As well as this list of diarised activities there are a number of other regular events that you may be interested in:
The Summer Garden in Ink and Watercolour Local artist Julie King joins Burrswood once again for a series of days of watercolour painting, lunch and good conversation! Call 01892 865988 to find out more - see below for materials needed. Previous attendees say: "A very enjoyable and relaxing day with excellent tuition and catering. Thank you" Materials for students to bring: B pencil Fine black drawing pen. These are available in various thicknesses. Staedtler or Unipin or equivale...
Interpretation in Acrylic : Claude Monet’s garden Local artist Julie King joins Burrswood once again for a series of days of painting, lunch and good conversation! Call 01892 865988 to find out more - see below for materials to bring. Previous attendees say: "A very enjoyable and relaxing day with excellent tuition and catering. Thank you" Materials for students to bring on 18th May: Canvas or board approx size 20 x 16 insBrushes: Approx: half inch flat brush and...
Join Charlie Bell for some light-hearted discussion and creative writing about objects he will bring in from his cabinet of curiosities. Charlie is a very experienced workshop leader and his students enjoy his engaging teaching style. Sunday afternoons from 1.30pm – 4.00pm on the following dates: 12th May and 16th June £20 per person to include tuition and refreshments. Call 01892 865988 to book "It was fun and I totally enjoyed it. These workshops are fun." Other Cha...
This creative writing workshop is the second of a series of four, but participants do not need to have attended the previous session (or be able to attend the following ones). There is no religious agenda in these titles, but they will allow those with and without faith to contemplate their place in the world and also to find inspiration in the wonderful world we inhabit. Charlie is a very experienced workshop leader and his students enjoy his engaging teaching style. 10am to 4pm.&...
The Dorothy Kerin Trust has been faced with considerable financial challenges for a number of years. More recently the Trust has found itself in an increasingly competitive market for health and social care needs, and it has been unable to generate enough income from its many service streams to meet the heavy cost obligations of running Burrswood. Despite sporadic sizeable single donations and legacies, there has also been a significant shortfall in reaching fundraising targets. On top of th...
Everyone is welcome at the services during the week.
New Bespoke Wellbeing days - find out more Find a day for yourself or somebody who needs some special time. The day runs from 9.30am - 4.30pm and includes 2 pamper treatments of choice: reflexology, massage, facial, manicure, pedicure, delicious lunch & afternoon tea in our dining room, a buggy ride tour or walk in our beautiful grounds plus a therapeutic creative activity. Those who trialled a wellbeing day said that they “left walking on air”, “felt had r...
At Burrswood we regularly run relaxing days for carers which is organised by the charity 3H Helping Hands for Holidays. These days make a real difference to the carers who come and here are a couple of testimonies that we are delighted to have received recently. "I had such an amazing day here on Wednesday! I had 2 treatments, a very interesting and informative buggy ride around the estate (sadly I wasn't allowed to drive!), a delicious home cooked 3 course lunch and afternoon tea too....
Our Find Your Voice singing group is now taking place every week on Fridays from 2pm to 4pm. A recent article in The Guardian highlights how listening and playing music can help patients be happier, healthier and more harmonious. All are very welcome to join us.
We are delighted with this video taken by Paul Burgess Photography and would encourage you to look at his website for many beautiful local photographs.