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TALK & TEA: LOST CUMBRIA ON FILM
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWe will be heading back in time for a nostalgic trip into the past all over the county with the Cumbria Film Archive. A unique afternoon of entertainment enjoying genuinely rare and unique footage - always fascinating and always something new. See www.cumbriafilmachive.com for examples of the excellent footage they have been collecting. Andrew
TALK & TEA: THE PHILOSOPHY OF HAPPINESS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomOne in a series of lectures by our Philosophy Tutor Darren for anyone who would like to enrich their lives by hearing a philosophical perspective on various topics. What is happiness? Is it nothing more than feeling good, which underpins the philosophy of utilitarianism? Is it merely the temporary cessation of suffering? Or is it
TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomYou will spend the morning building confidence by practising watercolour techniques painting petals, leaves and berries. The afternoon is spent painting flowers and plants from the beautiful gardens here at Higham. Informal, fun and relaxed. Everyone welcome, even if you think you won't be any good! All materials supplied and you get to keep your sketchbook.
MAKING SENSE OF CARL JUNG AND THE UNCONSCIOUS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomCarl Jung’s theories changed the way we see the world by increasing understanding and awareness of Self and our life purpose. In this workshop we will explore his meaning of the unconscious as a container of life experience and one’s creative potential. Experiential learning through self-reflective exercises, discussion and more will bring his theories alive
A VERY SPECIAL WOODWIND RECITAL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn 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) ADMISSION £10 Proceeds to Stroke Association with Bar available beforehand and afterwards.
AN INFORMAL (& FREE) WOODWIND CONCERT – IN TWO HALVES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAll are invited to share two 45-minute concerts at 11am and 2pm, spanning lunchtime, given by diploma-standard players, completing a masterclass here at Higham with Laurence Perkins. A little audience will be appreciated! ADMISSION FREE, but please do let us know if you intend to come so we can put out enough chairs! You are
RECITAL: THE INSTRUMENT OF THE DEVIL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom“CLAR’NETS, HOWEVER BE BAD AT ALL TIMES ... DEPEND UPON’T, IF SO BE YOU HAVE THEM TOOTING CLAR’NETS YOU’LL SPOIL THE WHOLE SET-OUT”. So said Michael Mail and Mr Penny in Thomas Hardy’s Under the Greenwood Tree. Ambrose Bierce in his Devil’s Dictionary also had a similar opinion: “CLARINET: AN INSTRUMENT OF TORTURE OPERATED BY
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: TWELFTH NIGHT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWe welcome back the Festival Players for this great comedy and hope for good weather! Open 1.30 pm for picnics. Doggies with well-behaved owners welcome. The Festival Players www.thefestivalplayers.co.uk Tickets adults £15, school children £12 Our weekend course with Clare Smout, APPRECIATING SHAKESPEARE, focuses on this play and includes a ticket to this performance.
JAZZ CONCERT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomOur lively and diverting intimate evening of mainstream jazz with David Black and players from our residential Jazz course joined by very Special Guests saxophonist Alan Barnes and trumpeter Martin Shaw. Tickets £10 (Bar available)
FULLY BOOKED: TRY FOR A DAY: BOTANICAL PAINTING FOR THE TERRIFIED
Spend the morning building confidence by practising watercolour techniques painting petals, leaves and berries. The afternoon is spent painting flowers and plants from the beautiful gardens here at Higham. Informal, fun and relaxed. Everyone welcome, even if you think you won't be any good! All materials supplied and you get to keep your sketchbook. Lis