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SUMMARY:The Gatherings - January
DESCRIPTION:At the The Gatherings the aim is to learn fairly simple songs and just  have a really good sing. This month I’ll be joined by Christine Carson on piano and Neil will be back from his travels. The singing is always glorious and as usual this event will be topped off by the great addition of fresh coffee and home-made cakes. No better way to spend a Saturday morning! \n\n\nSo come join us for January’s Gathering for a little bit of sunshine as we plough through another winter. We can do it! \n\n\nTickets: choose what you can afford. The £5 donated tickets are for people living on long term low income or benefits.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/the-gatherings-january-3/
LOCATION:East Linton Community Hall\, 75 High St\, East Linton\, East Lothian\, EH40 3BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Yoxford\, Suffolk
DESCRIPTION:Ali Burns and Jennie Fisk welcome you to join them for a day of singing some new 3 and 4-part harmony songs specifically arranged for women’s voices. Songs will be taught by ear but with words provided. Teas/coffee and home made cake will be provided  but pease bring a packed lunch. \n 
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/yoxford-suffolk-2/
LOCATION:Yoxford Village Hall\, Old High Road\, Yoxford\, Suffolk\, IP17 3HN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Hacheston\, nr Ipswich
DESCRIPTION:Join Ali Burns and Jennie Fisk in the lovely Hacheston Village Hall for this one day workshop of Harmony Singing where you’ll learn some of Ali’s recent song compositions. NB All songs are arranged for women’s voices. Everything will be taught by ear but with music or word sheets available to take away for those who would like. \nTeas\, coffee and some homemade cake will be provided but please bring your own packed lunch. The kettles will be on at 10am and we’ll aim to start singing at 10.15. The workshop will end at 4pm
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/hacheston-nr-ipswich/
LOCATION:Hatcheston Village Hall\, The St\, Hacheston\, Woodbridge\, Suffolk\, IP13 0DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T130000
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SUMMARY:The Gatherings - November
DESCRIPTION:At the The Gatherings the aim is to learn fairly simple songs and just  have a really good sing. This month I’ll be joined by Christine Carson on piano. The singing is always glorious and as usual this event will be topped off by the great addition of fresh coffee and home-made cakes. No better way to spend a Saturday morning! \n\n\nSo come join us for November’s Gathering for a little bit of sunshine as we embark on another winter. We can do it! \n\n\nTickets: choose what you can afford. The £5 donated tickets are for people living on long term low income or benefits.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/the-gatherings-november-3/
LOCATION:East Linton Community Hall\, 75 High St\, East Linton\, East Lothian\, EH40 3BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T173419
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SUMMARY:Birnam\, Perthshire
DESCRIPTION:Last year 70 fabulous singers met in the big hall at the Birnam hotel for an outstanding weekend of good craic and great singing in one of the most beautiful towns in Scotland – just as the autumn colours were at their height. It was an unforgettable weekend and we immediately booked the hotel so we could do it all again this year! \nThe workshop grew out of the Harmony Singing workshops at the Adult Fèis in Ullapool which I’ve been lucky enough to lead over the years. And when I say lucky\, I mean really extraordinarily lucky because the group of singers who regularly go to this event are just an amazing group of humans and great singers taboot. And because we’ve sung so many great songs together over the years we decided to have a weekend to re-learn some of them.  The event is now open to anyone who fancies an amazing weekend of intense singing with some stand out bass singers! \nThe price will include teas\, coffees and lunch at the Birnam Hotel but not accommodation.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/birnam-perthshire-hold-the-date/
LOCATION:Birnam Hotel\, Perth Rd\, Dunkeld\, PH8 0BQ
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T130000
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SUMMARY:The Gatherings - October
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be properly back in the swing of things now as we approach the 2nd Gathering of this season. Come join us for a morning of easy singing where I’m joined by Christine Carson on piano.  The singing is always glorious and as usual this event will be topped off by the great addition of fresh coffee and home-made cake. If you can think of a better way to spend a Saturday morning then keep it to yourself! \n\nTickets: choose what you can afford. The £5 donated tickets are for people living on long term low income or benefits.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/the-gatherings-october-2/
LOCATION:East Linton Community Hall\, 75 High St\, East Linton\, East Lothian\, EH40 3BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T160000
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SUMMARY:Canon Frome\, nr Hereford
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be going back to the wonderful Canon Frome Court this September. I’ll be joined by Jennie Fisk for a weekend of Harmony Singing and community. Canon Frome Court is an intentional community of 20 households who share a 40 acre farm. They’re fortunate to have a beautiful Music Room – a large hall with an amazing acoustic – which will be the venue for the workshop. Find out more \nThe price includes all refreshments: tea\, coffee\, cakes and a delicious vegetarian home-cooked lunch each day. \nThe workshop will run from 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. \nTickets are available from Eventbrite HERE \nEARLY BIRD PRICE – £90 AVAILABLE UNTIL 18th AUGUST  / FROM 18th AUGUST – TICKETS £100 \nAccommodation: Basic camping is available on site for a fee of £10 per night \nCampervan parking £10 per night \nBasic breakfast £5 \nThere are a small number of guest rooms and rooms in members homes available to rent £20 per night. Please check availability before booking. See below \nLedbury is our nearest town with a range of accommodation options \nIf you would like to stay at Canon Frome Court\, please email events@canonfromecourt.org.uk for more details.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/canon-frome-nr-hereford/
LOCATION:Canon Frome Court\, Canon Frome\, Hereford\, Canon Frome HR8 2TD
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Gatherings - September
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to The Gatherings as we embark on another year of spectacular singing in East Linton Community Hall. As always I’ll be joined by Neil Squires (bass) and Christine Carson (piano). The singing is always glorious and as usual this event will be topped off by the great addition of fresh coffee and home-made cake. If you can think of a better way to spend a Saturday morning then keep it to yourself! \n\nTickets: choose what you can afford. The £5 donated tickets are for people living on long term low income or benefits. \n\n\n‘The way in which the whole experience touched my soul is staying with me and\, at some level\, still sustaining me. A huge Thank You for your gifted way of drawing us into such beautiful song and community.’
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/the-gatherings-september-3/
LOCATION:East Linton Community Hall\, 75 High St\, East Linton\, East Lothian\, EH40 3BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Growing Harmony\, Wiston Lodge
DESCRIPTION:Big DRUMROLL please………….because I’m delighted to announce that Lea Morris from Braunschweig\, Germany AND Helen Lyle from Sheffield will be joining Jennie Fisk and me for this totally joyous and eagerly awaited annual event. Lea’s song’s have taken the UK community singing world by storm since her first workshop tour in 2023 after taking part in the Natural Voice Network’s Black Lives Matter Commissioning project with her stunning song Lifting As We Climb. This is you chance to really immerse yourself in her beautiful\, soulful work. You can read more about her here. \nHelen Lyle co-leads Sheffield’s big community choir Purple Cats and brings a light touch and a wealth of teaching and performing experience to the team. It promises to be a great event. \nThe venue is Wiston Lodge – originally a Victorian Hunting Lodge – nestled in the hills near Biggar in the south of Scotland. It’s a great venue\, with a wooden hut added onto the main house\, which is ideal for singing. However\, there are no single ensuite rooms so if that kind of privacy is important to you we suggest you get a nearby BnB or camp. Tents\, caravans and camper vans are all welcome and there are new showers for campers in the on-site Education Suite. \nRooms will be allocated on a first come first served basis. \nTo book: Select either a deposit (residential and singers staying off-site but attending the whole event) or day ticket at the bottom of the page and click ‘get tickets’. Then\, fill out the required booking information including room choice\, and make your payment. If you are staying at Wiston Lodge\, your room will be confirmed when we send out invoices for the final balance\, normally around 3 months before the event. We will contact you if we can’t offer either your first or second choice. \n\nPrice per person: \nSmall room – Shared (£550 pp)\nSmall room as single (£760)\nThe small rooms have a double and a single bed and are ideal for couples or friends to share. \n\nCabin room – Shared (£550 pp)\nCabin room – as a single room (£730 pp) \nEach cabin has 2 bedrooms with a shared toilet/shower room between. Each cabin has a bunkbed and a single. We only sell them as rooms for 2 as there is limited storage space for 3. \n\nShared room with ensuite (£650 pp)\nThere are 2 of these rooms each with 4 or 5 beds. \n\nMen’s dorm (£550 pp)\nWomen’s dorm (£550 pp)\nThe shared dorms have 4 or 5 bunk beds – we only use the bottom bunks – and a nearby toilet. \n\nCamping (£430 pp)\nUnlimited room for tents\, camper vans and caravans. Please note there is no power hook-up available. \n\nNon-residential (£380 pp)\nStay in the village or nearby Abbington\, Leadhills or Biggar. \n\nTicket for one day (£90 pp) \n\nNB: The deposit is £100 for all places except day tickets which should be paid in full. \n\nRefunds\nIf you cancel before 1st June 2024 we’ll refund your ticket (minus a £20 admin and bank charge fee). If you cancel between 1st June and 1st August we’ll refund your ticket minus the deposit price (£120). Unless we can fill your place in which case we’re happy to refund your fees (minus a £20 admin and bank charge fee). If you have to cancel in August you’ll loose 50% of your fee – unless we can fill your place.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/growing-harmony-wiston-lodge/
LOCATION:Wiston Lodge\, Wiston\, near Biggar
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts US
DESCRIPTION:This event is now SOLD OUT. If you’d like to be on the waiting list please email brendan@brendantaaffe.com \nOnce again John Mark Harrison\, Brendan Taaffe and I will be joining each other for a week of intense Harmony Singing. This time Brendan is hosting and tickets will go on sale from his website some time soon but for now\, hold the date. These workshops are always fun – with a lovely range of newly penned material along with some traditional songs. Tickets now on sale from https://turtledoveharmony.org/programs/singing-retreats/ \n 
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/massachusetts-us-hold-the-date/
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T130000
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SUMMARY:The Gatherings - June
DESCRIPTION:Sorry – this event is cancelled but we’ll be back on September 21st for the new term. \n  \n 
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/the-gatherings-june-2/
LOCATION:East Linton Community Hall\, 75 High St\, East Linton\, East Lothian\, EH40 3BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T130000
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SUMMARY:The Gatherings - May
DESCRIPTION:Note the Venue Change for this event. Our usual home hall at East Linton is booked up for this day so we’re moving to Dunbar Parish Church for one session. Join me and Neil Squires (bass) and Christine Carson (piano) for another morning of joyous harmony singing. As usual Rachel will be in charge of teas\, fresh coffee and cake so just come along and join us for the best way to spend a Saturday morning!
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/the-gatherings-may-2/
LOCATION:Dunbar Parish Church Hall\, 32a High St\, Dunbar\, EH42 1AA
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Wytham\, nr Oxford
DESCRIPTION:Join Jennie Fisk and me for a big blast of joyful singing in the beautiful village of Wytham just outside Oxford. Last year’s workshop at Abingdon was epic and very special but we were worried about using the same venue in case of wind or rain – if you were there you’ll know what I mean  – (and if you weren’t then see if you can make a visit sometime to the ancient and quite extraordinary Abingdon Abbey). So this year we’ve moved to Wytham Village Hall where you can expect the same welcome and a big warm blast of singing and community. \nTeas and coffees will be provided but please bring your own packed lunch. \n 
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/whytham-nr-oxford/
LOCATION:Wytham Village Hall\, Wytham\, nr Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX2 8QN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Towersey\, Oxfordshire
DESCRIPTION:Jennie and I are looking forward to this workshop hosted by Village Voices choir. Tickets are £35 and are available from https://snappytickets.co.uk/events/ali-burns-and-jennie-fisk-workshop-in-tow \nTea/coffee and biscuits will be provided\, but please bring your own lunch and water etc \n  \n\n 
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/towersey-oxfordshire/
LOCATION:Towersey Memorial Hall\, Chinnor Road\, Towersey\, Oxfordshire\, OX9 3QY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T130000
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SUMMARY:The Gatherings - April
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a morning of easy singing where I’m joined by Neil Squires (bass) and Christine Carson (piano). The singing is always glorious and as usual this event will be topped off by the great addition of fresh coffee and home-made cake. If you can think of a better way to spend a Saturday morning then keep it to yourself! \n\nTickets: choose what you can afford. The £5 donated tickets are for people living on long term low income or benefits.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/the-gatherings-april-2/
LOCATION:East Linton Community Hall\, 75 High St\, East Linton\, East Lothian\, EH40 3BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T173419
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SUMMARY:Hereford
DESCRIPTION:NB – Although this workshop is full there have been a few cancellations. If you’d like to come please just email me on info@aliburns.co.uk \nLast year’s weekend workshop  at the Steiner Academy Hereford was wonderful. There were 70 of us in the gorgeous school hall with great acoustics. Lunch was laid on by the regular school team of cooks ( I wish school dinner had been like that when I was at school!) And Jennie Fisk joined me for an unforgettable weekend. Let’s do it all again!  \nCome along and enjoy a weekend of original compositions\, singing and good company.  Once again the price includes a freshly cooked lunch and all refreshments. And if you fancy bring a cake for tea breaks please feel free. \nREAD THIS BIT BELOW! \nEarlybird tickets are available until 31st December. I now have a dedicated workshop account to save paying costly PayPal fees. This helps to keep the cost of workshops down. NB You still need to register by clicking the Get Tickets button and filling in the subsequent form. Tick the ‘pay by cheque’ button when you get to the payment bit. Then pay your workshop fee into this account using HSS before your name as a reference: (Mettle Business Account) Alison Burns\, 04-03-33\, 76609910 \nIf you enjoy the convenience of PayPal and don’t mind paying a little extra you can still choose that option.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/hereford-2/
LOCATION:Steiner Academy Hereford\, Much Dewchurch\, Hereford\, HR2 8DL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240411T150000
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SUMMARY:EarthSpirit\, near Glastonbury 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \nNB This event will now be led by Jennie\, myself and Val Regan from Sheffield. \nWe had such a brilliant time together with Helen Yeomans and Jennie Fisk at the beautiful EarthSpirit Centre in Somerset UK this year I came home and booked it for the same time of year in 2024. Are you ready to do it all again? \nHere we go: The EarthSpirit Centre near Glastonbury in Somerset is one of my favourite UK venues.  The hall is beautiful for singing\, there’s a good range of accommodation to suit everyone\, it’s accessible\, the food is great and the staff are lovely!  So come along and join Val Regan\, Jenni Fisk and myself for a big blast of harmony singing to blow away the winter cobwebs. The event will begin on Sunday evening at 5pm and finish at 3pm on Thursday. \nAll prices include meals\, tuition and our own private access to the hot tub and sauna. \nPrice Per Person (pp): \n\nWomen’s Dorm – Shared Bathroom (Apple Loft) – AVAILABLE\n7 bed dorm (no bunks) with attached toilet and spacious shower room\nShared – £550pp \nBasic Room (twin or single) – Shared Bathroom (Dairy) – SOLD OUT\nShared – £600 pp\nSingle – £700 \nSuperior Twin Room – Shared Bathroom (Sky Light Rooms) – SOLD OUT\nShared – £650 pp\nNot available as a single room\n \nEn-suite Room (Cordwood and Cow Sheds) – AVAILABLE\nShared – £650 pp\nSingle – £950 \n\n\nSpecial Suite (Cordwood Suite) – SOLD OUT\nThis includes wifi\, a kitchenette\, a sofa and a bath\nShared – £700 pp\nSingle – £1200 \nCamping – SOLD OUT\nBring your own camper van\, caravan or tent. The camping field has compost toilets and showers.\n£470 pp \nNon-Residential – AVAILABLE\nBook your own BnB or stay with friends – or ideal for those who live locally. Includes all meals\, tea and coffee.\n£400 \n\n  \nBooking and Cancellations:\nBookings are slightly different this year. I’m avoiding big PayPal fees by just asking for a small deposit of £15 (by PayPal) which is non returnable. Jess\, who’s on admin for this event\, will then contact you with bank details of where to pay the full amount\, which is due by the 7th February 2024. Full refunds (minus the £15 deposit) are available until 7th February 2024. If you cancel between the 8th Feb and the 7th March 2024 I’ll refund 50% and after the 7th of March 2024 there are no refunds. However\, if I can fill your place from the waiting list I’m happy to give you a full refund (minus the £15 deposit).
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/growing-harmony-earth-spirit/
LOCATION:EarthSpirit Centre\, Lockyers Farm\, Peak Ln\, Compton Dundon\, Somerton\, TA11 6PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:The Gatherings - March
DESCRIPTION:Come and join the usual team of Neil Squires\, Christine Carson and myself for a great sing as we move cautiously into Spring. We’re back in East Linton Community Hall for this event and as usual there will be great songs\, lovely people\, tea coffee and home made cake. A perfect way to spend a Saturday morning! \nTickets: choose what you can afford. The £5 donated tickets are for people living on long term low income or benefits.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/the-gatherings-march-2/
LOCATION:East Linton Community Hall\, 75 High St\, East Linton\, East Lothian\, EH40 3BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240316T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T173420
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T115233Z
UID:10509-1710583200-1710604800@aliburns.co.uk
SUMMARY:Black Isle\, Ross & Cromarty
DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT\, however\, it’s worth getting yourself on the waiting list as people often have to drop out nearer the time. To add yourself to the list email me at info@aliburns.co.uk \nMarch can be pretty cold and miserable but this promises to be a blast of warmth at the end of winter! I’m really looking forward to this return workshop on the Black Isle – it’s a few years since I was there but it was a lovely day with some great singers. Come along and join us singing some of my favourite songs from this year’s workshop repertoire.  Teas and coffee will be provided but please bring your own packed lunch.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/black-isle-ross-cromarty/
LOCATION:Gordon Memorial Hall\, Courthill Road\, Rosemarkie\, Fortrose\, Ross and Cromarty\, Highlands\, IV10 8UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T173420
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Winter Warmer
DESCRIPTION:The payment system on this website is not reliably working at the moment (week starting 19th Feb) and while we’re doing everything we can to fix it if you want a ticket for this event please just email info@aliburns.co.uk \nThe Winter Warmer event in February is always popular. It’s held one of my favourite Edinburgh singing venues\, Columcille where each year Jennie Fisk and I are joined by another leader for a weekend of glorious harmony singing. \nThis time we’ll be welcoming the wonderful Anna Tabbush\, choir director\, songwriter and singer based in West Sussex. Her songs are popular with choirs across Britain and around the world including “Harbour”; a song she wrote in 2020 in support of refugees fleeing the war in Syria which has had over 20\,000 downloads of the score and was recently featured on BBC comedy drama Juice. She currently sings with vocal quartet Oaken and travels around the country running singing workshops and performing as a singer-songwriter. \nREAD THIS BIT BELOW! \nI now have a dedicated workshop account to save paying costly PayPal fees. This helps to keep the cost of workshops down. Please do select ‘pay by bank account’ at the check out page and make a note of the bank details. Once you have made your booking\, please transfer the payment via your bank. Thank you!
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/edinburgh-hold-the-date/
LOCATION:Columcille Centre\, 2 Newbattle Terrace\, Edinburgh\, EH10 4RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T173420
CREATED:20231218T155234Z
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SUMMARY:The Gatherings - February
DESCRIPTION:Come and join the usual team of Neil Squires\, Christine Carson and myself for a great sing as we move cautiously into Spring. We’re back in East Linton Community Hall for this event and as usual there will be great songs\, lovely people\, tea coffee and home made cake. A perfect way to spend a Saturday morning! \nTickets: choose what you can afford. The £5 donated tickets are for people living on long term low income or benefits.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/the-gatherings-february/
LOCATION:East Linton Community Hall\, 75 High St\, East Linton\, East Lothian\, EH40 3BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240120T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T173420
CREATED:20231218T154522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T103142Z
UID:10637-1705744800-1705755600@aliburns.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Gatherings - January
DESCRIPTION:SORRY but this event is SOLD OUT.  However\, there are sometimes a few cancellations in the days leading up to a workshop so if you’d like to be on the waiting list please email info@aliburns.co.uk \nCome along and join us for a bit of a sing in the post festivity grimness of January! We’re moving venue for just this Gathering\, to Dunbar  Parish Church Hall. There will still be all the usual lovely things! Coffee\, teas and home baking; lovely East Lothian singers – and some from further afield; and some great songs  – nothing too difficult but all chosen to be really satisfying to sing. \nOnce again the tickets are pay-what-you-can-afford. You choose your price level but please note that the £12.50 and the £5 tickets are subsidised and meant for singers living on low income.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/the-gatherings-january-2/
LOCATION:Dunbar Parish Church Hall\, 32a High St\, Dunbar\, EH42 1AA
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T173420
CREATED:20231129T084102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T084127Z
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SUMMARY:Towersey\, nr Oxford. Hold the Date
DESCRIPTION:Just flagging up the date here. This workshop with Jennie Fisk and myself is being hosted by Village Voices and will feature songs from this years workshop repertoire. Watch this space for more details.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/towersey-nr-oxford-hold-the-date/
LOCATION:Towersey\, Towersey\, Oxfordshire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T173420
CREATED:20230430T114749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T120727Z
UID:8898-1700301600-1700323200@aliburns.co.uk
SUMMARY:Harmony Songs\, Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT: please email me to go on the waiting list. info@aliburns.co.uk \nBack in February I had a wonderful days singing in this lovely venue – if you missed it here’s another chance to sing with a big gang of hearty singers in a stunning venue. The day will have a loose theme of Winter and will feature some of my best loved songs. Even though it sounds wintery it’ll be upbeat and celebratory! We’ll be singing in harmony and everything will be taught at a pace to support learning by ear although written music will be available to take home. \nThe venue is modern and warm with great acoustics and  I can guarantee we’ll have a great day of singing and community and warmth in as winter draws in.  Teas/coffee\, cake and lunch are all included in the price. Bargain! \nChoose what you can afford when you come to buy your ticket. \n  \nPublic transport: It’s a 20 minute walk from Glasgow Central station; 10 minute walk from Bridge Street Subway; buses from Glasgow Central to Bedford Lane (by Citizens Theatre) then 8 minute walk;  buses from the Southside of Glasgow either stopping at Bridge Street Subway or Bedford Lane; Parking: There is limited on-street parking nearby and a small amount of free parking directly by the Gorbals Parish Church. Be aware that there is a fee to park in the co-op car park next to Gorbals Parish Church and you may be fined for leaving your car parked and not paying for parking.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/glasgow-2/
LOCATION:Gorbals Parish Church\, 1 Errol Gardens\, Glasgow\, G5 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T173420
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SUMMARY:The Gatherings - November
DESCRIPTION:My vision for The Gatherings is to teach fairly simple things and just to have a really good sing once a month. As always I’ll be joined by Neil Squires (bass) and Christine Carson (piano). The singing is always glorious and as usual this event will be topped off by the great addition of fresh coffee and home-made cakes. No better way to spend a Saturday morning! \n\n\nSo come join us for November’s Gathering for a little bit of sunshine as we embark on another winter. We can do it! \n\n\nTickets: choose what you can afford. The £5 donated tickets are for people living on long term low income or benefits.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/the-gatherings-november-2/
LOCATION:East Linton Community Hall\, 75 High St\, East Linton\, East Lothian\, EH40 3BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T173420
CREATED:20230707T114728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T164255Z
UID:9357-1699092000-1699200000@aliburns.co.uk
SUMMARY:Birnam 'Fèis'
DESCRIPTION:Over the years – since 2002 – I’ve often been lucky enough to lead the Harmony Singing workshops at the Adult Fèis in Ullapool. And when I say lucky\, I mean really extraordinarily lucky because the group of singers who regularly go to this event are just an amazing group of humans and great singers taboot. \nAnyway\, I’m digressing. Because we’ve sung so many great songs together over the years we decided to have a weekend to re-learn some of them. There are already 30 regulars booked onto this event but I’m opening it up to my mailing list singers as I know some of you would really enjoy this. It’s taking place at the Birnam Hotel in the beautiful village of Birnam in Perthshire. It promises to be a really fun high energy weekend with some amazing songs. \nThe price includes teas\, coffees and lunch at the Birnam Hotel but not accommodation. You can pay £105 by Paypal through the website or alternatively register below and pay £95 into the workshop account using the reference Birnam before your name – details below.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/feis-in-birnham/
LOCATION:Birnam Hotel\, Perth Rd\, Dunkeld\, PH8 0BQ
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T173420
CREATED:20230707T103913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T065119Z
UID:9325-1698487200-1698595200@aliburns.co.uk
SUMMARY:Kathy Bullock Edinburgh
DESCRIPTION:So\, this is very exciting! Kathy Bullock’s coming back to Edinburgh for a whole weekend of high energy\, heart moving\, gospel singing. This only happens once every few years so if you love a good sing in a roomful of open hearted\, friendly people you’d be mad to miss it! And if you’ve never experienced a workshop with Kathy there’s an almighty treat in store for you. Go have a look at her website for a bit more of a feel of how the workshop might be. \nAnd hooray for Hannah who’ll be providing us with her gorgeous lunches\, teas\, coffees and the legendary GF Tiffin  – all included in the price. \nIt’s always a truly lovely weekend at the Columcille Centre with it’s high ceiling and beautiful acoustics.  Tickets are £110 for the weekend if bought though this website using PayPal or £100 if paid straight into the workshop account using the code KB before your full name. Details of that account are in the registration box below. NB You do need to register so I collect your details for emailing out to you nearer the time.  \nThere are currently no concessions tickets for this but nearer the time I may be able release some. Email me if you need one: info@aliburns.co.uk
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/kathy-bullock-edinburgh/
LOCATION:Columcille Centre\, 2 Newbattle Terrace\, Edinburgh\, EH10 4RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T173420
CREATED:20230707T094945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T183305Z
UID:9323-1697882400-1697893200@aliburns.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Gatherings October
DESCRIPTION:We’re properly back in the swing of things now as we approach the 2nd Gathering of our 2nd year. Come join us for a morning of easy singing where I’m joined by Neil Squires (bass) and Christine Carson (piano). The singing is always glorious and as usual this event will be topped off by the great addition of fresh coffee and home-made cake. If you can think of a better way to spend a Saturday morning then keep it to yourself! \n\nTickets: choose what you can afford. The £5 donated tickets are for people living on long term low income or benefits.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/the-gatherings-october/
LOCATION:East Linton Community Hall\, 75 High St\, East Linton\, East Lothian\, EH40 3BQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231015T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T173420
CREATED:20230419T105323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T141457Z
UID:8885-1697364000-1697385600@aliburns.co.uk
SUMMARY:Yoxford\, Suffolk
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. Please email me to get put on the waiting list \nJoin Jennie Fisk and me for a one day workshop in the lovely Suffolk Village of Yoxford. It promises to be one of those lovely friendly community events with good company\, some new songs and great singing. Bring a packed lunch and we’ll provide tea and coffee. If you enjoy baking bring cake! Pay what you can afford. \nThe kettle will be on and doors open at 9.45 and we’ll aim to start singing at 10.15. \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. Please email me to get put on the waiting list \n 
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/yoxford-suffolk/
LOCATION:Yoxford Village Hall\, Old High Road\, Yoxford\, Suffolk\, IP17 3HN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015
DTSTAMP:20260424T173420
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UID:7152-1697241600-1697327999@aliburns.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:Jennie Fisk and I will be leading a one day workshop in Cambridge on Saturday 14th October 2023 – You can buy tickets HERE
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/cambridge/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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