switch off from the daily routine and indulge in a joyful day of singing with others.
Each workshop develops it's own unique atmosphere as up to 40 participants come together with the aim of singing in harmony. Everyone brings lunch to share and this instant feast adds to the friendly atmosphere. Hot drinks, water and biscuits are available free throughout the day. The venues are chosen carefully - either handy city locations or convenient beauty spots worth a day out. The acoustics are friendly and the buildings accessible and comfortable.
ONE DAY WORKSHOPS IN 2008
To find out more about the workshop theme, click on the button next to each workshop.
WATERSIDE ARTS CENTRE, SALE, GREATER MANCHESTERSaturday 5th April 2008 |
"Jazz & Swing Harmonies" | 
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A new visual and performing arts centre next to the Bridgewater Canal. This modern development has cleverly incorporated Sale's old Town Hall and has added a theatre, are gallery and several workshop spaces. We shall be singing in the original Council chambers.10 minutes drive from the M60 and 20 minutes drive from the M56. It is directly opposite Sale Metrolink station which has excellent connections to Manchester and Altrincham railway stations.
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SOUTHWELL HOUSE, HAMPSTEAD, LONDONSaturday 12th April 2008 |
"Singing in Harmony" |  |
A large victorian house, in it's own beautiful gardens, in Hampstead, North West London. Southwell house Youth Project was established in 1988 by the Jesuits in Britain and this venue mainly runs courses for young people and those who work with them. Please note however that this workshop is like all other workshops in this programme, aimed at adults.
5 minutes drive from the A41 and within 10 minutes walk of Finchley Road tube station, Hampstead tube station and Finchley Road and Frognal railway station.This workshop is now fully booked. If you would like to go on a reserve list in case of cancellations, please contact Faith. 
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SCHOLES QUAKER MEETING HOUSE, NR. BRIGHOUSE, WEST YORKSHIRESaturday 10th May 2008 |
"Singing in Harmony" | |
This small Friends' Meeting House, built in 1883 in the style of a chapel, is set within it's own burial ground. It has just one meeting room and a small kitchen, making a cosy and private environment.10 minutes dive from M62, about 3 miles from Brighouse Railway Station and near bus stops and local services.
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ALCESTER TOWN HALL, ALCESTER, WARWICKSHIRESaturday 17th May 2008 |
"Jazz & Swing Harmonies" | |
The lower storey of this historic hall was built around 1620 as an open market. It was later filled in to become a covered market and the town 'lock-up'. The upper room with it's outstanding hammer beam roof has remained largely as it was constructed in 1641. The building is now used for a variety of community activities and events.
Within 30 minutes drive of the M5, M42 and M40. The nearest railway stations are: Wilmcote (7 miles), Redditch (9 miles), Stratford on Avon (8 miles) and Wooten Wawen (6 miles).This workshop is now fully booked. If you would like to go on a reserve list in case of cancellations, please contact Faith.
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QUAKER MEETING HOUSE, EDINBURGHSaturday 21st June 2008 |
"Singing in Harmony" | |
This listed building is in the heart of the Old Town ofEdinburgh. We shall be singing in the bright and peaceful meeting room at the top of the tree storey building, with beautiful south-facing views over the city to the Pentland Hills.15 minutes drive from the A720 ring road, about 10 minutes walk from Edinburgh Railway Station.
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QUAKER MEETING HOUSE, CLARENDEN PARK, LEICESTERSaturday 28th June 2007 |
"Singing in Harmony" | |
This purpose built Friend's Meeting House has several meeting rooms and it provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere to a whole range of groups. We shall be singing in the large meeting room which looks out onto a small garden. The centre is in the popular Clarendon Park area of the city.
15 minutes drive from the M1 and M69 and about 20 minutes walk from Leicester Railway Station.
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CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S RESCUE SOCIETY, DIDSBURY, MANCHESTERSaturday 30th August 2008 |
"Singing in Harmony" | |
A small, self contained conference suite in the grounds of Francis House Children's Hospice. This comfortable, well-equipped space provides a quiet, homely environment, just 5 miles south of Manchester city centre.5 minutes drive from the M60, about 5 minutes walk from East Didsbury Railway Station and near several bus stops.This workshop is now fully booked. If you would like to go on a reserve list in case of cancellations, please contact Faith.
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GRANTCHESTER VILLAGE HALL, GRANTCHESTER, CAMBRIDGESaturday 13th September 2008 |
"Relatively Harmonious" |  |
A traditional village hall, with an adjoining thatched reading room, in the heart of this beautiful village which was made famous by Rupert Brooke's poem "The Vicarage Garden, Grantchester". The hall is used by a variety of groups and is becoming a popular venue for arts-based activities.5 minutes drive from the M11 and about 3 miles from Cambridge railway station.
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SOUTHWELL HOUSE, HAMPSTEAD, LONDONSaturday 4th October 2008 |
"Jazz & Swing Harmonies" | |
A large victorian house, in it's own beautiful gardens, in Hampstead, North West London. Southwell house Youth Project was established in 1988 by the Jesuits in Britain and this venue mainly runs courses for young people and those who work with them. Please note however that this workshop is like all other workshops in this programme, aimed at adults.
5 minutes drive from the A41 and within 10 minutes walk of Finchley Road tube station, Hampstead tube station and Finchley Road and Frognal railway station.This workshop is now fully booked. If you would like to go on a reserve list in case of cancellations, please contact Faith.
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THE SHAKESPEARE CENTRE, KENDAL, CUMBRIASaturday 8th November 2008 |
"Singing in Harmony" | |
Built in 1829 as a theatre, this centre is now owned by the New Life Community Church and is a meeting place in this popular market town, the gateway to the southern Lake District.
15 minutes drive from the M6. 15 minutes walk from Kendal Railway Station, 2 miles from Oxenholme Railway Station and 5 minutes walk from local bus services.
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CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S RESCUE SOCIETY, DIDSBURY, MANCHESTERSaturday 15th November 2008 |
"Improvising Harmonies" |  |
A small, self contained conference suite in the grounds of Francis House Children's Hospice. This comfortable, well-equipped space provides a quiet, homely environment, just 5 miles south of Manchester city centre.5 minutes drive from the M60, about 5 minutes walk from East Didsbury Railway Station and near several bus stops.The Improvising Harmonies workshop is quite different from the other One Day workshops. Make sure you click the Improvising Harmonies button and read the information about this workshop before booking.
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