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March 2019
Thursday 21 March 2019
Headteachers' Conference: Transformational Leadership
Thursday 21 March 2019
Headteachers' Conference: Transformational Leadership
8:45am Refreshments
9:15am Opening worship
9:45am Transformational Church of England school leadership expectations in the new SIAMS schedule; presentation by Liz Youngman, Assistant Diocesan Director of Education, focusing on the standards that all Church of England Headteachers and leaders are expected to fulfill
10:15am Transformational leadership of the curriculum - leading a creative approach to curriculum development, through a bespoke Day 10:10 curriculum and collaborative working with other schools; presentation by Sandy Ettridge, Co-Headteacher of Brigstock Latham’s CE Primary School, on the opportunities to design creative units of work that focus on key areas identified as needing further development
11:00am Refreshments
11:15am Transformational leadership of collaborative cross-sector school learning partnerships - the OPEN Learning Partnership involving Oundle School and Oundle CE Primary School with other local schools; presentations by Janet McMurdo, Headteacher of Oundle CE Primary School, and Gordon Montgomery, Head of Community Partnerships at Oundle School, on providing opportunities to share resources and expertise.
11:30am Transformational leadership of relationships education - a creative new approach to delivering the PSHE curriculum, devised by HeartSmart, to build character, emotional health and resilience in children; presentation by Pete Hay, Director of HeartSmart
12:15pm Lunch
1:00pm Transformational leadership of international education - a journey towards developing an international link with one of the Watoto schools in Kampala, Uganda; presentation by Joanne Lloyd-Williams, Headteacher of Finedon Infant School and Finedon Mulso CE Junior School, on the link that has been made and developed since 2012
1:15pm Transformational leadership of social justice education - ending modern slavery through empowering children; presentation by Phil Knight, Founder of Just Enough UK, on this charity that visits schools across the UK
2:00pm Refreshments
2:15pm Transformational leadership of marketing and pupil recruitment on a shoe-string - a practical approach to improving marketing and pupil recruitment on a very limited budget; presentation by Nicola Fountain, Headteacher of Rothersthorpe CE Primary School
2:30pm Transformational leadership of governance - a practical approach to getting your governing body in shape, so that they can help provide outstanding school leadership; presentation by Peter French, Deputy Diocesan Director of Education, on how to ensure governors help and support in transforming the leadership of the school
Kettering Conference Centre, Thurston Drive, Kettering NN15 6PB
Kettering Conference Centre, Thurston Drive, Kettering NN15 6PB
Saturday 23 March 2019
C2 Leadership Module (must complete C1 first)
For anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities or who have contact with children, young people and / or adults who may be vulnerable.
Please bring your C1 certificate with you
and S3 Responding to Domestic Abuse Module
Recommended for anyone holding the Bishop’s commission or authorisation, Senior staff teams, Churchwardens, Youth Workers and others as relevant to role.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Peterborough St Mary (Lower Hall)
Monday 25 March 2019
Open Surgeries with Historic Churches Support Officer
A chance for a one-to-one discussion about your church building.
Appointments of approximately one hour are available.
Jon Breckon, Historic Churches Support Officer, will be available to provide advice to church representatives about topics such as:
- Grants and fundraising tactics
- Conservation approaches to church repair, maintenance and development
- Maintenance Plans and ‘How To Look After Your Church’
- Accessibility improvements, procedures for reordering and any other church building projects that you are developing or wish to develop
To book an appointment and check availability, please either:
E-mail: jon.breckon@peterborough-diocese.org.uk or call 07732 894457
St Mary the Virgin, Greetham, Rutland [LE15 7NF]
Wednesday 27 March 2019
Admissions & Appeals for Office Staff
All the things you need to know to ensure that appeals and admissions run smoothly from your school office. This will include:
How to update your school's Admission Policy in line with developments with the Admissions Code
Timelines required for Admissions and Appeals
What to say and not to say when parents enquire at the office door about school places
Guidelines for preparing and presenting your school's case at an admission appeal
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Saturday 30 March 2019
Look upon the Lord
Psalm 34 verse 5 tells us to ‘Look to the Lord’. St Clare of Ass
isi tells us to ‘Gaze upon the Lord’. Using the image of the St Damiano Cross as a starting point for our reflections, we will consider what it might mean to cultivate an attitude in life of ‘looking to the Lord’. In the middle of Lent, this day provides a way of preparing for the coming of Passiontide and Holy Week.
The day will include time to reflect on our own experiences of God, some reflections from Sr Rachel, as well as time to be quiet.
Open to all, and for those who have no previous experience of quiet days and silence, guidance will be given as how to spend times of quiet.
Please bring a packed lunch. Reserve a place here or for more information please contact Sr Rachel Overton sister.rco@icloud.com
Westgate New Church, 68b Westgate, Peterborough PE1 1RG
Saturday 30 March 2019
Music in Lyddington presents Apollo 5
The international award-winning British vocal ensemble Apollo5 delights audiences with versatile and engaging performances on the concert platform, singing repertoire ranging from renaissance, classical and contemporary choral music to folk, jazz and pop.
More information about this programme and ways to book can be found on the flyer below.
Lyddington, St Andrew LE15 9LR
Saturday 30 March 2019
Fire Church
An outdoor youth worship event organised by CROPS, Gen2 & Peterborough Cathedral
Fire Church: an event for Youth Groups aged 11-18
Food. Worship. Music….and a few surprises
Saturday 30th March 2019 7-9pm
Peterborough Cathedral (gather by the cathedral main doors)
FREE (Booking is required by youth leaders for your group via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fire-church-tickets-54706739330)
Dress warmly and for outdoors!
(Note: no parking at the cathedral, except disabled access)
Peterborough Cathedral
April 2019
Tuesday 2 April 2019
Understanding Religion and Belief
This course will address practical ways of learning about and from key concepts in Islam, Buddhism and Judaism. It will improve subject knowledge and build confidence in tackling challenging topics. Participants will eave with new resources and ideas to support creative, visual, active and enquiry-based learning.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Wednesday 3 April 2019
C1 Safeguarding Foundation Module
For anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities or who have contact with children, young people and / or adults who may be vulnerable.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by James Saunders
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Uppingham Parish Church Hall (LE15 9QH)
Saturday 6 April 2019
LF4 Church History
Living Faith, a programme of study, can help you better understand your faith, and equip you to serve. Open to any Christian who would like to learn more about their faith.
Over two Saturdays 06 April and 25 May 2019.
The module aims to
- an introduction to the main periods, contexts and issues in the Church
through history, including the Patristic period, the Middle Ages and the
Reformation, the establishment of the Church of England 1532-1700,
and the revolutions of 20th and 21st century culture and society - a more detailed examination of the formation of an Anglican identify
- aspects of the social, cultural and global context within which the
Church developed, and the ways in which it sought to interact with them - implications of a study of Church History for understanding the church
and its mission today
St Mark’s Church Peterborough PE1 2SN
Monday 8 April 2019
S1 Safer Recruitment Module
Recommended for anyone involved in the recruitment of church officers, paid and unpaid, ordained and lay.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD. Parking is limited so please car share if possible or/and park if need be up at the nearby hotel and walk to Bouverie.
Monday 8 April 2019
C2 Leadership Module (must complete C1 first)
For anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities or who have contact with children, young people and / or adults who may be vulnerable.
Please bring your C1 certificate with you
and S3 Responding to Domestic Abuse Module
Recommended for anyone holding the Bishop’s commission or authorisation, Senior staff teams, Churchwardens, Youth Workers and others as relevant to role.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD. Parking is limited so please car share if possible or/and park if need be up at the nearby hotel and walk to Bouverie.
Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 April 2019
Cowslip and Fritillary weekend
Come and see our award winning Churchyard. There will be a Plant Stall and Afternoon Tea will be served.
St. Peter’s Church, Newton Bromswold
Saturday 27 April 2019
Music in Lyddington presents Fitzroy Quartet
Win
ners of the Beethoven Prize at the 2nd International Beethoven Chamber Music Competition in 2017, the Fitzroy Quartet formed at the Royal Academy of Music in 2014.
They are currently ‘Associate Ensemble’ at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire where they are studying with Oliver Wille.
More information about this programme and ways to book can be found on the flyer below.
Lyddington, St Andrew LE15 9LR
Tuesday 30 April 2019
Going Deeper with SIAMS Strands 6 and 7
A workshop to delve deeper into the requirements of the new SIAMS schedule, focusing on Strands 6 and 7. Bring a laptop with the new SEF form downloaded on it. Session to be repeated at Oundle CE Primary School on 27 June. Aimed at RE Leads and Headteachers
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
May 2019
Thursday 2 May 2019
Understanding Christianity Day 3 FULL
A set of resources called Understanding Christianity: Text Impact Connections, offers an approach to teaching and learning about Christianity with units of work and supporting resources from EYFS to Year 9. It was launched at Lambeth Palace on 26th May 2016 and has been extremely well received since then with over 95% of Diocesan Schools having completed the training.
Understanding Christianity sets the bar for the quality of teaching and learning about Christianity in our schools and academies. It reinforces the messages we have been giving over the last few years about ‘digging deeper’ and engaging children and young people with the big ideas and concepts of the Christian faith. The teaching approach is one of theological enquiry, and the units of work support both continuity and progression.
The Resources
These include a handbook and units of work as well as a copy of the “Picturing Christianity” pack and a wall frieze showing the “Big Story” of the Bible. The resources will only be available to teachers who attend the training package. This has been stipulated by RE Today to ensure effective implementation.
Understanding Christianity takes place over 3 days. On day one the RE Subject Leaders will receive the resources to support implementation. Following this, participants must attend a Day Two and Day Three Encounter day. It is not possible to attend days two and three without attendance on Day One. All sessions will take place at the Diocese of Peterborough Education Office, Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton, NN4 7YD.
Day 1 will be held on Wednesday 3 October 2018 from 9.30am – 3.30pm
Day 2 will be held on Monday 14 January 2019 from 9.30am – 3.30pm
Day 3 will be held on Thursday 2 May 2019 from 9.30am – 3.30pm
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Thursday 2 May 2019
LF2 Reading the New Testament
Living Faith, a programme of study, can help you better understand your faith, and equip you to serve. Open to any Christian who would like to learn more about their faith.
LF2 can either be taken over 6 evening sessions or 2 Saturdays (see below for dates).
The module aims to
- offer an exploration to the background of the New Testament and its theology, through examination of particular texts
- offer help in understanding these texts in their historical, sociological and literary context, relating them to contemporary contexts
- offer an examination of the particular purpose and character of each of the four Gospels with a detailed examination of Matthew, Luke/Acts and John
- offer an introduction to the writings of Paul
7.30pm - 9.30pm on Thursdays 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 May and 06 June 2019 at
Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD.
09:30 – 16:00 on Saturday 16 March and Saturday 30 March 2019 at
Christ the King, Deeble Road, Kettering NN15 7AA. Free parking on site.
Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD. Parking is limited so please car share if possible or/and park if need be up at the nearby hotel and walk to Bouverie.
Thursday 2 May 2019
LF6 Christian Doctrine
Living Faith, a programme of study, can help you better understand your faith, and equip you to serve. Open to any Christian who would like to learn more about their faith.
Over 6 Thursday evenings 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 May and 06 June 2019
The module aims toAn introduction to key Christian doctrinal themes including creation, the trinity, atonement, resurrection, the church and the final victory of God
- The Biblical basis from which these themes derive
- The formation and influence of the creeds and the 39 articles
- Understandings of how God is made known and how these relate to today’s issues
Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD. Parking is limited so please car share if possible or/and park if need be up at the nearby hotel and walk to Bouverie.
Saturday 4 May 2019
C3 Foundation / Leadership Safeguarding Training and Development Module
Required for those holding a license, commission, authorisation, permission to officiate from a Bishop - Ordained and Lay
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
Bring your own packed lunch
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
St Columba's, Corby Church Hall
Wednesday 8 - Thursday 9 May 2019
Bishop Donald’s Walk and Talk (24 Hour Retreat)
CLERGY ONLY PLEASE
Get some fresh air, enjoy the countryside around the diocesan retreat house - and take the opportunity to ask Bishop Donald any questions you'd like!
The walk will commence at 10am on the first morning. After lunch, there will be time to talk to Bishop Donald. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the Abbey.
On the next morning, for those who are interested, Chrys Tremththanmor will lead a 'thinking photographer's walk' around the Abbey. Whether you have a SLR or just a camera on your phone, she will show you how to pay attention to your surroundings and take better photos.
The retreat will finish after lunch.
If you have mobility issues, please feel free to enjoy the Abbey rather than taking the walk.
Speakers: The Rt Revd Donald Allister was installed as Bishop of Peterborough on 17 April 2010. He is committed to seeing people and churches grow in love and service to Jesus Christ. Revd Chrys Tremththanmor is Training Officer for Peterborough Diocese, and a keen photographer. Her photo website is www.stalkingthelight.com
Launde Abbey, Launde Road, East Norton, LE7 9XB
Thursday 9 May 2019
Collective Worship: inclusive, invitational and inspiring?
How can we ensure that the worship experiences we provide meet the three 'I's? Good practice examples of school worship that really is inclusive, invitational and inspiring.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Saturday 11 May 2019
C3 Foundation / Leadership Safeguarding Training and Development Module
Required for those holding a license, commission, authorisation, permission to officiate from a Bishop - Ordained and Lay
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
Bring your own packed lunch
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Peterborough St Mary (Lower Hall)
Tuesday 14 - Thursday 16 May 2019
New Posts: A Three Day Conference
For anyone who has been in a new post for 6 to 18 months. The three day conference is an opportunity for you to share with others, explore your new context, and set some aims and objectives.
Book a place at: bookings@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Belsey Bridge, Ditchingham NR35 2DZ
Tuesday 14 - Thursday 16 May 2019
Pre-Retirement
For any member of clergy who is within one to three years of retirement. The focus will be on preparing emotionally and spiritually for retirement, with time for personal reflection and prayer.
Bishop Woodford House Ely CB7 4DX
Wednesday 15 May 2019
Young Artists’ Recital Series
BBC Young Musician of the Year 2016
Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello)
Isata Kanneh-Mason (piano)
Music by Beethoven, Lutoslawski, Debussy, Fauré and Mendelssohn
1 concert: £20, Concessions £15, 18 and Under £10.
3 concerts: £48, Concessions £36, 18 and Under £24
Other dates in the series, click the links below for more details:
Wednesday 12 June and Wednesday 26 June
Uppingham Parish Church Hall (LE15 9QH)
Wednesday 15 May 2019
Germinate Lecture 2019: Salt, Light and Feet of Clay
Often when we think about church and leadership we think immediately of clergy of various descriptions. But what about head teachers, office managers, newspaper editors, financial controllers, magistrates, farm managers, school governors, youth football coaches, scout leaders and chief executives?
In rural, suburban and urban communities across the UK, congregations are peppered with individuals such as these with spheres of influence that may never be touched by traditional forms of leadership within our churches
Book a place via the website below.
John Kirkham Hall King’s Park Conference and Sports Centre, Kings Park Road, Northampton NN3 6LL
Saturday 18 May 2019
Music in Lyddington presents Chloë Hanslip and Danny Driver
Chloë Hanslip (violin) is well-established as an artist of distinction on the international stage.
Prodigiously talented, she made her BBC Proms debut in 2002 and her US concerto debut in 2003. She has performed at major venues in the UK and Europe.
Danny Driver (piano) has a reputation as one of Britain’s most respected and versatile pianists.
His work has been described variously as ‘bold, exuberant and precise’ and of ‘impeccable technique and musicianship’.
Their recent recordings of Beethoven Violin Sonatas have been highly acclaimed
More information about this programme and ways to book can be found on the flyer below.
Lyddington, St Andrew LE15 9LR
Tuesday 21 May 2019
Roles & Responsibilities of Experienced Church School Governors
What are the special features of church school governance? An introduction for all governors in church schools, and compulsory training for all foundation governors. This training is aimed specifically at Foundation Governors who are about to be re-appointed for a further term of office.
Oundle CE Primary School, Cotterstock Road, Oundle, PE8 5HA
June 2019
Saturday 1 June 2019
C2 Leadership Module (must complete C1 first)
For anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities or who have contact with children, young people and / or adults who may be vulnerable.
Please bring your C1 certificate with you
and S3 Responding to Domestic Abuse Module
Recommended for anyone holding the Bishop’s commission or authorisation, Senior staff teams, Churchwardens, Youth Workers and others as relevant to role.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
St Columba's, Corby
Friday 7 June 2019
Launch of the Peterborough Diocese new RE Syllabus
Limited to 1 attendee per school. This is school RE Leads
Kettering Park Hotel, Kettering Parkway, NN15 6XT
Tuesday 11 - Thursday 13 June 2019
Incumbency Skills: A three day conference
For anyone who has been appointed to a first incumbency in the previous 6 to 9 months. The three day conference will work on some of the practical skills required to lead a parish.
Book a place at: bookings@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
High Leigh, Herts EN11 8SG
Wednesday 12 June 2019
Roles & Responsibilities of NEW Church School Governors
What are the special features of church school governance? An introduction for all governors in church schools, and compulsory training for all foundation governors. This training is specifically aimed at those who are completely new to the role of Foundation Governor.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Wednesday 12 June 2019
Young Artists’ Recital Series
BBC Young Musician of the Year 2014
Martin James Bartlett (piano)
Music by Bach, Mozart, Liszt, Schumann,
Wagner and Prokofiev
Uppingham Parish Church Hall (LE15 9QH)
Thursday 13 June 2019
S1 Safer Recruitment Module
Recommended for anyone involved in the recruitment of church officers, paid and unpaid, ordained and lay.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Diocesan Office, The Palace, Peterborough PE1 1YB. No parking available, please use public car parks
Thursday 13 June 2019
C2 Leadership Module (must complete C1 first)
For anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities or who have contact with children, young people and / or adults who may be vulnerable.
Please bring your C1 certificate with you
and S3 Responding to Domestic Abuse Module
Recommended for anyone holding the Bishop’s commission or authorisation, Senior staff teams, Churchwardens, Youth Workers and others as relevant to role.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Diocesan Office, The Palace, Peterborough PE1 1YB. No parking available, please use public car parks
Monday 17 June 2019
Open Surgeries with Historic Churches Support Officer
A chance for a one-to-one discussion about your church building.
Appointments of approximately one hour are available.
Jon Breckon, Historic Churches Support Officer, will be available to provide advice to church representatives about topics such as:
- Grants and fundraising tactics
- Conservation approaches to church repair, maintenance and development
- Maintenance Plans and ‘How To Look After Your Church’
- Accessibility improvements, procedures for reordering and any other church building projects that you are developing or wish to develop
To book an appointment and check availability, please either:
E-mail: jon.breckon@peterborough-diocese.org.uk or call 07732 894457
St John the Baptist, Boughton, Northampton, NN2 8SF
Tuesday 18 June 2019
PCC Tonight
This fun and informative evening is designed to clarify the purpose and place of PCCs, to explore some common dysfunctions, and to introduce material that can be used to shapes its life.
St James Fletchamstead, Coventry, CV4 9DP
Friday 21 June 2019
Launde 900: Mark – The Gospel
Join us for this Ancient Wells – Living Water event to mark the 900th anniversary of Launde Abbey, as David Newman performs Mark – The Gospel.
The books we now call the Gospels began as stories passed from one person to another in marketplaces, synagogues and homes as people remembered and shared the amazing news about Jesus.
In a return to that ancient experience our 900th anniversary celebrations kick off with our Warden, David Newman, performing his acclaimed Mark – the Gospel, a compelling recitation of the entire Gospel of Mark from memory.
Come and experience perhaps the most dramatic and direct of the Gospels from beginning to end as it was originally meant to be heard.
The performance will include an extended intermission with finger buffet.
Launde Abbey, East Norton, Leicestershire (LE7 9XB)
Saturday 22 June 2019
Music in Lyddington presents Alexander Ullman
Praised for his subtle interpretations and refined technical mastery, Alexander Ullman (piano) has impressed audiences and critics worldwide with his deep understanding of the scores he interprets, his elegant touch and crystalline phrasing. Alexander performed to much acclaim at Lyddington in 2016 with cellist Michael Petrov
More information about this programme and ways to book can be found on the flyer below.
Lyddington, St Andrew LE15 9LR
Saturday 22 June 2019
Launde 900: The Great Celebration
Join us for this Ancient Wells – Living Water event to mark the 900th anniversary of Launde Abbey: a celebration of the Abbey’s anniversary and a great day out for all the family!
The day begins with a great service of celebration led by the Bishops from the dioceses of Leicester and Peterborough. During the service we’ll sing, hear readings and poetry, reflect together on the value of prayer, silence and retreat, and take an opportunity to give thanks for the work of the Abbey. We’ll also commit ourselves afresh to the continuing ministry of Launde: our heart of prayer, our warmth of hospitality, and our service of the wider church and community.
The service will be followed by an afternoon packed with events and activities to suit all ages and tastes: poetry readings with Malcolm Guite, medieval archery, walks in the grounds and Launde woods, tours of Launde, and so much more.
Launde Abbey, East Norton, Leicestershire (LE7 9XB)
Saturday 22 June 2019
Launde 900: Gala Dinner
Join us for this Ancient Wells – Living Water event to mark the 900th anniversary of Launde Abbey: a fabulous black tie dinner with guest speaker Adrian Plass.
Served in a sumptuously arrayed marquee in the stunning grounds of Launde Abbey, this dinner will offer an opportunity to experience Launde’s famed hospitality and cuisine at it’s finest. Enjoy a superb meal and drinks, the sparkling company and conversation of your fellow guests, and the glorious warmth of a summer evening surrounded by the Abbey gardens.
Our after-dinner speaker, Adrian Plass, is a well known speaker and writer who is sure to bring his trademark mixture of humour and thoughtfulness. His book The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass sold over a million copies worldwide and delighted its readers, helping to found a writing career which has included short stories, poetry and novels (a couple of which have been adapted as films).
Launde Abbey, East Norton, Leicestershire (LE7 9XB)
Saturday 22 June 2019
Richard Beadon Lecture 2019
Motivating the million
Equipping and releasing people for evangelism and discipleship in the whole of their lives’ Given by Revd Canon Dave Male Director of Evangelism and Discipleship Archbishop’s Council and hosted by Bishop John Holbrook.
Gleneagles Anglican Church, Redwell Junior School Hall, Barnwell Road, Wellingborough NN8 5LQ
Sunday 23 June 2019
Launde 900: Classical Concert and Cream Tea
Join us for this Ancient Wells – Living Water event to mark the 900th anniversary of Launde Abbey: music and a delicious cream tea in the grounds of the Abbey.
In the longstanding tradition of Launde Rising Stars classical concerts we’re joined by local musicians from Uppingham and Oakham Schools, both renowned for their superb music departments. We’re looking forward to an afternoon of excellent music in the gardens, followed by the delights of a Launde cream tea.
Launde Abbey, East Norton, Leicestershire (LE7 9XB)
Sunday 23 June 2019
Launde 900: Choirs Together at Launde
Join us for this Ancient Wells – Living Water event to mark the 900th anniversary of Launde Abbey: traditional evensong bringing together the choirs of two cathedrals.
Gathered in our event marquee we’ll close our Sunday events with classic sung evensong led by the choirs of Leicester and Peterborough cathedrals. Coming together for the first time in their long histories, these two choirs (from the two dioceses who support Launde’s ministry to the wider church and community) will lead us in a wonderful expression of this quintessentially English service drawing on compositions old and new.
Launde Abbey, East Norton, Leicestershire (LE7 9XB)
Monday 24 June 2019
Headteacher Performance Management
All you need to know about performance management of your Headteacher, and how to perform this vital task.Fre
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Tuesday 25 June 2019
Fearing the Workhouse: Reflecting together on Poverty and Power
Speaker: Sue Richardson, Christian Aid’s Theological Education Advisor 
How do we learn about poverty and how do we see it today? Jesus tells his audience that they will have the poor with them always. Do we hear this as affirming the inequality we see, or do we resonate with the implied ‘therefore do this….’ and strive to respond in the face of poverty’s challenge? Can the practice of our faith resource us in prayer, generosity and action?
The talk will be at Sacrista Prebend Retreat House, where we will have lunch (suggested donation £5.00 per person) before going on to the Southwell Workhouse. Entrance is free to card carrying National Trust members. Entry will cost £9.60 for non-members.
About the Southwell Workhouse: The Workhouse was built in 1824 as a place of last resort for the destitute. It was influenced by prison design and housed around 160 inmates. The regime was harsh. Visiting the property prompts reflection on how society has tackled poverty through the centuries.
Southwell Workhouse, Nottinghamshire
Tuesday 25 June 2019
Headteacher Performance Management
All you need to know about this important task. Led by Andrew Lakatos School Improvement Officer for the Diocesan Board of Education.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Wednesday 26 June 2019
Mental Health First Aid for Schools
A nationally recognized course to give an understanding of issues that relate to young people's mental health including how to spot the warning signs of mental ill health in those aged 8-18 years. The course includes a copy of the MHFA manual. This training is for Teachers and teaching assistants, SENCOs and senior leaders in school
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Wednesday 26 June 2019
Young Artists’ Recital Series
BBC Young Musician of the Year 2012
Laura van der Heijden (cello)
Jâms Coleman (piano)
Music by Schnittke, Beethoven, Adès and Franck
Uppingham Parish Church Hall (LE15 9QH)
Thursday 27 June 2019
Going Deeper with SIAMS Strands 6 and 7
A workshop to delve deeper into the requirements of the new SIAMS schedule, focusing on Strands 6 and 7. Bring a laptop with the new SEF form downloaded on it. Repeat session from 30 April at Bouverie Court, Northampton. Aimed at RE Leads and Headteachers
Oundle CE Primary School, Cotterstock Road, Oundle, PE8 5HA
Saturday 29 June 2019
Gen2 Conference
For everyone involved in Children’s, Youth, Family & Inter-generational Ministry
Bringing together practitioners and thinkers to share current ideas and inspiring ways of being.
With plenty of helpful and practical tips, plus space to worship, be refreshed and network.
Bring your whole team. FREE. Booking opens on Eventbrite on March 1st
Speakers booked so far include Bishop Donald, Jason Royce, Anna Hawken… more to come!
Contact becky.wills@peterborough-diocese.org.uk for more details
King's Park, Northampton, NN3 6LL
July 2019
Wednesday 3 July 2019
C3 Foundation / Leadership Safeguarding Training and Development Module
Required for those holding a license, commission, authorisation, permission to officiate from a Bishop - Ordained and Lay
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
Bring your own packed lunch
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Diocesan Office, The Palace, Peterborough PE1 1YB. No parking available, please use public car parks
Saturday 6 July 2019
Parish Safeguarding Officer day
Aimed at Parish Safeguarding Officers but all welcome.
The day will include an opportunity to speak with someone from Thirtyone:eight, have an overview on safer recruitment and also an opportunity to network.
Refreshments and nibbles will be provided
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Corby, St Columba & the Northern Saints (NN17 1LG)
Tuesday 9 July 2019
C3 Foundation / Leadership Safeguarding Training and Development Module
Required for those holding a license, commission, authorisation, permission to officiate from a Bishop - Ordained and Lay
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery
Bring your own packed lunch
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD. Parking is limited so please car share if possible or/and park if need be up at the nearby hotel and walk to Bouverie.
Saturday 13 July 2019
Music in Lyddington presents Fantasiestücke Trio
Jâms Coleman read Music at Girton College, Cambridge and completed his Masters at the Royal Academy of Music. Recent highlights include the BBC Proms, song recitals at Wigmore Hall and the Oxford Lieder Festival.
Tim Crawford is a sought-after violinist, regularly playing across Europe. He recently completed an undergraduate degree at the Guildhall School of Music, being awarded a Concert Recital Diploma, Ivan Sutton Chamber Prize and Lord Mayor’s Prize.
Joy Lisney has collaborated with Dame Emma Kirkby, Allegri Quartet and Wihan Quartet. She also performs regularly with her father, James Lisney. Venues have included Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Leipzig Gewandhaus and St. John’s Smith Square
More information about this programme and ways to book can be found on the flyer below.
Lyddington, St Andrew LE15 9LR
August 2019
Saturday 10 August 2019
C2 Leadership Module (must complete C1 first)
For anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities or who have contact with children, young people and / or adults who may be vulnerable.
Please bring your C1 certificate with you
and S3 Responding to Domestic Abuse Module
Recommended for anyone holding the Bishop’s commission or authorisation, Senior staff teams, Churchwardens, Youth Workers and others as relevant to role.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Peterborough St Mary (Lower Hall)
Saturday 10 August 2019
Music in Lyddington presents National Youth Jazz Orchestra: Ambassadors Sextet
The NYJO Ambassadors Sextet is a bijou showcase for some of the best up-and-coming young musicians in the industry, stepping out of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra’s 23-piece ensemble setting to bring you the brilliance of the big band on an intimate scale. Founded in 1965, NYJO has helped launch the careers of many of the country’s most renowned jazz musicians including Guy Barker, Amy Winehouse, Mark Nightingale and Mercury Award Nominee Laura Jurd.
More information about this programme and ways to book can be found on the flyer below.
Lyddington, St Andrew LE15 9LR
Wednesday 28 August 2019
C2 Leadership Module (must complete C1 first)
For anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities or who have contact with children, young people and / or adults who may be vulnerable.
Please bring your C1 certificate with you
and S3 Responding to Domestic Abuse Module
Recommended for anyone holding the Bishop’s commission or authorisation, Senior staff teams, Churchwardens, Youth Workers and others as relevant to role.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD. Parking is limited so please car share if possible or/and park if need be up at the nearby hotel and walk to Bouverie.
September 2019
Saturday 7 September 2019
C3 Foundation / Leadership Safeguarding Training and Development Module
Required for those holding a license, commission, authorisation, permission to officiate from a Bishop - Ordained and Lay
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
Bring your own packed lunch
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Kettering, Christ the King NN15 7AA
Saturday 7 September 2019
Music in Lyddington presents Passacaglia Baroque Ensemble
‘They have played together for many years now and there is an effortlessness about the sound no matter which combination of instruments is involved, there is never a sense of one striving to take the lead: rather the voices balance one another... finely crafted performances from a star line-up’.
Early Music Review
More information about this programme and ways to book can be found on the flyer below.
Lyddington, St Andrew LE15 9LR
Saturday 14 September 2019
C3 Foundation / Leadership Safeguarding Training and Development Module
Required for those holding a license, commission, authorisation, permission to officiate from a Bishop - Ordained and Lay
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
Bring your own packed lunch
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Peterborough St Mary (Lower Hall)
October 2019
Saturday 5 October 2019
Music in Lyddington presents Atéa Wind Quintet
The Atéa Quintet is the foremost British Wind Quintet of their generation. Internationally acclaimed, they became double prize winners at the 2015 Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition in Denmark. As the Associate Ensemble in Residence at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and former Quintet in Residence at the Purcell School, they mentor some of the finest up and coming musicians in the country.
More information about this programme and ways to book can be found on the flyer below.
Lyddington, St Andrew LE15 9LR
Tuesday 8 - Thursday 10 October 2019
New Posts: A Three Day Conference
For anyone who has been in a new post for 6 to 18 months. The three day conference is an opportunity for you to share with others, explore your new context, and set some aims and objectives.
Book a place at: bookings@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Belsey Bridge, Ditchingham NR35 2DZ
Wednesday 9 October 2019
S1 Safer Recruitment Module
Recommended for anyone involved in the recruitment of church officers, paid and unpaid, ordained and lay.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD. Parking is limited so please car share if possible or/and park if need be up at the nearby hotel and walk to Bouverie.
Wednesday 9 October 2019
C2 Leadership Module (must complete C1 first)
For anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities or who have contact with children, young people and / or adults who may be vulnerable.
Please bring your C1 certificate with you
and S3 Responding to Domestic Abuse Module
Recommended for anyone holding the Bishop’s commission or authorisation, Senior staff teams, Churchwardens, Youth Workers and others as relevant to role.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD. Parking is limited so please car share if possible or/and park if need be up at the nearby hotel and walk to Bouverie.
Sunday 13 - Monday 21 October 2019
A 9 day Pilgrimage to Israel and Palestine
Following in the Footsteps of Jesus led by The Rt Revd Donald Allister
A pilgrimage to the Holy Land is a very special experience. My testimony, shared by many who have travelled with me before, is it that the bible comes to life in remarkable ways. In addition, today’s situation in Israel and Palestine, inseparable from the very complex history, is seen and experienced quite starkly.
We will have opportunities to meet, listen and talk to ordinary people as well as community and other leaders.
The pilgrimage is open to all. However, please bear three things in mind: first, we will be worshipping as Christians each day; second, a reasonable degree of fitness is needed, as we will have to do quite a bit of walking, including up hills and steps and on uneven rocky ground; third, although we will eat well with lovely Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food, and the restaurants we use are very helpful and hospitable, it may not always be possible to meet every dietary requirement in the way you might be used to.
This won’t be a holiday, though it may well refresh those parts that holidays can’t reach. It will be stimulating, deeply moving, perhaps emotionally exhausting. You will almost certainly be changed.
I hope you can join us.
+Donald
For prices and more information please click here to view the brochure.
The Holy Land
Saturday 19 October 2019
C2 Leadership Module (must complete C1 first)
For anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities or who have contact with children, young people and / or adults who may be vulnerable.
Please bring your C1 certificate with you
and S3 Responding to Domestic Abuse Module
Recommended for anyone holding the Bishop’s commission or authorisation, Senior staff teams, Churchwardens, Youth Workers and others as relevant to role.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Peterborough St Mary (Lower Hall)
November 2019
Thursday 7 November 2019
C3 Foundation / Leadership Safeguarding Training and Development Module
Required for those holding a license, commission, authorisation, permission to officiate from a Bishop - Ordained and Lay
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
Bring your own packed lunch
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Diocesan Office, The Palace, Peterborough PE1 1YB. No parking available, please use public car parks
Friday 15 November 2019
C3 Foundation / Leadership Safeguarding Training and Development Module
Required for those holding a license, commission, authorisation, permission to officiate from a Bishop - Ordained and Lay
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff / Sam Suddery.
Bring your own packed lunch
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD. Parking is limited so please car share if possible or/and park if need be up at the nearby hotel and walk to Bouverie.
Thursday 21 November 2019
The Theological History of the Civil War
Speaker: Bishop Donald Allister
Where did the divine right of kings come from? Why did Charles try to impose episcopacy on the Scots? Did Laud cause the Civil War? Why was the Act of Uniformity so strict? And what can we learn from all of this?
The talk will be at St Bartholomew’s, Greens Norton (near Towcester) before going on to a buffet lunch at The Butcher’s Arms for lunch (£10.00 per person to include a hot drink). We will then go on to Canons Ashby. Entrance is free for card carrying National Trust members. Entry will cost £8.50 for non-members.
About Canons Ashby: The house was home to the Dryden family, who during the Civil War were Puritans and supported Parliament. A fight between Parlimentarian and Royalist soldiers took place on the grounds and the nearby church. The only casualty was the shepherd boy who had kept watch, and a statue honouring his sacrifice stands in the gardens.
Canons Ashby, Nr Towcester
