Monday 10 November 2014

Fancy a cup of coffee?

The next coffee morning hosted by the Friends of Marrick Priory takes place in Richmond Town Hall on Saturday 29th November - so come along and join us!

Thursday 2 October 2014

Children from Bolton on Swale say thank you.....

Lots of thank you letters in from children from Bolton on Swale Primary who stayed with us last month  - they certainly enjoyed themselves with canoeing, high ropes and abseiling rated top of the list (after the food that is!)

Tuesday 5 August 2014

Well Done to the Friends...

The Strawberry Tea hosted by the Friends on Sunday raised over £340 - well done to everyone involved!  A good day was had by all.

Thursday 24 July 2014

and here's what Barlby Primary School think of us......



 'Wonderfully led activities by superb instructors, a wonderful setting and excellent dinners made by fantastic dinner staff''

Thank you!


Wednesday 9 July 2014

Up Up and Away.....

Climbing is the favourite so far say Year 6 from Chester le Street
- both the climbing wall here at the Centre and the rock face at the quarry!

Monday 30 June 2014

All Systems go!

Bunting now up - yellow bike on tower roof - all systems go for the Tour de France Grand Depart!

Wednesday 18 June 2014

The Tour De France Grand Depart will soon be here....

Not long to go now till the Tour de France comes to Grinton - our residential group will be in for a treat!  If you are a cyclist and want to bring a group to the Dale for an Autumn weekend of cycling and outdoor activities, please get in touch - we would love to welcome you to the Priory

Tuesday 29 April 2014

Fun in the sunshine...

Children from three schools in the Dales climbing, abseiling and on the low ropes course this morning - lovely weather for outdoor activities!

Tuesday 15 April 2014

With sunshine over the Dale....

What better way to celebrate this beautiful day but by reading thank you letters from children at Badsworth School who have just visited the Priory:

'We faced new challenges, faced our fears, bought fantastic souvenirs and most of all enjoyed ourselves - thank you Marrick!"

Wednesday 9 April 2014

What a result....

The recent Friends fundraising event on 28th March was a great success.  Sandra Geraghty's talk entitled ''Emperors and Icebergs - a visit to the Antarctic' kept everyone well entertained.  The atmosphere was very friendly with loads of people staying behind at the end for a chat - and over £200 was raised for the Priory's bursary fund - Thank You!


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Monday 3 March 2014

Emperors and Ice Breaking - our visit to the Antarctic....

Join the Friends of Marrick Priory at Swaledale Outdoor Club on 28th March at 7.30pm to hear Sandra Geraghty talk about 'Emperors and Ice Breaking: our visit to the Antarctic - tickets £5 each - available from the Priory
Hope to see you there!

Navigation Day with Marrick Priory .......

Great day out on Friday - navigating on Grinton Moor! 
Eight adults learning about compass bearings/grid referencing and the 4 'd's of navigation -

 'it was great to do something different'
'definitely more confident at reading maps'
'great instructors - so patient, enthusiastic and kind

Tuesday 21 January 2014

Broomfields Primary are with us this week....

Lots of children outside harnessing themselves up for the high ropes and kitting themselves out in caving gear before venturing deep underground - Off they go!

Tuesday 7 January 2014

Thank you to all our Christmas Soup and Dessert Lunchers...

You raised £250 towards the bursary fund which will help give a Marrick Priory Experience to young people from families suffering hardship. 

Happy New Year

Here's to a fun packed 2014!

We still have some weekends available in 2014 - it would be good to see you here