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By Stream and by Shore: Artists’ Colonies in England, France & Denmark
Apr
22
to 24 Apr

By Stream and by Shore: Artists’ Colonies in England, France & Denmark

Join us for a relaxing residential stay in the stunning setting of Pennard House for a fascinating course, some delicious locally-sourced food and a truly home-from-home atmosphere. Our tutor, art historian Dr Jan Cox, will be taking you on a journey through the birth of arguably the most influential artistic movement of them all - The Impressionists.

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Autumn Watercolours
Oct
22
to 24 Oct

Autumn Watercolours

Join us for a residential stay in the stunning setting of Haselbury Mill for a fascinating practical course, some delicious locally-sourced food and a truly home-from-home atmosphere. Our tutor, artist Shari Arnott, will be leading a seasonal exploration in watercolour.

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Monarchy, Society and Culture in Plantagenet England 1154 - 1399
Mar
12
to 14 Mar

Monarchy, Society and Culture in Plantagenet England 1154 - 1399

Explore the Plantagenet dynasty with historian Mark Cottle as we go on a journey spanning eight generations of English kings from 1154 to 1399. In a period that witnessed much change, and included notable cultural achievements in architecture and art, it produced some of England's greatest kings and some of its less able rulers.

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Between two wars: the music of the 1920s and 30s
Mar
10
to 12 Mar

Between two wars: the music of the 1920s and 30s

The music of the 1920s and 30s is full of excitement and colour. Brilliant talents such as Dimitri Shostakovich, Benjamin Britten, George Gershwin and many more appeared, and novel elements such as jazz and neo-classicism were developed. But it was also a period of tension and anxiety, as the threat of hostilities remain ever-present; that too is reflected in the great music of the time. Gwyn Parry-Jones navigates an amazing journey through the music of this fascinating period and explores is lasting legacy in this Neighbourhood Stay.

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You The Jury
Mar
10
to 12 Mar

You The Jury

Join us in the stunning setting of Haselbury Mill for this fascinating course with Diane Janes where we will be considering three real life cases of murder or suspected murder which occurred in England between 1900-1975, and you the jury will consider the evidence presented, reach your own verdict and then decide whether or not justice was well served by the historical outcome.

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From Reality to Drama: Puccini and Opera
Dec
2
to 4 Dec

From Reality to Drama: Puccini and Opera

Join us for a relaxing residential stay in the stunning setting of Pennard House for a fascinating course, some delicious locally-sourced food and a truly home-from-home atmosphere. Our tutor, art historian Dr Jan Cox, will be taking you on a journey through the birth of arguably the most influential artistic movement of them all - The Impressionists.

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Before the Normans Came: The World of Anglo-Saxon England
Oct
22
to 24 Oct

Before the Normans Came: The World of Anglo-Saxon England

Join us for a relaxing residential stay in the stunning setting of Pennard House for a fascinating course, some delicious locally-sourced food and a truly home-from-home atmosphere. Our tutor, art historian Dr Jan Cox, will be taking you on a journey through the birth of arguably the most influential artistic movement of them all - The Impressionists.

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Loose and Lively Watercolour Painting
Sept
24
to 26 Sept

Loose and Lively Watercolour Painting

Join us for a relaxing residential stay in the stunning setting of Pennard House for a fascinating course, some delicious locally-sourced food and a truly home-from-home atmosphere. Our tutor, art historian Dr Jan Cox, will be taking you on a journey through the birth of arguably the most influential artistic movement of them all - The Impressionists.

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The Birth of the Impressionists
Apr
29
to 1 May

The Birth of the Impressionists

Join us for a relaxing residential stay in the stunning setting of Pennard House for a fascinating course, some delicious locally-sourced food and a truly home-from-home atmosphere. Our tutor, art historian Dr Jan Cox, will be taking you on a journey through the birth of arguably the most influential artistic movement of them all - The Impressionists.

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