The Blackley Centre
Retreat Centre Description
Accommodation on Offer
Retreat Centre Facilities
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Types of Retreat Offered
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2026 Events
2027 Events
JANUARY
22nd - Peace by Piece: Listening When It’s Hard - online (9-10:30am)
FEBRUARY 2027
19th - Peace by Piece: From Trigger to Reaction - online (9-10:30am)
26th - Bread for the Journey Retreat Day (10am-4pm) led by Revds Jackie and Paul Reily.
Includes short reflections, time to just 'be' and the opportunity to make bread for those who would like to. We will share freshly baked bread in a closing communion.
MARCH 2027
5th - Windows of Hope and Reconciliation – St Hilda of Whitby (10am-4pm) led by Sue Sherwin.
A quiet day offering space to explore the ancient tradition of iconography using the icon of St Hilda. The day will include time for reflection and prayer, as well as an opportunity for creative expression for those who wish.
12th - Peace by Piece: Talking Circles: Creating Space to Be Heard - online (9-10:30am)
19th - Peace & Quiet Day with a focus on Easter (10am-4pm)
APRIL 2027
9th - Peace by Piece: When Harm Has Happened - online (9-10:30am)
10th - Songs of Peace and Protest (10am-3.30pm) led by Mike Leigh.
A day of unaccompanied singing featuring songs from around the world that have been used to speak out for peace and justice. No previous singing experience is necessary and everyone is welcome.
24th - Peace & Quiet Day (10am-4pm)
MAY 2027
15th - Mindful Living in a Busy World (10am-4pm) led by Bishop Chris Edmonson and Karen Openshaw.
Karen and Chris will introduce the concept of mindfulness and, drawing on their three books, explain how Christians can learn to live our lives being mindful of God’s presence
21st - Peace by Piece: Leading Through Tension - online (9-10:30am)
28th - Peace & Quiet Day (10am-4pm)
JUNE 2027
12th - Praying & Walking the Labyrinth (10am-4pm) led by Revd Di Blakley-Williams.
Di has many years of experience creating labyrinths and helping others use them as tools for prayer and mindful journeying. This retreat will include led reflections, a facilitated labyrinth walk, and some short periods of silence.
25th - Peace & Quiet Day (10am-4pm)
JULY
30th - Peace & Quiet Day (10am-4pm)
SEPTEMBER
24th - Peace & Quiet Day (10am-4pm)
OCTOBER
29th - Peace & Quiet Day (10am-4pm)
NOVEMBER
26th - Peace & Quiet Day with a focus on Advent (10am-4pm)
Retreat Centre Location
Prospect View, Blackey, Elland HX50TD
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The Blackley Centre
Prospect View, Blackey, Elland HX50TD


