[NSP] Halsway

2011-03-08 Thread Richard York
Thank you must hugely to you who were part of the Halsway event this weekend past - To Alan for organising, to Andy, Chris, Chris and Francis (aphabetically speaking) for tutoring; and just as much so to all who went, and made it such a fantastically nourishing weekend. Yes, the

[NSP] Halsway Pipers w.e March 2011

2011-01-08 Thread Alan Corkett
Calling all pipers ...and particularly regular attenders of this annual weekend event. There has been a late flurry of bookings for the Halsway Pipers w/e 4-7 March 2011. Christine and I shall be ready and waiting to welcome you to this event, but only if you have managed to book

[NSP] HALSWAY PIPERS WEEKEND 2010

2010-01-25 Thread Alan Corkett
Dear Pipers I called in at the Manor today and discovered we have over 30 pipers booked. I think there are still a couple of rooms left for those last minute bookers who still wish to come and join us all on the 5-8th March 2010, at our annual Northumbrian residential weekend

[NSP] Halsway Pipers 2010

2009-07-06 Thread Alan Corkett
Calling all Northumbrian pipers again! HALSWAY PIPING WEEKEND COURSE 5-8 MARCH 2010 The leaflets for Halsway weekend are now out! If you would like one sent please give your details to Viv on 01984 618274 or email [1]off...@halswaymanor.org.uk or Send deposits to Halsway

[NSP] Halsway playaround

2009-03-13 Thread Alan Corkett
HALSWAY SUNDAY PLAYAROUND So many have commented on the Sunday evening being a successful element of the piping weekend, that I wonder if we ought to reduce some of the tuition session and introduce another informal play period. Any comments? Alan Corkett -Original Message- From: Mike

[NSP] Halsway success!

2009-03-09 Thread Alan Corkett
Dear All Just a quick thank you to all those who came this year to contribute to the thumping great successful weekend piping course that it turned out to be, including an amazing Sunday bonus playaround on the end. Christine and I were very moved to receive a public thank for hosting ten years

[NSP] HALSWAY PIPERS 09

2009-03-02 Thread Alan Corkett
Dear Pipers I happened to be at Halsway Manor this morning and discovered that there have been further cancellations for our PIPERS WEEKEND We now have beds available again in Room 4,6, and 34 (single en-suite) If anyone should feel the last minute dot com type urge to join

[NSP] Halsway Manor travel (offer)

2009-02-25 Thread rob . say
Hello all - I'm teaching on the Halsway course in just over a week. I'm travelling down from Northumberland on the Thursday and visiting relatives but can offer a car share on Friday afternoon from anywhere within easy reach the M5 (starting from Worcester). I'll heading back on Sunday

[NSP] Halsway Residential 2009

2008-12-06 Thread Alan Corkett
Dear All, HALSWAY MANOR PIPERS WEEKEND 2009 Just to clarify the situation - this regular residential weekend is definitely going ahead and the dates are, as usual the 1st weekend in March 6-9th. We have 26 residential pipers booked in plus staff. The event starts 4pm on Friday afternoon with a

[NSP] Halsway 2008 - news

2008-03-04 Thread Alan Corkett
Hi Pipers! Last news flash! Halsway Piper weekend 7-9 March 2008. 8th annual course with Pauline Cato, Chris Evans, Rob Say and Francis Wood. Please see www.halswaymanor.org.uk The beds are virtually all taken, I think Alan Christine will be sleeping in the caravan! All those pipers who have

[NSP] Halsway Manor 7-9th March - travelling from NE?

2007-12-10 Thread rob . say
Hi - if anyone is planning on travelling from Northumberland / Durham / Cumbria down to Halsway Manor and would consider a car share (mine or yours), please drop me a line. Can't guarantee we'll be going at the same time but it's worth asking! cheers Rob To get on or off this list see

[NSP] Halsway Pipers weekend Mar 2007

2006-09-29 Thread Alan Corkett
Hi there Bookings are coming in nicely for next year. This weekend seems to have become a firm favourite with some pipers who dread to miss the occasion. Whilst Halsway Manor in Somerset is a long way from the north and may I say how grateful we are to those who undertake this great journey to

[NSP] Halsway Report

2006-06-30 Thread Alan Corkett
What glowing reports there were in the latest NPS newsletter on the Halsway Manor residential piping weekend! Thanks for the tribute to Alan Christine Corkett. Pity no one sent in a copy of the group photo with Manor in the background, but I suspect they ran out of space. Next year's Piping