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Align and Flow Yoga
Led by Deborah Le Vene-Page.
Align and Flow Yoga is influenced by the biomechanics and heart orientated philosophy of the Anusara Hatha style of yoga. With a specific alignment focus within the flow of postures the practice will tone and strengthen the body, improve posture and create more freedom in the body and mind resulting in a calm and relaxed state of being.
Each week there will be a different theme weaving its’ way through the session, but a typical class starts with breathing techniques to centre and ground, poses to warm up and then progresses to a fun and challenging mix of vinyasa and alignment yoga.
This class is designed to cultivate focus, stamina, strength, and flexibility. Leaving time at the end for a well-deserved relaxation.
Come prepared for an energising class that will also leave you feeling relaxed.
Age guidance: 18+ years
Autumn
Sat 21 Sept - 26 Oct (6 weeks)
Sat 9 Nov - 14 Dec (6 weeks)
£12.50 per session | £63 per 6 week course
Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring a yoga mat with you.
Pinocchio Chill Out Space
Norden Farm's Pinocchio Chill Out space is a wonderful place to relax and play this festive season.
We are working with artist Amelia Pimlott, The Autism Group, Achieving for Children, Care for Calais and local schools; Wessex Primary School, Furze Platt and Cookham Dean Primary School, to create a magical Gallery space at Norden Farm which will bring the story of Pinocchio to life with shadow puppets and animations.
The exhibition will be open to visit throughout the Christmas holidays, this is a wonderful opportunity to see our local young people's artwork and to explore shadow puppets and animations in this innovative immersive exhibition.
Open Tuesdays - Saturdays
Tues 26 Nov - Sat 28 Dec
Entry is Free
- 10:00 -22:00 FREE
Lantern Making Workshops
Led by Same Sky
Get set for the Carnival of the Animals Lantern Parade! Join us across November and December for Lantern Making Workshops ahead of this year's parade in Maidenhead Town Centre on Saturday 7 December from 4.30pm.
There are opportunities for all ages to get involved at Norden Farm and in Maidenhead Town Centre - find out more below.
Lantern Making Workshops at Norden Farm
Across 2 hours weave an intricate animal-inspired willow frame before covering and decorating your creation. Pre-booking essential. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Sat 2 Nov | 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £7 per person
Sat 30 Nov | 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £7 per person
Drop In Lantern Making Workshop at Norden Farm's Festive Market
Join our Drop In Lantern Making Workshop at the Norden Farm Festive Night Market on Fri 6 Dec. Get parade ready in 20 mins! Drop in to make and decorate a simple willow and tissue lantern ready to illuminate on parade night. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fri 6 Dec | 6pm - 8pm | Festive Market | Suitable for 3+ years | £5 per lantern
Drop In Lantern Making Workshops in Maidenhead Town Centre
There are also Drop In Lantern Making Workshops in the town centre. Get parade ready in 20 mins! Drop in to make and decorate a simple willow and tissue lantern ready to illuminate on parade night. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sun 1 Dec | 10.30am - 4pm | Nicholsons Centre | Suitable for 6+ years | £5 per lantern
Sat 7 Dec | 10.30am - 2pm | Maidenhead Library | Suitable for 3+ years | £5 per lantern
Lantern Making Workshop (for Adults)
Sat 16 Nov | 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm | Ages 17+ years | £10 per person
Tickets for this workshop can be booked online here.
Find out more about this year's Lantern Parade here.
Pinocchio
Visit the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense as they bring Pinocchio to our stage for Christmas 2024.
This is the unique story of ‘when dad was made of wood’...
One cold night Pinocchio, Geppetto and Sonny go on a journey in search of a place to live. Little do they know the house they’re staying in is a playground for their imaginations...
Join the trio as they embark on adventures to the land of play, inside a whale and much more!
Will Pinocchio ever turn back into a real boy?
Stuff and Nonsense are leaders in family theatre. Their adaptation of Pinocchio combines classic elements of the story – a poor woodcarver, the tell-tale growing nose, the dream of becoming a real boy – with their hallmark hilarity, skilled puppetry, original music, fantastic staging, outstanding performers and extraordinary physical tricks.
'The show was extremely clever and I was very impressed by the fantastic use of staging, which is definitely one of the key elements, along with the lively music, that kept my little boy transfixed throughout' coastalmum.co.uk
Invest in your children’s imaginations: join us in the theatre and take playfulness home with you!
Age guidance
Suitable for all the family - age guidance 3 - 10 years.
Relaxed Performances
The performances on Saturday 30 November at 11am and Friday 27 December at 11am are Relaxed. Ideal for families with babies or toddlers and children with SEND. Everyone is welcome to join us for this friendly format.
Signed Performance
The performance on Saturday 21 December at 2pm will be signed.
Run time
Pinocchio is 60 minutes long without an interval.
Tickets
£16 | £14 Under 16s
£56 Family and Friends (4 people)
Tickets for children under 18 months
For this show, tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
Pre-School Term Time Ticket Offer
Book one Standard and one Under 5 ticket for term time performances of Pinocchio for the special price of £25. Valid on Tuesday - Friday performances until Fri 20 Dec. Offer applied in basket once logged into your account.
Creative Team
Directed by Niki McCretton
Music by Dom Coyote
With additional music by Tim Dalling
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Zumba (Saturdays)
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!
Autumn
Sat 7 Sept - 21 Dec, exc 5 & 19 Oct and 2 Nov
11.30am – 12.30pm
£7 per class | £30 for 5 sessions a term
Age guidance: 18+ years.
Please note that the sessions on Saturday 7 & 28 Sept and 12 Oct will be led by Carla Leech
The Carnival of the Animals - Lantern Parade
The Lantern Parade returns to illuminate Maidenhead on Saturday 7 December 2024.
This year's theme is Our Animal Neighbours!
The Lantern Parade is free to attend and open to all. You don't need a lantern to take part - just head down and celebrate with the community! The Parade encourages local people to get together, create fantastic artworks, dance and parade their fabulous creations through Maidenhead town centre.
Entertainment starts at 4.30pm and the Parade departs at 5pm. Keep an eye on our website for announcements about this year's line up!
Norden Farm are once again working with SameSky to bring you the Parade and Workshops, an award-winning community arts charity who have been creating fantastic lanterns, costumes and community events since 1987.
Rio Deli at Maidenhead library will be staying open late on the evening of the parade to supply warm drinks and snacks to parade goers.
Lantern Parade Entertainment
Ronak Mela Baja are the UK's premier Bollywood Dhol and Brass Band! Hailing from London, Ronak Mela Baja brings the vibrant sounds of Bollywood and Bhangra to life through their unique blend of brass and dhol.
Mark Burford will join the parade as the Spirit of Norden Farm, Nordenia, walking the route on stilts as our huge, friendly puppet interacts with the crowd.
Babel Brass Band is a diverse group of musicians with a shared appreciation for the vibrant rhythms of contemporary New Orleans brass bands. They are united in this singular love for a more eclectic contemporary brass band sound. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community through their music.
Autism Friendly Viewing Space
There will be a peaceful Autism Friendly viewing space in Maidenhead Library managed by The Autism Group. If you would like to make use of this please contact Jess Thompson at jessica.thompson@nordenfarm.org
Get Parade ready and make a Lantern!
Get involved at one of our Lantern Making Workshops, running throughout November and December. Our expert lantern makers will guide you through the process to create your own lantern to illuminate at the parade.
Norden Farm Workshops
Sat 2 Nov 10.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm
Sat 30 Nov 10.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm
Book your workshop place online here.
Adults Lantern Making at Norden Farm
Sat 16 Nov 10.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm [Ages 17+]
Book your adult workshop place online here.
Join a Drop In Lantern Making Workshop in the town centre or at our Festive Market on Fri 6 Dec. Get parade ready in 20 minutes – drop in any time during the session to make and decorate a simple willow and tissue lantern.
Nicholsons Centre Drop In Workshop
Sun 1 Dec 10.30am - 4pm
Festive Market Drop In Workshop
Fri 6 Dec 6pm - 8pm
Maidenhead Library Drop In Workshop
Sat 7 Dec 10.30am - 2pm
Book your workshop place online here.
With special thanks to our supporters: Spoore Merry Rixman and The Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation
- 16:30 -18:15 FREE
André Rieu: Gold and Silver
Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, Gold and Silver, exclusively in cinemas!
This magical event embodies the festive spirit of Christmas, bringing joy, warmth, and sparkle to the big screen.
Get ready to be transported to the wondrous world of enchanting glamour that is André's winter wonderland! Under the sparkle of 150 chandeliers and 50 Venetian candelabras, feel your heart warm with the magical melody of all your favourite Christmas classics.
André Rieu will be joined on stage by his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra, along with special guest artists and the young and talented Emma Kok.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate music, love, and Christmas sparkle, with André Rieu's new Christmas Concert.
Courtyard Theatre Cinema
£16
Run time 150 minutes
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Norden Farm Market
Join us in our atmospheric 18th century Long Barn for our Festive Night Markets this December.
The perfect opportunity to browse for unique gifts, food and drinks as local artisan stallholders showcase their handmade wares and artisanal produce.
Enjoy all your favourite festive snacks and beverages together with a well stocked bar featuring craft ales, mulled wine and a full food menu (served until 7.45pm).
Free Entry
Festive Night Markets
Fri 6 Dec 6pm -9pm
Sat 7 Dec 6pm - 9pm
If you would like to enquire about a stall at one of our upcoming markets, please email our team at markets@nordenfarm.org
- 18:00 -21:00 FREE
The Dustbowl Sinners
Join The Dustbowl Sinners, a Roots/Americana band from the South East of England.
Their gigs range from upbeat foot stomping hollerin’ numbers, to slower soulful and gospel-style songs.
Instrumentation includes double bass, banjo, slide dobro, mandolin, acoustic guitar, harmonica, washboard and accordion.
The songs they perform (including many originals) come from a huge melting pot of influences including country, gospel, blues, ballads, ragtime and jug band music. While their repertoire is heavily loaded with older music of these types, particularly from the 1920’s and 30’s, their musical exploration continues right up to present day.
Come and enjoy the journey with them!
Studio
£16 | £14 supporters
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Blitz (12A)
Dir: Steve McQueen 2024 | 120 mins
Following the epic journey of George, a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside.
George, defiant and determined to return home to his mother and his grandfather Gerald in East London, embarks on an adventure - only to find himself in immense peril - while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
Written and directed by Academy and BAFTA Award-winning Sir Steve McQueen, the film stars Academy and BAFTA Award nominee Saoirse Ronan and newcomer Elliott Heffernan, with Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller and Stephen Graham.
'A monumental achievement in British cinema' ★★★★★ The Independent
'A thrilling, moving, morally provoking odyssey' ★★★★★ The Telegraph
'Blitz is a moving love letter to London' ★★★★★ Metro
£10.50 | £9.50 conc
Neon Members - Free membership for ages 16 - 25
£5 (offer applied in basket once logged in). Find out more about Neon Membership here.
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.