Hawkshead Hill, Hawkshead Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0PR

Tel: 015394 36765

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Concerts at Yewfield

We host Classical concerts featuring exceptional musicians from around the world. These evenings are free and open to all with a collection to help towards the musicans costs. We have a Steinway Model B Grand Piano and produce live recordings.

Paul Janes Piano recital

Sunday, 21st February 2010 at 7:45pm

To-nights concert will now be Alan Rowlands giving a very informal piano evening by the fire,for any who can make it through the snow ,Paul Janes will play at a later date

Paul Janes brings a fantastic to start the 2010 Yewfield Concerts, with a programme including:

JS Bach            Fantasia in C minor BWV906
Mozart                Fantasy in D minor K397
William Alwyn Fantasy Waltzes
Schumann       Fantasiestucke Op 12 , Nos 1-4
Chopin              Fantasy in F minor Op 49
                            Berceuse op 57
                            Barcarolle Op 60

Hannah Roberts Simon Parkin Piano and Cello recital

Sunday, 21st March 2010 at 7:45pm

Beethoven Sonata in G minor op.5

Faure Apres un Reve

Romance op.69

Parkin 'Didsburrito' (tango)

Franck Sonata in A major

Piazzolla 'Le Grand Tango'

Grace Francis Piano

Sunday, 6th June 2010 at 7:45pm

Programme to be announced

Contemporary Jazz at Zeffirellis

We also feature regular jazz performances at Zeffirellis in Ambleside. Details of forthcoming events can be found at Zeffirellis Jazz Bar listings page.

Workshops at Yewfield

Wildflower Study Weekend

Friday, 25th June 2010 - Sunday, 27th June 2010

This course is aimed at keen amateurs who want to find out more about wildflowers and introducing them into their gardens.

Workshop sessions will include:

Basic wildflower identification techniques
Tours of wildflower-rich sites
Learning design and management skills required for creation and maintenance of wildflower habitats

Participants are encouraged to bring photographs and plans of their own gardens, which can be used as case studies for how to redesign gardens to include wildflowers.

Practical Notes

The course will accept 12 participants on a first come, first served basis.

Please bring full wet weather gear, walking boots, swimming costume (for a dip in Tarn Hows!), writing and sketching materials, sunhat, camera, binoculars and hand lens if you have them. We have a variety of field identification guides but bring your own if you prefer.

Fees

For a single person sharing a luxury twin or double room the cost is £220. A single person with a luxury private double room is £250. All rooms are en suite. The costs include all meals [vegetarian] and tuition.

There is a booking deposit of £100 per person. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Yewfield’.

If you have any queries or requests please email or ring Gary Primrose. The contact details are below.

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

Friday 25 June: Introductions

4pm onwards: Arrivals and Tea

Dinner at 19.30

Evening: Introductory session after dinner

We are not licensed but you are welcome to bring your own wine.

Saturday 26 June: Observing wildflowers

Breakfast from 8.00 until 9.00

Morning: Wildflower identification workshop

Lunch: 13.00

Afternoon: Visit to Brantwood

Evening Guest speaker: Susie White from Chesters Walled Garden

Dinner at 19.00

Sunday 27 June: Working with wildflowers

Breakfast: 8.00 until 9.00am

Morning: Designing gardens with wildflowers using participants’ plans

Lunch: 13.00

Afternoon: Departure after lunch