The Nutcracker by The Royal Ballet

On behalf of the Science & Leisure Committee, I am pleased to bring to your attention an exciting opportunity that has been presented by the Royal Opera House for WI members.

Nutcracker

Nutcracker Advert

On Saturday 19 December 2015, the Royal Opera House will open its doors for an exclusive performance of The Nutcracker by The Royal Ballet.  Starting at 10am, members will have a unique opportunity to get ‘behind the scenes’ of the Opera House and learn all about the work that goes in to producing a ballet; from costumes preservation, stage make-up to actually meeting the ballet dancers and members of the orchestra.

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra comes to Kingston

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing in the lovely Rose Theatre in Kingston on Saturday 30th January.

The Orchestra will be performing and exciting repertoire of well-known classical favourites including, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro Overture & Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Beethoven’s imposing Symphony No.5.

More details about the concert can be found on The Rose Theatre’s website:

http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org/whats-on/royal-philharmonic-orchestra

Day Visit to Denman College

A visit is the perfect way to introduce members to Denman College and all it has to offer WI members.

Denman College

Please take part in out poll so we can establish the level of interest in this event. (All visits take place on a Monday with various dates available.)

 

These visits begin with a cookery demonstration by a WI Cookery School chef to give visitors a real taste of what it is like to come on a course at Denman. This is followed by lunch with wine, a tour of the college and a cream tea. The perfect day out! ICosts – £35 per head for bookings confirmed before 30 September 2015 and £40 for bookings confirmed after that date.

Designer Days, no dates or costs have been provided but if there is interest we can obtain more information

Designer Days allow you to create your own bespoke day at Denman. Arrive at 10am for morning coffee and then go to your first two-hour workshop, which has been carefully selected by you and tailored to suit your requirements. Next you’ll enjoy a two-course lunch, including a glass of wine, and then have the chance to look in our two shops. After lunch, enjoy the second of your chosen two-hour workshops and top up with afternoon tea, before heading home.