play in your area then please download the Godly Play Advocates application form.  There is a training day for Advocates on Friday, 10th April Godly Play Advocates

Sheffield: 3 day Core Training

February 16, 2015, 7:38 am

≫ Next: Croydon: Taster Workshop

≪ Previous: UK Conference with Jerome Berryman

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Venue: The Vine, Fawcett Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Dates: 23rd – 25th November, 2015

Trainers: Kathryn Lord and Rebecca Nye

Times: 8.30 am – 6.30 pm (except on final day of course which ends at 5.30 pm)

Cost: £295 (non residential, includes training handbook and lunches)

Just a 10 minute ride on the tram from Sheffield station

A recommended place to stay is the Church Army Wilson Carlile Centre, which is a 10 minute walk from the church. Early booking is advisable.

To check availability contact sheila.rogers@talktalk.net

For a booking form:   3 day core training Sheffield

Croydon: Taster Workshop

April 26, 2015, 10:55 am

≫ Next: London: Taster Workshop

≪ Previous: Sheffield: 3 day Core Training

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  Date: 10th June 2015

  Venue: St Matthew’s House, Croydon, CR0 1PE

  Trainers: Stuart Lee

  Times: 9.45 am – 1.00 pm

  Cost: £20 (there is a discount available at booking for Anglican churches within the Diocese of Southwark)

Book here

 

 

 

 

London: Taster Workshop

April 28, 2015, 12:49 am

≫ Next: Northfield, Birmingham – Evening Event

≪ Previous: Croydon: Taster Workshop

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  Date: 1st July 2015

  Venue: Trinity House, Borough High Street, SE1 1HW (London Bridge Rail or Tube)

  Trainer: Stuart Lee

  Times: 9.45 am – 1.00 pm

  Cost: £20 (there is a discount available at booking for Anglican churches within the Diocese of Southwark)

Book here

 

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Northfield, Birmingham – Evening Event

May 6, 2015, 8:02 am

≫ Next: St Mark’s Newnham, Cambridge: Day Course

≪ Previous: London: Taster Workshop

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An invitation to come and join us to share a Godly Play story reflect on our experiences of using Godly Play in our different contexts and share ideas and resources.

An opportunity to get to know other Godly Play practitioners in a relaxed atmosphere

with lots of excellent cake, tea and coffee, explore a story and share news of a new gathering in the autumn for Midlands Godly Play Practitioners

All are welcome whether you’re an experienced practitioner or just beginning

Monday 21^st September 2015 7.30pm – 9.30pm

152 Church Road, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2LU

RSVP Jelena Cammack t: 0121 426 0435, e: JelenaC@cofebirmingham.com

St Mark’s Newnham, Cambridge: Day Course

May 14, 2015, 7:11 am

≫ Next: Cliff College: 3 day Core Training

≪ Previous: Northfield, Birmingham – Evening Event

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‘Godly Play’and Children’s Spirituality

Saturday June 6th 2015

10.00 am – 4.00 pm

A day course with Dr Rebecca Nye

at St Mark’s Church, Newnham, Cambridge CB3 9JZ

(on Barton Road, next to The Red Bull pub)

Godly Play demonstrations

Discussion of childhood’s natural spiritual qualities 

Guidelines for supportive spiritual nurture

£25 per person

(Tea and Coffee provided: Please bring your own lunch)

To book your place : please contact sheila.rogers@talktalk.net

All welcome

Rebecca Nye is a researcher, consultant and author on children’s spirituality,

 & national training co-ordinator for Godly Play UK

Cliff College: 3 day Core Training

May 21, 2015, 8:52 am

≫ Next: Evenwood, County Durham: 3-day core training

≪ Previous: St Mark’s Newnham, Cambridge: Day Course

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Venue: Cliff College, Calver, Derbyshire, S32 3XG

Dates: 24th – 26th November, 2015

Trainers: Kathryn Lord and Rebecca Nye

Times: 8.45 am – 7.45 pm (except on final day of course which ends at 5.15 pm)

Cost: £390 (residential, includes full board)

There is an option of bed and breakfast for the night before.

This residential course is taking place in the beautiful countryside of the Peak District and is 10 miles from Chesterfield railway station

All bookings for this course will be done through Cliff College. Please contact Cathi Thacker (shortcourse@cliffcollege.ac.uk / 01246 584221) for more details of the course, current availability and a booking form. You can also find more details of the course at http://www.cliffcollege.ac.uk/page/godly_play_training

Evenwood, County Durham: 3-day core training

May 2, 2014, 2:57 am

≫ Next: Sheffield, St Steven’s Church: Enrichment Module – Book 6 – Old Testament Heroes and Heroines

≪ Previous: Cliff College: 3 day Core Training

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LAST FEW PLACES

Venue: Evenwood Parish Hall

Dates: 10^th – 12^th June 2015 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

Trainers: Rachel Bainton and Mary Cooper

Times: 8.30 am – 6.30 pm (except on final day of course which ends at 5.30 pm)

Cost: £295 (non residential, includes training handbook and lunches)

Directions: Evenwood Parish Hall is a former methodist chapel, now used as the Anglican Parish Hall.
From the A688 (between Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle), turn into the village at Evenwood gate, follow the road into Evenwood, past the Anglican Church on L. The Parish hall is on the right, c100yards on, and opposite the Randolph Centre.
Nearest train station: Bishop Auckland. Mainline: Darlington or Durham.
No 6 bus into Evenwood from Durham (Arriva) and No 85 from Darlington and Bishop Auckland (Scarlet Band).

To check availability contact sheila.rogers@talktalk.net

For information/advice about funding, please contact Judith Sadler j.sadler@newcastle.anglican.org

Although this is a non-residential course, there are two self-catering spaces available sharing accommodation with the trainers.  For information contact cooper.mary@blueyonder.co.uk

For a booking form: 3-day-module-booking-form-Evenwood

Sheffield, St Steven’s Church: Enrichment Module – Book 6 – Old Testament Heroes and Heroines

June 10, 2015, 3:16 pm

≫ Next: Northfield, Birmingham – Evening Event

≪ Previous: Evenwood, County Durham: 3-day core training

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Objects for the Book 6 story of King David

Date: 13th and 14th November 2015
Venue: St Steven’s Church, Fawcett St, Netherthorpe Sheffield S3 7PL
Trainers: Alex Mackenzie and Kate Cornwell
Times: Friday 13th – 10:30am to 6pm, Saturday 14th – 9am to 5:30pm.
Cost: £95 This two day Godly Play Going Deeper course covers all the stories of the Old Testament people, as told in Book 6.
This course will be led by Alex Mackenzie and Kate Cornwell.  If you want to know more about the course, please get in touch with Alex.  Alex’s email is alex@godlyplayscotland.co.uk.
If you are interested in coming along to this course, please get in touch with Sheila Rogers at Godly Play UK to book a place.  Sheila’s email is sheila.rogers@talktalk.net.

Booking Form: Sheffield Book 6 booking form

Northfield, Birmingham – Evening Event

June 15, 2015, 9:32 am

≫ Next: Central Birmingham: One day introduction

≪ Previous: Sheffield, St Steven’s Church: Enrichment Module – Book 6 – Old Testament Heroes and Heroines

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An invitation to come and join us to share a Godly Play story reflect on our experiences of using Godly Play in our different contexts and share ideas and resources.

An opportunity to get to know other Godly Play practitioners in a relaxed atmosphere

with lots of excellent cake, tea and coffee, explore a story and share news of a new gathering in the autumn for Midlands Godly Play Practitioners

All are welcome whether you’re an experienced practitioner or just beginning

Monday 21^st September 2015 7.30pm – 9.30pm

152 Church Road, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2LU

RSVP Jelena Cammack t: 0121 426 0435, e: JelenaC@cofebirmingham.com

Central Birmingham: One day introduction

June 18, 2015, 1:28 pm

≫ Next: Sheffield: One Day Introduction

≪ Previous: Northfield, Birmingham – Evening Event

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For those with little or no experience of Godly Play who want to discover more

Date: 30th October, 2015

Time: 09.30-4.30

Venue: The Church of England, 1 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2BJ

Led by Godly Play Advocates Claire Wesley and Helen Woodall

Cost: £30 to include lunch and refreshments and a Godly Play parable to take away

Booking: either  online or download a booking form
Godly Play Taster Day

 

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Sheffield: One Day Introduction

September 23, 2014, 9:31 am

≫ Next: Introduction to ‘Godly Play’, Abergavenny: One Day Course

≪ Previous: Central Birmingham: One day introduction

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Godly Play One Day Introduction

Date:   Friday 2nd October, 2015

Time:   10am – 3.30pm (arrivals from 9.30am for refreshments, with a prompt start at 10am)

Venue: The Vine, St Stephen’s, Fawcett St, Netherthorpe, Sheffield, S3 7PL

Trainer: Kate Cornwell

Cost:  £30 to include a jacket potato lunch

To book please download booking form booking form for Godly Play one day introduction October 2015

Introduction to ‘Godly Play’, Abergavenny: One Day Course

June 27, 2015, 9:05 am

≫ Next: Llantarnam Abbey, Cwmbran: 3 day course

≪ Previous: Sheffield: One Day Introduction

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An Introduction to ‘Godly Play’

Date: Wednesday 23^rd September 2015

Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm (arrivals from 9.00 am for coffee)

Place: Holy Trinity Church Hall, Abergavenny, NP7 5BH

Cost: £30 for day to include lunch

(£25 per person when 2 or more book from the same organization/Church)

Course leader: Diana Williams, Godly Play Trainer.

All welcome!

Flier for one day course Abergavenny (also the booking form and booking instructions!)

 

 

Llantarnam Abbey, Cwmbran: 3 day course

June 27, 2015, 9:26 am

≫ Next: Ottershaw Godly Play Classroom: 3 Day Core Training

≪ Previous: Introduction to ‘Godly Play’, Abergavenny: One Day Course

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Dates: Monday 23^rd – Wednesday 25^th November 2015.

Venue: Tŷ Croeso Centre

Llantarnam Abbey

Cwmbran

Torfaen

NP44 3YJ

There are residential places available if required.

Trainers: Peter Privett and Diana Williams

Times: 8.30 am – 6.30 pm (except 3rd day of course which ends at 5.00 pm)

Cost: £295.00 – non-residential place which includes training handbook and lunches

£390 for  a residential place.

To check availability contact Sheila – sheila.rogers@talktalk.net

Booking Form: 3-day-module-booking-form-SD8.30 Llantarnam Abbey Nov15

Ottershaw Godly Play Classroom: 3 Day Core Training

June 27, 2015, 9:42 am

≫ Next: Spiritual Retreat

≪ Previous: Llantarnam Abbey, Cwmbran: 3 day course

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Dates: Weds 11th – Friday 13th November 2015

Venue: Ottershaw, Surrey

(The Godly Play Room , Christchurch, Guildford Rd, Ottershaw, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0PB)

Trainers: Rebecca Nye and Sue North-Coombes

Times: 8.30 am – 6.30 pm (except 3rd day of course which ends at 5.00 pm)

Cost: £295.00 – non-residential place which includes training handbook and lunches

To check availability contact Sheila – sheila.rogers@talktalk.net

3-day-module-booking-form-SD8.30-Nov2015-Ottershaw-Non-res

Christ Church, Ottershaw is near M25 Junction 11; If coming by train, Woking is 4 miles away, with excellent connections to London, the Southeast and Southwest.

 

Spiritual Retreat

July 10, 2015, 4:06 am

≫ Next: Keynsham, Bristol – evening event

≪ Previous: Ottershaw Godly Play Classroom: 3 Day Core Training

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Spiritual Retreat
A Creative Response Using Godly Play

Friday 29th April 2016 5pm – Sunday 1st May 2016 5pm
Shepherds Dene, Riding Mill, Northumberland NE44 6AF

Residential, including full board
Leaders: Mary Cooper & Rachel Bainton

£195 per person

Time and space to reflect and explore through the media of story, wondering, a variety of creative resources and silence.

The location of the retreat is Shepherds Dene, an outstanding example of the ‘arts and crafts’ style of architecture.  The house has been refurbished in the last few years, and provides all the home comforts you would expect of country house living.  The original owners of the house hoped that “those who come to Shepherds Dene for knowledge will find it and those who come for rest will go away refreshed”.

Booking: Online via Shepherd’s Dene website: http://www.shepherdsdene.co.uk