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February 2020
PERFORMING: CONJURE YOUR CONFIDENCE!
*NEW* Learning some simple close-up and cabaret-style Magic is not only fun, but can develop useful performance and public speaking skills. A superb and unique way to overcome nerves, build confidence and add another string to your bow! Suitable for all. Chris Winnick (S. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/chris-winnick) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166 (inc. materials)
Find out more »THE LAZY PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO PINTER
A Nobel Prizewinner, Harold Pinter was one of our most influential modern British dramatists. Darren will show you why he will continue to be so respected. Darren Harper (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/darren-harper) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166
Find out more »March 2020
EXPLORATIONS IN POETRY (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
With a different selection to explore each time, enjoy exploring a wide range of verse across ages. Texts will be provided for an illuminating and sometimes surprising journey for all existing and potential lovers of poetry. Prof. Bill Jones (Keswick www.highamhall.com/bill-jones) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166
Find out more »DEEPER INTO FICTION – FOR WRITERS
*NEW* Intended for more experienced (not for complete novice) Writers. Develop and refine essential elements of the writing process, including setting, character, structure, style and point-of-view. Practical exercises along with group and individual assessment and discussion. NEW TUTOR: Christopher Burns (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/christopher-burns) Residential: £328 Non-residential: £229
Find out more »VERSION FRANCAISE: TWO FILMS IN FRENCH (DAY)
*NEW* A day with two films (hand-picked by Sylvie) to discuss and appreciate (in French and English, depending upon the group). Ideal for developing an ear for the language, also for exploring the creations of some of the finest directors the Francophile world is so famous for. Sylvie Jefferson (native French speaker www.highamhall.com/sylvie-jefferson) £66 (inc. lunch and refreshments) These DAYS take place March and November.
Find out more »SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS IN FIVE DAYS
*NEW* An intensive (but fun) course covering the basics to get by as a tourist. Order food and drink, go shopping, ask directions and pronounce paella correctly. No experience required, full notes provided. Without being fluent, you can still be ready to give it a go in some of the 20-plus countries where Spanish is the official language. NEW TUTOR: Eric Rayner (Cambridgeshire www.highamhall.com/eric-rayner) SPECIAL PRICE – five nights for four) Residential: £423 Non-residential: £294 (inc. materials)
Find out more »PHILOSOPHY: THE MYSTIQUE OF EXISTENTIALISM
Now Darren tackles the human condition that thinkers the likes of Kierkegaard, Dostoevsky, Nietzsche and Jean-Paul Sartre dwelt upon and themselves influenced much that came after. We’ll try to avoid any angst! Darren Harper (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/darren-harper) Residential: £328 Non-residential: £229 Limited Spaces
Find out more »April 2020
MAPPING YOUR LIFESTORY (EVERYTHING PROVIDED)
18:30 Tue 28 Apr - 13:30 Thu 30 Apr 2020 A fun, visual way of recording what you have done and where you have been. Create 'maps' as you reflect on your life, spot key locations and connections, reviving forgotten memories. Feel the benefit as you gently take stock of life's richness with both ups and downs. Be prepared to doodle - no skill needed at all - just you! Dr. Jo Stanley (Pennines www.highamhall.com/jo-stanley) Residential: £248 Non-residential: £179 (inc.…
Find out more »May 2020
THE LAZY PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO C.S. LEWIS
18:30 Fri 1 May - 13:30 Mon 4 May 2020 Learn more about the thinking of author, essayist and Christian apologist who wrote The Chronicles of Narnia as an allegory of Good and Evil. Darren Harper (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/darren-harper) Residential: £335 Non-residential: £234
Find out more »June 2020
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN FRENCH
18:30 Mon 1 Jun - 13:30 Wed 3 Jun 2020 For Intermediate and Advanced French speakers to develop confidence and fluency in a friendly, structured but fun atmosphere. Activities: communication games, discussion, reading and listening to authentic French resources: press articles, excerpts from radio, TV, films and songs. Formidable! Dominique Pluskwa (S. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/dominique-pluskwa) Residential: £238 Non-residential: £169
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