Scargill Community – Scargill https://scargillmovement.org Christian retreats and holidays in the Yorkshire Dales Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:29:30 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://scargillmovement.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-scargill-icon-512-32x32.png Scargill Community – Scargill https://scargillmovement.org 32 32 Come explore the wonder!! (Half Term) https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/come-explore-the-wonder-half-term/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:48:51 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=21433 Join us for a week of family adventure, inspired by the wonder and imagination of The Magic Faraway Tree. Each day will bring new adventures, exploring themes such as friendship, family and community, stepping into the unknown, and the beauty of God’s creation. Through all-age worship, fun, food and craft, there’ll be opportunities to grow in faith, make new friends, wonder together, and discover that God is with us wherever our journey takes us. It’s a week of laughter, imagination, friendship, faith — and plenty of surprises!

]]> Renew Refresh Restore https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/renew-refresh-restore-14/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:48:50 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=21373 Phew! Just when you thought you couldn’t go on, along comes a weekend at Scargill designed just for you! Drop everything and book in for a rest and a treat.

The Community would love to look after you and make your time with us enjoyable and fruitful.

Worship and teaching will be optional: do as much or as little as suits you.

]]> Renew Refresh Restore https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/renew-refresh-restore-16/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:48:50 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=21443 Phew! Just when you thought you couldn’t go on, along comes a weekend at Scargill designed just for you! Drop everything and book in for a rest and a treat. The Community would love to look after you and make your time with us enjoyable and fruitful. Worship and teaching will be optional: do as much or as little as suits you.

]]> Summerfest 3 https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/summerfest-3-3/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:48:50 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=21563 Join us for Summerfest! An unforgettable extravaganza designed for every age and budget! Whether you want to book into the house or pitch your own tent, all are welcome here. Dive into a packed programme featuring a rich blend of worship & teaching. There is something for everyone, including a variety of visiting artists, creative workshops, engaging youth and children’s groups, chat shows, outdoor activities, and chapel services.

Once again there are three holidays to choose from. Book early to avoid disappointment! Your options include camping or accommodation in the house on a full board basis.

Self-catering campers can pre-book lunches (with a hot & cold option) and a BBQ evening meal. Please contact the office to order and pay before your arrival.

Café lunches are included in all full board prices. If your current financial situation makes this rate a barrier, please contact us, to discuss how to apply privately for assistance from our Bursary Fund.

Our last day features a morning session, coffee, Holy Communion with departures after lunch.

]]> Summerfest 1 https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/summerfest-1-3/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:48:50 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=21565 Join us for Summerfest! An unforgettable extravaganza designed for every age and budget! Whether you want to book into the house or pitch your own tent, all are welcome here. Dive into a packed programme featuring a rich blend of worship & teaching. There is something for everyone, including a variety of visiting artists, creative workshops, engaging youth and children’s groups, chat shows, outdoor activities, and chapel services.

Once again there are three holidays to choose from. Book early to avoid disappointment! Your options include camping or accommodation in the house on a full board basis.

Self-catering campers can pre-book lunches (with a hot & cold option) and a BBQ evening meal. Please contact the office to order and pay before your arrival.

Café lunches are included in all full board prices. If your current financial situation makes this rate a barrier, please contact us, to discuss how to apply privately for assistance from our Bursary Fund.

Our last day features a morning session, coffee, Holy Communion with departures after lunch.

]]> Summerfest 2 https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/summerfest-2-3/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:48:50 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=21567 Join us for Summerfest! An unforgettable extravaganza designed for every age and budget! Whether you want to book into the house or pitch your own tent, all are welcome here. Dive into a packed programme featuring a rich blend of worship & teaching. There is something for everyone, including a variety of visiting artists, creative workshops, engaging youth and children’s groups, chat shows, outdoor activities, and chapel services.

Once again there are three holidays to choose from. Book early to avoid disappointment! Your options include camping or accommodation in the house on a full board basis.

Self-catering campers can pre-book lunches (with a hot & cold option) and a BBQ evening meal. Please contact the office to order and pay before your arrival.

Café lunches are included in all full board prices. If your current financial situation makes this rate a barrier, please contact us, to discuss how to apply privately for assistance from our Bursary Fund.

Our last day features a morning session, coffee, Holy Communion with departures after lunch.

]]> Holy Week https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/holy-week/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:48:38 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=21387 Join the Scargill Community on a journey through the events of Holy Week. There will be reflections, rest and prayer stations as we journey with Jesus to the cross.

]]> Easter Weekend https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/easter-weekend-3/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:48:38 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=21390 Beginning with a special meal on Maundy Thursday, we travel together through the agony of Good Friday, the trembling hope of Saturday, and the wonder and glory of Easter Sunday as once again we cry “Christ is Risen!” There’ll be a programme for the children and young people as well as opportunities for all generations to join together.

]]> Holy Week & Easter Weekend https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/holy-week-easter-weekend/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:48:38 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=21392 Come and join us to celebrate both Holy Week and Easter weekend.

]]> Wild Women Do https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/wild-women-do/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:50:40 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=21149 Following a fabulous weekend back in July, another opportunity to join together with other women in meeting with God in the riotous beauty of her creation, through activities such as archery, star gazing, pyrography, sun printing, walking, landscape art.

We hope to be outside as much as possible, sharing stories, talking of faith, reflecting on Scripture, singing, laughing, eating and drinking around a woodland fire.

Take some time for yourself, find space to breathe.

Some activities will require a reasonable level of fitness, but all will be optional.

Led by Annie Naish, Ruth Meyer & the Scargill Community

]]> New Year House Party https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/new-year-house-party-3/ Mon, 11 May 2026 09:07:01 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=20547 However, you feel about all the usual New Year’s Eve shenanigans, there’s something here for everyone: chat, games, walks, films and anything else we can provide for your entertainment. Time with the kids, time just for grown-ups and lots of time for God, although His input on these occasions is never predictable. And we will certainly be living up to Scargill’s unofficial motto ‘never knowingly underfed.’ Join us – we’ll have a great time.

(Please note, the price in the printed programme is incorrect.)

]]> Christmas is Coming https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/christmas-is-coming-3/ Mon, 11 May 2026 09:07:00 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=20553 A pre-Christmas celebratory weekend – a Scargill tradition ever since the house was newly resurrected. This year we shall be plying you with festive food and entertainment, and there will be an opportunity to visit the Grassington
Christmas Markets, or a chance to walk the winter landscape of Wharfedale. Our teaching will focus specifically on the birth of Christ. Come and join us for a rich mix of carols, Christmas trees and candlelight. Let our Community enfold
and entertain you.

]]> Renew, Refresh, Restore for Advent https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/renew-refresh-restore-for-advent/ Mon, 11 May 2026 09:07:00 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=20557 Join the Scargill Community for a peaceful Advent retreat in the quiet beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. This weekend offers space to step out of the pre Christmas rush, to slow down, reflect, and prepare spiritually for the coming of
Christ. Through guided reflections, seasonal craft activities, shared prayer and good food, we will explore the themes of hope, waiting, and expectation that shape the season of Advent.

]]> Refresh – A Weekend for 18 to 35 year olds https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/refresh-a-weekend-for-18-to-35-year-olds/ Mon, 11 May 2026 09:07:00 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=20565 Come and join us for a weekend for those aged 18 to 35 years old. Step away from the noise of daily life and encounter God through the beauty of the Dales, worship, and inspiring talks, with conversation and meaningful community. One thing for sure, there will be plenty of laughter! Whether you are exploring faith or seeking renewal, this weekend offers space to grow, connect, be creative and encouraged. Come expectant, leave strengthened in what it means to be a follower of Jesus in our complex world.

Please note, we have extended the age range from that shown in the printed programme. There is no children’s programme for this event. The price of this event is reduced because we’re trying something new – we’d love for you to join us!

]]> Welcome to Scargill-opolis! https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/welcome-to-scargill-opolis/ Mon, 11 May 2026 09:07:00 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=20585 This half-term, Scargill House transforms into Scargill-opolis – a lively, imaginative city inspired by the world of Zootropolis. Just like in the film, it’s a place where all kinds of characters come together, discovering that our
differences are part of what makes community so special. Through all-age worship, food, games, craft, and activities for children, young people and adults, we’ll discover how each of us has a unique part to play in building a community where everyone is welcome – the Kingdom of God.

]]> To Scargill and Beyond… https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/to-scargill-and-beyond/ Mon, 11 May 2026 09:06:42 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=20512 Pack your bags, gather your crew, and head to the Yorkshire Dales for a half-term adventure where imagination, friendship, and faith come to life. Inspired by the much-loved world of Toy Story, this week invites children and grown-ups alike to explore. what it means to belong, to be brave, and to discover the adventure God invites us into. Through all-age worship, fun, food, games and craft, we’ll journey together through themes inspired by the return of our favourite toy heroes in Toy Story 5.

]]> Renew, Refresh, Restore at Candlemas https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/renew-refresh-restore-at-candlemas-3/ Mon, 11 May 2026 09:06:42 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=20531 Phew! Just when you thought you couldn’t go on, along comes a weekend at Scargill designed just for you! Drop everything and book in for a rest and a treat. The Community would love to look after you and make your time with us enjoyable and fruitful. Worship and teaching will be optional: do as much or as little as suits you. We will also
celebrate Candlemas this weekend – a chance to touch base with joy and receive a blessing.

]]> Renew, Refresh, Restore for Families https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/renew-refresh-restore-for-families/ Mon, 11 May 2026 09:06:41 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=20515 Surrounded by rolling hills, fresh air, and the welcoming community of Scargill House, this weekend invites families of all
shapes and sizes to slow down, reconnect, and experience faith together. Through all-age sessions, creative activities, time outdoors, a good dose of silliness, and space to relax, everyone – from toddlers to grandparents – will find something to renew, refresh and restore their souls.

Chantal is National Co-Ordinator for Inclusive Church (www.inclusive-church.org) and has her own creative
website: niftynoppen.com.

Come and join the fun.

]]> Friends’ and Companions’ Weekend https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/friends-and-companions-weekend/ Mon, 11 May 2026 09:06:41 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=20544 We are so grateful for our Friends and Companions here at Scargill. Without your love, support and prayers, we would quite simply not be here. As a small token of our thanks, we welcome you to a weekend of worship, teaching and
relaxation. Find out about the latest developments and hopes for the future, and celebrate God’s goodness on the adventure so far. We would love to share this time with as many of you as possible, so we are limiting bookings to Friends and Companions only.

Also available online (£30).

Welcome.

We use the same Zoom meeting for the zoomed elements of this event:

Zoom code

Meeting ID: 862 4083 3444

Passcode: 791946

Friday -8pm

Saturday – 10am; 11:30am and possibly 5pm (Scargill update)

Sunday – possibly 9:15am (tbc) and the service 10:30am

]]> Online Quiet Day (November 2026) https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/online-quiet-day-november-2026/ Mon, 11 May 2026 09:06:41 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=20660 There will be a warm welcome for you at this Quiet Day led by Scargill Community.

This day will be a mix of input sessions, opportunities for discussion in small groups and in-between time to reflect and pray.

A ticket covers one device to connect and is not per person, for example, if two of you share a laptop, you just need one ticket.

  • 9:45 am – Time to log on
  • 10.00 am – Welcome and session 1
  • 12.00 noon – Opportunity for some small group discussion
  • 2.00 pm – Session 2
  • 4.00 pm – Opportunity for some small group discussion
  • 4.20 pm – Final prayers
  • 4.30 pm – End
Zoom link

Meeting ID : 825 4896 2251

Meeting Passcode: 126176

Any handouts will appear here

]]> Online Quiet Day (February 2027) https://scargillmovement.org/visit/event/online-quiet-day-february-2027/ Mon, 11 May 2026 09:06:41 +0000 https://scargillmovement.org/?post_type=event&p=20662 There will be a warm welcome for you at this Quiet Day led by Scargill Community.

This day will be a mix of input sessions, opportunities for discussion in small groups and in-between time to reflect and pray.

A ticket covers one device to connect and is not per person, for example, if two of you share a laptop, you just need one ticket.

  • 9:45 am – Time to log on
  • 10.00 am – Welcome and session 1
  • 12.00 noon – Opportunity for some small group discussion
  • 2.00 pm – Session 2
  • 4.00 pm – Opportunity for some small group discussion
  • 4.20 pm – Final prayers
  • 4.30 pm – End
Zoom link

Meeting ID : 894 0505 7816

Meeting Passcode: 903222

Any handouts will appear here

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