The Holy Island of Lindisfarne - St Cuthbert's Centre

The Saint Cuthbert's Centre

The St Cuthbert's Centre (formerly, the St Cuthbert's Holy Island Project) was developed during the nineteen nineties within the Island's 19th century Presbyterian 'St.Cuthbert's Church'.

Basing our ministry upon the Christian qualities in the life of St Cuthbert we offer to Islanders and visitors a modern, well equipped Centre in which to meet for worship and fellowship, prayer and sacrament.

Visitors to the centre find a light, attractive, multipurpose hall, seating up to 45 which is easily convertible from a sanctuary into a workshop area or somewhere to share food. There is a spacious gallery which is suitable for small group work, and the Old Boiler House Chapel has a very special atmosphere for private reflection, meditation and prayer.

The Centre is surrounded by pleasant paths and herbaceous borders under gothic arches, sheltered by ivy and other garden climbers. Statuary by Jean Parker forms an attractive garden feature. The gardens and the centre are accessible to wheel chair users and we have a disabled toilet inside the main hall.

St.Cuthbert's Church

USE OF THE CENTRE: Facilities and Costs
The Centre is primarily for use by Christian groups and Churches and is regularly used for Quiet Days, Retreats and Away Days. It is close to the centre of Holy Island Village and is within easy reach of all the Island facilities and attractions. Of particular note is the new Island Life Heritage Centre containing the virtual Lindisfarne Gospels (a miracle of modern technology for a miracle of ancient art).

Facilities:	OHP and screen Flip chart Easel and dry marker pens Kitchen for light refreshments	Comfortable seating for 45 persons 'Rejoice and Sing' Hymn Books 'Songs of Fellowship' pack for small groups.
	Electronic keyboard, Public address system with lapel mikes and recording facilities

Costs:

- Group Costs: £1 per person per hour - includes makings for Tea/coffee and orange juice + biscuits and
   use of all facilities and equipment.
- Each day is made up of three sessions:
         Morning: from 9:00am - 1:00pm.
         Afternoon: from 1:00pm - 5:00pm.
         Evening: from 5 pm onwards.

The Bothy: The Bothy is a small unit with living room, bedroom and showeroom. It has been converted from the former vestry at the side of the Centre. There are two ways of using it, both of which are self-catering:

You can stay free of charge in exchange for stewarding the Centre for five hours each day. The facility is only available from Easter to the end of October.
You can stay for a small fee of Ł15.00 per night if you wish to make an "Individually Guided Retreat."

Retreats would normally be guided by the Director or by someone appointed through him or the management team. (There would be no charge for the services of the Director as Retreat Guide.)

Boiler House Chapel

For information about St Cuthbert's Centre or to make any bookings please contact our Director:

Revd Barry Hutchinson
The Manse, Lewins Lane,
Holy Island
Berwick upon Tweed
Northumberland - TD15 2SB
Tel: 01289 389254

st-cuthberts-centre@surefish.co.uk

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'ORGANISED RETREATS'

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Updated: March 2006