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 welcoming cup of tea. It is possible to leave after the 3pm cream tea on Sunday if you need to get away promptly, or stay over Sunday night B/B and drive home Monday morning in the daylight as many do.
For a full report of the event in 2008 please see NPS Oct 2008 newsletter by Richard Heard. There will be no tuition on Sunday evening, but a wind-down music evening session has been arranged as last year to entertain and include the pipers' participation with a few local musicians and singers. Staff tutors booked are Pauline Cato, Rob Say, Chris Evans and Francis Wood. Alan & Christine Corkett will again act as hosts. There will also be a non tutored "Naughty Boys" group, as introduced last year, for the highest piping standards are required to join, and a strong sense of humour. To book for the PIPERS WEEKEND please ring Viv Butler in the office on 01984 618274; one may pay a £60 deposit or full amount over the phone by credit/debit card. There is a website with details at www.halswaymanor.org.uk . For further enquiries when the office is closed please ring Alan & Christine Corkett on 01278 732202 who will do their best to help, but are unable to take bookings. For postal applications please send cheques to - Pipers Weekend 2009, Halsway Manor, Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD. We also encourage the attendance of non-participants, i.e. [spouses, partners and friends who do not play and pay a lower charge to increase the occupancy of the Manor. Many non-players enjoy exploring the area and visiting local attractions and walking on the Quantock Hills, the 1st AONB (Area of outstanding Natural Beauty) established in 1948. Sometimes Halsway Manor may be full and we encourage the attendance of non-residents who may be able to stay with friends or at B/B establishments in the area (office has a list) at a lower price. Details on application. If you have not visited HALSWAY, I recommend that you try and come at least once - many return every year! Best wishes - Alan To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
