Events
Regular Events
Retreats
Further details and additional information will be continually updated. Other events are also announced on the Latest News page. You are welcome to come at any time for spiritual guidance, to join in the daily routine of the Augustinian Community and to enjoy the peace and prayerfulness of Clare Priory.
Way of Silence Days
These days are for those who wish to have a time of silence and prayer and are led by our Team who wish to share with you their experience of silent prayer, or meditation as it is also known. In our busy lives we can lose sight of God and what matters in life. Sr Teresa of Calcutta says 'God is a friend of silence. His language is silence.' Everyone is welcome, whether you are experienced in silent prayer or wish to learn more about this way of praying. Jesus said 'Go to your inner room, and God who is there, will teach you everything.' Please see the Retreats page for comments shared by those who have attended these days.
| Date | Theme |
Cost (£) |
Leader |
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| January | 26-27 | Icon Workshop Advice and guidance for the experienced or beginners working on their own Icon | £200 | Annette Ashton-Melzak |
| February | 13 |
Spoken Word 3pm in the Church No booking required, bring your favourite poem or reading and just come and join us. | Fr George Donaghy OSA | |
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March |
4-6 | By His Wounds We Are Healed (Please note this is a preached charismatic retreat) Starts at 09.30am on Friday and ends at 3.30pm on Sunday. |
£150/£160 | Fr Gladson Dabre OSA |
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22 |
Way of Silence Day: Exploring mindfulness and meditation in a Christian context. 10.30am to 3.30pm. Option of Mass at 10.00am |
Donation |
Dr Mark Chambers and Priory Team |
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April |
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| 22-24 | Divine Mercy Charismatic Healing Retreat |
£150/£160 | Fr Gladson Dabre | |
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27-28 |
Icon Workshop: advice for those who are experienced or beginners and working on their own Icon |
£200 |
Annette Ashton-Melzak |
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29-1 May |
Spoken Word: 'Go into the world preach the Gospell of all Creation' This retreat is an exploration of how we are all called to act upon this mission statement from Christ. Through looking at the history of passing on the good news of Christ via the use of spoken word we can discover its impact upon ourselves and how we can apply it to our lives today. Starting at 7pm on the 29th and ending at 2pm on the 1st May |
£150/£160 |
Fr George Donaghy OSA |
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| May
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3-6 | Spring Walking Retreat: Time to look and see, listen and hear, touch and feel, God's presence all around us; and to discover the partnership we have with God in his creation. | £150/£160 | Mary Handforth |
| 8 | Pilgrimage Day at Clare Priory | |||
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12-15 |
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£95 non-resident
£195 residental |
Barbara Sierp |
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17 |
Way of Silence Day : The Joy of the Ordinary |
Donation |
Valerie Quinliven and the Priory Team |
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| July | 1-3 | By His Wounds We Are Healed (Please note this is a preached charismatic retreat) |
£150/£160 | Fr Gladson Dabre OSA |
| 9 & 10 | Craft Fair weekend | |||
| 19 | Way of Silence Day | Donation | Priory Team | |
| 26-31 | IGR (maximum 6 pepople) | £400 | Sr Frances Moore | |
| August | 23-28 | IGR (maximum 6 people) | £400 | Sr Frances Moore |
| September | 20 | Way of Silence Day |
Donation | Priory Team |
| 28-29 | Icon Workshop: advice for those who are experienced or beginners and working on their own Icon | £200 | Annette Ashton-Melzak | |
| November | 15 | Way of Silence Day | Donation | Priory Team |
** IGRs run from Tuesday morning until after lunch on Sunday.
For all days where we ask for a donation please bring your own refreshments and a snack for lunch
All residential prices include full board and all meals.
Other Events
Craft Fair
On the second Saturday and Sunday of July the grounds of the Priory are given over to a Craft Fair which is usually extremely well received. There is a small charge for admission but there is a wonderful variety of art and crafts on display with a number of exhibitors demonstrating, including lace-making, wool-spinning, metalwork, woodturning, and many more. There are also children's entertainers, refreshments, hot and cold food, and a licensed bar.
Photos from previous events are accessible by visiting the Craft Fair page.