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The
BROCHURE 2019
Nightingale
Centre
Great Hucklow
Something for everyone . . .
Message from
the Centre Manager
Welcome to our 2019 brochure. As ever, the variety of
organisations putting on events at the centre is amazing.
I do hope there is something amongst it all for you.
If you know the centre, you’ll be aware that in terms
of food and comfort we are really closer to being a
good hotel than a “hostel”. You’ll also be aware that
we seldom stand still in making improvements. In this
last year, we have converted yet more rooms to
en-suite and improved the rear terrace area - a
perfect place for soaking up the sun.
If you would like to organise your own event here,
please contact me and I will help you plan this.
Whatever your interests - conferences, cycling,
spiritual events, holidays, walking, commercial,
training, family get-togethers, school or college
programmes - we will make every effort to meet
your own particular needs.
Meanwhile we believe our prices are very
competitive, like for like. For families with
children we have made some changes to
make staying here even more affordable. We
have a wide range of accommodation options
so we’ve not quoted prices in the brochure,
but these are just an email or phone
call away.
Please do ask me about our range of prices or about anything in the
brochure.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT
Centre Manager - Stella Burney info@thenightingalecentre.org.uk
The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RH
01298 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk
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Unitarian Youth Programme 2019
JUNIOR WEEKEND Fri 1st to Sun 3rd March
For 7 to 11 year olds
INTER WEEKENDS
Fri 15th to Sun 17th March
For 11 to 14 year olds
SENIOR WEEKENDS
Fri 15th to Sun 17th March
For 14 to 17 year olds
FDA - FIVE DAYS AWAY
Mon 5th to Fri 9th August
For 12 to 17 year olds
Unifest Fri 25th to Mon 28th October
For more information about any of these youth events
please contact Gavin Howell via youth@unitarian.org.uk
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT
Centre Manager - Stella Burney info@thenightingalecentre.org.uk
The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RH
01298 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk
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Barrow
Fri 31st May to Sun 2nd June
Fri 19th July to Sun 21st July
Contact for booking: Stella (see below)
Contact for information: anthonybarrow@sky.com
Frodsham Crafters
Thursday 30th May to Sunday 2nd June
A crafting weekend to do
your own crafts with
like-minded people.
If interested contact: Gwyneth Roper
0161 941 4794.
Centre Shop
Our Centre stocks beautiful Unitarian & non-Unitarian
jewellery. We also have a Children’s “Corner Shop”
where little mementos can be purchased.
There are often plants for sale - and “Tunnel Teds”
purchasable to support our poly-tunnel development,
growing our own fresh food.
Gardeners - if you’re splitting plants at home we’d
love to have some of your spare plants to sell here.
For further info contact Stella Burney (see below)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT
Centre Manager - Stella Burney info@thenightingalecentre.org.uk
The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RH
01298 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk
4Art Classes with
Starting the Season! – Drawing & Painting
Mon 25th - (Botanical, Still Life & Landscapes)
Wed 27th
February Start your creative season enjoying a drawing and
painting workshop with like-minded
company, either working from still life with
botanical subjects, or using the lovely views and
grounds of the centre to paint the landscape.
Suitable for all abilities. Organiser: Sue Field
Spring Delights – Botanical drawing with
Coloured Pencils or Watercolour
Wed 24th -
Spring has arrived with an abundance of flowers
Fri 26th and new foliage. Capture the bright and deep
April colours to create a true portrait of Spring.
Suitable for all abilities and welcoming beginners.
Tutor: Sue Vize
Summer Art School
Tue 13th -
Join like-minded company in this tranquil location and enjoy a four day
Fri 16th painting holiday with experienced artist and tutor. Suitable for all abilities.
Aug Learn about different artists, try different mediums and have a go at
different subjects, choosing to paint inside or out of doors.
Tutor: Gabby Hanlon
Natural History Workshop – Botanical in Coloured Pencil/Graphite/Ink
Wed 28th -
Friday 30th Choose from a range of natural history subjects, feathers, shells, seaweed,
fossils, pebbles, gem stones, butterflies, bees and bugs in this fascinating
August workshop. Enjoy working in either graphite pencil, coloured pencil or pen
and ink with full tuition throughout. Tutor: Sue Vize
These enjoyable art courses cater for all abilities and are led by helpful
experienced artists in the attractive surroundings of Great Hucklow
To book contact Sue Field
info@fieldbreaks.co.uk 01433 621420
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT
Centre Manager - Stella Burney info@thenightingalecentre.org.uk
The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RH
01298 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk
5The Silent Eye Fri 26th to Sun 28th April
THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH
The oldest written story known to man.
What spiritual treasures lie hidden in
this five thousand-year old epic? What
can this ancient civilisation teach us?
Join us on this quest of a life-time,
More information at: next April, to find out…
https://thesilenteye.co.uk
Unitarian Association of Lay Ministry
22nd to 24th November
.
Have you ever struggled to find a prayer that says exactly what you have have
in your heart?
Do you search for opening words and chalice lighting words to set
the theme of your service but fail to find what you need?
Do you wonder if your closing words or benedictions could be more relevant to
your service?
Have you thought about writing your own worship material but lack the confidence
to try?
If you have ever experienced any of these problems, then come along to our
conference. We will look at ways we can approach writing worship material so that
we can each say what is in our heart. You will learn the best way to say what
you mean, in a way that is graceful and powerful, and build your confidence so
that you can always have just the right prayer, opening and closing words,
blessing or benediction. Whether you are an experienced worship leader, or only
lead worship once in a while, this conference has something for you.
Contact for booking: Stella (see below)
More information – Sheena McKinnon sheenagayle@gmail.com
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT
Centre Manager - Stella Burney info@thenightingalecentre.org.uk
The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RH
01298 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk
6To plan your own walking or cycling
break
Give Stella a ring and ask if there are any spare
weeks, mid-weeks or weekends available. There are
discounts in the winter months!
WINTER WALKING WEEKENDS
Friday 11th Sunday to 13th January AND
Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January
SUMMER WALKERS WEEKEND
Friday 12th to Sunday 14th July
Enjoy a good walk in this lovely countryside and afterwards relax in the
lounge or sun room, perhaps play some games and enjoy the tasty food.
Join in a gentle amble or longer day-walk. Perhaps mix the walking with
a visit to one of the many nearby tourist spots. And if you want you
can choose to cycle instead, or combine the two!
Ring Stella
Ministerial Fellowship Conference
Mon 9th to Thu 12th September
Contact for booking and information:
Maud Robinson
07802 603 480 maudrobinson@gmail.com
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT
Centre Manager - Stella Burney info@thenightingalecentre.org.uk
The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RH
01298 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk
7Chapel & District Weekends
Kingswood Chapel Weekend Hale & Dean Row Chapels
Fri 8th to Sun 10th February Weekend
Contact for info: Fri 5th to Sun 7th April
Rev Ant Howe 01564 823278 Contact for info: Cathy Smeaton
ant_howe@hotmail.com smeaton@tinyworld.co.uk
Urmston Chapel
Fri 26th L LY
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Sun 28th July CE KED
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Deaf YOGA
Fri 5th to Sun 7th July
Enquiries: Kavita Chana
kkohli8632@aol.com
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT
Centre Manager - Stella Burney info@thenightingalecentre.org.uk
The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RH
01298 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk
8Unitarian Music Society Conference
Friday 9th to Monday 12th August
The UMS summer conference attracts young and old from across
the UK - and a few from further afield. Here you will find
something for all abilities – choral, orchestral, wind-band and
smaller groups. This is a friendly extended weekend where
everyone is encouraged and supported in their music-making.
Bookings & booking queries: Ken Johnson
kenneth.johnson1@btinternet.com 01625 404174
Information about the weekend programme: Esther Hudson
em.hanhen@yahoo.co.uk 0115 914 3387 or 07505 111 669
Unitarian Society for Psychical Studies
Conference 2019
Fri 27th to Sun 29th September
For further information please contact:
David Taylor on 07505 323443
or email: infousps@yahoo.co.uk
NOTTINGHAM AND DERBYSHIRE QUAKERS
Fri 10th to Sun 12th May
Contact for booking and for further information:
Kathryn Hey kathrynhey@virginmedia.com
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT
Centre Manager - Stella Burney info@thenightingalecentre.org.uk
The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RH
01298 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk
9Unitarian Women’s Group Conference
Friday 18th to Sunday 20th October
‘Women and Ageing’
The Unitarian Women’s Group will be looking at the joys and concerns of ageing
through workshops, discussion, story-telling and women’s experience.
The conference will be facilitated by Cathie Masztalerz and Sara Wilcox. Alongside
the thoughtful exploration of the issues raised, there will be fun and laughter!
Women of all ages are
welcome. Cathie and Sara are
looking forward to seeing you!
Contact for booking: Stella Burney (see below)
Contact for further info: Margaret Robinson
Serenity Retreat
Fri 8th to Sun 10th March
meditation, relaxation, space
Serenity Retreat has your wellbeing at its heart. Our weekend retreats are
designed to revive your mojo and increase your peace!
Contact for booking and information: Kim Bennettt
kim@serenityretreat,co,uk www.serenityretreat.co.uk 01422 752545
Zenways Retreat
Fri 1st to Wed 6th November
Zenways 5-day Zen sesshin retreat - Led by Zen master Daizan Skinner and
suitable for those with an initial grounding in meditation or Zen practice. The
retreat will focus on practice that can effectively lead to great openings and shifts
of awareness into the truth of your true nature.
For further information and to book: www.zenways.org:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT
Centre Manager - Stella Burney info@thenightingalecentre.org.uk
The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RH
01298 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk
10MIDWEEK BREAK - YOU
( you please)
.
Mon 26th to Fri 30th August
. . . or just contact us for a relaxing break
anytime and we can see if we can fit you in!
Opportunities to book your own event
The Nightingale Centre is booked by a very wide range of
organisations. But we do still have some weeks, weekends
or mid-weeks free, especially, but not only, in winter
months (when there is a discount!). And we sometimes
have space alongside other groups using the centre at all
times of the year.
Perhaps the school for which you are a Governor is looking
for a field study venue (we have wide experience with school and
youth groups). Or perhaps a group of friends is looking for somewhere
to stay in this lovely part of Derbyshire - a chance to visit attractive
towns, villages and stately homes, or to take a walk or two in the
local countryside.
Perhaps you have a family occasion to celebrate, or your congregation
wants to book a holiday together. Or your organisation needs to
undertake a review, provide training or hold an AGM or conference
away from base. Or you want to organise a retreat, away from it all.
All good reasons to
give Stella a ring (or email) and ask about availability!
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT
Centre Manager - Stella Burney info@thenightingalecentre.org.uk
The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RH
01298 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk
11Hucklow Summer School
Sat 17th to Sat 24th August
‘
Theology in the Flesh’: how
might our embodied experience
shape our answers to life’s
ultimate questions?
– Carol P. Christ
How might our experience of life, our world-view, and our theological
outlook be shaped by factors related to our bodies: our gender,
sexuality, race, dis/ability, appearance, age, state of physical and mental
health, neurological architecture, etc?
In this year’s summer school we will explore the ways in which our
bodily experience interacts with our spiritual understanding. How do we
connect with God – or with meaning, depth, and purpose – through our
bodies and our physical senses? How do material realities – social,
historical and environmental events in the world around us – shape our
faith journeys? And how might our theological understanding shift through
exposure to a wider range of embodied perspectives?
Theme Speakers: Bob Janis-Dillon, Eleanor Chiari, Jen Hazel, Robin Hanford and
Winnie Gordon
Engagement Group Facilitators: Mark Stewart & John Harley, Celia Cartwright and
Sue Woolley. Sarah Tinker & Danny Crosby, Catherine Coyne & Sheena Gabriel
Children’s and Young People’s Group Leaders: Claire Maddocks & Jim Blair
A rich mix of activities for both the heart and head
with a wide variety of options
Contact for booking and information:
Jane Blackall info@hucklowsummerschool.org.uk
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT
Centre Manager - Stella Burney info@thenightingalecentre.org.uk
The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RH
01298 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk
12"Let Us Pray"
Fri 3rd to Mon 6th May
We will be exploring what is prayer and the many forms of prayer. The
Derbyshire countryside will help us to be in a more mindful state.
The Nightingale Centre gardens will help us to be more at one with nature and
connect with our more spiritual side.
We will learn about and make prayer flags to be used in our Sunday worship.
Kindness rocks will unleash our creative side and allow us to send prayers to
others, known or unknown.
We have a guest appearance on Saturday to lead us in singing meditation. For
those who have not experienced this just wait. There will be time for meditation
and connection with self and others - a time just to be.
There will of course be fun and games!
The Foy Society is a fellowship of women and men who, in a spirit of free inquiry,
seek to understand the nature of present issues and problems - political, social and
religious. It was founded in 1924 as The Fellowship of Youth. In 1957 it became
known as the Foy Society as it had gradually taken on the role of an
inter-generational group.
Contact for info: Joan Partington coljopartington@gmail.com 01228 670565
Contact for booking: Stella (see below)
Ministry in the Making
This is sponsored by The Hibbert Trust in collaboration with Unitarian
College and Harris Manchester College, Oxford.
By invitation only
Contact: Dot Hewerdine dot@hewerdinefamily.co.uk'
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT
Centre Manager - Stella Burney info@thenightingalecentre.org.uk
The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RH
01298 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk
13FRIENDS OF THE NIGHTINGALE CENTRE
Our help in lots of different ways - telling people about the Centre,
fundraising for the Centre, helping with some of the Centre “jobs”,
recruiting more “ helping at Open Days, 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
improvements 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
Send a Child to Hucklow
“Send a Child to Hucklow” Fund enables holidays at the centre for groups of
disadvantaged children having no regard to religious, political, racial and other
Considerations.
Donations help us welcome more groups of children to the centre
each year. You can donate via www.sendachildtohucklow.org.uk or, for more
info, please contact Rev Ernest Baker 0114 2661070. He’d love to hear from you.
LEST WE FORGET
The Florence Nightingale Convalescent Home for
Men was erected as, 'The National Memorial to
the men of the Unitarian and Free Christian
Churches who fell in the war 1914 - 1918', - a
living memorial, alive to hopes for a better
world.
Following on from the centenary of the Armistice, we are
inviting congregations, church members and other well-
wishers as an Act of Remembrance, to consider joining
the many existing (see
above) and help support this “living memorial”. Even a
small contribution, eg on monthly standing order, would be a much appreciated
way of remembering. Please contact the Centre for further details.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT
Centre Manager - Stella Burney info@thenightingalecentre.org.uk
The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RH
01298 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk
14How to get to the Nightingale Centre
Centrally situated and accessible by private or public transport
Great Hucklow is situated just off the B6049, north of the A623 (Stockport to
Chesterfield road), near Tideswell. From Chesterfield take the A619. From
Manchester and Stockport take the A6. From Sheffield take the A625. For Sat
BY CAR Nav use SK17 8RH.
There is ample free parking at the Centre. Note that the car park is at the
rear of the centre and accessed via the entrance opposite the Old Chapel.
From Manchester and Stockport there is a regular service to Buxton. From
BY TRAIN the east the connection is via Chesterfield or Sheffield (15 miles) or Hope (4
miles) Connections can be made by bus (see below) or taxI (see below).
There are regular bus services running through the village. Timetables vary
BY BUS according to the season. Please check availability via Traveline East Midlands
0871 200 2233 or the useful website www.travelineeastmidlands.co.uk
Taxis are usually available at Sheffield, Chesterfield and Buxton stations. From
TAXIS Hope station (4 miles from the Centre) taxis for both ways need to be
booked in advance. Pennys Taxis (07917 710771) have proved useful in the
past or you could contact Als Taxis 07866 661188 or Raj 07541 101076.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT
Centre Manager - Stella Burney info@thenightingalecentre.org.uk
The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RH
01298 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk
15A flavour of the Centre’s 2019 programme at a glance
10-12 May Notts & Derby 17-24 Hucklow Summer School
11-13 Jan Winter Walking 1
Quakers August
18-20 Jan Winter Walking 2 30 May-2 Frodsham Crafters 26-30 Come & Go as you
Junel August please
8-10 Feb Kingswood 31 May -2 Barrow Art 28-30 Aug Fieldbreaks
Chapel June
25-27 Feb Fieldbreaks 21-23 June Waddesdon 9-12 Ministers’ Conference
Walkers September
25-27 Feb Findhorn 5-7 July Deaf Yoga 27-29 Unitarian Society for
September Psychical Studies
1-3 March NYP Juniors 8-12 July Ministry in the 4-6 NYP Juniors
Making October
8-10 March Serenity Retreat 12-14 July Summer Walkers 18-20 Unitarian Womens
October Group
15-17 March NYP Inters & 15-19 July Come and Go As 25-28 Unifest
NYP Seniors You Please October
5-7 April Hale & Dean 19-21 July Barrow Art 1-6 Nov Zenways
Row Chapels
5-7 April Serenity Retreat 26-28 July Urmston Chapel 22-24 Unitarian Association
November for Lay Ministry
24-26 April Fieldbreaks 29 July - 2 Stockport Quakers 30 Dec Christmas lunches
August
26-28 April The Silent Eye 5-9 August Fun Days Away 29 Nov - Christmas Lights
of Consciousness 1st Dec Weekend
3-6 May FOY Society 9-12 August Unitarian Music + several schools and other chapel
Society and commercial events
7-10 May Glossop Art 13-16 Aug Fieldbreaks + several Send a Child to
Hucklow holidays (see p.14)
and… there may be space during the year to fit in your own group alongside the
programme published above - just ask Stella (see below)
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WEEKEND
Fri 29th Nov to Sun 1st Dec 2019
Start the festive season here: warm hospitality,
full board, village atmosphere with its Christmas
lights and lovely surroundings.
SCRUMPTIOUS CHRISTMAS LUNCHES
Saturday 30th November 2019
Booking: Contact Stella (see below)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT
Centre Manager - Stella Burney info@thenightingalecentre.org.uk
The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Buxton, SK17 8RH
01298 871218 website: www.thenightingalecentre.org.uk
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