title: Greygarth Hall
text: # Greygarth Hall
  
  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 and was a University of Manchester Licensed Hall from 1965 until the university abolished the 'licensed' state in the early 2000s.
  
  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, 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.
  
  Other spiritual activities are organised such as seminars on Christian faith, retreats, and praying of the Rosary.
  
  ## Notable alumni
  
  Roland Joffé stayed at Greygarth Hall while studying in Manchester
  
  