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Events at Sway Manor
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We organise an exciting programme of special events at Sway Manor throughout the year. Below is a list of our forthcoming events for January to December 2008.
Don't forget that if you are attending a Special Event if you make a night of it then you can take advantage of our reduced overnight accommodation packages. Please call for details.
In 2008 we launch our regular Jazz series of events – 1st Sunday Jazz – which jazz fans can book on a regular basis, it’s always the first Sunday of the month (excludes Mothers Day this year). The cost of £19.50 includes a 2 course dinner with coffee.
Monday 21st January
Friday 13th June
7pm
VILLAGE HOP DISCO - Village Hall fundraiser / buffet £19.50
Come and groove the night away whilst supporting the Sway Village Hall, which is the hub of many local groups, tremendously important to our local community and is urgently in need of repair.
Friday 27th June
7pm
Disco, Cabaret Dinner - Act to be announced
Sunday 29th June
Sway Carnival BBQ in the garden - Trad Jazz, Free admission
Monday 30 June + Tuesday 1 July
9.30am – 4pm
ART DAYS – ‘Lines in an urban setting’ £140.00 Two-day event
It is a natural environment for many people, but often not closely observed. Look around you and make sketches of your local area before spending 2 days creating your compositions. Using watercolors, acrylics or even collage make use of the patterns, shapes and textures that surround us in an urban setting. Not only the structure of buildings, but also road signs, yellow lines, overhead wires, scaffolding.
Each day Includes morning coffee, 2-Course Lunch, Afternoon Tea, tuition, some materials and hand-outs. Suitable for all levels of experience and any media is welcome.
Friday 4th July
Sway Carnival Procession – BBQ in the garden
Sunday 6th July
7pm -10pm
1st Sunday Jazz – band to be announced £19.50
2 course dinner with coffee
Friday 18th July
INTERNATIONAL OPERA NIGHT £45.00
7pm
Opera – Fabienne Borget, Darren Fox, & Lynda Ang
3-Course Dinner with coffee
Fabienne Borget has sung most of the lead roles in Puccini's operas including Liu Turandot, Musetta La Bohème, Lauretta Gianni Schicchi and Cio Cio San, in Madam Butterfly.
Darren Fox has played most of the male roles including: Tamino Die Zauberflöte ,Ferrando Così fan tutte, Don Ottavio Don Giovanni , Conte Almaviva, Il barbiere di Siviglia ,Rodolfo La Bohème, Jaquino Fidelio, Des Grieux Manon, Pong Turandot , Ramiro La Cenerentola, Don José Carmen. Don José Carmen, Ferrando Così fan tutte , Beppe/Harlequin I Pagliacci
Lynda Ang – internationally renowned accompanist and prize-winning, touring concert pianist.
Saturday 26th July
1pm start
Charity Fun Dog Show
Register by post, at reception (£1.50) or on the day from 11am (£2). Incredibly popular event – lots of fun classes and some more pedigree. Great for people who don’t do dog shows! Beautiful rosettes to 6 places with generous first prizes donated by local community and businesses.
Doggy displays, jumping, tricks etc with Hampshire Harriers.
Loads of stalls, BBQ, Cream Teas, bar etc
Great fun way to raise money for The Labrador Rescue Trust.
Sunday 3rd August
7pm – 10pm
1st Sunday Jazz - SWING 39 – in the style of Django and Grappelli £19.50
2-Course Dinner with Coffee.
Ain't Misbehavin', All of Me, Autumn Leaves, Take The ‘A’ Train, Have You Met Miss Jones, It Had To Be You, Love For Sale, The Lady Is A Tramp, Night And Day, You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To, They Can't Take That Away From Me, Body and Soul etc
Sunday 10th August
5.30pm
VICTORIAN BRASS - dining in the garden – 3 course dinner + coffee £24.50
Victorian Brass is a virtuoso classical brass ensemble within Bournemouth Concert Brass. Although they are sometimes featured within the main band concerts, Victorian Brass has its own performance diary for Weddings, Christmas seasonal events, TV and Film Drama and Victorian themed events. www.bournemouthbrass.com sample music
Sunday 24th August - Bank Holiday Garden event
5.30pm start
Steel Drums / Hog Roast £7.50, entry fee £2 per adult, £1 per child
Sunday 7th September
7pm – 10pm
1st Sunday Jazz - Band to be announced £19.50
2-Course Dinner with Coffee.
Monday 15th September
9.30am – 4pm
ART DAYS – ‘Drawn from the Sea’ £70.00
Anything nautical is the theme , from bright buoys to fishing boats, from sailing dinghies to flotsam and jetsam. In preparation for the day go out and draw any coastal scene or object that inspires or excites you. Bring these drawings with you to create textural paintings using mixed media, including collage, watercolor, acrylics and pastels. Jane will show how to create different effects and help you achieve the best from your original drawings.
Includes morning coffee, 2-Course Lunch, Afternoon Tea, tuition, some materials and hand-outs. Suitable for all levels of experience and any media is welcome.
Friday 19th September
7pm
Songs from the Musicals – Oakhaven Charity Event £45.00
Songs from the Musicals – by popular request Kara Lane, Ian Dring and Poppy Gosling accompanied by Paul Crew (West End accompanist) return, joined by Chris Palmer for another night of fun, drama and breathtaking musical quality.
Les Miserables , Hello Dolly, Bugsy Malone, Anything Goes, The Hot Mikado, Nunsense, Fiddler on the Roof, Annie, Evita, Me And My Girl, 42nd Street,
Moulin Rouge, Boogie Nights , Blood Brothers, Song and Dance, West Side Story - A brilliant, brilliant evening.
Sunday 5th October
7pm – 10pm
1st Sunday Jazz - SWING 39 – in the style of Django and Grappelli £19.50
2-Course Dinner with Coffee.
Ain't Misbehavin', All of Me, Autumn Leaves, Take The ‘A’ Train, Have You Met Miss Jones, It Had To Be You, Love For Sale, The Lady Is A Tramp, Night And Day, You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To, They Can't Take That Away From Me, Body and Soul etc
Sunday 2nd November
7pm – 10pm
1st Sunday Jazz - band to be anounced £19.50
2-Course Dinner with Coffee.
Monday 3rd November
9.30am – 4pm
ART DAYS – ‘Loosen up your painting!’ £70.00
Make use of architectural shapes and decoration as the starting point for your watercolor of acrylic paintings. Dig out those holiday photos of interesting buildings and turn them into something special. Bring only black & white photocopies so you can abandon realism, in favour of colours that excite, to produce lively scenes from static objects.
The day will start with some drawing, planning and preparation. Don't panic! This will free you up for later. Jane will demonstrate different approaches to the subject, followed by plenty of painting time. Inks, pencils, oil pastels and crayons may also be included in your paintings. be prepared to work on more than on at once.
Includes morning coffee, 2-Course Lunch, Afternoon Tea, tuition, some materials and hand-outs. Suitable for all levels of experience and any media is welcome.
Friday 7th November
7pm
Murder Mystery Evening - The Works Christmas Bash £27.50
3-Course Dinner with Coffee
Outrageously witty, slightly chilling evening – lots of fun whether you like to actively participate or quietly work it out on your own with clues, suspects and forensics involved.
Sunday 7th December
7pm – 10pm
1st Sunday Jazz - band to be anounced £19.50
2-Course Dinner with Coffee.
Tuesday 9th December
7pm
Murder Mystery Evening - Snow White Death Rehearsal £29.50
3-Course Dinner with Coffee
Some funny things involving holly and hair remover had been happening at the Christmas Panto. The producer, Ivor Biggen, had called for an extra rehearsal but was found dead just before it started. Join the amateur dramatics and help the cast to ‘Catch the Killer’.
Actively participate or quietly work it out on your own with clues, suspects and forensics involved.
Thursday 11th December
7pm
Pre-Xmas Dine & Disco £30.00
3 Course Dinner with Coffee, Balloons, Party Poppers and Crackers and trimmings. Boogie on down 7pm till midnight.
Friday 12th December £30.00
7pm
Pre-Xmas Dine & Disco
3 Course Dinner with Coffee, Balloons, Party Poppers and Crackers and trimmings. Boogie on down 7pm till midnight.
Saturday 13th December
7pm
Christmas Dinner Dance – ‘5th Avenue’ band £35.00
Welcoming drink, 3-Course Dinner and Coffee, Party Poppers, Crackers and all the trimmings. A mix of dynamic versatile vocals and talented, charismatic musicians. The band performs in a variety of styles including Pop,Rock, Blues, Rock 'n' Roll, Soul, Country, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues,Reggae.
Tuesday 16th December
7pm
Murder Mystery - Buttons Bites the Bullet £29.50
3-Course Dinner and Coffee
During the Christmas pantomime ‘Cinderella’ our hero Buttons attempts to catch a speeding bullet. Sadly all did not go according to plan and the bullet kept going. Dress up in your pantomime costume (optional) and help to ‘Catch the Killer. Actively participate or quietly work it out on your own with clues, suspects and forensics involved.
Thursday 18th December
7pm
Dinner with Carol Singers – the renowned award winning Highcliffe Junior Choir £25.00
3-Course Dinner and Coffee
Returning by popular request
Friday 19th December
7pm
Pre-Xmas Dine & Disco £30.00
3 Course Dinner with Coffee, Balloons, Party Poppers and Crackers and trimmings. Boogie on down 7pm till midnight.
Saturday 20th December
7pm
Pre-Xmas Dine & Disco £30.00
3 Course Dinner with Coffee, Balloons, Party Poppers and Crackers and trimmings. Boogie on down 7pm till midnight.
Monday 22nd December
7pm
Dinner with Carol Singers – the renowned award winning Highcliffe Junior Choir £25.00
3-Course Dinner and Coffee
Returning by popular request
Thursday 25th December
Christmas Day Lunch £80.00
Festive fun and traditional Christmas Lunch
Friday 26th December
Boxing Day Lunch
Lunch £40
Dinner £28.50
Boxing Day Lunch & Dinner, pianist, festive fun
Wednesday 31st December
New Year’s Eve Party! £90.00
‘5th Avenue’, disco & dinner
Champagne cocktails, 3-Course Dinner and Coffee, Party Poppers, Crackers and all the trimmings.
A mix of dynamic versatile vocals and talented, charismatic musicians. The band performs in a variety of styles including Pop, Rock, Blues, Rock 'n' Roll, Soul, Country, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Reggae.
Party On!!