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[description] => During your choir holiday, you’ll come together in the mornings to practice singing under the guidance of your choirmaster. The session will last around 3 hours, including mid-morning break, and will end at lunchtime.
Our singing sessions have been crafted to suit a range of abilities and both absolute beginners and seasoned singers are welcome. There’s no expectation of you to be able to sight-read sheet music, just turn up and sing – it’s all about taking part and having fun. We’ll be looking at a variety of different music pieces throughout, expect some well-known favourites as well as some new tunes. We’ll experiment with simple harmonies and key techniques, such as breathing and posture.
In the afternoons, we'll take to the great outdoors and enjoy a guided walk from the front door of our country house. Led by one of our experienced HF Holidays Leaders, we’ll explore the very best of the surrounding countryside. For more details about the walks, please view the Walks Information below.
In the early evening, you'll regroup for a fun refresher session before dinner.
On the final night, they'll be an option to take part in an informal performance, or you can choose to simply sit back and enjoy watching your fellow guests sing live. It’s a wonderful opportunity to show off and celebrate together in joyful song.
Walk Information
Day 2
Eshton Moor And Haw Crag
Distance: 4 miles (6.5km)
Ascent: 500 feet (140m)
In summary: This circular walk explores the Pennine Way south before going over Eshton Moor and descending fields to the River Aire, then field paths ascend gently to Haw Crag before the return to Newfield Hall.
Highlight: Good views of the local area, including Newfield Hall, from the top of Haw Crag (677 feet).
Day 3
Airton & the Pennine Way
Distance: 4 miles (6.5km)
Ascent: 330 feet (100m)
In summary: After following lanes to Calton, we cross fields to the Pennine Way and pick up the old mill leat to Airton. After exploring the village we return to Newfield Hall via Kirk Syke Lane.
Highlight: Visit the 17th-century village of Airton and spend time looking for dippers on the River Aire
Day 4
Calton
Distance: 4 miles (6.5km)
Ascent: 400 feet (120m)
In summary: After walking along a quiet country lane, we pass Calton Hall and visit the hamlet of Calton. We then have the chance to cross open fields near Cowper Cote with views to the south, before returning to Newfield Hall.
Highlight: Enjoy fine views and learn of the areas links to Oliver Cromwell.
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During your choir holiday, you’ll come together in the mornings to practice singing under the guidance of your choirmaster. The session will last around 3 hours, including mid-morning break, and will end at lunchtime.
Our singing sessions have been crafted to suit a range of abilities and both absolute beginners and seasoned singers are welcome. There’s no expectation of you to be able to sight-read sheet music, just turn up and sing – it’s all about taking part and having fun. We’ll be looking at a variety of different music pieces throughout, expect some well-known favourites as well as some new tunes. We’ll experiment with simple harmonies and key techniques, such as breathing and posture.
In the afternoons, we'll take to the great outdoors and enjoy a guided walk from the front door of our country house. Led by one of our experienced HF Holidays Leaders, we’ll explore the very best of the surrounding countryside. For more details about the walks, please view the Walks Information below.
In the early evening, you'll regroup for a fun refresher session before dinner.
On the final night, they'll be an option to take part in an informal performance, or you can choose to simply sit back and enjoy watching your fellow guests sing live. It’s a wonderful opportunity to show off and celebrate together in joyful song.
Walk Information
Day 2
Eshton Moor And Haw Crag
Distance: 4 miles (6.5km)
Ascent: 500 feet (140m)
In summary: This circular walk explores the Pennine Way south before going over Eshton Moor and descending fields to the River Aire, then field paths ascend gently to Haw Crag before the return to Newfield Hall.
Highlight: Good views of the local area, including Newfield Hall, from the top of Haw Crag (677 feet).
Day 3
Airton & the Pennine Way
Distance: 4 miles (6.5km)
Ascent: 330 feet (100m)
In summary: After following lanes to Calton, we cross fields to the Pennine Way and pick up the old mill leat to Airton. After exploring the village we return to Newfield Hall via Kirk Syke Lane.
Highlight: Visit the 17th-century village of Airton and spend time looking for dippers on the River Aire
Day 4
Calton
Distance: 4 miles (6.5km)
Ascent: 400 feet (120m)
In summary: After walking along a quiet country lane, we pass Calton Hall and visit the hamlet of Calton. We then have the chance to cross open fields near Cowper Cote with views to the south, before returning to Newfield Hall.
Highlight: Enjoy fine views and learn of the areas links to Oliver Cromwell.