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How
to Book and Pay
By
phone : 01984 618274 to reserve your place, answer any questions and pay by
card.
By
post : Write to Bookings, Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset
TA4 4BD giving your name, address, phone number, the event you want to book
for, and for residential events, what accommodation you want and whether you
have any special dietary needs. Please make cheques payable to Halsway Manor
Society Ltd.
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2012
Fri 3 – Sun 5 Feb.
Recorder Orchestra with Jan Epps. Phone for details.
Fri 10 – Sun 12 Feb.
The Great Hurdy-Gurdy Weekend with Nigel Eaton, Patrick Bouffard and Cliff
Stapleton.
Workshop weekend for intermediate and advanced players with 3 of the best
players in the world. Saturday night concert with special guests Stephen Tyler
and the Daughters of Elvin. Full board and accommodation : £200 per person -
single ensuite room, £180 per person - sharing an ensuite room, £170 per person
– single non ensuite room,£160 per person – sharing a non ensuite room. There
are also options for day visitors (non residential), camping and camper vans,
non-participants accompanying a participant and children (phone for prices).
Saturday night concert £10 (£2,16yrs old and under accompanied by an adult).
Sat 11 Feb 7:30pm.
Concert / Dance with Stephen Tyler and The Daughters of Elvin, Nigel Eaton,
Patrick Bouffard and Cliff Stapleton. Part dance / part concert - a mixture of
medieval music/dances, European traditional music/dances, and contemporary
music composed for the hurdy-gurdy. Tickets £10 (£2,16yrs old and under
accompanied by an adult). Free for those attending the workshop weekend.
Musicians session in the bar afterwards.
Sun 12 – Wed 15 Feb.
Traditional storytelling course : A Place for Stories with Sharon Jacksties. A course for
newcomers to traditional storytelling and for those with some experience who
want to explore how to give their telling a sense of place. An opportunity to
discover and develop practical telling skills in the context of Somerset's
unique landscapes. These transferable skills will also enable the teller to
bring other story settings to life. Sharon Jacksties has been a professional
storyteller for over 20 years, with extensive experience of teaching
storytelling here and abroad. She has a growing interest in how stories are
related to particular places, and her book of Somerset Stories is soon to be
published by The History Press. The course will include at least one local
field trip. Further details contact Sharon sharonjacksties@hotmail.com
01458 259553. Arrive 4pm Sunday. Depart 12 noon Wednesday. Full board / ensuite
single £260, sharing £230. Non en-suite single £230, sharing£210.
Fri 17 – Sun 19 Feb.
Singing Weekend : Madding Crowd. The Madding Crowd research and perform the
church and secular music of the English village bands and choirs in the period
1660 to 1861. Invitation only event.
Thur 23 – Mon 27 Feb.
Further Improvement Dance Weekend with Andrew Shaw and musicians Paul Hutchinson and John Hymas. Invitation only
event. Phone for details.
Fri 2 – Mon 5 Mar.
Northumbrian Smallpipes Weekend. with Pauline Cato, Andy and Margaret Watchorn,
and Francis Wood. Hosts : Alan and Christine Corkett. This popular annual
event is for players of all abilities who play with chanters in the
conventional pitch of F. Full Board / en-suite £225. Non-en-suite £204. Find
out more about Northumbrian piping www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk
Fri 9 – Mon 12 Mar.
Halsway Manor President’s Weekend with Bonny Sartin and guest Pete Shutler.
Host Roger Phipps.
Sold Out. Phone to get on cancellations list.
Mon 12 – Fri 15 Mar.
Folk Mid-Week Break with Mary Ireson. Phone for details.
Fri 16 – Sun 18 Mar.
Community Choir Weekend with Sandra Kerr and Werca's Folk. Sandra Kerr is widely
experienced as a community choir leader and arranger of traditional songs and
contemporary folk, and for her enthusiasm and skill in working with people of
all ages and abilities. Her award-winning women’s choir, specialising in
Northumbrian traditional songs, is immensely popular in the North East. She has
also directed the Sidmouth Folk Festival choir for over a decade, and worked, to
great acclaim, at Anna Tabbush’s SongFest. The programme will include
energising warm ups each morning, a variety of song material, from simple
rounds and chants, to traditional folk and contemporary songs, mouth music and
repertoire from Europe and Africa. There will also be the opportunity to sing
with an experienced and skilled choir – Werca’s Folk. Full board / en-suite
single £200, sharing £180. Non en-suite single £170, sharing£160. There are
also options for day visitors (non residential), camper vans, non-participants
accompanying a participant and children (phone for prices).
Sat 17 Mar. 8pm.
Concert with Sandra Kerr and Werca’s Folk. See above. £10 (£2, 16yrs old and
under accompanied by an adult). Free for those attending the weekend course.
Mon 19 – Fri 23 Mar.
Traditional Storytellers and musicians course : The Music of Story with Sharon
Jacksties.
A course for traditional storytellers and musicians who want to explore how to
incorporate story and music in performance. Participants will be given the
opportunity to collaborate and work with their less familiar art form. One of
the aims is to explore how to integrate narrative and musical material. Sharon
Jacksties has been a professional storyteller for over 20 years. Her
storytelling and music duo, 'Stranger than Fiction' has performed at the
National Theatre and at storytelling venues all over the country and 'Music
Box' has been running story and music projects for children for 12 years. The
course will be co-led by at least one professional musician with extensive
experience of working with storytellers. Participants will be asked to give a
brief outline of their experience to ensure that the course will meet
individual's needs, please contact Sharon for any enquiries sharonjacksties@hotmail.com
or 01458 259553. Arrive from 4pm Monday. Depart 12 noon Friday. Full board /
ensuite single £330, sharing £310. Non en-suite single £310, sharing£280.
Fri 23 – Sun 25 Mar.
Halsway Playford Dance Weekend. A weekend of Playford style folk dancing
from the 17th to the 21stcenturies with Alan Davies and
guests. Full Board / en-suite - £170. Non en-suite - £156.
Fri 30 Mar – Sun 1
Apr. Recorder Players Weekend with Carin Wilkinson. Phone for details.
Mon 2 – Fri 6 Apr.
HOT HOUSE.
Residential workshop week for young gifted and talented musicians, dancers and
artists from the South West culminating in a premier performance at Halsway
Manor's first youth folk music and arts festival on Saturday 7thApril
(see below). Led by Will Lang and a group of young tutors/collaborators, the
focus of the week will be to bring together young people who are yet to
discover the folk arts, to compose and choreograph new works/rework traditional
material, based on a chosen folklorist/regional tradition. Arrive 12noon
Monday. Meals, accommodation (5 nights) and tuition £170.
Thur 5 Apr. 8pm.
Concert with James Findlay. An evening with James Findlay and guests exploring local
songs from the socialist priest and folk song collector Charles Marson and his
partnership with Cecil Sharp. Stories from David Sutcliffe author of 'Keys to
Heaven' the biography of Charles Marson. James Findlay – singer, guitarist and
fiddle player –is an exciting young musician who explores the English folk
tradition. He walked away with the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award title and was a
winner in the ‘New Roots’ national competition for up-and-coming folk
performers in 2008. £10. 16 yrs and under accompanied by an adult £4.
Sat 7 Apr. SOMERFEST.
Jim Moray, James Findlay, 4Square, Dyer:Cummings, Will Lang, Songs from the
Shed and many more.
A one day folk music and arts festival created by and for young people which
focuses on all aspects of our folk traditions. There will be opportunities for
Performance, Participation and Backstage work experience by shadowing industry
production professionals through the event and a chance to film, record,
interview and network by creating Halsway Manor's own Music, Video, Audio and
Blogging channel broadcast on the internet. Artistic Director – Will Lang.
Gigs, silent disco/ceilidh, open mike stage, films, crafts, great food, non
alcoholic cocktail lounge and much more. £20. Please note there is no overnight
camping available on site.
Sun 8 – Fri 13 Apr.
Halsway Manor Easter House Party and Holiday with Ted & Pat Morse, and
Chris, Julie & Nick Dewhurst (3D). An Easter party dance followed by a packed
programme including Country Capers, a Costumed Ball, a ‘Halsway Whodunnit?’ led
by Inspector (Ted) Morse, rambling in the Quantocks, dance workshops in a
variety of styles, music workshops for all instruments. Plenty of opportunities
to try something new – maypole dancing, sword dancing, handbell ringing,
calling a dance, joining a music or singing group, and more besides – and all
in the friendly and relaxed atmosphere for which Halsway is so well-known.
Afternoons are free for relaxation. Full Board (all meals, accommodation,
workshops/tuition) – en-suite room £390 per person; Non-ensuite bedroom £355
per person. Camping including all meals £255 per person.
Fri 13 – Sun 15 Apr.
6th Irish Set Dance Weekend. A residential weekend of workshops, 3 ceili
dances and late night sessions. The weekend dances are 100% Irish Set social
dancing so some set dance experience is desirable. Hosts: Ken Lamport and Sarah
Loweth. Workshop leader: Maggie Daniel. Pendragon Ceili Band led by John
Dudley. Arrive from 4pm Friday. Depart after the cream tea on Sunday. Full
board / ensuite single £200, sharing £180. Non en-suite single £170, sharing £160.
Mon 16 – Fri 20 Apr.
Anglo Scottish Dance Week with Ray Goodswen and Kathy Lawman. Scottish and
English folk dance workshops in the mornings, a range of afternoon activities,
and dances every night including a Scottish Ball on Wednesday and a Costume
Playford Ball on Thursday. Full Board / en-suite - £306. Non en-suite - £278.
Fri 20 – Sun 22 Apr.
Falconers Dance Club Weekend. Phone for details.
Mon 23 – Fri 27 April. Mosaic Dance
Group House Party. Phone for details.
Fri 27 – Sun 29 Apr.
Halsway Historical Dance Weekend with Valerie Webster, Bill Tuck, Steve Hunt. Return of this
popular event for all those who enjoy trying their hand at dances from the 15th
to the 18th century. Full Board / en-suite - £180. Non en-suite -
£166.
Fri 27 – Mon 30 Apr.
Violin Making Course with Neville Gardner. Neville Gardner has been teaching
violin making for 15 years. This popular course ensures all participants get
the maximum amount of time at the workbench. Beginners are also welcome. As
well as the violin family support can be given for making a Rebec (medieval
ancestor of the violin). The class size is limited so that participants have
plenty of tutor support. Before enrolling please contact
Neville@njgardner.demon.co.uk
to discuss the suitability of the course for your needs. Students living nearby
are welcome to join the course as day visitors. Full Board / en-suite - £325.
Non en-suite - £304.
Fri 4 – Tue 8 May.
Society of International Folk Dance. Phone for details.
Tue 8 May. Creating
pictures in pen and wash with artist Tony Haskell. Local painter and
member of the Somerset Society of Artists leads these courses for those with a
little knowledge of using watercolour and/or pen sketching but would like to
take the learning process further to achieve paintings they are happy with.
10am to 4pm. £25. Tea on arrival, bring a packed lunch.
Fri 11 – Sun 13 May.
Song, Steam and Stories of the Quantocks. Taffy Thomas, Tim Laycock, Tom and
Barbara Brown, Hotwells Howlers. Come and celebrate the 150th
anniversary of the West Somerset Railway (which runs nearby) with a weekend of
West Somerset traditional music, dancing and stories at Halsway Manor and trips
on the wonderful steam railway. More details soon. Weekend ticket £35 for all events. Under 16s -
£5. 6yrs and under –
Free. This is for non-residential visitors just attending the events. You
can order and pay for meals if you wish when you book your tickets.
Friday night concert : £10. Under 16s - £2. 6yrs and under – Free. Saturday daytime workshops and concerts : £10. Under 16s - £2. 6yrs and under –
Free.
Saturday night dance/concert : £10. Under 16s - £2. 6yrs and under – Free.
Sunday daytime workshops and concert : £10. Under 16s - £2. 6yrs and under –
Free. Residential (4pm Friday to 4pm Sunday, 2 nights accommodation, all meals
and events). En-suite rooms £180 per person. Non en-suite rooms £160 per
person. Camping : £6 per person per night camping charge
plus ticket prices above.
Mon 14 – Fri 18 May.
Halsway Walking and Dancing Week with Alan Davies (caller), Peter and Susan
Swann (musicians) and walking guides Pat Hicks, Kathy Ellis and Andrew Jordan. Return of this
popular event for those who enjoy walking in this beautiful area and folk
dancing in the evenings. There are three levels of walk to choose from each day
9 - 11 miles, 5 – 7 miles and 2 – 3 miles. During the week there is a coach
trip out to walk on Exmoor. Full Board / en-suite - £316. Non en-suite - £288.
Fri 18 – Sun 20 May.
Recorder Weekend with Pat Fitzpatrick. Phone for details.
Mon 21 – Fri 25 May.
Halsway American Contra Dance Week.Caller : Jim Kitch (USA). English Contra
Dance Band. Host : Meg Winters. An outstanding week for all those who enjoy
the excitement and zip of American Contra dancing. Workshops, dances and time
to explore the area. Full Board / en-suite - £316. Non en-suite - £288.
Fri 25 – Sun 27 May.
John Kirkpatrick’s British Button Box Workshop Weekend. Residential workshop
weekend for players of the three-row button accordion - the quirky instrument
popularised by Jimmy Shand. The weekend is very instrument specific, and will not be suitable for
melodeons, nor for players of the two-row Irish style of accordion. But there
will be sessions on the accordion's left hand, so players of other styles of
accordion can be included. John will be starting out from his very firm base in
traditional English folk music, covering Morris tunes, country dance tunes and
folk songs, while also looking at the complexities of playing in all the keys
available on this gloriously compact instrument, and exploring swathes of
repertoire that may not be immediately associated with the poor old push-pull
squeeze-box! Whether you've been playing five minutes or fifty years, this is a
great opportunity to come and learn at the feet of one of England's most
dedicated and respected folk musicians. Full board / en-suite single £200,
sharing £180. Non en-suite single £170, sharing £160. There are also options
for non –residential (workshops only) and camping and camper vans. Phone for
prices.
Mon 28 May – Fri 1
June. Walking Week.
Come and stay at Halsway Manor and enjoy guided walks on the Quantocks and
Exmoor. Phone for further information. Full Board £235.
Sun 3 - Fri 8 June.
Whitsun Voices, Viols and Recorders with Michael Sharman. Phone for details
Thur 7June. Creating
pictures in pen and wash with artist Tony Haskell. Local painter and
member of the Somerset Society of Artists leads these courses for those with a
little knowledge of using watercolour and/or pen sketching but would like to
take the learning process further to achieve paintings they are happy with.
10am to 4pm. £25. Tea on arrival, bring a packed lunch.
Sat 9 Jun. HALSWAY
FETE.
Crafts, puppets, morris dancers, street band, local musicians, great food and
drink. 12 noon to 6pm. 7:30pm. Barn dance.
Sun 10 – Fri 15 Jun.
Country Dance Holiday with caller Ron Coxall, musicians Rod and Frances
Stradling and hosts Cyril and Doreen Jones. This is a folk holiday not to be
missed with workshops each morning, an optional afternoon session and a full
evening of dancing after dinner. Places are limited to ensure comfortable
dancing space. Full Board / en-suite - £390 . Non en-suite - £355.
Fri 15 – Mon 18 Jun.
Folk Musicians Weekend with Dave Brown and Alan and Christine Corkett. Residential weekend
aimed at beginner and intermediate standard musicians who enjoy playing music
for Barn Dances, Playford-style dances, Ritual dance and music just for
listening. A great chance to develop skills in a supportive and non competitive
atmosphere. Music available in advance. Fri– Sun : Full Board / en-suite - £180
. Non en-suite - £166 . Fri– Mon : Full Board / en-suite - £225 . Non en-suite
- £204.
Mon 18 – Fri 22 June.
Butterflies and Moths Course with David Brown. World renowned
butterfly and moth expert and author David Brown leads a week of field trips,
workshops and lectures focusing on rare and native species. This is a very
popular course and early booking is advised. Full Board / en-suite - £340 . Non
en-suite - £312 .
Mon 25 – Friday 29
Jun. June Japes. With Chris Turner, Elaine Norman, and Rosemary and Steve Hunt. Residential dancing
and music making week Four days of light
hearted country dancing, idling, snoozing, music making, serious gossiping,
eating and drinking with a little bit of maypole, sword dance, singing,
skittles and optional croquet thrown in. Full Board / en-suite - £316 . Non en-suite -
£288.
Fri 29 Jun – Sun 1
Jul. Hampshire Regency Dancers. Phone for details
Mon 9 – Sun 15 Jul.
Chelmsford Folk Dance Club.
Fri 20 –
Sun 22 Jul. The Playford Liberation Front with Paul Hutchinson, Becky Price,
Boldwood
and some exciting special guest dance teachers. This is a new event for
musicians and dancers who want to discover the treasure trove of music and
dances published by John Playford in the English Dancing Master in 1651. This
is about discovery and experimentation and is aimed largely at musicians and
dancers who have little or even no previous experience with this material.
Music workshops will include interpreting the music in different, exciting and
danceable ways and working effectively with dance teachers and dancers. For
dancers there will be lots of opportunities to learn dances and work with, and give
feedback to, the musicians about what makes these dances really take off. Full
board (all meals and accommodation) £200 per person - single ensuite room, £180
per person- sharing an ensuite room, £170 per person – single non ensuite room,
£160 per person – sharing a non ensuite room. There are also options for day
visitors (non residential), camping and camper vans, non-participants
accompanying a participant and children.
About
John Playford http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Playford
The
English Dancing Master facsimile http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/playford_1651/
Fri 27 – Sun 29 Jul.
A Roodman Collection.
A weekend of dancing led by John and Hilary Turner and guests musicians
celebrating the dances devised by American choreographer Gary Roodman. The
weekend programme will sample dances from the whole collection in a variety of
styles, with some free time to explore the delights of West Somerset and the
Quantock Hills. More details soon.
Sun 29 Jul – Fri 3
Aug. Family Folk Week with Ted and Pat Morse and guests. Stay in the manor or
camp in the grounds, lots of folk music, dancing and excursions around this
beautiful area including the seaside, the Quantock Hills and Exmoor. More
details soon.
Mon 30 Jul – Fri 3
Aug. Young Folk Musicians Course. A five-day music residential course for
14-20 year olds, culminating in a performance at Sidmouth Folk Week. Led by Will Lang and a group of exciting
young tutors who are all practicing artists and teachers. A full-on week of
learning, practicing and performance, this is a really exciting opportunity for
young people to increase their musical and performance skills. More details
soon.
Fri 3 – Sun 5 Aug.
Filkers Folk Dance Club with Annie Walker.
Thur 9 Aug. Creating
pictures in pen and wash with artist Tony Haskell. Local painter and
member of the Somerset Society of Artists leads these courses for those with a
little knowledge of using watercolour and/or pen sketching but would like to
take the learning process further to achieve paintings they are happy with.
10am to 4pm. £25. Tea on arrival, bring a packed lunch.
Mon 6 – Fri 10 Aug.
Summer Days. A fun
week of Playford and Playford style folk dancing, singing and playing with
callers Margaret Thomas & Robert Wright,
musicians 'Merry Conceit' - Peter & Susan Swann, singing workshops - Julie
Kimber-Nickelson. For those bringing an instrument, musicians' workshops can be
arranged. On most afternoons there will be walks or strolls and even some Maypole
dancing.
Mon 13– Fri 17 Aug.
Creative Writing and Narrative Arts Summer School – storytelling course with
Shonaleigh and Simon Heywood. An intensive five-day residential for
writers seeking inspiration from oral tradition and storytellers seeking to
deepen their knowledge of their chosen art. Shonaleigh is a drutsyla, a Jewish
storyteller with a repertoire of over three thousand stories drawn from a
centuries-old tradition. Simon Heywood is a teacher folklorist, writer,
storyteller and composer of international acclaim. Together they building on
over
twenty years’ experience, performing, teaching, researching and writing stories
for audiences of all kinds. They teach : the discipline of creative thinking;
the basics of voice and movement; word-music in sound and image; plot and pacing;
key texts in stories and storytelling; the place of storytelling in the modern
world.
Sat 18 – Sat 25 Aug.
Guildford Folk Dance Club.
Sun 5 – Sat 11 Aug.
Violin bow making course with Jan Kudanowski and Neville Gardner.
Sun 2– Fri 7 Sept.
South Sea Reel Club.
Fri 7– Sun 9 Sept.
Playford and Scottish Dance with Wendy Mumford and guests.
Wed 12 Sept. Creating
pictures in pen and wash with artist Tony Haskell. Local painter and
member of the Somerset Society of Artists leads these courses for those with a
little knowledge of using watercolour and/or pen sketching but would like to
take the learning process further to achieve paintings they are happy with.
10am to 4pm. £25. Tea on arrival, bring a packed lunch.
Fri 14– Sun 16 Sept.
Towersey Folk Dance Club.
Mon 17 – Fri 21 Sept.
Walking Holiday Week.
Fri 28 Sept – Mon 1
Oct. Harvest Weekend House Party.
Mon 1 – Fri 5 Oct.
Walking Holiday Week.
Fri 5 –
Mon 8 Oct. Halsway Manor Society Members Weekend and Annual General Meeting.
Mon 8 – Fri 12 Oct.
Fun Activities for the Over 50s with Meg Winters and guests.
Fri 12 – Sun 14 Oct.
South Dorset Caledonian Club.
Mon 15 – Fri 19 Oct.
Walking Holiday Week.
Fri 19 – Sun 21 Oct.
Coleridge Society Weekend.
Mon 22 – Fri 26 Oct.
Shooting Roots Week for young folk musicians, dancers and singers.
Fri 26 – Sun 28 Oct.
Polkaworks ceilidh music and dancing weekend.
Sun 28 Oct – Fri 2
Nov. Late Martinmas Dance Holiday with Ron Coxall, Rod and Frances Stradling.
Fri 2 – Sun 4 Nov.
Uilleann Pipers Weekend. The South Western Association of Uilleann Pipers.
Fri 9 - Mon 12.
Residential folk dance and music weekend. The Do it Yourself Weekend with Joy
Simmons.
Fri 9 – Mon 12 Nov.
Residential violin making course with Neville Gardner.
Mon 12 – Fri 16 Nov.
Rosemary Hunt Dancing week.
Fri 16 – Fri 23 Nov.
Walking the Wildwoods. Storytelling course with Shonaleigh and Simon Heywood.
Fri 23 – Sun 25 Nov.
Zesty Contra Dance Party.
Fri 30 Nov – Sun 2
Dec. Singing Weekend. More details soon.
Sat 8 Dec. Halsway Manor Christmas Craft Fair.
Sun 9 Dec. Christmas
Lunch and Concert.
Fri 23 – Thur 27 Dec.
Halsway Manor Christmas House Party.
Halsway
is the perfect place to spend Christmas. There are carols around the magnificent Christmas
tree, singing in the bar after the evening dances, workshops for music,
singing, bellringing, craft and dancing.
There may be silly games in the afternoon after Christmas lunch, a harp
recital, a Mummers play (even a pantomime if there’s time!) a Boxing Day walk
and maybe a longsword workshop. All this and then Santa and his Elves come
delivering presents........... It’s up to you how much or how little you do,
but whatever you do, Pete and Marj Hendy are there to organise the weekend, and
Peter and Moira Gutteridge are there to play the music. All we need is your company.
Sat 29 Dec 2012 - Wed
2 Jan 2013. Halsway Manor New Year’s House Party.
Staying
at Halsway Manor. Events advertised with Full Board include all
accommodation and meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner, all freshly prepared by
our chefs on the premises, please advise us of any dietary needs when you
book). We have 27 bedrooms (singles, doubles, family rooms, 2 are disabled
accessible), 19 have ensuite bathrooms, 8 have sinks in the rooms and toilets
and showers close by. We also have camping facilities and pitches for camper
vans. Some courses finish on Sunday afternoons and it is possible to stay
overnight on the Sunday night for which there is an extra charge. Phone for
details. 01984 618 274.
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