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Zumba (Thursdays)
Led by Annet Bowler
Zumba with Annet is a fun, easy to follow, dance based class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms!
This 60 minute class feels more than a party that exercise class. It suits all levels of ability and beginners are very welcome.
Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility.
It can help make you feel happy, healthy, strong, amazing, unstoppable and confident!
Spring
Thur 9 Jan - 24 Apr (excl 10 Apr)
11.30am – 12.30pm
Thursday 20 March
Thursday 27 March
Thursday 3 April
Please note these sessions will be led by Sheida Seddiq.
Summer
Sat 1 May - 31 Jul
11,30am - 12.30pm
£7 per class | £30 for 5 sessions a term
Age guidance: 18+ years
The Maidenhead Beach at Norden Farm
Aloha! The Hawaiian Elvis themed beach is back - all summer long.
- 10:00 -16:00 FREE
Arts and Crafts Session
Come along to Norden Farm for 45 minutes of Arts and Crafts.
Led by Amanda Schenk
Quest Family Fest
Tues 15 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Cone Cats
3D papercraft workshop, make a fun free-standing Cat.
Wed 16 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Dragon eyes
Create a fantastic dragon eye drawing using oil pastels in this art workshop.
Sat 19 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Fancy birds
3D papercraft workshop, make a fun free-standing fancy bird.
Sessions are 45 minutes | Suitable for ages 5 - 11 years | All materials provided.
£6 per person
Please note that children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Cars 3 (U)
Dir: Brian Fee 2017 | 109 mins
With a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician and a few unexpected turns.
WHY? Lightning McQueen takes to Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage to prove that #95 isn't through yet!
School Holiday Family Screenings
£7 (£5 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Sun 20 Aug 11am - Relaxed beanbag and cushion screening
A relaxed screening in our Courtyard Theatre with the seats taken out and replaced with cushions and beanbags. Chill out in comfort while you enjoy the film in all its glory on our big screen. Some allocated seating in the balcony and at the back of the stalls is available.
Storytelling
Join our storytellers Joe and Ruth for interactive tales this half term!
Thur 3 Jun 11.30am - story tbc with Joe
Thur 3 Jun 12.30pm - story tbc with Joe
Fri 4 Jun 11am - The Fairy Baker with Ruth
Fri 4 Jun 1.30pm - Lazy Jack with Ruth
Age guidance 3+ years.
Each sessions is around 20 minutes long.
£4 per person
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult spaces must be booked.
Acoustic Guitar - Beginners (Wed)
Led by Richard Lee.
Always wanted to learn guitar but never got around to it? Want to trade your air guitar skills for real guitar skills? It is never too late to learn. Learn guitar right from the beginning. These are fun and informative lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years’ experience.
Wed 12 Jan - 9 Feb, Wed 16 Feb - 23 Mar (exc 23 Feb), Wed 30 Mar - 27 Apr
8.30pm – 9.30pm
£40 per 5 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Suitable for 18+ years.
Please prepare for your visit by reading our latest Visitor Information here. This includes important information about face coverings and measures we have implemented to keep everyone safe when visiting Norden Farm.
Celebrating Schubert - St John’s Chamber Players with Robert Cheung (piano)
The third of four classical recitals that are taking place during our summer season.
Mahler Piano Quartet in A minor
Schubert/Liszt 2 Song transcriptions
Schubert Duo in A for violin and piano, D.574
Liszt Liebestraume
Schubert Quintet in A (Trout)
No series celebrating Schubert would be complete without the Trout Quintet, one of the most entertaining chamber works ever composed. Liszt was a great admirer of Schubert, and made many elegant transcriptions of his songs for solo piano.
WHY? A rare chance to hear an early quartet movement by Mahler
Courtyard Theatre
£16 (£14.50) (£5 under 16s)
Acoustic Guitar - Intermediate
Led by Jim Maving
Play guitar but stuck in a rut? Want to play some notable songs and impress your friends? Then this is the course for you. Rediscover your 6-string and why you took it up originally.
Learn some classic songs as well as learning your pentationic scales, slide guitar and alternate tunings.
Autumn
Thur 12 Sept – 10 Oct (5 weeks)
Thur 17 Oct – 21 Nov, exc 24 Oct (5 weeks)
Thur 5 Dec – 19 Dec (3 weeks)
8.30pm - 9.30pm
£50 per 5 week course | £30 per 3 week course
Alternative classes include:
If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!
Beginners A - Recently completed the Absolute Beginners course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.
Beginners B - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.
Beginners C - Almost Intermediate but not quite yet.
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Suitable for 18+ years.