Sedbergh Events Calendar

Colin's work records in paint and charcoal the experience of standing within the natural environment. The exhibition takes a 21st. century look from Thomas West's famous viewing stations, published in "A Guide to the Lakes and Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire" in 1778, conveying the sublime and picturesque qualities of the Lake District landscape.

Nicholette Goff employs a range of printmaking processes in response to the natural environment. Her delicate and exquisite pieces are created by printing directly from nature. No colour is added, but natural and subtle images are marked onto heavy guage watercolour paper, which is then torn, burnt or stitched to create unique and original artworks. Tree wraps have become one of Nicholette’s motifs, and these ethereal paper forests re-created in gallery spaces are breathtaking and moving.

Nicholette will be in residence at Farfield for a week during which time she will be working with local schools and community groups in the autumn landscape. The workshops will provide an insight into her techniques, starting with direct land prints and progressing through studio-based book pages to large outdoor pieces. These unusual processes produce some of the most delicate and beautiful prints you will ever make. For more information about the workshops and costs please contact Farfield Mill using the contact details below.

2pm-4pm Sing Slovene - Learn to sing a few popular Slovene songs with the Zreče Firemen's Choir - guaranteed to produce some firey singing.

4.30pm Concert with the Zreče Fireman's Choir and the Greater Manchester Police Male Voice Choir - feel the heat and the beat! (but probably also the safest place to be in Britain.) We have invited Denis Whicker to be the MC, and the Zreče Mayor, Boris Podvrsnik, to give a short speech.

7pm Meal and Ceilidh dance with The Garsdale Street Band - plus singing from visiting choirs including the Northumberland male voice choir Voice Male, who are touring in Slovenia later in the autumn, and local singers.

Come for just one session - or for the whole afternoon and evening. Tickets are available from the Dent Stores, the Sedbergh Tourist Information Centre, and David Burbidge at Farfield, 015396.21166.

Mikron Theatre Company is the little touring theatre company with the reputation for tackling large scale subjects and turning history into vivid and dramatic entertainment. They tour to every conceivable type of venue, reaching audiences that other companies cannot.

Reap the dividends of Mikron Theatre Company's insight into the Co-operative Movement from its roots in the early part of the 19th century when the Industrial Revolution resulted in exploitation and misery for many working people.

Did it all begin at Toad lane in Rochdale in 1844? Mikron Theatre Company will wander down the aisles of history to bring you the true story, told, of course, with a mixture of music, humour and sadness.

All proceeds will go to the Craven Trust for the benefit of Dales communities.

Martin Gibson presents general history of the excise service, its famous literary officers, its structure, pay, conditions and reputation, with particular reference to the career of Richard Brunskill, Officer of the Excise, 1794-1829.

Mamma Mia! Starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Julie Walters. Certificate PG. 108 mins

An independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on an idyllic Greek island, Donna is about to let go of Sophie, the spirited daughter she’s raised alone. For Sophie’s wedding, Donna has invited her two lifelong best girlfriends – practical and no-nonsense Rosie and wealthy, multi-divorcee Tanya – from her one-time backing band, Donna and the Dynamos. But Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own.

On a quest to find the identity of her father to walk her down the aisle, she brings back three men from Donna’s past to the Mediterranean paradise they visited 20 years earlier. Over 24 chaotic, magical hours, new love will bloom and old romances will be rekindled on this lush island full of possibilities.

Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA’s songs from Dancing Queen and S.O.S. to Money, Money, Money and Take a Chance on Me, ‘Mamma Mia!’ is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and new family found.

Bar opens at 6.30pm and will remain open after the film.

This is one of a series of five master classes forming part of the celebrations marking the tenth anniversary of the formation the Town Band. Each Master Class will feature a different instrument, covering in turn the various sections of a brass band. A short recital will complete each event. The five instrumentalists are all renowned virtuosos from the brass band world.

Owen Farr graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music in 2002 and was then voted player of the year by his fellow players in the Williams Fairey Band. He is a lecturer at the Birmingham Conservatoire and tutor at the Welsh College of Music and Drama.

Sedbergh's new Producers' Market aims to give locals and visitors alike a large choice of locally produced, quality products which include both food and craft items.

An opportunity to view the new junior school facilities, and meet pupils and staff

An account of the fish traps exposed during channel movements and which proved to be very old.

Learning and singing songs about the building of the magnificent Settle-Carlisle line - and singing them on the train, in the stations (including the Ribblehead Station Settle Carlisle museum) and on walks beside the railway line. Accommodation is provided at Ribblehead within sight of the famous Ribblehead viaduct, the Settle Carlisle museum and the Station Inn, and a short walk to our concert at Chapel le Dale church where over 400 of the navvies who built the line and the women and children who lived and died with them are buried. Walks will include following the line from Ribblehead over the tunnel through Blea Mor to Dentdale.

The weekend costs £95 which includes two nights hostel accommodation, all meals and refreshments, singing workshops, walks and train fares. (£79 each if coming with a group of more than 5 singers.) The hostel is within walking distance of Ribblehead station on the Settle Carlisle line. Lift shares can also be arranged.

Learning and singing songs about the building of the magnificent Settle-Carlisle line - and singing them on the train, in the stations (including the Ribblehead Station Settle Carlisle museum) and on walks beside the railway line. Accommodation is provided at Ribblehead within sight of the famous Ribblehead viaduct, the Settle Carlisle museum and the Station Inn, and a short walk to our concert at Chapel le Dale church where over 400 of the navvies who built the line and the women and children who lived and died with them are buried. Walks will include following the line from Ribblehead over the tunnel through Blea Mor to Dentdale.

The weekend costs £95 which includes two nights hostel accommodation, all meals and refreshments, singing workshops, walks and train fares. (£79 each if coming with a group of more than 5 singers.) The hostel is within walking distance of Ribblehead station on the Settle Carlisle line. Lift shares can also be arranged.

Learning and singing songs about the building of the magnificent Settle-Carlisle line - and singing them on the train, in the stations (including the Ribblehead Station Settle Carlisle museum) and on walks beside the railway line. Accommodation is provided at Ribblehead within sight of the famous Ribblehead viaduct, the Settle Carlisle museum and the Station Inn, and a short walk to our concert at Chapel le Dale church where over 400 of the navvies who built the line and the women and children who lived and died with them are buried. Walks will include following the line from Ribblehead over the tunnel through Blea Mor to Dentdale.

The weekend costs £95 which includes two nights hostel accommodation, all meals and refreshments, singing workshops, walks and train fares. (£79 each if coming with a group of more than 5 singers.) The hostel is within walking distance of Ribblehead station on the Settle Carlisle line. Lift shares can also be arranged.

A review of the carrying trade from Kendal to the rest of England and abroad from the 17th Century, first with packhorses, then with wagons and carts.

Forget the high street this Christmas, enjoy a sumptuous shopping experience where traditional crafts meet cutting edge arts in an extraordinary array of berry themed, unique and inspired Christmas gifts. Artists and craft makers from all over the region will be using 'berries' to inspire their work for Farfield's Christmas selling exhibition. Expect to see some really innovative and creative responses to the 'berry' challenge - which will give you the choice of very special Christmas gifts. Enjoy berries in more edible forms in Weavers Tearoom at the Mill, where you can relax and unwind, having got the Christmas pressie shopping all under control.

Facing the challenges of change. Martin Holdgate speaks of the need for ecological networks in both town and country.

Reggae, Ska & Roots Nite Featuring T&LaTouche & The Mashed Sound System.

T&LaTouche are one of the UK's hottest roots Reggae bands and feature the Reggae core of the legendary folk fusion band EII, see www.tandlatouche.co.uk

The Mashed Sound System first got together to play an eclectic mix of music in tribute to the late great John Peel. They and the audience enjoyed themselves so much they that every now and again their record collections make the light of day for another spin!

The life and times of Gervaise Benson who complained that 17th Century Sedbergh had no fewer than 14 alehouses and that the Vicar was a frequenter of them all

Sedbergh's new Producers' Market aims to give locals and visitors alike a large choice of locally produced, quality products which include both food and craft items.

Stock up on your Christmas presents from our craft stalls, chutneys and cakes, all sorts of seasonal goodies. etc.

Our fabulous annual festival is always well attended and includes a varied programme of workshops to learn the old folk carols sung in churches in the Yorkshire dales and also in pubs throughout Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Also Slovene carols from visiting choirs and other musical entertainments including the Cautley Carollers (pictured right.) And this year's Singing Walk will include a visit to White Scar caves near Ingleton – with songs everyone can join in with as well as songs from choirs.

Lift shares can be arranged including pickups.

Concert on Friday night (8pm) in the Dent Memorial Hall with The Gladly Solemn Sound choir, Thomas Hardy stories with fiddlers, and visiting choirs. With refereshments. Workshops on Saturday in the People's Hall, Sedbergh (10am-5pm) & Sunday morning include West Gallery carols with Paul Guppy, Yorkshire Dales pub carols & carols through the ages with David Burbidge, and Slovene carols with visiting Slovene singers.

Accommodation in local hostel alongside the visiting singers with all meals and refreshments - or we can send a list of local B&B's for those who require more luxury.

Cost: Concert: £5. Workshops and walk (including White Scar entrance ticket) £10 each.
Pub singaround - free. Saturday early evening meal and ceilidh £10.
Whole weekend without accommodation and meals £49.
With hostel accommodation and all meals - £95.
A learning CD of folk carols taught on previous years is also available for £3 plus a SAE.

The world’s most widely acknowledged icon of Northumbrian music joins forces with one of the UK’s hottest new talents to produce music of an electrifying energy, vitality and virtuosity. Their technical prowess is only part of the appeal: much more special is the depth of their interpretations, from little-known classics of a rural tradition to their latest compositions, they perform with an absolute commitment which is immediately apparent. Kathryn needs no introduction as the foremost exponent of the Northumbrian pipes, playing with Sting, The Chieftains, Evelyn Glennie, Andy Sheppard and many others as well as releasing 14 of her own albums.

An evening of evocative airs and toe-tapping dance tunes.

Our fabulous annual festival is always well attended and includes a varied programme of workshops to learn the old folk carols sung in churches in the Yorkshire dales and also in pubs throughout Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Also Slovene carols from visiting choirs and other musical entertainments including the Cautley Carollers (pictured right.) And this year's Singing Walk will include a visit to White Scar caves near Ingleton – with songs everyone can join in with as well as songs from choirs.

Lift shares can be arranged including pickups.

Concert on Friday night (8pm) in the Dent Memorial Hall with The Gladly Solemn Sound choir, Thomas Hardy stories with fiddlers, and visiting choirs. With refereshments. Workshops on Saturday in the People's Hall, Sedbergh (10am-5pm) & Sunday morning include West Gallery carols with Paul Guppy, Yorkshire Dales pub carols & carols through the ages with David Burbidge, and Slovene carols with visiting Slovene singers.

Accommodation in local hostel alongside the visiting singers with all meals and refreshments - or we can send a list of local B&B's for those who require more luxury.

Cost: Concert: £5. Workshops and walk (including White Scar entrance ticket) £10 each.
Pub singaround - free. Saturday early evening meal and ceilidh £10.
Whole weekend without accommodation and meals £49.
With hostel accommodation and all meals - £95.
A learning CD of folk carols taught on previous years is also available for £3 plus a SAE.

Our fabulous annual festival is always well attended and includes a varied programme of workshops to learn the old folk carols sung in churches in the Yorkshire dales and also in pubs throughout Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Also Slovene carols from visiting choirs and other musical entertainments including the Cautley Carollers (pictured right.) And this year's Singing Walk will include a visit to White Scar caves near Ingleton – with songs everyone can join in with as well as songs from choirs.

Lift shares can be arranged including pickups.

Concert on Friday night (8pm) in the Dent Memorial Hall with The Gladly Solemn Sound choir, Thomas Hardy stories with fiddlers, and visiting choirs. With refereshments. Workshops on Saturday in the People's Hall, Sedbergh (10am-5pm) & Sunday morning include West Gallery carols with Paul Guppy, Yorkshire Dales pub carols & carols through the ages with David Burbidge, and Slovene carols with visiting Slovene singers.

Accommodation in local hostel alongside the visiting singers with all meals and refreshments - or we can send a list of local B&B's for those who require more luxury.

Cost: Concert: £5. Workshops and walk (including White Scar entrance ticket) £10 each.
Pub singaround - free. Saturday early evening meal and ceilidh £10.
Whole weekend without accommodation and meals £49.
With hostel accommodation and all meals - £95.
A learning CD of folk carols taught on previous years is also available for £3 plus a SAE.

Learn or revise the folk carols round the log fires of Smithy Cottage on the banks of the river Clough - and then join our local harmony group on a star lit walk through the winter landscape singing on the doorsteps of cottages cradled in the dale, and occasionally round the fires of these kindly Dalesfolk.

And then back to Smithy Cottage for mulled wine, mince pies and chestnuts roasted on the open fire.

Come for one day - or join us as we take our carols to Martindale neawr Ullswater on Sunday.

Refreshments - teas, coffee, mince pies, mulled wine and chestnuts roasted on the open fire.

Please bring food for shared lunch and supper (a cafe is also available at the Farfiled Mill arts centre), and outdoor clothes and footwear (ie Wellies/ walking boots, rain wear, warm clothes, flask and torch.)

Forget the high street this Christmas, enjoy a sumptuous shopping experience where traditional crafts meet cutting edge arts in an extraordinary array of berry themed, unique and inspired Christmas gifts. Artists and craft makers from all over the region will be using 'berries' to inspire their work for Farfield's Christmas selling exhibition. Expect to see some really innovative and creative responses to the 'berry' challenge - which will give you the choice of very special Christmas gifts. Enjoy berries in more edible forms in Weavers Tearoom at the Mill, where you can relax and unwind, having got the Christmas pressie shopping all under control.

Forget the high street this Christmas, enjoy a sumptuous shopping experience where traditional crafts meet cutting edge arts in an extraordinary array of berry themed, unique and inspired Christmas gifts. Artists and craft makers from all over the region will be using 'berries' to inspire their work for Farfield's Christmas selling exhibition. Expect to see some really innovative and creative responses to the 'berry' challenge - which will give you the choice of very special Christmas gifts. Enjoy berries in more edible forms in Weavers Tearoom at the Mill, where you can relax and unwind, having got the Christmas pressie shopping all under control.

Forget the high street this Christmas, enjoy a sumptuous shopping experience where traditional crafts meet cutting edge arts in an extraordinary array of berry themed, unique and inspired Christmas gifts. Artists and craft makers from all over the region will be using 'berries' to inspire their work for Farfield's Christmas selling exhibition. Expect to see some really innovative and creative responses to the 'berry' challenge - which will give you the choice of very special Christmas gifts. Enjoy berries in more edible forms in Weavers Tearoom at the Mill, where you can relax and unwind, having got the Christmas pressie shopping all under control.

Forget the high street this Christmas, enjoy a sumptuous shopping experience where traditional crafts meet cutting edge arts in an extraordinary array of berry themed, unique and inspired Christmas gifts. Artists and craft makers from all over the region will be using 'berries' to inspire their work for Farfield's Christmas selling exhibition. Expect to see some really innovative and creative responses to the 'berry' challenge - which will give you the choice of very special Christmas gifts. Enjoy berries in more edible forms in Weavers Tearoom at the Mill, where you can relax and unwind, having got the Christmas pressie shopping all under control.

Mike Beecroft: St Helena, Napoleon and the Westmorland connection

Susan Garnett: Facts and phantoms of Upper Eden

A brief history followed by time for questions and answers and a chance to see some old registers.

Following the DVD “Common Interests”, Harry Hutchinson, chairman of the Federation of Cumbria Commoners will invite questions and discussion.

A welcome return for Trevor Hughes with more interesting details about the history of Kendal.

Renowned ornithologist Michael Carrier returns. What does the future hold for our majestic raptors.

A review of the current knowledge of prehistoric rock art in Cumbria, setting it in a wider British and European context and suggesting some possible interpretations based on recent research.

We promise a lively account of a recent expedition by Myles Ripley. Followed by a Jacob’s Join. Please support your committee!!

Events: workshops, rides, concerts, through different places from Sedbergh.  Come with you bicycle or hire one from us for the day or weekend. Songs for everyone to join in with on downhill sections of the rides and during breaks in the ride. Singing stops will include singing in Yorkshire dales caves, by waterfalls, in country churches.... and round the fire in country pubs. Expect some surprises en route including performances by local singers. Bring a packed lunch.

A learning CD for those who would like to join a scratch ensemble is also available for £3 plus a SAE.

Help with accommodation, liftshares and local transport can also be arranged.

Singing cyclists who want to come on one day rides are also welcome on the residential weekend June 12-14 2009

Annual General Meeting followed by a talk by Professor Robert Fox, President of SDHS, and a Jacob’s Join

Project Officer updates us on progress with this county wide initiative.

Workshops learning songs from each of the visiting choirs - music and learning CD sent in advance and also taught on the day, walks visiting local sites of special interest and singing in the hayfields, concerts, communal singing meals, pub singing - good company and singing guaranteed!

Accommodation provided in local hostels with communal meals. Early booking essential if coming with a choir to guarantee the hostel of your choice.

A learning CD can be sent with harmony parts for songs from each of the visiting choirs for £3 plus a SAE.

Costs:
£79 with accommodation, all meals, workshops, concert etc. (if coming one your own) or £69 (if coming with a choir or singing group.).
£49 with all meals, workshops, etc but without accommodation: (if coming on your own) or £39 (if coming with a choir or singing group.)..
£12 per day for just workshops and concert - no meals or accommodation (£8 if coming with a choir.)

Workshops learning songs from each of the visiting choirs - music and learning CD sent in advance and also taught on the day, walks visiting local sites of special interest and singing in the hayfields, concerts, communal singing meals, pub singing - good company and singing guaranteed!

Accommodation provided in local hostels with communal meals. Early booking essential if coming with a choir to guarantee the hostel of your choice.

A learning CD can be sent with harmony parts for songs from each of the visiting choirs for £3 plus a SAE.

Costs:
£79 with accommodation, all meals, workshops, concert etc. (if coming one your own) or £69 (if coming with a choir or singing group.).
£49 with all meals, workshops, etc but without accommodation: (if coming on your own) or £39 (if coming with a choir or singing group.)..
£12 per day for just workshops and concert - no meals or accommodation (£8 if coming with a choir.)

Workshops learning songs from each of the visiting choirs - music and learning CD sent in advance and also taught on the day, walks visiting local sites of special interest and singing in the hayfields, concerts, communal singing meals, pub singing - good company and singing guaranteed!

Accommodation provided in local hostels with communal meals. Early booking essential if coming with a choir to guarantee the hostel of your choice.

A learning CD can be sent with harmony parts for songs from each of the visiting choirs for £3 plus a SAE.

Costs:
£79 with accommodation, all meals, workshops, concert etc. (if coming one your own) or £69 (if coming with a choir or singing group.).
£49 with all meals, workshops, etc but without accommodation: (if coming on your own) or £39 (if coming with a choir or singing group.)..
£12 per day for just workshops and concert - no meals or accommodation (£8 if coming with a choir.)

A singing circular Whitsun walk over 4 days from Sedbergh through the Yorkshire Dales with overnight stops. Some songs will be learnt in advance with the help of written music sent in advance with a learning CD containing the harmony parts for several songs - others will be learnt en route on stops in our walk on the fells and on overnight breaks. Vehicle support will carry heavy bags and exhausted walkers. The weekend will include concerts and pub singing en route.

A singing circular Whitsun walk over 4 days from Sedbergh through the Yorkshire Dales with overnight stops. Some songs will be learnt in advance with the help of written music sent in advance with a learning CD containing the harmony parts for several songs - others will be learnt en route on stops in our walk on the fells and on overnight breaks. Vehicle support will carry heavy bags and exhausted walkers. The weekend will include concerts and pub singing en route.

A singing circular Whitsun walk over 4 days from Sedbergh through the Yorkshire Dales with overnight stops. Some songs will be learnt in advance with the help of written music sent in advance with a learning CD containing the harmony parts for several songs - others will be learnt en route on stops in our walk on the fells and on overnight breaks. Vehicle support will carry heavy bags and exhausted walkers. The weekend will include concerts and pub singing en route.

A singing circular Whitsun walk over 4 days from Sedbergh through the Yorkshire Dales with overnight stops. Some songs will be learnt in advance with the help of written music sent in advance with a learning CD containing the harmony parts for several songs - others will be learnt en route on stops in our walk on the fells and on overnight breaks. Vehicle support will carry heavy bags and exhausted walkers. The weekend will include concerts and pub singing en route.

Workshops, rides, concerts, through different places from Sedbergh. Come with you bicycle or hire one from us for the day or weekend. Songs for everyone to join in with on downhill sections of the rides and during breaks in the ride. Singing stops will include singing in Yorkshire dales caves, by waterfalls, in country churches.... and round the fire in country pubs. Expect some surprises en route including performances by local singers. Packed lunches and all meals provided.

Help with accommodation, liftshares and local transport can also be arranged.

Cost:
£79 with all rides (maps provided,) workshops, accommodation and meals.
Bicycle hire: £10/day (a returnable deposit will also be required) - or bring your own.
A learning CD for those who would like to join an informal ensemble is also available for £3 plus a SAE.
Singing cyclists who want to come on one day rides are also welcome on Saturday and Sunday - cost: £7.50 per day. Bring your own packed lunch.

Workshops, rides, concerts, through different places from Sedbergh. Come with you bicycle or hire one from us for the day or weekend. Songs for everyone to join in with on downhill sections of the rides and during breaks in the ride. Singing stops will include singing in Yorkshire dales caves, by waterfalls, in country churches.... and round the fire in country pubs. Expect some surprises en route including performances by local singers. Packed lunches and all meals provided.

Help with accommodation, liftshares and local transport can also be arranged.

Cost:
£79 with all rides (maps provided,) workshops, accommodation and meals.
Bicycle hire: £10/day (a returnable deposit will also be required) - or bring your own.
A learning CD for those who would like to join an informal ensemble is also available for £3 plus a SAE.
Singing cyclists who want to come on one day rides are also welcome on Saturday and Sunday - cost: £7.50 per day. Bring your own packed lunch.

Workshops, rides, concerts, through different places from Sedbergh. Come with you bicycle or hire one from us for the day or weekend. Songs for everyone to join in with on downhill sections of the rides and during breaks in the ride. Singing stops will include singing in Yorkshire dales caves, by waterfalls, in country churches.... and round the fire in country pubs. Expect some surprises en route including performances by local singers. Packed lunches and all meals provided.

Help with accommodation, liftshares and local transport can also be arranged.

Cost:
£79 with all rides (maps provided,) workshops, accommodation and meals.
Bicycle hire: £10/day (a returnable deposit will also be required) - or bring your own.
A learning CD for those who would like to join an informal ensemble is also available for £3 plus a SAE.
Singing cyclists who want to come on one day rides are also welcome on Saturday and Sunday - cost: £7.50 per day. Bring your own packed lunch.

In 2009 the Dent Folk Festival will move to a fantastic new site between the Howgill Fells and Wild Boar Fell just outside Sedbergh!

The new site will provide festival camping and some very exciting developements!

More details will be available here later.

In 2009 the Dent Folk Festival will move to a fantastic new site between the Howgill Fells and Wild Boar Fell just outside Sedbergh!

The new site will provide festival camping and some very exciting developements!

More details will be available here later.

In 2009 the Dent Folk Festival will move to a fantastic new site between the Howgill Fells and Wild Boar Fell just outside Sedbergh!

The new site will provide festival camping and some very exciting developements!

More details will be available here later.

Harmony Singing workshops at the Hardraw Gathering at The Green Dragon, Hardraw, near Hawes (http://www.greendragonhardraw.co.uk/) with singing by the famous Hardraw Waterfall. Singing walks through the hayfields - and also beside Hardraw waterfall and other local places of interest including the Hawes countryside museum. No previous experience of singing is necessary as all songs are taught by ear without needing written music. The songs reflect life in the Dales and include rounds and longer songs in 2, 3 and 4 part harmony. Arrive after 5pm Friday.

Singing workshops over the weekend cost £5 each. Accommodation and meals can be provided for those who would like to spend a weekend at this wonderful small festival. £69 for the weekend which includes two nights hostel accommodation, all meals and refreshments, and singing workshops. (£49 each if coming with a group of singers.) Booking in advance essential. Concerts at the festival must be booked separately with the Green Dragon.

Liftshares can be arranged, including lifts from Oxenholme station (west coast mainline) and Garsdale Station (Settle Carlise line) - (about 1 1/2 hours and 30 minutes by bicycle.) Bus timetables can also be provided.

Harmony Singing workshops at the Hardraw Gathering at The Green Dragon, Hardraw, near Hawes (http://www.greendragonhardraw.co.uk/) with singing by the famous Hardraw Waterfall. Singing walks through the hayfields - and also beside Hardraw waterfall and other local places of interest including the Hawes countryside museum. No previous experience of singing is necessary as all songs are taught by ear without needing written music. The songs reflect life in the Dales and include rounds and longer songs in 2, 3 and 4 part harmony. Arrive after 5pm Friday.

Singing workshops over the weekend cost £5 each. Accommodation and meals can be provided for those who would like to spend a weekend at this wonderful small festival. £69 for the weekend which includes two nights hostel accommodation, all meals and refreshments, and singing workshops. (£49 each if coming with a group of singers.) Booking in advance essential. Concerts at the festival must be booked separately with the Green Dragon.

Liftshares can be arranged, including lifts from Oxenholme station (west coast mainline) and Garsdale Station (Settle Carlise line) - (about 1 1/2 hours and 30 minutes by bicycle.) Bus timetables can also be provided.

Harmony Singing workshops at the Hardraw Gathering at The Green Dragon, Hardraw, near Hawes (http://www.greendragonhardraw.co.uk/) with singing by the famous Hardraw Waterfall. Singing walks through the hayfields - and also beside Hardraw waterfall and other local places of interest including the Hawes countryside museum. No previous experience of singing is necessary as all songs are taught by ear without needing written music. The songs reflect life in the Dales and include rounds and longer songs in 2, 3 and 4 part harmony. Arrive after 5pm Friday.

Singing workshops over the weekend cost £5 each. Accommodation and meals can be provided for those who would like to spend a weekend at this wonderful small festival. £69 for the weekend which includes two nights hostel accommodation, all meals and refreshments, and singing workshops. (£49 each if coming with a group of singers.) Booking in advance essential. Concerts at the festival must be booked separately with the Green Dragon.

Liftshares can be arranged, including lifts from Oxenholme station (west coast mainline) and Garsdale Station (Settle Carlise line) - (about 1 1/2 hours and 30 minutes by bicycle.) Bus timetables can also be provided.