Just a few miles outside Cambridge is the beautifully and sympathetically restored Stapleford Granary, run by educational charity the ACE Foundation, whose mission is to truly get people participating.
Visiting the internationally renowned centre, with numerous activities and events happening all the time, this desire becomes immediately obvious.
A great example of this can be found among the converted farm buildings, where space has been created to host an incredible musical instrument making workshop – the Cambridge Woodwind Makers. Under the guidance of expert Daniel Bangham, the aim is to train future generations in the art and craft of woodwind instrument making. Courses at the workshop range from woodwind repair, five-key flute and recorder making.
Every year, a whole host of other stimulating music, art and literature courses are on offer, in the daytime and evenings at Stapleford Granary These are open to musicians of all ages from beginners to advanced level – you just need to have a creative mind and a thirst for learning. ‘Play days’ range from string and flute through to folk, jazz, brass and harp among others.
There are also creative writing and painting courses, all of which are very easy to book and delivered by independent experts of international reputation.
With a very friendly and open attitude and the recent addition on-site of a stunning concert hall, the people and facilities at Stapleford Granary provide an inspiring space to join in and get creative.
Stapleford Granary
Bury Road
Stapleford
Cambridge CB22 5BP
Tel: +44 (0)1223 845599
http://staplefordgranary.org.uk/
Email: ace@acefoundation.org.uk
www.acefoundation.org.uk
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The colourful and informative book, Independent Cambridge, is available from Waterstones, Heffers, many of the independent shops and online at www.independent-cambridge.co.uk
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