Taking songs from page into performance is a skill. Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman are coming to Halsway 11-13 Aug to guide you through more challenging aspects of repertoire development – be that on a stage, in a singaround, or just an informal sharing halswaymanor.org.uk/event/page-to-…

Singers, instrumentalists, self-accompanists... come and join Emily Portman and me for a weekend at Halsway Manor exploring folk song and approaches to accompaniment. Plus a gig on the Saturday night, open to the public as well as workshop participants halswaymanor.org.uk/event/folksong…

We've last minute places available on Spring Fiddle this weekend for beginner players learning with the wonderful Becki Driscoll! halswaymanor.org.uk/event/spring-f…

While the Leveret - ON TOUR OCTOBER 2024 course is fully booked its still possible to come to the gig on Thursday eve!

Packed lunch ✔ sun hats ✔ binoculars ✔butterfly net ✔ - it must be butterfly and moth study week! David with a few of the participants who are visiting Shapwick Heath and Collard Hill this afternoon looking for the large blue butterfly #nature #somerset #butterfly #fieldtrip

Preparation, preparation, preparation... 🤓🎸 halswaymanor.org.uk/event/ben-walk…

Regular contact with nature can have a meaningful impact on your everyday health and wellbeing 💚 Why not join Joanna from Somerset Nature Connections on the next wellness walk through the wonderful Alfoxton Park on one of the longest days of the year 🌞 quantockhills.com/event-details/…

In the end 173 species of moth were discovered at Halsway Manor in this years June butterflies and moths week - the largest number recorded here. Delighted and delightful. @halswaymanorfolk instagram.com/reel/CtqwzcKAK…

Do you want to work with us? We are looking for a part time Community Engagement and Volunteering Officer to expand our engagement team. You’ll be working to develop and deliver a wide range of activities and events to communities across Quantock Hills National Landscape. somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-caree…

Still a chance to join in this weekend of glorious folk song with the very wonderful Emily Portman and Rob Harbron 🎶👇

The folk scene is such a creative one! Halsway was a hive of creativity last week with 'Songs Threads and Yarns' textile crafting alongside song and stories hosted by Meg Rose with music from Jim Causley youtube.com/shorts/sSwPGet…

Feeling a bit of a medieval vibe today. Looking forward to the return of Mary Mohan and Jude Rees for this years' Page to Performance: Medieval Music. 20-24 November. halswaymanor.org.uk/event/the-medi… youtu.be/41IE6f3G54Q

Post festival fun is at hand - Autumn Fiddle Weekend is nearly upon us and a great opportunity to brush up your fiddle playing with stellar players - Nick Wyke and Becki Driscoll and guest tutor Bryony Griffith!!! 8-10 Sept Halsway Manor halswaymanor.org.uk/event/autumn-f…

Still a few places if you wish to join ᴋᴀᴛʜʀʏɴ ʀᴏʙᴇʀᴛs + sᴇᴀɴ ʟᴀᴋᴇᴍᴀɴ and work on those songs and tunes that want to make the transition from #pagetoperformance #songwriting #tunesmithing #musicmaking #folkmusic #folmusicians #musicians #musicresidential

Delightful interview @JoHughe65540446 & @brianplayer1 ! Leveret - ON TOUR OCTOBER 2024 share secrets behind the band's starling-like ability to play together, an approach that brings traditional songs to life so beautifully. Next years course Halsway Manor is nearly sold out! #folkmusic #tradfolk

Totally excited by the prospect of learning some groovy traditional German folk repertoire with Tradöcher. A new weekend course on the Halsway programme! 1-3 Dec. halswaymanor.org.uk/event/german-w… #folkmusic #tradfolk #eurofolk #eurobal #folkmusicians

Open House at Halsway Manor is 8-12 Jan. If you are a professional folk artist who might benefit from a full-board stay at Halsway Manor apply online by 16 Oct halswaymanor.org.uk/event/halsway-… #musician #singer #dancer #storyteller #performer #writer #folk #folkmusic #artistresidential

Summer Fiddle Weekend - now booking! 🎻🎻🎻Hugely excited to welcome Rachael McShane and Catherine Geldard as our Intermediate group tutors, with Becki Driscoll teaching beginners and improvers. Places going fast so if you want to come, click here: halswaymanor.org.uk/event/summer-f…