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What's going on at Brantwood?
From outdoor theatre for all the
family to lectures on art and literature, from concerts in the drawing
room to our annual craft fair, there is something for everyone to
enjoy.
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Concert Series 2012
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Saturday 11th February 2012
Violin & Piano Duo with Richard Fletcher & Simon Passmore.
Venue: Ruskin's Drawing Room. Tickets cost £14 per person and includes a glass of wine in the interval.
Saturday10th March 2012
The Nic Breakspear Jazz Quartet - vocals, bass, piano, and drums. Venue: Severn Studio (access via outside steps). Tickets for this concert cost £15 and includes wine, bread & cheese.
All concerts begin at 7pm prompt.
Tickets must be pre-booked.
Click to download press release
Sponsored by Golsoncott Foundation
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Talks
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14th March 2012
States of Adversity: Ruskin's Theory of Thistles
Brantwood's director, Howard Hull, unpacks Ruskin's fascinating theories as to why thistles have spikes and delves into other thorny issues!
Talk starts at 2pm
Admission is included in the House ticket
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21st April 2012
Frances Hatch: Drawn to Antarctica 2005-2012
"Antarctica's proximity made itself felt during the two day sea journey across Drake Passage when the ship moved across the Antarctic Convergence. The sea temperature dropped suddenly by several degrees and we met cold Antarctic surface water, bringing with it mist, wandering albatrosses and icebergs." In Antarctica Frances glimpsed the opening of a special dimension where a chunk of floating ice might be as big as Belgium or indeed a bus. The artist shares her bewilderment and wonder, the personal challenges and insights gained through her two week visit and subsequent six year studio development.
Event starts at 7pm with drinks on arrival
Talk starts at 7.30pm
Tickets cost £5 (includes glass of wine on arrival)
Pre-booking recommended |
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Film |
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3rd May 2012
The Great White Silence
Herbert Ponting's extraordinary record of Scott's preparations for his epic push to the South Pole, filmed during the 1910-13 expedition. The BFI has spent years beautifully restoring his footage with a new score by Simon Fisher Turner. (Cert U 108 minutes)
Event starts at 7pm with drinks on arrival.
Film starts at 7.30pm
Tickets cost £5
Booking essential as space is limited.
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Outdoor Theatre with ILLYRIA
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17th July 2012
"Henry V " by William Shakespeare
14th August 2011
"The Twits " by Roald Dahl
Enjoy outdoor theatre in the setting of Brantwood's lakeside meadow with spectacular views across Coniston Water to the fells.
Gates open at 6pm. Shows start at 7pm.
Adults £10.50. Child/Student £7.50
Bring own seating
Tickets available from Brantwood only |
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Craft Fair |
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10th & 11th November 2012
A wide range of quality crafts from around Cumbria, on display throughout Brantwood house. 10.30am until 5pm (4pm finish on Sunday).
£2 admission for craft fair & house, inclusive. No charge for child admissions.
Crafts include: Pottery, jewellery, fused glass, felt bags, swill baskets, wood turning, photographs, bird & animal wood carving, lavendar goods, furniture restoration, driftwood clocks, children's clothes, lakeland scents, food - to name but a few! |
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Regular Events |
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Guided Garden Walks
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Explore Brantwood’s fascinating and extensive estate with one of our very knowledgeable guides. Easter to October: every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 2.15pm. No additional charge. No pre-booking required.
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Ruskin Readings
Listen to excerpts taken from the writings of John Ruskin, read by Pat Crellin in the setting of Ruskin's Drawing Room. No additional charge.
Tuesdays: Dates TBC
2.30 - 3.30pm.
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Family Trail |
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2012 School holidays
Follow a fun trail around Brantwood's woodland estate to find hidden animal friends. Learn about the creatures around us and their habitats.
No additional charge |
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