Julie Thurston has forwarded some information about Halsway Manor in Somerset. I had never heard of it - it's a centre for things folk - including songs, tunes, storytelling and folklore. Julie especially wanted to draw our attention to one of their many events: they have a mini-festival from 4-8 November (residential) which sounds wonderful.
Indeed, the place itself sounds wonderful - click here and explore the website. We could possibly stay there for a few days and run a workshop or two as well as attending other events. If the Isle of Wight was fun, then perhaps it was the first in an annual series of SDFS getaways .... what do you think? Leave a comment, why don't you?!
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Welcome to our website for singers who want to learn and sing traditional and new South Downs folk songs, sung in the traditional way. "Put another barrel on, landlord, and pull a pint for me! The ale here in Sussex is the best we all agree!"
It does indeed look a fab place and a super programme - but 4th November is not far away ......... and cost is prohibitive.... and taking a week off work could be difficult too. Worth exploring for the future though
ReplyDeleteAfter the Isle of Wight this year, perhaps the Singers could take themselves off to Halsway Manor next year for a weekend? Better start saving now, mind .....
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