Greygarth Hall
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| General information | |
| Type | Inter-university hall of residence for men |
| Location | Victoria Park |
| Country | England |
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| Current tenants | 22 |
| Inaugurated | 1961 |
| Owner | Opus Dei |
| Website | |
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Greygarth Hall is a catered inter-university hall of residence for men, situated in Victoria Park, south Manchester, England. It is one of the halls on the "Rusholme campus" within 3 minutes walk of the famous Curry Mile. Greygarth Hall was founded in 1961, and in 2010-11 was extensively refurbished. The hall is a grade II listed building[1] and was a University of Manchester Licensed Hall from 1965[2][3] until the university abolished the 'licensed' state in the early 2000s.
Greygarth hall also includes a club which includes:
Greygarth Club and Study Centre aims to provide young people with opportunities for personal development inspired by Christian values. Our goal is to enable school boys to mature together into responsible adults who can contribute effectively to the next generation of society. The club leaders work closely with parents to provide effective mentoring in all dimensions of contemporary life: academic/professional, cultural, societal and spiritual. Most weeks, there is a priest available for spiritual guidance and confessions. In the Senior Club and Study Centre, a greater emphasis is placed on improving study habits and preparing for examinations, and boys are encouraged to bring homework, study or reading.
A small subscription charge is levied to cover the running costs, and there may be additional charges some weeks for specific activities. New members are always welcome, and may attend for a month before a subscription fee is charged.
Greygarth is a voluntary organization run by residents of Greygarth Hall University Residence, which is promoted by the Greygarth Association, a registered charity working for the advancement of education in the light of Christian principles. Among the various activities that take place at Greygarth, those of a spiritual nature are entrusted to Opus Dei, a personal Prelature of the Catholic Church.
Overview
Greygarth Hall is a corporate undertaking of Opus Dei,[4] a personal prelature of the Catholic Church. It is, however, open to students of all faiths and backgrounds. Greygarth has a large range of facilities; it has its own library, computer and laptop rooms, newspaper reading room, a large garden including a 5-a-side football pitch and a TV lounge. In Autumn 2011, Greygarth Hall reopened after a year of extensive refurbishment.
Spiritual activities
Daily Mass is celebrated in an Oratory for those who wish to attend.
Other spiritual activities are organised such as seminars on Christian faith, retreats, and praying of the Rosary. All students are welcome to participate in these activities, whatever their creed, but are also totally free not to.
Famous alumni
Roland Joffé stayed at Greygarth Hall while studying in Manchester[5]
References
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- ↑ "A History of the University of Manchester, 1951-73" By Brian Pullan, Michele Abendstern
- ↑ "Greygarth's New Status", The Catholic Herald, 26 March 1965
- ↑ List of Opus Dei Centres in Great Britain
- ↑ "100 Preguntas Sobre Encontrarás Dragones" by Ignacio Gómez-Sancha
