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Association for Promoting Retreats
  • What is retreat
  • Where to Go
  • About APR
  • Membership
  • Bursary Scheme
  • Resources
  • News, events, blog

Demelza’s Cycling Fundraiser

News and Events

In May/June 2026, APR Administrator, Demelza Henderson, will be cycling 1150 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats in aid of the APR Bursary Fund. She hopes to stay in a number of APR member retreat houses along the way, and raise at least £5000 to be able to support even more people to go […]

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APR Online Quiet Day for Carers (9th July 2026)

News and Events, Retreats

This online quiet day will be conducted via Zoom on Thursday 9th July; it will be led by Revd Alison Christian. Although primarily designed for Carers, it will provide refreshment for anyone who is housebound, or simply wishes to stay and pray at home.

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APR Autumn Retreat 2026

News and Events, Retreats

The 2026 APR Autumn retreat will be held at Holy Rood House, Thirsk, from 20th – 22nd October, and will be led by APR Chair, the Revd Cameron Butland. Cameron has been Chair of the APR since 2024. Before he retired, Cameron was chaplain to the Bishop of Carlisle and Diocesan Spirituality Adviser. He is

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Diocesan Spiritual Wellbeing Conference 2026

News and Events, Retreats

THE CONFERENCE IS NOW FULLY-BOOKED. Please contact the APR Administrator on promoting.retreats@gmail.com if you would like to add your name to the waiting list, or apply for a non-residential or offsite place. The Conference will take place at Launde Abbey from 27-29 April.

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Newsletters

A selection of recent APR Newsletters, available for download. Please contact the Administrator to read older editions

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Documents and Policies

The APR has a number of policies to help guide their working practices. These can be accessed, alongside our Annual Reports and Accounts and AGM Minutes, on our Documents and Policies Page.

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