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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
SUNDAY LECTURE: COMMON GROUND – THE HISTORY OF COMMON LAND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomOver a million hectares of Britain have the status of common land: 'half wild' land over which no single individual has exclusive use rights. This talk will take a long