Singing Weekend at Minsteracres Retreat Centre, Consett

We have been wanting to visit Minsteraces for quite some time so are very excited to have secured dates at last and do hope you can join us for another relaxing and rewarding holiday full of song and laughter with like-minded people in the beautiful Northumberland countryside. 

As always, Tim will lead you through an eclectic mix of music in his own fun and approachable style which both suits the style and period of the venue. The programme of music will be tailored to suit the participants on the holiday and encompass choral music in all its forms, from rounds and popular songs, through to more serious classical and sacred pieces. We allow time to explore the local area on our holidays and you won't have to go far because the grounds themselves are wonderful and extensive and plenty of hidden corners to discover. We also encourage our guests to entertain each other on 'party piece night' which doesn't have to be singing - it can be playing an instrument or reciting a poem etc and if we can participate in a local Sunday morning service we try to learn some music over the weekend to take along, but both of these activities are optional.

The venue is very easy to get to by car or train to Riding Mill where we can arrange to pick you up with advance notice.

Cost:

£229.00 per person for returning guests

£249.00 per person for new guests

Please enquire about our non-singers and day delegate rates which can be booked directly with us

Please note: there is no single supplement chargeable, but rooms at this venue are not ensuite. However, there are plenty of 'closed' bathroom facilites opposite the rooms on each wing and we are the only group in the Retreat House so will be self-contained. Places are limited so please book early.

Itinerary:

Friday - 4pm arrival, welcome refreshments, dinner, introductory singing session

Saturday -  Breakfast, singing session, lunch, free time to explore the local area, dinner, singing session

Sunday - Breakfast, morning singing session (either in local church or chapel), lunch, depart after lunch

Cost includes meals stated in the itinerary above (please note timings and sessions are flexible to suit the groups requirements). A non-returnable deposit of £50.00 is required to secure your place on the holiday. We will send an invoice for further payment(s) when they are due. A full itinerary will be sent in advance of the event. No music will be sent in advance as it is not necessary to learn any pieces in advance. If you have any queries, please email us at mail@timknightmusic.com.

Notes: Tim Knight Music (‘TKM’) is GDPR compliant and our policy is available on request. Any personal details provided to us will only be used by TKM for the purposes of communicating about its products and services and not shared or sold to a third party. TKM reserve the right to replace Tim Knight as the Event Leader if, for any reason, he is unable to run the event. Participants are required to have their own valid travel insurance (please make sure this covers cancellation due to Covid) and attend TKM events at their own risk. Unfortunately we cannot offer a refund due to non-attendance as we are required to pay the venue in advance and will incur cancellation charges.