We (Katy Rose Bennett and Rosie Sleightholme) are delighted to invite you to take part in a full weekend of a cappella singing in the beautiful surrounds of Camp Plas, Dolanog in Mid-Wales (near Welshpool).
We are both experienced singers, songwriters and community choir leaders and we love getting people singing in sweet a cappella harmony.
Katy’s website: http://www.katyrosebennett.com
Rosie’s website: https://www.rosiesingssomesongs.com
The weekend
For this weekend, we’ll be sharing our own original songs and, as Natural Voice leaders, we teach by ear. There’s no need to read music or to have had any previous singing experience. All ages and abilities welcome. Any under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
You can camp in your own tent or campervan or you can choose to ‘glamp’ (3 bell tents available, first come first served). You can also just come for the day on Saturday for the singing workshop without camping, or you can stay nearby and just pay for ‘All the singing’ (Fri night, Sat day and Sun morning). See details below.
Venue
We’ll be singing in Barney’s Barn – a big, resonant, sheltered space with one side open to the gorgeous views across Camp Plas.
Camp Plas is nestled in the Welsh countryside surrounded by hills, trees and the River Vyrnwy – there’s a lovely swimming spot accessed from the camp site.
Big thanks to Roxane Smith for all her support in making this weekend possible. Here’s a taste of previous singing weekends at Barney’s barn.
You are welcome to bring well-behaved dogs to the site.
Timings
Friday 27th September
Arrive any time from 5pm, pitch your tent, eat.
8pm: Evening sing in the barn led by Katy & Rosie. Camp fire (weather-permitting).
Saturday 28th September
9am: Morning swim in the river (optional)
10.15am: Gather!
10.30am-1pm: Singing (with a mid-morning tea break)
1-2pm: Lunch – BYO.
2-4.30pm: Singing (with mid-afternoon break)
Evening: Eat dinner together (BYO) & informal singing round the campfire (weather-permitting)
Sunday 29th September
9am: Morning swim in the river (optional)
10.15am: Gather!
10.30am-1.30pm: Singing (with a break to pack up tents etc)
