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Beginners/Gentle Yoga
Led by Julie Potter
This class is particularly suited to beginners, those returning to yoga having had a break, those with specific injuries or conditions or even those that consider themselves to be of a ‘certain age’ that might need a less challenging approach. We will cover general breathing practises, the basic and gentler postures, together with general information and possible discussion around movement and the potential difficulties we might come up against.
The aim will be to relax and enjoy.
The yoga I teach is an evolution of nearly 30 years of practice and study, with a broad experience of many styles and teachers. In recent years I have been moving away from ‘external’ evaluation of the postures and moving towards an ‘internal’ sense of the postures, moving away from the more used traditional approach of systemised yoga to a more experiential and ‘felt’ approach, influenced by teachers who have been inspired by the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli.
Please bring a blanket, a yoga / Pilates mat, and wear loose comfortable clothing
Summer
Wed 17 Jul - 14 Aug (5 weeks)
11am - 12.15pm
£12 per session | £45 per 5 week 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
Art Daze
Led by Lucy Carpenter.
A creative adventure over four days. Working towards a final exhibition where the artwork will come to life, Lucy and her team will be exploring the wonderful world of illustration.
Including tickets to Nick Sharratt’s Drawalong to get truly inspired!
For ages 8 - 14 years.
Tues 9 Apr – Fri 12 Apr 11am – 4pm
£160 (£145 Advantage Card holder)
Advantage Card holders (enter 'ADVANTAGE' when asked to enter a promotion code and then type your Advantage Card number into the relevant account information field)
From Tuesday to Thursday, there will be film screenings after the course.
Starting at 4.15pm and finishing at 5.45pm (approx):
Tues 9 Apr Wish (U)
Wed 10 Apr Migration (U)
Thur 11 Apr Luca
Food:
Participants can order lunch daily from our Café Bar by filling out the Lunchtime Choice Form at the registration desk.
The Lunchtime Menu is £7.50 and includes a choice of:
• Penne Pomodoro
• Cheese and Tomato Pizza
• Fish Fingers with Chips
• Chicken Nuggets with Chips
• Hummus Salad and Pitta
Plus a soft drink and a tub of ice cream
Bringing Stories to Life Chill Out Space
Free Event
Relax in this interactive chill out space where stories come to life.
Created with local schools and community groups our Gallery will be alive with stories this holiday.
This SEND friendly exhibition is a magical space where characters jump from the pages of the book through animation, projection, storytelling and music.
Free Entry Fri 26 Jul - Sat 17 Aug Tuesdays - Saturdays 11am - 10pm
- 11:00 -23:00 FREE
Arts and Crafts Session
Come along to Norden Farm for 45 minutes of Arts and Crafts.
Led by Aysha Khan
Thu 1 Aug 12.30pm
Create and decorate a cushion.
Fri 2 Aug 12.30pm
Pop up lantern - turn a pop up lantern into beautiful bird.
Tue 6 Aug 12.30pm
Paint a silk sun-catcher.
Wed 7 Aug 12.30pm
Recycled hanging mobile.
Thu 15 Aug 12.30pm
Collage - create beautiful canvas pictures by collaging recycled materials.
Fri 16 Aug 12.30pm
String bird print - Create fantastical prints using string and paint.
Sessions are 45 minutes | Suitable for ages 4 - 11 years | All materials provided.
Please note that children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Crafternoons
Led by Creative Eye.
From January 2024 Norden Farm are delighted to extend our Crafternoon sessions to Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons!
Norden Farm's Crafternoons are relaxed crafting sessions for older people.
Get crafty with a range of activities, or bring along your own projects to work on with support from tutor Kayleigh Robinson.
You can learn new skills, meet new people and try something new, a cup of tea is included with the ticket price. If you are unable to attend in person you can log on from home to chat and join in the session.
Summer Season
Tues 25 Jun and Wed 26 Jun Polymer Clay Food Keyrings
Tues 2 Jul and Wed 3 Jul Decoupage Trinket Boxes
Tues 9 Jul and Wed 10 Jul Plant Pot Bird Feeders
Tues 16 Jul and Wed 17 Jul Dictionary Page Art
Tues 23 Jul and Wed 24 Jul No Session
Tues 30 Jul and Wed 31 Jul Yarn/Ribbon Wall Hanging
Tues 6 Aug and Wed 7 Aug Rock Painting
Tues 13 Aug and Wed 14 Aug Postage Stamp Art
Social Arts Crafternoons is a partially funded project run by Norden Farm with support from The Berkshire Community Foundation.
Local transport can be provided as part of the ticket price for those attending on a Wednesday.
If you need transport to Norden Farm for the Wednesday sessions please contact Jess Thompson at jess.thompson@nordenfarm.org / 01628 682563 to talk through your requirements.
Suitable for ages 60+ years.
2pm - 3pm
£5 per session, including a cup of tea
Nick Sharratt's Drawalong
Join much-loved children's writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt in a family-friendly, fun-filled drawalong for all ages.
He’ll be taking a look at some of his favourite books, showing you how to create characters like Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope, sharing ways to invent your own crazy creatures and giving loads of top tips as you draw along with him.
Nick has illustrated close to 300 books including the much-loved ‘You Choose’, ‘Shark in the Park’ and ‘Pants’ series.
He’s worked with authors including Julia Donaldson, Michael Rosen and Kes Gray, and he’s also illustrated lots of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s phenomenally popular children’s novels. Nick’s been awarded a gold Blue Peter badge too!
Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on and expect plenty of chances to join in.
Run Time
This drawalong is 75minutes long, there is no interval.
Age guidance: 4+ years.
There will be signed books for sale at the venue.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Courtyard
£12 I £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40
Nick Sharratt's website
@nordenfarm
- 14:00 FREE
Acoustic Guitar - Beginners (A)
Led by Jim Maving
For novice guitarists who can string chords together, strum confidently and move between chords with some ease, to take the next steps. You will learn some classic songs, interesting chords, light music theory and the 12-bar blues.
These classes are split by skills level;
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.
If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!
Summer
Thur 17 Jul - 14 Aug, exc 24 Jul (4 weeks)
7pm - 8pm
£40 per 4 week 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 ages 18+ years.
Bob Marley: One Love (12A)
Dir: Reinaldo Marcus Green 2023 | 104 mins
Drama celebrating the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity.
Discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Produced in partnership with the Marley family and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita.
£10.50 | £9.50 conc
Special Ticket Offer
£9 | £8 conc tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Open Captioned Screening
The screening on Thur 11 Apr 1.30pm is an Open Captioned Screening. These screenings provide a transcription of the audio from a film. Captions are displayed at the bottom of the cinema screen along with the dialogue from the film.
Acoustic Guitar - Beginners (B)
Led by Jim Maving
For novice guitarists who can string chords together, strum confidently and move between chords with some ease, to take the next steps. You will learn some classic songs, interesting chords, light music theory and the 12-bar blues.
These classes are split by skills level;
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.
If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!
Summer
Thur 17 Jul - 14 Aug, exc 24 Jul (4 weeks)
8.30pm - 9.30pm
£40 per 4 week 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 ages 18+ years.