Positive Psychology – new ideas for happier living
Leading experts Dr Itai Ivtzan and Dr Tim Lomas will share the latest findings from the new “second wave” of Positive Psychology research. They will explain the unexpected benefits of embracing the darker side of life – and how we can learn to harness our difficult experiences and feelings to cope better and get more […]
Portrait Photography: Theory, Process & Practice
In this hands on two day workshop you will produce a collection of photographs and develop and/or deepen an understanding of your artistic practice. Through practical exercises and homework, we will experiment with some of the key concepts of portrait photography including performance, self-portraiture and the dynamics of the photoshoot. Your practical work will be […]
New Frontiers in UK Politics?
Discussion Event: Jonathan Bartley (Co-Leader, Green Party), Peter Taheri (Secretary/Chair Nominee, Hampstead and Kilburn Labour Party) and Timothy Barnes (Conservative candidate for Bloomsbury Ward 2018). Recent elections, referenda, polls and political turmoil in the Western world suggest considerable levels of disaffection with the political parties and systems that currently dominate. The “old” politics is out […]
Is the writing on the wall for liberal democracy?
The Brexit vote and the victory of Donald Trump have highlighted the discontent of the disenfranchised and those left insecure by the impact of globalisation. They have also revealed the limits of liberal democracy and the related failure of capitalism to spread wealth. Liberalism seems unable to counter crowd-pleasing postures and post-truth politics of mass […]
Alzheimer’s Research – the Latest
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease ‘breakthroughs’ appear in the newspapers every week, but in reality there hasn’t been a new drug for any form of dementia in almost 15 years. Clare will talk about some of the latest developments taking place in dementia research and highlight the leading work taking place here in the UK. Clare […]
Children’s Workshop with Alena Lugovkina (flute)
Increasingly in demand for her engaging workshops, Alena will talk about the flute and its history, explore its sound and the many special effects it is capable of. She will take the children on a musical journey including familiar and not-so-familiar pieces. There will be plenty of time for questions, too! Particularly suitable for those […]
Children’s Workshop with Manus Noble (guitar)
Manus Noble is one of the most exciting and innovative of today’s generation of young guitarists. Demonstrating a certain passion and flair for contemporary music and techniques, his hugely varied and eclectic concerts are in high demand. A warm and engaging performer, Noble has given recitals throughout the UK and abroad (including the Purcell Room, […]
Children’s Workshop with Catriona McDermid (bassoon)
Catriona has recently graduated with distinction from her Masters degree at Royal College of Music, where she studied with Joost Bosdijk, Julie Price, Andrea de Flamineis and Wouter Werschuren. Beginning her musical education at home in North Yorkshire, she progressed through the National Children’s and Youth Orchestras of Great Britain and then continued her studies […]
Children’s Workshop with Darren Moore (trumpet)
Darren Moore learnt the trumpet at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Royal Academy of Music. Since leaving he has played with many groups including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, European Union Baroque Orchestra, and the Hanover Band. More recently he performed at the Luzern Festival with the Chamber Orchestra […]