Burgh House - Events to look forward to at Burgh House

 

A warm, bright and crisp winter welcome from Burgh House! It is chilly but we are enjoying the beautiful winter light and the cosy atmosphere in the house. We are celebrating Lunar New Year! Come and see the wonderful exhibition in the Peggy Jay Gallery by artists Hao Xing, Caiyang Yin, and Jiayao Peng, alongside works from students attending London Sishu School, Fleet Primary School in Hampstead, and young artists from the China Ningbo YISHUJIA art institute.  We have an exciting series of events lined up for February and March, scroll down for details and to book your tickets.

WELLS AND HEATH ROOMS NOW OPEN

Have you popped in to visit our beautiful newly refurbished rooms? Come along and enjoy the spaces, we have loved hearing our visitor feedback so far!

New year, new Burgh House membership! By joining Burgh House you not only support the upkeep of the house but also help to maintain free entry to all. Benefits of membership include generous discounts at all of our events, as well as a 10% off in the cafe and shop.

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WARM WELCOME WEDNESDAYS

Our first Warm Welcome Wednesday begins next Wednesday, with musicians Gus McQuade and Eleanor Grant who will be rehearsing for their upcoming Wigmore Hall recital from 1pm - 3pm! We are all aware of the cost of living crisis and the hardship that many are facing, especially through the winter. Nobody should be in a position where they are unable to keep warm and, during our opening hours, we always welcome people to use our spaces to sit and relax in. Along with other venues we are providing a dedicated warm welcome space here at Burgh House on Wednesdays. Come along to enjoy our rooms, and experience free live classical music from Royal Academy musicians rehearsing before their shows take place. Pop in on Wednesdays from 11am - 3pm, check our website for more information and spread the word. See the website link below for other venues offering Warm Welcomes.

Warm Welcome website

FOOD BANK DONATIONS

We collect donations for the Chalk Farm Food Bank here at Burgh House. Drop in with your donations any time during our normal opening hours.  Currently they are looking urgently for these items: SPACE BLANKETS (FOIL FOLDABLE BLANKET) INSTANT COFFEE JUICE TINNED FISH LONG LIFE MILK JAM/PEANUT BUTTER/PRESERVES TINNED MEAT MICROWAVABLE RICE INSTANT NOODLES, CUPPA SOUP

Chalk Farm Food Bank

DONATIONS FOR UKRAINE

A reminder that you can drop off warm clothes in good condition this Saturday 21st January between 10am - 1pm at 10A South Grove for the Highgate Society collection for the Ukraine.

Warm clothes for Ukraine

EVENTS

New Year Mindful Art Retreat Sunday 22 January 2023

Are you ready for the new year? Join us for a full-day retreat of relaxing Mindful Art to welcome the new year in a positive light. This will be an opportunity to reflect on the past year, taking with you what is useful, letting go of things that don’t serve us anymore and setting the tone for the year ahead while looking into your hopes and dreams for 2023. This will be facilitated through a series of mindful art exercises to enable self-awareness and self-expression. Since this is not an art technique focused retreat all levels are welcome. Lunch is not provided however some light refreshments and snacks will be available throughout the day. Retreat delivery by Art and Wellness Educator Maria Gomez-Diez

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Yoga with Em Thursdays, classes at 9am and 10.30am

Join Em in the beautiful and tranquil Music Room for her Vinyasa Flow class or Yoga Gently class. Vinyasa and Qigong (Thursday mornings 9am) Yoga Gently (Thursday mornings 10.30am)

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Yoga with Em

George Blake: The KGB spy who hid 100 yards from Burgh House Wednesday 1 February 2023

George Blake was a double agent who worked for MI6 and the KGB. In 1961 he was sentenced to 42 years in prison but escaped 5 years later from Wormwood Scrubs. While everybody assumed he was on his way to Moscow he was hiding out with a couple who lived in Willow Road. Stewart Purvis, creator of the ‘Hampstead Spies’ guided walk, tells the whole extraordinary true story. This event is supported by Osbornes Law. Scroll down for the link to their website. Doors: 6.30pm Talk: 7pm **Last few tickets remaining!

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Free Sunday Chess with FourCorner Sunday 5 February 2023

FourCorner Club runs open and free chess meet-ups for anyone and everyone. The community exists to challenge the boring and intimidating atmospheres of existing chess clubs stuck behind closed doors, replacing them with bustling, approachable environments for anyone - regardless of ability. No sign-up required, just turn up on the day and enjoy an afternoon of free chess!   Drop in for free:  1pm to 4pm

Hermione Carline In Conversation Wednesday 8 February 2023

Join artist Hermione Carline and art critic Florence Hallett in conversation about memories of growing up in the Carline family home in Hampstead. Hermione is the daughter of Richard Carline and works by him and those of siblings Hilda and Sydney can be viewed that evening, along with fascinating objects from the family home, in the Those Remarkable Carlines exhibition. Doors: 6.30pm Talk: 7pm

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Modern Calligraphy for Beginners Friday 10 February 2023

The in-person modern calligraphy course includes: - A personalised modern calligraphy kit, including a pen holder, ink, nibs, paper and other stationery treats. - 2 hours of modern calligraphy instruction, including lots of 1 to 1 tuition. You will learn essential calligraphy techniques and how to use a dip pen and ink. The workshop will begin with practicing the basic strokes before moving onto the alphabet. Time will then be spent developing joins, words and flourishes. - Light refreshments Your tutor Katie produces calligraphy work for a wide range of high profile clientele including Royal Ascot, Buckingham Palace, Claridge’s, Fortnum & Mason & Tiffany & Co. to name a few. She loves to share her skills at her calligraphy classes and help people discover their own journey and handwriting style with ink. The cost of the modern calligraphy class includes a calligraphy starter kit to use in the class and to take home with you so you can walk away and practice to your heart’s content. Class starts: 1.30pm

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Sometimes I Laugh Like My Sister Thursday 9 February 2023

Since her big sister, BBC journalist Kate Peyton, was murdered in Somalia, Rebecca has been having a rather strange time. In this, the 114th performance of her solo show, she welcomes us to her world, in a passionately political, sharply comical and acutely personal account of life after Kate. The Edinburgh Festival Press on Sometimes I Laugh Like My Sister **** Four Stars – “A reminder of how almost absurdly precious life is” The Times **** Four Stars – “A well-crafted, subtle piece of storytelling” The Scotsman ***** Five Stars – “We walked out feeling vibrantly alive” Three Weeks **** Four Stars –  “Breathtaking” Fest **** Four Stars – “Recalls the best of humanity... It is impossible not to be moved” - WhatsOnStage “Passion, wit, depth and a ridiculous amount of charisma. No one tells a story like Rebecca” Chris Addison Doors & bar: 6.30pm Show: 7pm Post - show discussion: 8pm Image credit: Anton Coimbra

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Simply Bowie Wednesday 22 February 2023

Simply Bowie is the result of the collaboration between singer Oliver Darley and pianist Chad Lelong. The duo have worked together to strip back some of Bowie’s most recognisable hits and present a new and unique interpretation of great British songwriting. Former ‘NME Vocalist Of The Year’, Oliver has been signed to two major record labels and released four albums to date. He has sung with some of the world's bestselling artists including Ray Charles, BB King, Tom Jones and Joan Armatrading. Pianist Chad has enjoyed a varied career in music, cabaret and comedy. He has been musical director for sellout shows at the Edinburgh Festival for acts such as The Cuban Brothers, Lenny Beige, McDougall & Donkin and News Review. A regular pianist in London's West End he has played at Ronnie Scott’s, The Cafe de Paris, Crazy Coqs, The 606 Club and The Arts Club. Doors & bar: 6.30pm Show: 7pm