Led by Zoe Brennan

Suitable for all abilities, Zoe’s class will help anyone wishing to improve their flexibility, alignment, co-ordination, posture, balance and breathing and will focus on stabilising and strengthening your core.

Zoe will adapt exercises to suit your individual needs and mobility. At the end of the class we will take a few minutes to relax and unwind with some mindfulness.

All abilities are welcome.

You will need your own mat.

Spring
Tues 14 Jan - 29 Apr (exc 18 Feb and 8 Apr)

Summer
Tues 6 May - 15 Jul

11am - 12pm
£15 per class | £60 for 5 sessions

Suitable for 18+ years.

Other classes include:
Pilates - Beginners
Pilates - Intermediate

•   6 May from £15

Led by Zoe Brennan

Suitable for people with some Pilates experience or those who are looking for a slightly more challenging class. Still covering alignment, breathing and centering but with more focus on strengthening and toning your body. At the end of the class we will take a few moments to relax and unwind.

You will need your own mat.

Spring
Tues 14 Jan - 29 Apr (exc 18 Feb and 8 Apr)

Summer
Tues 6 May - 15 Jul

12.15pm - 1.15pm
£15 per class | £60 for 5 sessions

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

Other classes include:
Pilates - Beginners
Pilates - Mixed Abilities

•   6 May from £15

Led by Jo Hall

This course will help you include figures in your paintings. Very often they can be simply indicated with a couple of marks giving a sense of scale and liveliness to the landscape. You will also explore some activities closer up. Please bring your own materials as indicated below and you will be encouraged to bring your own reference material.

All participants will need: paper towel and a drawing board, a small sketchbook or cartridge paper for planning compositions etc.

For pastel work please bring: pastels, charcoal, pastel paper, table easel, tape or clips to hold paper to the board.

For watercolour please bring: paints, brushes, water pots, palette, small natural sponge, and table easel or block to tilt your board, suitable paper 300gsm cold pressed.

Some paper will be available from the tutor at cost.

Summer
Tues 29 Apr - 3 Jun (6 weeks)

12.30pm - 3.30pm

£126 for 6 week course

•   6 May

Led by Zoe Brennan

Suitable for anyone new to Pilates or wishing to improve their flexibility, co-ordination, posture, balance, breathing and focus on stabilising the core. At the end of the class we will take a few moments to relax and unwind.

All abilities are welcome.

You will need your own mat.

Spring
Tues 14 Jan - 29 Apr (exc 18 Feb and 8 Apr)

Summer
Tues 6 May - 15 Jul

1.30pm - 2.30pm
£15 per class | £60 for 5 sessions

Suitable for 18+ years.

Other classes include:
Pilates - Mixed Abilities
Pilates - Intermediate

•   6 May from £15

Led by Creative Eye

Norden Farm's Crafternoons are relaxed crafting sessions for older people.

Get crafty with a range of activities, or bring along your own projects to work on with support from tutor Kayleigh Robinson.

You can learn new skills, meet new people and try something new, a cup of tea is included with the ticket price. Come either Tuesday or Wednesday and join in that week's craft. If you are unable to attend in person you can log on from home to chat and join in the session.

Spring Season
Tues 11 Mar - Felt Keyring / Brooch
Tues 18 Mar - Woven Basket
Tues 25 Mar - Wool Hoop Art
Tues 1 Apr - Book Folded Sheep
Tues 8 Apr - Fabric Flower
Tues 15 Apr - Cube Bunny
Tues 22 Apr - Embossed Foil Decorations
Tues 29 Apr - Iris Paper Folding

Summer
Tues 6 May - Stencilled Hoop Art
Tues 13 May - Cupcake Case Flowers
Tues 20 May - No Session
Tues 27 May - Abstract Square Art
Tues 3 Jun - Glass Magnets
Tues 10 Jun - Mini Decoupage Sign
Tues 17 Jun - Quilling
Tues 24 Jun - Yarn Wrapped Vases / Jars
Tues 1 Jul - Dotty Tote Bags
Tues 8 Jul - Dried Flower Art
Tues 15 Jul - Wood Slice Nail Art
Tues 22 Jul - No Session
Tues 29 Jul - Bird Seed Ornaments
Tues 5 Aug - Yarn Canvas Art
Tues 12 Aug - Air Dry Clay Candle Holder

Social Arts Crafternoons is a partially funded project run by Norden Farm with support from The Berkshire Community Foundation.

Local transport can be provided as part of the ticket price for those attending on a Wednesday.

If you need transport to Norden Farm for the Wednesday sessions please contact Jess Thompson at jess.thompson@nordenfarm.org / 01628 682563 to talk through your requirements.

Suitable for ages 60+ years.

2pm - 3pm
£6.50 per session, including a cup of tea

•   6 May from £650

Led by Seann Wilkinson

A non-audition community choir open to all. Working on everything from Madonna to Les Mis, from gospel to pop - this is an opportunity to meet people, learn some harmonies and sing your hearts out. No experience required. Enthusiasm absolutely necessary!

Spring
Tues 14 Jan - 1 Apr (excl 18 Feb)
7.30pm – 9pm

Summer
Tues 22 Apr - 22 Jul (excl 27 May)
7.30pm – 9pm

£11 per session | £130 per 13 week term

•   6 May from £11

Led by Jim Maving

A class for a guitar player who has been playing for at least a year. For a player who has a grasp of first position chords, who can strum and follow chord charts.

These classes are split by skills level:

If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!

Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.

Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.

Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.

Spring
Tues 14 Jan – 11 Feb (5 weeks)
Tues 25 Feb – 25 Mar (5 weeks)
Tues 8 Apr – 6 May (5 weeks)

Summer
Tues 20 May – 17 Jun (5 weeks)
Tues 1 Jul – 29 Jul (5 weeks)

7.45pm - 8.45pm

£50 per 5 week course

Please bring your own Guitar.

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

•   6 May

Dir: Bong Joon Ho 2024 | 137 mins

A groundbreaking cinematic experience from the Academy Award-winning writer/director of Parasite, Bong Joon Ho.

Unlikely hero, Mickey Barnes has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.

Starring Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo.

'Two Robert Pattinsons for the price of one in Bong Joon-ho’s acidly funny sci-fi satire' ★★★★ The Guardian

'A charming space oddity for these unusual times' ★★★★ Empire

£10.50 | £9.50 conc

Neon Members - Free membership for ages 16 - 25
£5 (offer applied in basket once logged in). Find out more about Neon Membership here.

Three Films Ticket Offer
£9 | £8 conc tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.

Open Captioned Screening
The screening on Wed 7 May 2pm is an Open Captioned Screening. These screenings provide a transcription of the audio from a film. Captions are displayed at the bottom of the cinema screen along with the dialogue from the film.

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The perfect place to discover the latest films – as well as those you may have missed. Follow us here for the latest line ups, film news and reviews from our team.

•   6 May from £950
•   7 May from £950
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Led by Julie Potter

This class is particularly suited to beginners, those returning to yoga having had a break, those with specific injuries or conditions or even those that consider themselves to be of a certain age that might need a less challenging approach. We will cover general breathing practises, the basic and gentler postures, together with general information and possible discussion around movement and the potential difficulties we might come up against.

The aim will be to relax and enjoy.

The yoga I teach is an evolution of nearly 30 years of practice and study, with a broad experience of many styles and teachers. In recent years I have been moving away from ‘external’ evaluation of the postures and moving towards an internal sense of the postures, moving away from the more used traditional approach of systemised yoga to a more experiential and felt approach, influenced by teachers who have been inspired by the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli.

Please bring a blanket, a Yoga / Pilates mat, and wear loose comfortable clothing

Spring
Wed 19 Feb - 19 Mar (5 weeks)
Wed 26 Mar - 30 Apr (5 weeks)

Summer
Wed 7 May - 11 Jun (6 weeks)
Wed 18 Jun - 23 Jul (6 weeks)

Please note that Susan Bett will be covering the session on Wed 16 Apr. The sessions on Wed 11 and 18 Jun will also be covered by a different teacher.

11am - 12.15pm
£12 per session | £60 per 6 week course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.

•   7 May from £12

Led by Sue Bridge

These sessions are suitable for those with some prior experience of drawing and painting (either previous study or art course participation).

As with the preceding course Transform your Sketchpad these 3 hour studio sessions will be wide ranging both in terms of media and subject matter. Over the duration of the course you will gain experience in a range of media, acrylic / watercolour, pen and ink and collage. Some sessions will be one off activities other topics may spread over a couple of weeks.

Students to provide their own materials.

General materials required:
- A good set of quality watercolours, Daler Rowney / Galleria small tubes are best.
- Set of acrylics basic colours (DR System 3 original Galleria) and a varied collection of brushes.
- Large paint palettes, water jar etc.
- A4 hard bound or spiral sketchpad with 140 weight paper in.

For any new bookers: it’s best not to buy anything new (other than sketchpad) until you have been to the first session.

Spring
Wed 15 Jan - 12 Feb (5 weeks)
Wed 26 Feb - 26 Mar (5 weeks)
Wed 30 Apr - Wed 21 May (4 weeks)

Summer
Wed 28 May - 18 Jun (4 weeks)
Wed 2 Jul - 23 Jul (4 weeks)

11am - 2pm

£100 per 4 week course

Age guidance: 18+ years

•   7 May

Led by Funky Monkeys

Have you ever wondered what your baby is thinking or feeling? Would it help if they could communicate those thoughts and feelings to you?

Sign and rhyme teaches parents / carers and their little ones, simple sign language that enables them to communicate before speech takes over. Just like waving and clapping, your baby can learn to tell you when they’re hungry, in pain or just that they’ve seen a dog! This is empowering to them and hugely rewarding for you! In most cases babies who sign learn to talk sooner than their non-signing peers.

Signs are used in class, like actions, to accompany songs and nursery rhymes and with an array of props, puppets, instruments and the use of disco lights, bubbles and parachutes to enhance the sensory experience and make learning more fun.

There's also:
* Free on-site parking
* Café (open all day)
* Baby changing facilities

Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers all welcome with their babies under 18 months

Spring
Wed 15 Jan - 30 Apr
1.45pm - 2.30pm

Summer
Wed 7 May - 23 Jul
1.45pm - 2.30pm

£8.50 for 1 Adult and 1 Child | £4 Siblings (9 months +)
£45 for 6 sessions a term (this offer doesn't include the sibling ticket)

•   7 May from £4

Led by Creative Eye

Norden Farm's Crafternoons are relaxed crafting sessions for older people.

Get crafty with a range of activities, or bring along your own projects to work on with support from tutor Kayleigh Robinson.

You can learn new skills, meet new people and try something new, a cup of tea is included with the ticket price. Come either Tuesday or Wednesday and join in that week's craft. If you are unable to attend in person you can log on from home to chat and join in the session.

Spring Season
Wed 5 Mar - Wire Flowers
Wed 12 Mar - Felt Keyring / Brooch
Wed 19 Mar - Woven Basket
Wed 26 Mar - Wool Hoop Art
Wed 2 Apr - Book Folded Sheep
Wed 9 Apr - Fabric Flower
Wed 16 Apr - Cube Bunny
Wed 23 Apr - Embossed Foil Decorations
Wed 30 Apr - Iris Paper Folding

Summer
Wed 7 May - Stencilled Hoop Art
Wed 14 May - Cupcake Case Flowers
Wed 21 May - No Session
Wed 28 May - Abstract Square Art
Wed 4 Jun - Glass Magnets
Wed 11 Jun - Mini Decoupage Sign
Wed 18 Jun - Quilling
Wed 25 Jun - Yarn Wrapped Vases / Jars
Wed 2 Jul - Dotty Tote Bags
Wed 9 Jul - Dried Flower Art
Wed 16 Jul - Wood Slice Nail Art
Wed 23 Jul - No Session
Wed 30 Jul - Bird Seed Ornaments
Wed 6 Aug - Yarn Canvas Art
Wed 13 Aug - Air Dry Clay Candle Holder

Social Arts Crafternoons is a partially funded project run by Norden Farm with support from The Berkshire Community Foundation.

Local transport can be provided as part of the ticket price for those attending on a Wednesday.

If you need transport to Norden Farm for the Wednesday sessions please contact Jess Thompson at jess.thompson@nordenfarm.org / 01628 682563 to talk through your requirements.

Suitable for ages 60+ years.

2pm - 3pm
£6.50 per session, including a cup of tea

•   7 May from £650

Led by Clare Marshall

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese Martial Art, whose benefits are supported by modern research. These benefits include improvement in balance, posture, memory, sleep and focus. It also reduces high blood pressure, anxiety and stress. Breathing and gentle movements flow into each other, harmonizing the mind and body.

As a physiotherapist, Clare chose to become an accredited instructor with The Tai Chi for Health Institute, which was founded by a medical doctor, Dr Lam. Their programmes are beneficial for those with or without specific medical conditions, reduce the risk of injury and can be done seated and in standing at your own level of comfort.

The classes are fun, relaxed and suitable to all.

Wear lose comfortable clothing and trainer type footwear.

Spring
Wed 15 Jan - 12 Feb (5 weeks)
Wed 19 Feb - 26 Mar (5 weeks) (excl 12 Mar)
Wed 2 Apr - 30 Apr (4 weeks) (excl 9 Apr)

Summer
Wed 7 May - 11 Jun (6 weeks)
Wed 18 Jun - 23 Jul (5 weeks) (excl 25 Jun)

3 - 4pm
£13 per session | £55 per 5 week course | £66 per 6 week course

•   7 May from £13

Led by Emma Duncan

In each session children take part in a series of drama games and activities that develop their confidence as well as teaching them drama skills. These include focus, communication, developing a character and voice projection.

As the weeks go on the group will each have a part with some lines to learn in a small-scale show. They will rehearse as a team and share what they have learnt during the last session, more details to follow on this after half term.

Suitable for school years 2 - 6.

'Norden Farm is my favourite after school club, it always keeps me moving and relaxed. It is a great place to go for drama and within a short time, I have become far more confident and expressive' Timothy, age 7

'We have sent both of our children to Youth Theatre at Norden Farm and have seen dramatic improvements in there ability, confidence, social awareness and expressiveness generally and specifically. The environment is safe and developmental in a broad and exciting sense' Alex - parent

Summer
Wed 30 Apr - Wed 23 Jul
5pm - 6.30pm

Junior Youth Theatre Booking Form

'The youth theatre is a nice place and I’ve only been here a short time and I Love it!' Junior Youth Theatre Student

'It is cool and welcoming' Junior Youth Theatre Student

'The youth theatre is one of the most professional classes I’ve enrolled in' Junior Youth Theatre Student

'The youth theatre is one of the best drama clubs, everyone is so friendly and we do amazing games' Junior Youth Theatre Student

'We have absolutely loved the drama classes, we have seen a tremendous improvement with our daughter's confidence, she enjoys the sessions as there is a mixture of techniques and games and has made friends along the way! Emma is great at adapting the lessons and I have only seen improvements, we Look forward to the end of summer show combined with the senior class!!! Love Norden Farm as the venue!' Junior Youth Theatre Parent

'This is my daughter’s first experience of a drama club - and it has been such a positive, confidence-boosting, creative experience for her. I particularly love that there is no pressure on the children - there is plenty of time and practice to get ready for the end of season Sharing Session, and the level of performance is just enough to stretch them, without making them worry. It’s pure joy and excitement! You can see how far the group has progressed from term to term - they are becoming a very confident and capable group of Thespians!' Junior Youth Theatre Parent

•   7 May

Led by Emma Duncan

Each term we will be focusing on developing the participants confidence and well-being through a series of drama games and activities.

This term the Senior Youth Theatre group are focusing on developing drama skills. They’ll learn a deeper understanding of performance and managing their nerves as well as some more specialised techniques including comedy and physical theatre.

Suitable for school years 7 - 12.

'Drama has upped my confidence remarkably and I’m getting better every time, it’s my favourite club and I look forward to it each week' Youth Theatre Seniors Student

'The youth theatre is one of the best dramas clubs ever, we can express ourselves' Youth Theatre Seniors Student

'The instructor is very supportive and everyone is very respectful' Youth Theatre Seniors Student

'Norden Farm is my favourite after school club, it always keeps me moving and relaxed. It is a great place to go for drama and within a short time, I have become far more confident and expressive' Youth Theatre Student

'We have sent both of our children to Youth Theatre at Norden Farm and have seen dramatic improvements in there ability, confidence, social awareness and expressiveness generally and specifically. The environment is safe and developmental in a broad and exciting sense' Alex - parent

Spring
Wed 15 Jan - 2 Apr (12 weeks)
6.05pm - 7.30pm
£156

Summer
Wed 23 Apr - 23 Jul, exc 28 May (13 weeks)
6pm - 7.30pm
£169

Senior Youth Theatre Booking Form

'Drama has upped my confidence remarkably and I’m getting better every time, it’s my favourite club and I look forward to it each week' Senior Youth Theatre Student

'The youth theatre is one of the best dramas clubs ever, we can express ourselves' Senior Youth Theatre Student

'The instructor is very supportive and everyone is very respectful' Senior Youth Theatre Student

•   7 May

Led by Jim Maving

For those who have been playing guitar for 2 years plus. For a player who can chord chart read, play first position, barre chords and who have started finger-picking styles.

These classes are split by skills level:

If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!

Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.

Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.

Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.

Spring
Wed 15 Jan – 12 Feb (5 weeks)
Wed 26 Feb – 26 Mar (5 weeks)
Wed 9 Apr – 7 May (5 weeks)

Summer
Wed 21 May – 18 Jun (5 weeks)
Wed 2 Jul – 30 Jul (5 weeks)

7pm - 8pm

£50 per 5 week course

Please bring your own Guitar.

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

•   7 May

Led by Jim Maving

These classes are designed for those people who have always wanted to learn the guitar but are in need of a helping hand to get started in a user-friendly way. No experience needed, just a guitar!

These classes are split by skills level:

If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!

Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.

Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.

Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.

Spring
Wed 15 Jan – 12 Feb (5 weeks)
Wed 26 Feb – 26 Mar (5 weeks)
Wed 9 Apr – 7 May (5 weeks)

Summer
Wed 21 May – 18 Jun (5 weeks)
Wed 2 Jul – 30 Jul (5 weeks)

8.15pm - 9.15pm

£50 per 5 week course

Please bring your own Guitar.

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

•   7 May

Led by Maria Chernyak Belenky

Join us for a series of one day sculpture workshops designed for both beginners and experienced artists. Each session provides an in depth exploration of sculpting techniques, encouraging creative expression through form, texture, and composition.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll sculpt both animals and human figures from a solid block of clay. You'll explore various sculpting techniques while following the complete ceramic process, developing key skills such as shaping, joining, cutting, scooping, and applying textures to create unique surfaces. Experimenting with form and proportion will bring expression and dynamism to your work. You'll also learn how to prepare your pieces for firing.

You are encouraged to bring reference images for inspiration. Finished pieces will be fired and ready for collection in approximately four weeks.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and advanced students.

All materials and firing are included in the price.

Thur 8 May
11am - 4pm

£75

•   8 May from £75

Led by Annet Bowler

Zumba with Annet is a fun, easy to follow, dance based class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms!

This 60 minute class feels more than a party that exercise class. It suits all levels of ability and beginners are very welcome.

Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility.

It can help make you feel happy, healthy, strong, amazing, unstoppable and confident!

Spring
Thur 9 Jan - 24 Apr (excl 10 Apr)
11.30am – 12.30pm

Thursday 20 March
Thursday 27 March
Thursday 3 April
Please note these sessions will be led by Sheida Seddiq.

Summer
Sat 1 May - 31 Jul
11,30am - 12.30pm

£7 per class | £30 for 5 sessions a term

Age guidance: 18+ years

•   8 May from £7

Led by Mairi Cowieson

Showstopper Tots Musical Theatre themed music and movement classes for ages 2 - 5yrs. Younger siblings are welcome. Under 6 months free.

Join us for our exciting Lion King themed term. I Just Can't Wait to be King! so, come and join other little lion cubs, as we get ready for our Morning Report and sing Hakuna Matata.

The classes take the children on an adventure, exploring the music and story of The Lion King. Learning a dance to help with their coordination, singing songs and playing drama games to help with their confidence. Each class ends with our mini theatre and story song, written especially for ShowstopperUk, by fabulous West End composers.

This story song is added to each week to enhance their engagement and concentration skills. It's also fun for the parents / carers who attend with their little ones.

Building confidence, musicality, coordination, concentration, all through the wonderful world of Musical Theatre.

Led by a professional West End performer and director.

Summer

Course 1: Lion King
Thur 24 Apr - 22 May (5 weeks)
2pm - 2.45pm

Whole course - £40 (5 weeks) (1 adult and 1 child)
Trial on 24 Apr - £9 (1 adult and 1 child) Siblings £5.40
£32 (1 adult and 1 child) if you would like to continue for the rest of the remaining 4 weeks please put remaining dates in the basket when re-booking and a discount will apply.

Drop-in sessions for the rest of the term £9 (1 adult and 1 child) I siblings £5.40.

Course 2:
Thur 5 Jun - 17 Jul (7 weeks)
2pm - 2.45pm

Whole course - £56 (7 weeks) (1 adult and 1 child)
Trial on 5 June - £9 (1 adult and 1 child) Siblings £5.40
£48 (1 adult and 1 child) if you would like to continue for the remaining 6 weeks please put remaining dates in the basket when re-booking and a discount will apply.

Drop-in sessions for the rest of the term £9 (1 adult and 1 child) I siblings £5.40.

Age guidance: 2 - 5 years

•   8 May from £540

Led by Susan Betts

This gentle and accessible class is designed to help you move with ease, build strength and find a sense of calm - no floor work required. Using the support of a chair, we’ll explore a range of seated and standing yoga poses to improve balance, flexibility and circulation, all at a pace that suits you. 

Whether you’re managing an injury, returning to movement or simply looking for a softer style of yoga, this class offers a welcoming and inclusive space for all bodies. Expect clear guidance, a friendly atmosphere and time to breathe, stretch and reconnect with yourself. 

Come as you are - no experience needed. Chairs are provided so just wear something you can move in and bring anything else that helps you feel at ease.

Summer
Thur 1 May - Thur 5 Jun (6 weeks)
Thur 12 Jun - Thur 24 Jul (6 weeks)

3.15pm - 4.15pm

£10 per class | £48 for 6 week course

•   8 May from £10

Led by Jim Maving

For those who have been playing guitar for 2 years plus. For a player who can chord chart read, play first position, barre chords and who have started finger-picking styles.

These classes are split by skills level:

If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!

Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.

Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.

Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.

Spring
Thur 16 Jan – 13 Feb (5 weeks)
Thur 27 Feb – 27 Mar (5 weeks)
Thur 10 Apr – 8 May (5 weeks)

Summer
Thur 22 May – 19 Jun (5 weeks)
Thur 3 Jul – 31 Jul (5 weeks)

7pm - 8pm

£50 per 5 week course

Please bring your own Guitar.

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

•   8 May

Join local musical theatre talent Cormac Diamond, as he brings his debut cabaret show back to where it all began!

You can expect a nostalgic array including golden-age showtunes by Rogers and Hammerstein, and pop-rock anthems by Elton John and David Bowie, weaved together into an uplifting story about memories, 'the good old days', and good old friends. This homecoming cabaret will be nothing if not a night… to remember…

Studio
£15

Insta cormacdiamond

•   8 May from £15

Presented by Maidenhead Music Society.

Britten Three Divertimenti
Haydn Quartet in B-flat major, Op. 50 No. 1
Suk Meditation on an old Bohemian Chorale (St Wenceslas), Op. 35a
Dvořák Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 51

The miraculous Heath Quartet (Guardian) returns for a great concert. Capricious, youthful Britten, witty, joyful Haydn, stirring Suk and romantic Dvorak full of captivating Slavonic tunes.

Courtyard Theatre
£20 I £15 (MMS members) I Under 18s free

Maidenhead Music Society website

•   8 May from £20

Led by Jim Maving

Classes constructed for those who have been playing for 5 years or more. To move your playing to that next level. It’s for those who can chord chart read, play different rhythms, finger pick, know barre chords, all rudimentary chord voicings and have a basic understanding of theory.

These classes are split by skills level:

If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!

Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.

Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.

Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.

Spring
Thur 16 Jan – 13 Feb (5 weeks)
Thur 27 Feb – 27 Mar (5 weeks)
Thur 10 Apr – 8 May (5 weeks)

Summer
Thur 22 May – 19 Jun (5 weeks)
Thur 3 Jul – 31 Jul (5 weeks)

8.15pm - 9.15pm

£50 per 5 week course

Please bring your own Guitar.

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

•   8 May

Led by Julie Potter

This class is suited to those who have been practising for at least 6. My intention for this class is to move our practise forward, explore different avenues and approaches to the traditional postures. We will be aiming to be going deeper into awareness and noticing.

The yoga I teach is an evolution of over 20 years of practice and study, perhaps moving away from external evaluation of the postures and moving towards an internal sense of the postures, moving away from the more used traditional approach of systemised yoga to a more experiential approach. Whilst looking at traditional Hatha Yoga postures and pranayamas, I will be encouraging fun and freedom within the traditional structure, whilst taking into our awareness fundamental anatomical and functional aspects required by our bodies for maximum wellbeing benefits.

Please bring a blanket, a Yoga / Pilates mat, and wear loose comfortable clothing.

Spring
Fri 10 Jan - 7 Feb (5 weeks)
Fri 14 Feb - 14 Mar (5 weeks)
Fri 21 Mar - 25 Apr (5 weeks)

Summer
Fri 2 May - 6 Jun (6 weeks)
Fri 13 Jun - 25 Jul (6 weeks) (excl 4 Jul)

Please note that the sessions on Fri 6 and 13 Jun will be covered by a different teacher.

11am - 12.15pm
£12 per session | £50 per 5 week course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.

•   9 May from £12

An energetic and creative music and movement class for babies and children under 5.

This fun and funky session uses lights, puppets, parachute, instruments and music to get your little ones moving!

Suitable for ages 9 months - 5 years.

Spring
Fri 10 Jan - 25 Apr (exc 21 Feb and 11 Apr)

Summer
Fri 9 May - 25 Jul

11am - 11.45am

£8.50 | Siblings (9 months +) £4 | £45 for 6 sessions a term (this offer doesn't include the sibling ticket)

If you would like to book the offer price for 6 sessions, please enter a ticket for each date you would like to attend into your basket and the offer will apply automatically.

•   9 May from £4

Led by Helen D Evans

Come and explore hand building with clay.

This five week course is for people with all abilities, whether you want to come and give Pottery a try or if you have some experience of working with clay. If you are new to clay you will be given the opportunity to try different techniques such as slab building, using press moulds, coiling and sculpting.

Helen will give you suggestions to suit your level of ability / experience and guide you through the process. The skills covered on the course will depend on what you decide to make after an initial discussion. More experienced learners can use the time to work on their own projects.

The intention of this 5 week course is to explore / build on different hand building techniques. At the end of week four, your work will then be bisque fired off-site, ready for glazing in week five. It will then be re-fired and ready to collect from Norden Farm at a later date.

The price includes: clay, use of tools, underglazes, decorating slips, glazes and 2x firing of your work.

Please bring with you:
- Sketchbook for ideas
- Pens / Pencils
- A cloth to wipe your hands on
- An apron
- Any clay tools you may have.
- A plastic bag to store your work

After the course
Helen will notify you and arrange a date regarding the collection of your work which usually takes between 4 - 6 weeks.

Please note that cut-off for booking is on Wed 23 Apr at 7.30pm.

Summer
Fri 25 Apr - 23 May (5 weeks)

11am - 1.30pm

£150 for 5 week course

•   9 May

Singing is a great way to relieve stress and promote well-being.

Meet new people and take some time for you in this new acappella choir for mums, dads, grandparents, carers and their babies!

It is a baby friendly class, created especially so you can bring the baby you care for. Grown ups are in a semi circle (with room for your buggy next to you) and babies can sit, crawl or play on the blanket in front of you.

These uplifting classes are led by conductor/composer (and mum) Marta Radwan. There's no auditions, no singing experience is needed and you don't need to have a 'good voice' - just an openness to have a go! You'll be sure to know the songs and there will even be some which include your little one.

There's also:
* Free on-site parking
* Café (open all day)
* Baby changing facilities

Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers all welcome with their babies under 18 months

12.30pm - 1.30pm

Summer
Fri 25 Apr - 16 May (4 weeks)
Fri 23 May - 20 Jun (4 weeks) (excl 30 May)
Fri 27 Jun - 18 Jul (4 weeks)

£10 per session | £32 per 4 week course | £40 per 5 week course

•   9 May from £10

Led by Dr Marta Mathea Radwan

Norden Farm’s Daytime Choir is a fun, friendly, non-auditioned choir for everyone. We learn by ear, so you don’t need music experience. Our music ranges from gospel, world and jazz to pop and classical - anything that sounds great and is a joy to sing. Joining us is a great way to meet people and sing your stress away.

Summer
Fri 25 Apr - 16 May (4 weeks)
Fri 23 May - 20 Jun (4 weeks) (excl 30 May)
Fri 27 Jun - 18 Jul (4 weeks)
2pm - 3.30pm

£12 per session | £50 per 5 week course | £40 per 4 week course

Age guidance: 18+ years

About the tutor
Dr Marta Mathea Radwan is an award-winning vocalist, composer and musical director. Heralding from Poland and with over 30 years' experience in musical performance, Marta conducts choirs around London, including: jazz group Alle Choir London, Offbeat a cappella community choirs in Acton and Richmond, and Singing for Fun groups at Brunel University London.

•   9 May from £12

Led by Kate Hughes

Join Kate Hughes of Kate Hughes Meditation for an hour of mindfulness, designed to promote calm and awareness.

During the session we will explore breathing techniques, different kinds of meditation, and various mindfulness exercises including some gentle movement (this can be adapted to suit all mobility levels).

No experience of meditation or mindfulness is required, and these sessions are suitable for you if you are an absolute beginner or have done some kind of mindfulness practice before.

Please wear comfortable clothing. The session will end with a relaxation exercise and you may wish to bring your own mat and blanket, although these will be provided.

Spring
Fri 31 Jan, 21 Feb, 28 Mar and 25 Apr
6.30pm - 7.30pm

£12 per session

Summer
Fri 9 May, 27 Jun, 25 Jul and 8 Aug
6.30pm - 7.30pm

£14 per session

•   9 May from £14

Led by Lauren Hawkins Artist

Indulge your creativity and embrace your inner artist at our paint and sip evenings!

Feel empowered and join Lauren for a series of themed sessions designed to celebrate strength, beauty and bold confidence.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, our welcoming atmosphere invites you to explore your creativity in an intimate setting. Come let loose, have a drink and get inspired with us!

All materials provided.

Acrylic paints will be used and can often stain clothes so please wear clothes with this in mind.

Age guidance: 18 + years

Spring
Fri 4 Apr - Stand Tall, Stand Out: Expressing Your Inner Flamingo

Summer
Fri 9 May - Wildflower dreams: Painting Meadows in Bloom

Fri 6 Jun - The Big 5: Painting Africa's Most Powerful Creatures

Fri 18 Jul - Celestial Magic: Painting Moonscapes and Starry Skies

Fri 15 Aug - Tropical Paradise: Painting Erotic Flora and Fauna

7pm - 10pm

£39.50 (including 1x 175ml wine or 1x pint of beer)
£37.50 (including 1x soft drink or 1x 0% bottled beer)

To order your drink please show your ticket at the bar when you arrive, ensure you arrive in advance of the class to order your drink as the bar may be busy. Drinks will be served in plastic cups.

•   9 May SOLD OUT

It’s the summer of 2005, England prepare to win the Ashes and Ismail (Smiley to his friends), a British Indian schoolboy, is about to become the youngest-ever player in his elite public school’s First XI cricket team.

He sets his sights on immortality, breaking the school batting record and getting his name into Wisden. But things are about to heat up.

From award-winning playwright maatin, Duck is about adolescence, the pressures of sporting competition and finding your identity in an environment that doesn’t cater for difference.

Performances are captioned with projected text and illustrations onto the set making it accessible to d/Deaf audiences.

Recipient of the Pleasance's Charlie Hartill Fund 2024.

'It could not feel more topical' ★★★★ Guardian

★★★★ Everything Theatre I ★★★★ Broadway World I ★★★★ Theatre Weekly I ★★★★ SpyintheStalls I ★★★★ First Night Magazine I ★★★★ AllThatDazzles I ★★★★ Asian Culture Vulture

Credits
Produced by Broccoli Arts
Writer - maatin
Director - Imy Wyatt-Corner
Original Design - Maariyah Shaarjil
Original Lighting Design - Jonathan Chan
Sound Design - Holly Khan
Caption Design - Rachel Sampley
Image design - Alice Gorman
Production photographs - Isha Shah

DUCK was originally produced by Two Magpies Productions.

Age guidance
12+ years

Content warning
 This show contains distressing or potentially triggering themes of racism and islamophobia.

Creative captioning
Performances are captioned with projected text and illustrations onto the set.

Studio
£16.50

Two Magpies Productions website

•   9 May from £1650

The World’s Biggest Disco hits! 

Step into the glittering time machine and journey back to the dazzling 1970s, as we turn back the clock and bring the disco inferno back to life, LIVE on stage!

Get ready to boogie the night away as we take you on a magical journey delivering non-stop, chart-topping disco hits alongside our world class live band! We're talkin' Donna Summer's sultry vibes, Earth, Wind & Fire's cosmic funk, the Bee Gees' silky harmonies, and Gloria Gaynor's fierce diva power – all in one mind-blowing show!

So, dust off your bell-bottoms, slip into your shiniest platforms, and join us in the heart of Funkytown for a disco extravaganza that'll make your heart race, your hips shake, and your soul boogie all night long!

'A real disco inferno on stage! Left us craving more!'

Courtyard Theatre
£23

Ahh...Freak Out!'s website

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•   9 May SOLD OUT

Led by SalsaStyle

Specialising for twenty years in providing individual attention to help you develop dance techniques and grow in confidence. SalsaStyle will ensure everyone feels welcome no matter what level.

Spring
Fri 10 Jan - 7 Feb (5 weeks)
Fri 14 Feb - 14 Mar (5 weeks)
Fri 21 Mar - 25 Apr (5 weeks) (excl 18 Apr)

Summer
Fri 2 May - 6 Jun (6 weeks)
Fri 13 Jun - 11 Jul (5 weeks)
Fri 18 Jul - 15 Aug (5 weeks)

8.15pm - 9.15pm
£12 per session | £50 per 5 week course

Don't forget to stay for the Salsa Social from 9.15pm - 10pm: stay after the class for a dance and drink!

Box Office closes at 8pm but online booking is still available.

•   9 May from £12

Led by Deborah Le Vene-Page

Align and Flow Yoga is influenced by the biomechanics and heart orientated philosophy of the Anusara Hatha style of yoga. With a specific alignment focus within the flow of postures the practice will tone and strengthen the body, improve posture and create more freedom in the body and mind resulting in a calm and relaxed state of being.

Each week there will be a different theme weaving its’ way through the session, but a typical class starts with breathing techniques to centre and ground, poses to warm up and then progresses to a fun and challenging mix of vinyasa and alignment yoga.

This class is designed to cultivate focus, stamina, strength, and flexibility. Leaving time at the end for a well-deserved relaxation.

Come prepared for an energising class that will also leave you feeling relaxed.

Age guidance: 18+ years

Spring
Sat 8 Mar - 26 Apr (8 weeks)

Summer
Sat 3 May - 21 Jun (8 weeks)
Sat 12 Jul - 16 Aug (6 weeks)

10am - 11am

£13 per session | £88 per 8 week course | £66 per 6 week course

Please note that the sessions below will be covered by the following tutors:
Sat 12 Apr and 14 Jun - Sarah Norman
Sat 19 Apr and 21 Jun - Michelle Carvill

Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring a yoga mat with you.

•  10 May from £13

Led by Mick McNicholas

Learn about the stages of portraiture, drawing with charcoal from a live model.

Suitable for all levels of experience.

Age guidance: 18+ years.

Spring
Sat 1 Mar and 19 Apr

Summer
Sat 10 May and 28 Jun

11am – 4pm

£42 per session

•  10 May from £42

Led by Annet Bowler

Zumba with Annet is a fun, easy to follow, dance based class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms!

This 60 minute class feels more than a party that exercise class. It suits all levels of ability and beginners are very welcome.

Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility.

It can help make you feel happy, healthy, strong, amazing, unstoppable and confident!

Spring
Sat 11 Jan - 26 Apr (excl 1 Mar)

Saturday 8 March
Please note this session will be led by Antoinette Mc Shane.

Saturday 22 March
Saturday 29 March
Saturday 5 April
Please note these sessions will be led by Carla Leech.

Summer
Sat 3 May - 16 Aug (excl 28 Jun, 5 Jul and 2 Aug)

11.30am – 12.30pm
£7 per class | £30 for 5 sessions a term

Age guidance: 18+ years.

•  10 May from £7

Alex Wun (piano)
Eleanor Holmes (violin)
Nigel Wilkinson (conductor)

Beethoven
Piano Concerto No.5 (Emperor)
Romance No.2 in G
Symphony No.4

The Beethoven symphony cycle (21-25) nears its end with the bright and vibrant Fourth Symphony.

RAM scholar Eleanor Holmes returns to Norden Farm to play the elegant Second Romance The programme opens with the powerful and popular Emperor Conceto, with prizewinning Hong Kong pianist Alex Wun as the soloist.

Courtyard Theatre
£21.50 | Under 18s free

•  10 May from £2150

Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.

Join in the debate as Jeff plays 10 tracks on vinyl that are generally considered to be overplayed by radio stations and DJs. Should we keep them because they're a smash or bin them because they're trash?  You, the audience, will decide!

Studio
£13.50

Norden Farm Patrons, Bronze, Sliver and Gold Members can click here to login for Priority Booking.

Other Vinyl Frontier events this season include:
Sat 14 Jun: Your Best… Story Songs
Sat 12 Jul: Singles Championship

The Vinyl Frontier's website

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•  10 May from £12