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COLONSAY FESTIVAL OF SPRING

From Friday 29th April to Friday 20th May 2011

Please note that a lot of work is under way - ideas are still being brought forward and all sorts of fine-tuning is in hand ... but the size and shape is becoming clearer; the information below describes the shape of things by August 1st 2010 and will be updated monthly. If you think that you will be tempted to participate, please book your accommodation as soon as possible...

The dates have been carefully chosen - no midges, no bracken, splendid weather combined with the incredible vibrancy of springtime. Awaken to the dawn chorus, wash your face in the dew then enjoy the activities below!

 

*Wildflower walks and talks - Dr Richard Gulliver

Royal Society for Protection of Birds (RSPB) guided walks and talks - Mike Peacock and other RSPB guides

*Foraging for wild foods and cooking outdoors - Hugo Arnold

*History and archaeology lectures and visits to historic sites - Kevin Byrne

Farming walks and talks, interaction with farm animals - Paul, Estate Farm Manager; Sarah Hobhouse

*Colonsay House Garden walks and talks - Jane Howard

*Island play and ceilidh on Saturday evenings - Trevor Patrick, Mike McNicholl

*Spring Golf Tournament on Sundays and Wednesdays - Trevor Patrick

*Landscape painting courses - possibly a different teacher available each week

Children's guided nature walks, activities and farm visits for under 5's (to be accompanied by parents)

Art exhibitions of Colonsay inspired work - William Joll

*Bridge evenings in the hotel with resident Bridge teacher - Celestria Alexander-Sinclair

 
 

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