Hugh Warwick is an ecologist, author and leading expert on hedgehogs. As part of our A Rocha partnership we at Scargill have started a hedgehog project, and we approached Hugh …
Musings and newsings from the Director of Scargill, Phil Stone
Do you feel a call to community?
After the Second World War there was a turn to community inspired by God’s Holy Spirit, and communities and retreat centres like Lee Abbey were set up. Some believe there …
The curious incident of God in the Night-time
Jo Penn has been writing Daily Prayer reflections for Sanctuary First this week (Sunday 17th through to Saturday 23rd Jan 2021). Here are the links to the first and last …
Strong Foundations, New Beginnings
Strong Foundations, New Beginnings ‘Rooted and Grounded in Love’ The order of the Holy Paraclete and Scargill Movement are delighted to announce that we are joining hands to create and …
David Runcorn’s talk for Scargill’s 60th
Unfortunately David Runcorn was taken poorly over the weekend we celebrated our 60th birthday (don’t fret he has made a full recovery!) He has generously provided us with the script …
Scargill at 60, Ruth Yeoman at nearly 59!
Ruth Yeoman recalls a childhood of picnics, extended family and growing up as part of the very first Scargill Community. I was born at Amber Cottage, Kettlewell in September 1960. …
A holiday with an unexpected twist!
Peter Lewis tells how his holiday at Scargill had quite an unexpected twist! I first came to Scargill on a Parish Weekend from Nottingham when I was new to the …
Family fun at Scargill
Catherine and her sons Dylan and Oliver have been visitors to Scargill many times since the house reopened in 2010. When asked what Scargill meant to them the family said …
A boys eye view of growing up in community
Nick Barker (son of Arthur) shares childhood memories of growing up at Scargill Scargill was a great place to grow up. I enjoyed the wide spaces and camping on the …
A Time to Dance – Walter’s Story
My memories of Scargill 60 years ago are of a different age. For example, little traffic. I could run (O golden days,) from the house to Kettlewell, over the bridge, …