Wednesday, 4th February 10:15 – 12:30

Don’t miss the opportunity to view a working rehearsal of The Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake. Guests are invited for coffee at 10.15am before watching a stage and piano rehearsal of act 1 followed by a light lunch.

Swan Lake was Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky’s first score for ballet. Its 1877 premiere was poorly received, but it has since become one of the most loved of all ballets. The twinned role of the radiant White Swan and the scheming, duplicitous Black Swan tests the full range of a ballerina’s powers, particularly in the two great pas de deux of Acts II and III. Other highlights include the charming Dance of the Little Swans performed by a moonlit lake and sweeping ballroom waltzes in the splendour of the royal palace.

Anthony Dowell’s glorious interpretation uses classical choreography created by Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa for the ballet’s revised 1895 version. Dramatic costumes emphasize the contrast between human and spirit worlds, while glowing lanterns, shimmering fabrics and designs inspired by the work of Peter Carl Fabergé create a magical setting.

Price £30

10.15am coffee and pastries, Balcony Paul Hamlyn Hall

10.45am act 1 Swan Lake

Approx 11.45am break and early lunch on balcony.

12.30pm end

Tickets are strictly limited and booking is essential

Members only

Thursday 22nd January, 8:15 – 9:15

Victoria comes from a city background and latterly ran her own headhunting firm before becoming an Executive Coach. She works with leaders to increase their impact and effectiveness. As Albert Einstein said ‘The significant problems we face today cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them’. By looking at how you react to them and by raising your awareness we change your level of thinking to enable you to have greater insight, impact and effectiveness.

Price £30

Pre-booking is essential    

Monday 19th January, 19:00 – 20:00

First of a five week mindfulness course with Mike Newall, designed to bring ancient teachings into the modern world.

Mike has de-mystified the disciplines of Yoga, Advaita, Tao and Buddhism by bringing our modern understanding of physics and neuroscience into these beautiful philosophies, creating a 21st century roadmap to greater happiness. By applying easily learned, simple techniques of meditation, mindfulness and a deep understanding of where happiness lies, the lectures open the way to a different lifestyle.

Price £120 for 5 sessions

Pre-booking is essential    

Members only

Sunday 18th January, 15:00 – 17:30

Through a series of cleansing yoga postures and techniques, Saskia will enable you to challenge your mind as well as your body. Using a combination of breath work, meditation, detoxifying Vinyasa Flow, cleansing Yin and self-massage techniques to enhance detoxification, Saskia will guide you through the postures, gently adjusting where necessary. Expect to feel renewed, cleansed and ready to start the New Year with good intentions!

£25 for Members

£30 for non members

Pre-booking is essential 

Saturday 17th, 15:00 – 16:30

Join Padma Coram, Grace Lifestyle & Wellness Coach and discover how to handle pressure and stressful situations in your life and learn coping skills through mindfulness and meditation therapy.

£30

Pre-booking is essential

Tuesday 13th January,  14:00 – 15:15

This mini course is for anyone who is completely new to yoga and wants to learn the basics. Getting onto the mat for the first time can be daunting. This is a gentle class to show you the joy of Yoga starting from the very beginning. Each week Amanda will guide you through a series of postures, gently opening up the body and connecting with your breath.

Price £60 for the 4 week course

Pre-booking is essential  

Members only

Wednesday, 7th January  19:00 – 21:30

Ella’s supper and brunch clubs are all about bringing together amazing groups of inspiring, like-minded people to enjoy a beautiful array of healthy food. All things health related will be discussed and tips and ideas will be shared, whilst enjoying a delicious supper

Price £35 for a 3 course supper

Pre-booking is essential