Welcome to the Windermere Centre – it’s your place!
The Windermere Centre is the United Reformed Church's residential training Centre, set in the beauty of the English Lake District. The lakeland stone-built house is formerly the manse of Carver United Reformed Church. The Centre accommodates 33 guests in 21 rooms, all of which are ensuite.
For Larger Groups
Carver Church functions as the Centre's conference room for larger groups. The interior of the Church was completely re-vamped and fitted with chairs and a moveable platform, creating an infintely flexible space for worship, study, concerts, and even a labyrinth! For conference purposes, there is a floor-standing screen, digital projector, sound system, organ and baby grand piano.
Enjoy the Beauty of the Lake District
Make a point of enjoying the astonishing beauty of the Lake District. We provide packed lunches and drying facilities for times out and about, whatever the weather. Whether you're a seasoned walker, looking for adventure high on the fells, prefer a casual walk or want to take the opportunity to visit Lakeland, you'll be able to discover the joys and refreshment of one of the most beautiful areas of natural beauty anywhere in the world.
Comfortable Rooms
We have 21 rooms on 3 floors, all of which are en-suite. The ground floor accommodation (The Hannah Wing) consists of two state-of-the-art en-suite bedrooms for wheelchair users, and 1 standard en-suite room.
Prayer and Worship
The Garden Room serves as the Centre's chapel. Its style is simple and natural: built in 'conservatory style', the main wall is lakeland stone, with a sisal carpet and wooden Communion table. We have copies of Rejoice & Sing (the United Reformed Church hymn book) and Songs of Fellowship 1-4. There is a CD/tape player in the room for use during worship. Morning and evening prayers are conducted either by the Director or are self-led by groups using the Centre.
Good Food!
All the food at the Centre is freshly prepared. Wherever possible, we use fairly traded ingredients and buy from local traders. Our meat and dairy products are free range. The food is prepared by our skilled chefs, who take great pride in quality, taste and presentation. We can cater for any kind of diet.
Featured Events
Walk and Talk (31 July-7 August 2010)
With John Costello and Alvene Kinsey Come and spend a week in the glorious Lake District...
Older Folks’ Fellowship (16-20 August 2010)
With Kathy Benett For people who want to take life a little more slowly and enjoy...
Card Making & Canvas 1 (6-10 September 2010)
with Barbara Aspinall A creative workshop that includes card-making and canvas embroidery....
Painting in Autumn (13-17 September 2010)
We are a group of people who meet in March and September to paint. We encompass a...
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We mourn Raymond Clarke
Raymond Clarke The Winderemere Centre mourns the loss of Raymond Clarke who...
2010 Programme (new format!)
Go to the Programme 2010 page and you’ll be able to flip through our programme...
Hannah Wing Opening
Ruth and Raymond Clarke open the Hannah Wing Some dreams take longer than others...
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Vision4Life
Creative Threads (12-16 July 2010)
With Pamela Pavitt How do we transpose story and mission and belief into picture, canvas or weaving? How do we use the medium of stitching to portray vision? This is what makes Pamela Pavitt’s approach to her art so distinctive. She will bring her customary enthusiasm, energy and skill to bear on the themes of Vision4Life. If you’ve never been... [Read more of this review]
Transforming Bible Study (19-22 July 2010)
With Lawrence Moore, Susan Durber and John Campbell Building on the success of last year’s course, Lawrence, Susan and John will lead you in an exploration of a number of exciting Bible studies using different methods. The emphasis will be on doing the studies and then reflecting on the method with a view to creating your own studies when you get... [Read more of this review]
Come and Sing (23-26 August 2010)
with Carole Marsden and Martyn Smith The ever-popular annual Come and Sing is back yet again with some new faces and a new slant – yet with the same fun, mischief, fulfilment and sheer hard work that makes this event what it is. Carole will get you singing a wide selection of pieces; traditional and modern, from here andaround the world! Be assured:... [Read more of this review]
Disclosing New Worlds (11-14 October 2010)
with Lawrence Moore, Susan Durber, Lance Stone and Joel Aldred This is an event run by people who believe in preaching for people who preach! The precise details of the programme will evolve as people come on board and sign up; that’s part of the excitement of something that will be deliberately out of the ordinary. We will be covering the following... [Read more of this review]
A Rainbow Spirituality (22-24 October 2010)
with Michael Jagessar Taking the image of ‘Journeying the Jesus Way’, Michael will explore through biographies, narratives and literature a variety of shades and shapes to the spirituality of Christians from around the world. Christian faith is about following Jesus – a total life rather than a set of specific activities. You’re in for a fascinating... [Read more of this review]
The Imitation of Christ (6-9 December 2010)
An Advent Retreat with Lawrence Moore and Lis Mullen. The Imitation of Christ is a classic of Christian spirituality. Written in 1418 by Thomas a Kempis, it is one of the greatest manuals of devotion in pre-Reformation Catholic Christianity. Its fans, however,have not been only Catholic. John Wesley and John Newton both list it as a book that influenced... [Read more of this review]
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