Hampsthwaite Village Room, Harrogate, HG3 2EP

 Sunday 5th July 2026

You are warmly invited to join the Pennine Hills Curlew Choir for a special workshop on July 5th in Hampsthwaite Village Hall from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

We’ll be writing an original song together and rehearsing songs from our existing repertoire.

The first half of the workshop will be led by nature-writer/poet Karen Lloyd.
We’ll work with Karen to write the lyrics for an original song – inspired by curlew.

The second half will be led by composer/musician Peter Cowdrey.
We’ll learn Peter’s new arrangement of our song, ‘The Gather’ – written in 2023 with Mary Keith.
(See below for more details about Karen and Peter)

Following the workshop – there’s the option to perform in Hampsthwaite Church – accompanied by oboe and strings.

We’ll be part of a curlew-themed concert,  raising awareness and money for curlew-conservation.

Don’t worry – we’ll be just one small element in a concert of curlew inspired music, poetry and talks, starting at 4:00pm, on the 5th.