One day workshops provide the perfect opportunity to
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, fruit 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 FOR 2012 TO BE CONFIRMED

Venues for 2012 may include the following

CATHOLIC CHILDRENS' RESCUE SOCIETY, DIDSBURY, MANCHESTER

This small, self-contained conference suite, in the grounds of Francis House Children’s Hospice, 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.

QUAKER MEETING HOUSE, EALING, WEST LONDON

A single-storey Meeting House that was purpose built, in the 1950s, in a quiet, residential part of central Ealing. Well used throughout the week, it offers excellent facilities and a relaxing garden at the rear.

2½ miles from the M4 and ½ mile from the A406, Hanger Lane. Nearest tube stations: Ealing Broadway and Ealing North (5 and 15 minutes walk respectively).

FRIENDS' MEETING HOUSE, CLARENDON PARK, LEICESTER

This purpose-built Quaker Meeting House, in the popular Clarendon Park area of the city, 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, private garden.

15 minutes drive from the M1 and M69 and about 20 minutes walk from Leicester Railway Station.

LUTHER KING HOUSE, RUSHOLME, MANCHESTER

Whilst this centre offers extensive conference facilities and accommodation, only 2 miles from Manchester city centre, it maintains a peaceful atmosphere in its secluded setting. We’ll be self-contained, singing in the chapel.

3 miles from the M60 and 500 metres from the A34 and A6010. Nearest train stations: Mauldeth Road (1.6 miles) and Levenshulme (1.7 miles). 2 minutes walk from bus stops with frequent services from central and south Manchester.

GRANTCHESTER VILLAGE HALL, GRANTCHESTER, CAMBRIDGE

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 particularly popular venue for arts-based activities.

5 minutes drive from the M11 and about 3 miles from Cambridge Railway station.

OTLEY COURTHOUSE, OTLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE

This unique arts and resources centre, created and run by local people, was opened in 2004. The building was originally a 19th century magistrates court and we shall be singing in the Court Room.

2 minutes drive from the A660. 16 miles from Leeds. Nearest train station: Menston (2 ½ miles) with good bus links.

ST JOHN'S CENTRE, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER

This Anglican Church Hall, built in 1926, is now a buzzing local community centre, offering courses and activities ranging from Maths classes to Belly Dancing.

2½ miles from Manchester city centre, near a number of bus stops and 10 minutes walk from Trafford Bar Metro station, with frequent links to Piccadilly and Victoria train stations. It is within 15 minutes drive of the A57(M) Mancunian Way, the M60 and M602.

THE SHAKESPEARE CENTRE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA

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.