Our third Songways singing weekend at Halsway Manor, the National Centre for Folk Arts was an absolute joy. Fifty singers gathered for a full weekend of singing, dancing, music, fun and friendship – led by Jane Harris, Director of Songways and Pip Wright, Kana Kernow – Singing Cornwall. On the Saturday evening we enjoyed a wonderful Cornish Ceilidh – Nos Lowen, with caller, Nina Fenner, and a fabulous scratch band, including fiddles, guitars, English concertina, ukulele and percussion. There was time to walk and enjoy the autumn colours on the Saturday afternoon and Pip led a special sunrise Songs with Spirit, Songs of the Soul on the Sunday morning. Warmest thanks to everyone who came and to the team at Halsway Manor for looking after us so well.

“Absolutely wonderful and uplifting experience”
“Brilliantly organised and paced”
“Excellent tuition – informal yet well-structured”
“Absolutely fabulous weekend… especially enjoyed the fiddle accompaniment”
“Fantastic weekend, beautiful venue, lovely mix of songs.”
“An inspirational and truly harmonious weekend, brilliant choice of songs and very happy company”
“Teaching very clear and supportive – a joy to participate”
“Excellent teachers, lovely choice of songs, great accommodation, food and company”
“Amazing weekend… loved the Sunday morning meditative singing session with Pip”
“Simply brilliant – as always with Jane and Pip”

Our next Songways singing weekend at Halsway will be Friday 23 October 4pm to Sunday 25 October 2:30pm 

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ABOUT HALSWAY MANOR

Halsway Manor is the heart and home of folk music. The manor hosts residential courses in folk music, song, dance, musicianship, folk art, storytelling, wellbeing and instrument making all year long.  If you haven’t been before you are in for a treat! The medieval manor offers a unique space in which to learn from the professional artists who tutor here,  develop your interest and meet like minded souls who share a love of folk music, dance and musicianship.

Halsway offers a warm and friendly welcome to guests staying for weekend or mid-week courses, and to visitors to special events (gigs, exhibitions and fayres). There are beautiful views of the surrounding area and six acres of beautiful grounds and gardens with direct access to the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.