What to expect?
A fully catered week of folk activities based around a marquee. Music, song, dance and crafts. Suitable for all – adults, children, families and singles.
Likely to include lively ceilidh dancing in the evenings, all-inclusive music workshops in the mornings, an opportunity to join the band in the evenings and various other workshops depending on what you and the other campers bring to share.
An eclectic mix of music, song and dance with something to appeal to all ages. With all the volunteer talent we have at the week, this may include tunes from ‘The Unexpected Polka’ and the chance for everybody to play for dancing, call a dance or just take to the floor. In addition to the more conventional folk dances, campers may be able to sample the delights of the Bucksaw Lambada, Traffic Lights, The Devil’s Doughnut and the Wizard’s Walk. And kids’ favourites Monkey Nuts and Donkey Derby are likely to put in an appearance. In past years many have joined in with barbershop, doowap, West Gallery choir, kids’ music, morris and rapper. Bring your talents with you – we are very open to diverse styles of music. And there will probably be a beach trip, or a boat trip or a picnic – or all three.
Here are a few of the campers comments from previous years with this camp’s leaders and musicians:
“ Music particularly was amazing. Thank you Alastair for your workshops”
“The staff team has given us 100% and it seems like everyone has had a good time”
“Huge thank you to the staff for organising such an amazing summer fete (to distract from the rain!), it was the best and so creative with endless activities”
Location
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Address: Peakhill Farm, Theberton, Leiston, IP16 4TG
Our site for four weeks is Peakhill Farm at Theberton which is north-east of Ipswich. Contrary to its name, our site at is a nice flat field with pleasant surrounding countryside. Three beaches, Southwold, Aldeburgh, and Dunwich, are just a short drive away. Southwold, a charming seaside town and home to Adnams Brewery, is well worth a visit as is Aldeburgh town with its rich cultural identity, multiple galleries and sculptures. Within easy reach are RSPB Minsmere, Leiston Abbey and what remains of the lost city of Dunwich, with its little museum. Travelling a little further, twenty miles inland, the 12th century Framlingham Castle has an intriguing history and a spectacular elevated walkway.