BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Netherby Hall - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://netherbyhall.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Netherby Hall REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T193000 DTSTAMP:20260908T133145Z CREATED:20260729T140620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T133145Z UID:16241-1797017400-1797017400@netherbyhall.co.uk SUMMARY:Concert Series - Sempre Amabile DESCRIPTION:Absolute Classics \nSempre Amabile\nA Christmas Concert \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Date\n \nFriday 11th December 2026 \n \n \n\n\n \n Time\n \n7.30pm \n Doors open 7.00pm\n \n \n\n\n \n Location\n \nNetherby Hall \n Longtown\, Carlisle\n \n \n\n\n \n Tickets\n \nAdults £20 \n Under 26 free\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nProgramme\nThis Christmas\, Sempre Amabile presents a rich and thoughtfully woven programme of music celebrating both the season and the many facets of the human experience. Alongside beautiful sacred works by John Rutter and Benjamin Britten\, audiences will enjoy timeless favourites from the American Songbook\, bringing warmth\, nostalgia and sparkle to the festive season. \nThe programme also features carefully curated sacred and secular music reflecting life from a woman’s perspective – music of joy\, strength\, tenderness\, hope and reflection – performed with the signature warmth and musical sensitivity for which Sempre Amabile is known. \nFull programme TBC. \n \n \n \n\n\nThe Artists\n\nSempre Amabile\, choir\nFounded in 2018\, Sempre Amabile is a women’s choir based in Kendal\, formed largely by former members of the Amabile Choirs family. The choir shares a love of choral singing of a high standard\, enjoying concerts\, competitions and the companionship that comes from making music together. \nIn October 2025\, Sempre Amabile enjoyed considerable success at the Isle of Man Festival of Choirs\, winning the Ladies’ Choir class\, the Open Category and the overall Choir of the Festival award. The choir is also very pleased to have been accepted to take part in the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in July 2026. \nRecent collaborations have included performances with Solway Singers\, and the choir is looking forward to singing with Bechgyn Bro Taf\, the Cardiff-based male voice choir. \nSempre Amabile enjoys singing music from a wide range of styles and periods\, from madrigals to musical theatre. At the heart of the choir’s music-making is a love of the relationship between words and music\, and a desire to communicate both clearly and honestly to an audience. The choir particularly enjoys exploring the colour and flexibility of its sound in response to different repertoire. \n \n\nCharlotte Jackson\, musical director\nCharlotte Jackson has made a significant contribution to choral music through her work as founder of Amabile Choirs\, Musical Director of Sempre Amabile and founder of Lyris for Women in Carlisle. Having stepped away from teaching singing in schools\, her focus is now on directing Sempre Amabile\, shaping the Senior Choir at Austin Friars School and developing her work with women’s voices through Lyris. This includes individual consultations\, small group online sessions and her women’s choir. Her work is rooted in a commitment to musical excellence\, alongside a belief in the importance of connection and shared experience in singing. Under her direction\, Sempre Amabile has become known for its thoughtful programming and finely shaped performances\, while the Amabile Choirs have provided a supportive and structured environment for young singers to develop. Charlotte works with both experienced singers and those returning to their voices\, creating a space that is both musically rigorous and warmly inclusive. Her work continues to centre on the development of the individual voice within the collective sound and on the lasting value of singing together. \n \n\nDavid Battersby\, pianist\nDavid Battersby is a distinguished accompanist known for his exceptional talent and dedication to the art of music. Having honed his skills at the prestigious London College of Music and the Royal College of Music\, he has garnered numerous accolades\, awards\, and bursaries throughout his illustrious career. Under the tutelage of Martino Trimiro at Morley College\, David further refined his craft\, enabling him to perform at major musical venues across the country. His upcoming schedule includes a performance at Classically Lowther in July 2026\, and he is in high demand as an accompanist for soloists and ensembles across the North West. David’s contributions to the Amabile Choirs exemplify his commitment to excellence in music and his ability to elevate every performance with his artistry. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAbout Absolute Classics\nAbsolute Classics\, founded by Artistic Director Alex McQuiston\, brings world-class musicians to venues across Dumfries and Galloway. Renowned for its unique approach\, the series goes beyond the concerts: visiting artists tour the region and engage with local schools\, working alongside young people to inspire the next generation of musicians and audiences. \nNetherby Hall is proud to host the Absolute Classics Winter Series\, offering an intimate and atmospheric setting for these exceptional performances. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nMore in the Series\nThis concert is part of the Absolute Classics Winter Series 2026/2027 at Netherby Hall\, running from December 2026 to March 2027. \n See More Events URL:https://netherbyhall.co.uk/event/concert-series-sempre-amabile/ LOCATION:Netherby Hall\, Longtown\, Carlisle\, CA65PR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Netherby Hall Music Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://netherbyhall.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sempre-Amabile.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261231T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270101T010000 DTSTAMP:20261014T095610Z CREATED:20260313T121048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T095610Z UID:15130-1798745400-1798765200@netherbyhall.co.uk SUMMARY:Join us for a NYE Ceilidh at Netherby Hall 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive evening of live music and entertainment at the grand Netherby Hall. We welcome you to dance the night away in the great Oak Hall with the Cairnside Ceilidh Band.\n\n THURSDAY 31st DECEMBER 2026 | 7:30pm until 1:00am\n \nTickets are £65 per person and include a fun filled evening of Ceilidh dancing with a 3 course buffet-style dinner served during the evening. \nDress ready to move and shake\, sensible footwear a must. \nNumbers are strictly limited\, so early booking is recommended. \nBook online or call us on 01228 792732. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Year’s Eve Menu\n3 Course Buffet-Style Dinner at Netherby Hall \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nStarters\n\nRustic vegetable soup with crusty bread (GF/DF available)\nCreamy garlic mushrooms with crusty bread (GF/DF available)\n\nMains\n\nRoasted vegetable lasagne with garlic bread (V\, GF available)\nChicken tikka curry (GF available)\nCumberland sausage rings with onion gravy (GF/DF available)\n\nDessert\n\nSticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce (custard and cream options)\nCheese and crackers (V\, GF available)\nFresh fruit and cream meringue (GF\, V\, DF option)\n\nKey: V = Vegetarian | GF = Gluten Free | DF = Dairy Free URL:https://netherbyhall.co.uk/event/join-us-for-a-nye-ceilidh-at-netherby-hall-2026/ LOCATION:Netherby Hall\, Longtown\, Carlisle\, CA65PR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Netherby Hall Music Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://netherbyhall.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BOB-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Netherby Hall":MAILTO:events@netherbyhall.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR