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2016

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 2016 Brochure. Here’s informationabout some of the things taking place at TheNightingale Centre in 2016 and how you can bookyour place. We’ve continued to improve the centreand we have more en-suites than ever. Own “ironage” round house is now completed and can be

used in combination with appropriate lesson plans. You can now hire bikes,or bring your own to take advantage of our secure accommodation andcleaning facilities.

If you want to organise your own event here please contact me and I willhelp you plan this. Whatever your interests - conferences, cycling, spiritualevents, holidays, walking, commercial, training, family get-togethers, school orcollege programmes, we believe we can usually provide what you need.

Meanwhile we believe our prices are very competitive, like for like. We’vea wide range of accommodation options so we’ve not quoted prices in thebrochure, but these are just a phone call away. Please give me a ring toask me about our range of prices or anything in the brochure.

I look forward to hearing from you,

FRIENDS OF HUCKLOW 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 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 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

Message fromthe Centre Manager



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Your own event

The Nightingale Centre is booked by a verywide range of organisations. But we do stillhave some weeks, weekends or mid-weeks free,especially, but not only, in winter months (whenthere is a discount!). And we sometimes havespace alongside other groups using 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 email) and ask about Availability!

SOCIETY

A participative conference aiming to examine aspects of

Led by study leaders John Rowland and Tim Baker, the conference will be exploring different types of grief, whilst learning how bereavement affects both ourselves and others in many complex and different ways. This will be carried out in an open manner but in a safe, reflective and supportive space.

Non-members are very welcome



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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

Booking: Stella (see below)Contact for info: Rev Ant Howe 01564 823278 [email protected] Chapel Weekend

Contact Jennifer Moody [email protected]

Merseyside District & Chowbent Chapel Weekend

Contact for booking: Stella Burney (see below) Contact for information: Rev Philip Waldron [email protected] 07828 883484

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

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

For further info contact Stella Burney (see below)



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Unitarian Youth Programme 2016

Fri 4th to Sun 6th March

Fri 30th Sept to Sun 2nd October


Fri 18th to Sun 20th November


Fri 18th to Sun 20th November

Mon 8th to Fri 12th August

INTER WEEKENDS

For 11 to 14 year olds

SENIOR WEEKENDS


FDA - FUN 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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Art Classes with

These enjoyable art courses cater for all abilities and are led by helpful experiencedartists in the attractive surroundings of Great Hucklow

Tue 23rd - Thu 25 Feb

Start the season off joining like-minded companyin finishing off some of last season’s drawingsand paintings or be inspired to start a freshpiece of work.Tutor: Sue Field

Wed 6th - Fri 8th April

Spring has arrived with an abundance of flowersand new foliage. Use coloured pencils orwatercolour to achieve the brightest or deepestof colours, or use graphite pencil to draw theirintricate shapes, creating a true portrait of spring.Tutor: Sue Vize

Wed 4th - Fri 6th May

Many of us struggle to capture the correctgreens when we are drawing and painting. Thisworkshop will help you create the great realisticgreens. Working in detail with individual tuition.Tutor: Jill Winch

Mon 20th - Wed 22ndJune

Choosing watercolour, coloured pencil or graphite,we will concentrate on the flowers, fruits andvegetables of the season to complete studies ora single piece of work. Tutor: Jill Winch

Mon 4th- Fri 8th July

Capture the glorious Derbyshire summer land-scape or the pretty Peak District villages on this4 night painting break. Evening sessionsincluded. Suitable for all abilities and media.Tutor: Paul Curtis

Wed 17th - Fri 19th Aug

Enjoy illustrating the fruits of the garden,allotment and hedgerow. Apples, blackberries,rose hips, acorns, wheat, beans using colouredpencil, graphite or watercolour. Tutor: Sue Vize

Fri 16rd - Sun 18 Sept

Enjoy like minded company on this informal andenjoyable art weekend. Drawing and paintingstill life subjects, botanical or the Peak Districtautumn landscapes. All abilities & mediawelcome. Organiser: Sue Field

To book contactSue Field [email protected] 01433 621420



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Barrow ArtContact for booking: Stella (see below)

Contact for information: [email protected]

Altrincham

Contact for booking and further information:

[email protected]

Uni-coms

Contact for information: James Barry 01273 844940 [email protected] www.unicoms.org.uk

Enjoy working with

paper, scrap

booking and

making cards.

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21st Century



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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 tasty food.Join in a gentle amble or longer day-walk. Perhaps mix the walking with avisit to one of the many nearby tourist spots. And if you want you canchoose to cycle instead - or combine the two!

Alongside its good food and comfortable accommoda-tion the centre has walking and cycling routesstarting literally from the door. The area nestlesunder Hucklow Edge on the boundary of the Whiteand Dark Peaks. We have picnic lunches andexcellent drying facilities available. We sometimeshave spaces for small walking or cycling groupsalongside the activities of other groups using thecentre.alkingTo plan your own walking or cycling breakplease give Stella a ring and ask if there are anyspare weeks, mid-weeks or weekends available. Thereare discounts in the winter months.



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A themed holiday with educationaland spiritual content, building acommunity of supporting friends, oldand new.

During the week of varied activity we will be looking at personal, spriritual and geographical journeys.

UnitarianDiscoveryHoliday 2016

Contact for booking and

further information:

Marjory Walker

01506 493612

07718 106732

www.ukunitarians.org.uk/discovery

Contact for booking: Stella (see below) Contact for information: Anne Scott [email protected]



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NOTTINGHAM AND DERBYSHIRE QUAKERSANNUAL MEETING

Contact for booking and for further information:

Vivien Whitaker [email protected]

A learn to sign weekend workshop for thehearing and hearing impaired and theirfamilies.

Contact for booking and further information: [email protected]

Genie Networks Weekend Retreat

Be refreshed by a weekend of fellowship,shared knowledge, ritual and fun. Togetherwe’ll be exploring The Realm of Faery, theland of deep wisdom, and eternal beauty,of illusion and glamour. What can wediscover within the hollow hills?

Contact for booking and info: Fiona [email protected] or text 07547 278058.



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A relaxing get-together for those who attended IRF conferences in the 1950s, 60s & 70s or IRF ‘Oldies’ reunions since 1994.

BIRF Break 2016

Contact for booking: Stella (see below) Contact for info and booking; Valerie Walker [email protected] 01296 613501.

USPS Unitarian Society for Psychical Studies

A weekend of exploration of psychical and spiritualmatters, with speakers. Everyone welcome!

Contact for booking: Stella Burney (see below)Contact for further information: David Taylor

[email protected] 07505 323443

Options include singing, listening, playing, tackling Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas a do-it-yourself concert, beginner recorders, madrigals, and more!

Contact for booking and further info: Helen Merritt0151 625 5488 [email protected]

Unitarian Music Society 2016



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Finding Beauty - in the world, in each other, in ourselves

Contact for booking: Stella Burney (see below) Contact for further info: Cathie Masztalerz [email protected]

Unitarian Women’s Group Conference

Contact for booking: Stella (see below)Contact for info: Maud Robinson [email protected]

Ministerial Fellowship Conference

Unitarian Association of Lay Ministry

Would you like to lead worship but lack confidence? Do you already lead worship and want to offer the best you can?

Whatever your level of knowledge this weekend is for you. There will be training sessions on a specific aspect of lay ministry helping you to bring your own unique insight and personality into your worship. In addition the social sessions give an opportunity to relax with like-minded folk and often there is much learning to be gained from the sharing of knowledge and experience in an informal setting. Contact for booking: Stella (see below)

Contact for info: Sheena McKinnon [email protected] 01132 109057

Ministry in the Making 2016 MiM Review

Sponsored by the Hibbert trust. Participation is by invitation only. Contact: Dorothy Hewerdine [email protected]



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Explore this theme with the five theme speakers and amorning engagement group of your choice. We aim toprovide a balanced programme with core activities for

both the “heart” and “head” and optional sessions showcasing activities which participants might “take home” and try out in their home congregations. With plenty of opportunities for relaxed fellowship and fun for all ages.

Newcomers are particularly welcome!

Groups led by Lindy Latham and Liz Birtles; Margaret Kirk and Cody Coyne; Katie McKenna and Robin Hanford; and Michael Dadson and Jo O’Sullivan

Hucklow Summer School

Contacts for booking and information:Janet Costley 01732 464211 orJane Blackall [email protected]

Christmas Lights Weekend

Christmas Lunches & DinnersThese have been very popular. You need to book in advance for your superbChristmas meal at the Nightingale Centre. A festive occasion for your congregation,family or friends group. We look forward to greeting you!

Contact for booking: Stella Burney (see below)

A lovely start to the festive season:warm hospitality, full board, a specialvillage atmosphere with its Christmaslights and attractive countrysidesurroundings.

Contact for booking: Stella Burney (see below)



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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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A flavour of the Centre’s 2016 programme at a glance

and… there may be space during the year to fit in your own group alongside theprogramme published above - just ask Stella (see below)

8-10 Jan Winter Walking 1 29 April -2May

FOYCome and Go

17-19 Aug Fieldbreaks

15-17 Jan Winter walking 2 4-6 May Fieldbreaks 20-27 Aug Hucklow SummerSchool

20-22 Jan Manchester ArtsEducation Init.

9-13 May Friends of the FourWorld Centres

29 Aug-1 Sept

Come and Go as youPlease

22-24 Jan FellowshipStep11

13-15 May SUBUD 2-4 Sept Come and Go as youPlease

29-31 Jan RingwayRamblersCome and Go

20-22 May Genie Networks 5-8 Sept Ministry Fellowship

12-14 Feb KingswoodChapel

27-30 May Come and Go asyou please

16-18 Sept Fieldbreaks

15-18 Feb Christian CentreStone Soup

1-3 June Come and Go asyou please

19-23 Sept British IRF Oldies

23-25 Feb Fieldbreaks 3-5 June Barrow ArtAltrincham Craft

23-25 Sept Dukinfield Chapel

26-28 Feb OBOD 17-19 June Merseyside &Chowbent

30 Sept -2 Oct

Junior Weekend

4-6 March Junior Weekend 20-22 June Fieldbreaks 7-9 Oct Psychical Society

11-13 March SUBUD 4-8 July Fieldbreaks 14-16 Oct Altrincham CraftHale & Dean Row

18-20 March Inters & Seniors 11-14 July Ministry in theMaking

21-23 Oct Unitarian Women’sGroup

1-3 April Talk Lipoedema 14-15 July MiM Review 4-6 Nov Uni-coms

6-8 April Fieldbreaks 15-17 July Chinese WandSummer WalkersCome and Go

18-20 Nov Inters & Seniors

9-10 April Peak D. Rangers 18-22 July Unitarian DiscoveryHoliday

25-27 Nov UALM

11-14 April Glossop ArtCome and Go

22-24 July Woven ChordsChoral Society

1-4 Dec Christmas Dinners

15-17 April Notts and DerbyQuakers

5-8 August Unitarian MusicSociety

2-4 Dec Christmas Lights

22-24 April Silent Eye 8-12 August Fun Days AwayYouth Programme

+ 7 schools during the year

27-29 April BBFBG Ladies 12-14 August Private familycelebration

+ 15 Send a Child to Hucklowholidays (see below)

Send a Child to Hucklow“Send a Child to Hucklow” Fund enables holidays at the centre for groups of disad-vantaged children having no regard to religious, political, racial and other considera-tions. Donations help us welcome more groups of children to the centre each year.You can donate via www.sendachildtohucklow.org.uk or, for more information, pleasecontact Rev Ernest Baker 0114 2661070. He’d love to hear from you.



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“COME AND GO AS YOU PLEASE”

Fill your days as you wish, enjoy a localwalk or visit Castleton, Bakewell or Matlockor one of the other many tourist gemsnearby. There are places ideal for families,others for older guests. These are holidaysfor couples, people on their own, withfamily or friends, or for congregations. It’swonderfully relaxing just pottering aroundthe centre itself, but here are a few of theother nearby destinations…

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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