Residential Gathering of the Ripley Quaker Group at Old School House, Yealand Conyers

8^th – 10^th of Seventh Month 2011

Dear Friends,

The Ripley Quaker Group, would like to invite you to our Residential Quarterly gathering at the Old School House, Yealand Conyers, from the 8^th to the 10^th of 7^th Month, 2011.

The purpose of this gathering is primarily for worship, nurture and fellowship, and there will be periods of worship and other activities.

Date of Gathering: 8^th to the 10^th of 7^th Month, 2011

Location: Yealand Conyers Old School House is located next to the Friends Meeting House on the right hand side of the road leading through the centre of the village. Yealand Conyers is north of Carnforth, where there is a railway station connecting to Lancaster.

Accommodation: Accommodation will be the Old School. Mattresses will be provided, but anyone attending will need to provide their own bedding/sleeping bags. Or, if preferred, attendees can organise their own B+B accommodation.

Cost: There will be a charge of £50.00 to cover accommodation and food. Non-residents may offer a donation toward the food for the weekend.

Programme for the weekend

Sixth Day (8^th):

Arrivals: After 5:00. Evening food available to Friends as they arrive.

8:30:  Introductions/ Announcements, etc.

Seventh Day (9th):

10.30: Untimed Worship

1.00: Light buffet lunch

2.00: Study of Early Friends Writings

5.00: Supper/Tea

7.00: Reading and sharing the scriptures after the manner of conservative Friends

First Day (10th)

10.30: Untimed Worship in the Old School House

1.00: Lunch

Afternoon departures