Description
This workshop is all about singing… for the pure joy of it! We shall be exploring a great mix of songs and styles, from golden oldies and international favourites to originals, chosen to inspire people of different abilities and tastes. Some of the songs will be short and simple, some will offer a challenge to those who want it, but all of the songs are chosen with the aim of having a right good sing.
TIMETABLE: The workshop will start promptly at 10.30 am – you’re welcome to arrive anytime after 10.00 am. There will be a refreshments break in the morning, a break for lunch around 1.00 pm and a short break in the afternoon. We’ll finish at 4.00 pm.
REFRESHMENTS: Hot drinks, biscuits and fruit will be available at the beginning of the day and during all the breaks and tap water throughout the day. You’re invited to bring a small amount of food to share for lunch, creating an instant feast between us. However, if you prefer to cater for yourself separately, that’s fine.
VENUE: The Footprint building is the National Trust’s eco-base at St Catherine’s Wood near Windermere in the Lake District National Park. It has been constructed with straw bale walls, car tyre foundations, local timber frames, floors and walkways, an oak shake roof, clay and lime plasters and sheep’s wool insulation. For cooler days, there’s a very efficient wood burner. It’s a beautiful and inspirational space, located in an enchanting wood, with footpaths to Orrest Head (a great post-sing work-out!). Access: The whole site is accessible to disabled people, however, please note, the toilets are in a separate building.
LOCATION: This venue is about 30 minutes drive from the M6. Local buses stop near the end of the drive, on the A592 Kirkstone Pass. However, the recommended way to travel there is by train to Windermere station and then a 20 minute walk from Windermere train station, via the woods from the bottom of Orrest Head giving great views of the lake. NB. The map in the link below doesn’t mention that, towards the end of the walk, you need to go through a gate marked: ‘Private’.
For printable infomation and directions, click on: Full Day workshops – Footprint Centre