Whilst sneaking a breather at the Beckford Musicians Folk Camp Society’s Saturday evening folk dance, I was joined by Alan Corkett, who, besides his involvement in the Folk Camps Society is also one of the people who run the Halsway Manor traditional music, dance and song centre.
According to Alan, lots of exciting things are now going on down at this wonderful fifteenth century and Victorian manor.
With a wealth of fascinating activities from folk music, folk dance and traditional music entertainment together with facilities which are ideal for small meetings or large conferences, I really must pay them a visit soon.
I also learned that one of my favourite organisations, the Folk Camps Society, regularly uses Halsway Manor for their great family weekends. Another good reason for visiting Halsway Manor which, for me, is definitely one of the Seven Wonders of West Somerset.
Interestingly, when I was looking for their web site, I typed in the name wrongly as Halsey Manor (because that’s the way it’s spoken). I wonder how many other people make the same mistake and find themselves looking at a series of (unrelated) sites about Halsey genealogy.
If I was asked for my opinion on The Seven Wonders of West Somerset, Halsway Manor would certainly top the list.
I wonder what you would include amongst the Seven Wonders of Exmoor and West Somerset? I’d love to know.
Why not give your complete list as a comment here.
I’d love to hear from you.
Bye for now
I used to go Morris dancing at Halsway Manor, years ago, when I was knee high to a grass hopper.
I wonder if the West Somerset Morris Men still dance there?
Anyway, my addition to the list of Seven Wonders of West Somerset is … the West Somerset Morris men