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LOST CUMBRIA ON FILM
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin us as we embark on a time travelling adventure with producers from Cumbria Film Archive. Their rare films, going back well over a century, mean you will enjoy a
WHAT IS THE ANTHROPOCENE AND WHY IT MATTERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDr Simon Carr FRGS, FRSA £10 incl. refreshments BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EKTP
FINDING MY VOICE: HOW I RELATE TO OTHERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis session offers an introduction to understanding how individuals behave in relationships. Using Transactional Analysis concepts, we will explore how learned behaviours become repeated and how we can begin to
TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO BOREDOM
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIn 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
UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomYou 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
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),
SUNDAY LECTURE: TREES, FAIRIES AND ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES IN THE WORK OF BEATRIX POTTER
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis 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.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: AS YOU LIKE IT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom"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
JAZZ CONCERT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA 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.
FINDING MY VOICE: ASSERTIVENESS AND STANDING UP FOR MYSELF
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis session will focus on understanding the meaning of assertiveness and developing skills to build self esteem and improve healthy relationships. A highly participative session where first-stage skills will be