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Event: Watercolour painting with Julie King

14th June 2019

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...

Event: Painting with Julie King

18th May 2019

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...

Event: Creative Writing With Charlie Bell - Cabinet of Curiosities

From 12th May 2019 to 16th June 2019

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...

Event: Charlie Bell - Creative Writing: Cycles of life

2nd May 2019

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.&...

Event: Stained Glass Workshops

From 9th April 2019 to 18th June 2019

Come and learn the medieval craft of stained glass. Using the traditional leaded method, you will learn all the skills and techniques including glass cutting, leading and soldering. At the end of the day you will have a small stained glass panel to take home. Tuesday 9th & 16th April and Tuesday 18th June 9.30am - 4pm £35 (includes materials & refreshments only) Why not have lunch in our popular Café (ta...

News: Burrswood Health and Wellbeing Announcement

5th April 2019

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...

Event: Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

31st March 2019

Mother's Day Tea Selection of sumptuous finger sandwiches, 2 mouth-watering scones with jam and clotted cream and a variety of homemade cakes, served with a selection of teas or coffee. Complimentary flower arrangement with each booking to take home. £15 per person - call 01892 865988 to book. Please be aware that payment will be taken at the time of booking.Why not book a buggy ride around the beautiful grounds - only £5 per person

Event: Mother's Day Lunch

31st March 2019

Delicious home cooked Mother's Day lunch in our Cafe.

Event: Accessible Light Retreat

30th March 2019

Saturday 30th March 10am - 2.30pm Sacred space with prayer ministry for those searching for God’s Light. Join Revd Christine Spurway and Martin Swindlehurst for this day retreat in the beautiful surroundings of Burrswood. Please call Reservations on 01892 865988 to book your place.

Event: Painting with Julie King 2019

22nd March 2019

Local artist Julie King joins Burrswood once again for a series of daya of watercolour painting, lunch and good conversation! Call 01892 865988 to find out more. Friday 22nd March Spring is in the air - materials for students to bring: Pencil B or 2B Watercolour paints pans or tubes plus mixing palette This is a guide. If you don’t have any of these alternative shades can be used: Scarlet Lake or Cadmium red Quinacridone magenta Permanent rose Ultramarine blue Winsor blue (g...