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TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO BOREDOM
TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO BOREDOM
In this talk we will explore insights from Bertrand Russell and Fernando Pessoa. Russell views boredom as a barrier to happiness, urging us to seek meaningful pursuits, while Pessoa invites us to embrace boredom as a space for introspection and creativity, leading to self-discovery. Throughout the session, we’ll encourage participants to rethink their experiences with
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UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP
UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP
You will learn to strip a small item of furniture (e.g. a drop in dining seat or dining chair, stool), tackle interior paddings and rebuild it using traditional or modern upholstery techniques as appropriate. You bring the item of furniture you want to restore and the fabric you would like to use; all the fillings,
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A VERY SPECIAL WOODWIND RECITAL
A VERY SPECIAL WOODWIND RECITAL
An hour of memorable musical performances, held in the intimate setting of our wonderful oak-floored Lecture Room. (One hour, no interval). Laurence Perkins (Bassoon), Philippa Davies (Flute), Colin Honour (Clarinet), Jan Willem Nelleke (Piano) £15 Bar open before and after the concert BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EKUA
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SUNDAY LECTURE: TREES, FAIRIES AND ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES IN THE WORK OF BEATRIX POTTER
SUNDAY LECTURE: TREES, FAIRIES AND ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES IN THE WORK OF BEATRIX POTTER
This talk will explore Beatrix Potter’s importance as an ecological writer, looking at how her work encourages early ecological awareness and what is now called ‘nature literacy’ in young readers. The talk will focus on the way in which Potter uses trees in her books in ways which develop an understanding of natural ecosystems, animal
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SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: AS YOU LIKE IT
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: AS YOU LIKE IT
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts" The Festival Players (www.thefestivalplayers.co.uk) return to Higham with the pastoral comedy As You Like It. Open 1.30 pm for picnics. Bring your own seating. Well-behaved dogs
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JAZZ CONCERT
JAZZ CONCERT
A lively and engaging evening of mainstream jazz with David Black and players from our residential jazz course joined by very special guests saxophonist Alan Barnes and trumpeter Mark Armstrong. £15 (Bar open before and after concert) BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EKUK