Courses

All residential course prices inclusive of meals, refreshments and accommodation. We have a policy of not asking people to share, but there's a £15 reduction on the weekend course price if you share a room with a friend, another guest or partner. See tariffs for daily and special rates.
Course guests normally arrive from 3-3.30pm on Monday, leaving around 10am on the Friday, or from 3-3.30pm on the Friday, leaving around 2pm on the Sunday.
Bursary help is available - enquire on-line or phone for details.
Please note that the courses that we offer may not reflect the views of Claridge House.

December 31-January 4 NEW YEAR RETREAT
Come on a New Year Retreat to celebrate the change in the year in the spiritual serenity of Claridge House. Contemplate what change means in our lives and the challenges and opportunities it brings. The retreat will be partly structured with some led sessions, but with plenty of time for individual personal reflection.
Led by Cherry Simpkin, a spiritual director and a healer and trainer with Quaker Spiritual Healers.
Cost: £250

January 6-8 GENTLE YOGA TO BOOST HEALTH AND STAMINA

During the weekend Tim will be encouraging alignment, balance and concentration through gentle yoga postures, meditation and mantra (sound), and also a little philosophy. The focus will be on physical and emotional balance to boost energy and stamina. Suitable all ages and abilities, especially those with ME or other health problems.
Tim Frances, trained and subsequently taught at Ickwell Bury, and currently teaches in hospitals.
Cost: £180

January 20-22 TAI CHI / CHI KUNG
Experience relaxation of mind and body and the rejuvenation of attitude by practising movements from the Tai Chi form. Arouse the chi energy with Chi Kung. Find the peace of meditation.
Barbara Gordon, an experienced teacher of Tai Chi and Chi Kung.
Cost: £180
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February 3-5 UNALLOCATED WEEKEND
FRIENDS FELLOWSHIP WEEKEND BREAK - HOUSE AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
We have nothing programmed this weekend. If you feel your local or area meeting is in need of renewal and its members need refreshing, why not come to Claridge House for a two-night, full board, residential break?
No administrative overheads for your meeting, as those coming book directly with us.
Only £126 per person for a two-night stay.
With advance notice we may be able to provide a facilitator to help your meeting make the most of their weekend.
Contact David or Cathy on 01342 832150 for further details.

February 10-12 FAIR MAID OF FEBRUARY
Do you know her? This will be a weekend of finding positive answers as we begin to leave Winter behind. In the secure and comfortable environment of Claridge House we will dare to write of our dreams and memories……. or anything else that might come to mind.
Ted Walter, a poet and creative writing tutor for over 25 years.
Cost: £180

February 17-19 LIFE IS CHANGE
A universal truth in the Eastern philosophies is that Life is Change; yet the human condition hates uncertainty, so stress and dis-ease can be precipitated by the unexpected.
Using meditation and visualisation to cope with changes in our life - past, present and future, we will see how change helps us to grow.
Anne Simpson, a Quaker Healer, Registered Homoeopath and facilitator of Meditation Courses.
Cost: £180

February 20-24 (midweek) FRIENDS FELLOWSHIP MIDWEEK BREAK for Luton and Leighton area meeting
Those from the Luton and Leighton Area meeting will be coming to Claridge House to refresh and renew themselves and their meetings.
This will be the fifth year that those from Luton and Leighton have spent a week here in each others’ company.
They keep coming back for more, so we must be doing something right. If your meeting would like a midweek break please talk to David or Cathy on 01342 832150
Cost: £185

February 24-26 HEALING WEEKEND
A peaceful space in which to gently explore and experience some ways to heal the self. The weekend will include Meditation, Imagery,Relaxation, Breathwork, and the Esoteric Anatomy of the body. Learn how to utilise these powerful healing tools for yourself and others.
No previous experience necessary.
Chrissy Holmes, Foundation for Holistic Spirituality, healer for 35 years who supports, facilitates and encourages growth.
Cost: £180
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March 2-4 SACRED CLOWNING FROM THE HEART
Embracing the heart through mindfulness and presence, an open workshop for beginners and those who have attended previous workshops. Fun and interactive with soft gentle exercises, using the breath, voice and movement. We will spend time listening to the quiet space inside and explore dance, mime, improvisation, clowning and the red nose.
Reuben Kay (PGCEE), a teacher and performer of Sacred Clowning.
Cost: £180

March 9-11 WORLD CIRCLE DANCE
Dances from many cultures, a rich diversity of flavour, mood and beautiful evocative music to kindle our innate expansiveness, lift our spirits and open our hearts. Some experience of circle dancing is necessary.
Eve Corrin, an experienced teacher of circle dance with a gentle, straightforward and relaxed style of teaching.
Cost: £180

March 12-16 (midweek) YOGA TO BEAT FATIGUE
A gentle yoga course suitable for all abilities. We will include energy enhancing methods such as special breathing techniques, meditation and nurturing yoga postures. Also suitable for those with moderate ME/CFS.
Fiona Agombar, author of Beat Fatigue with Yoga, and trained in yoga therapy with the Yoga for Health Foundation, in India and with the KHYF.
Cost: £300

March 16-18 YOGA TO BEAT FATIGUE
A gentle yoga course suitable for all abilities. We will include energy enhancing methods such as special breathing techniques, meditation and nurturing yoga postures. Also suitable for those with moderate ME/CFS.
Fiona Agombar, author of Beat Fatigue with Yoga, and trained in yoga therapy with the Yoga for Health Foundation, in India and with the KHYF.
Cost: £180

March 19-23 (midweek) VOLUNTEER MAINTENANCE WEEK
Enjoy the fellowship of working, relaxing and of shared Quiet Times, whilst helping the House. Please phone us for details on 01342 832 150.
Cost: £100

March 26-30 (midweek) QUAKER SPIRITUAL HEALERS - Training week
Training in practical healing for those interested in becoming members of QSH, enabling exploration of potential in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Experience unnecessary, only a desire to help. Applicants should be sympathetic to Quaker values, attending a Quaker meeting for over a year. This course does not necessarily lead to full membership of the QSH.
Stephen Feltham and Margaret Western, QSH tutors.
Cost: £255

March 30-April 1 STORYTELLING - the nuts and bolts
Discover different ways to learn a story to tell, and then how to tell a story using voice and body, as well as words. Explore the application of oral storytelling skills to children and to adult audiences, making presentations, sitting interviews and inspiring your written work. For beginners and improvers.
Janet Dowling, professional storyteller, who has helped the conversion of many quivering wrecks into confident storytellers.
Cost: £180
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April 6-9 EASTER BREAK
Cost: £200

April 10 JULIAN OF NORWICH - a led day retreat
This non-residential day retreat, running from 10.30am to 5pm, will be led by Cherry Simpkin. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Those attending are very welcome to join the house Quiet Time at 10am prior to the start of the retreat.
To book a place, please phone David or Cathy on 01342 832 150.
Cherry Simpkin is a spiritual director and a healer and trainer with Quaker Spiritual Healers.
Cost: £25

April 13-15 THE INFINITE WAY TO WHOLENESS
Joel Goldsmith’s 1947 book, The Infinite Way, has become the foundation of a world-wide movement, uniting mysticism and spiritual healing. It is based on the Oneness of All and its realisation in everyday life. We will introduce and work with the basic principles of the Infinite Way, "The nature of God", "The nature of humanity" and the way of meditation and healing.
Jim Pym, discovered Joel's book 40 years ago, which changed his life. He has worked with the principles in his healing and teaching ministry.
Cost: £180

April 16-20 (midweek) YOGA MAKES YOU HAPPY - yoga and meditation retreat
Yoga and meditation are now recognised as very powerful techniques to release stress and promote healing, and they also make you happier! Through Yoga postures, breath work and deep relaxation techniques, we encourage a positive outlook. An opportunity to lift your spirit.
Lina Newstead, a British Wheel of Yoga teacher who runs private classes, retreats and Yoga teacher training courses.
Cost: £300

April 20-22 SING YOUR HEART OUT
Experienced singer or someone who has been discouraged from singing, this is the course for you. We will discuss our attitudes to singing, and cover breathing, voice production techniques and singing together. There will be a chance for solos. A chance to have fun and gain experience.
Margaret Frayne, a professional singer and experienced teacher.
Cost: £180

April 27-29 CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING - a welcome to Spring
The main theme of this course will be Spring. Learn the magical techniques of Chinese flower painting and, in addition, birds, butterflies and many other complementary subjects. The course will also take us through the history of this fascinating art form and its traditions. All levels, including beginners, welcome.
Pauline Molesworth, a Chinese Brush Painting teacher who has studied with Chinese masters.
Cost: £180
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May 14-18 (midweek) YOGA TO BEAT FATIGUE
A gentle yoga course suitable for all abilities. We will include energy enhancing methods such as special breathing techniques, meditation and nurturing yoga postures. Also suitable for those with moderate ME/CFS.
Fiona Agombar, author of Beat Fatigue with Yoga, and trained in yoga therapy with the Yoga for Health Foundation, in India and with the KHYF.
Cost: £300

May 18-20 RETREAT WITH DANCE
A weekend of music and dance based on circle dances from places such as Greece, Israel and Taizé, including some to modern music. Dancing on the lawn, floating candles on the pond, peace, relaxation and sociability, but also space for yourself when you need it. No previous experience is necessary.
Gently led by John Ford, a Quaker and experienced dance teacher and facilitator.
Cost: £180

May 21-25 (midweek) PURELY HAIKU
A gentle immersive course where we study what makes a haiku poem, and how to write them. Using Classic and Contemporary haiku examples from Japan and other countries, we will learn that our own experiences can become haiku poetry, and act as an important record of our life.
Alan Summers, a widely published Japanese poetry expert and experienced tutor.
Cost: £300

May 25-27 INTRODUCTION TO SHIATSU
An Informal, informative, fun way to learn new skills while improving relaxation and poise. Learn about the nature of energy within the body, Qigong to develop relaxation, calm mind, physical flexibility and sensitivity. Learn how to give friends and family treatments. Therapists can learn to work effortlessly by directing energies effectively.
Debbie Collins, Principal, Shiatsu College Brighton, and Annie Cryar, Principal, Shiatsu College Hastings.
Cost: £180

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or phone 01342 832150 / 0845 3457281
Registered Charity No. 228102 updated: 26 Jan 2012