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Halsway Manor is England's National Centre for Traditional Music, Dance and Song. It is the only residential folk centre in the UK.
Halsway is a Grade 2* listed building and is a wonderful example of a Somerset manor house. It boasts a history going back over a thousand years.
The Manor is situated in south-west England between Minehead and Taunton, on the slopes of the Quantock Hills, in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Facilities include a ballroom, library and lounge bar. The Manor stands in its own grounds, with plenty of space for cars.
Halsway News
Open Day Sunday 5th July 2009
This year’s Open Day is a rare opportunity to have a guided tour of this historic manor house which is not normally open to the public.
Visitors will be able to tour the house and gardens and find out about the fascinating history of Halsway which starts with the Domesday Book.
The Open Day starts at 2pm and also features a wide range of craft stalls, dance and music displays from West Somerset Morris Men, Fiddlin’ Folk and school children from Crowcombe and Stogumber Primary Schools.
There will also be a barbecue throughout the afternoon together with cream teas.
The Open Day starts at 2pm and finishes at 5.30pm. Admission is £2 for adults with children coming free.
The Friends of Halsway Manor are promoting a second Auction of Promises and have collected an amazing 48 promises To see them, and to bid, visit http://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/auction
More details on all the promises are available from
Chris Turner
020 8889 0634
chrisdancing@aol.com
The Auction closes on June 30
Humours with Hilary and Hutch
Hilary Herbert and Paul Hutchinson 14th to 18th September 2009
