The first solo musician ever to tour Britain in a milk float will begin his epic journey from our new education centre at
Cley Marshes with a song writing workshop and CD launch.
Singer-songwriter, Paul Thompson is travelling from Norfolk to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in a specially converted milk float that utilises solar panels to power stage lighting and music gear.
He will launch his latest CD Lost in the Land of Midnight Sun with a
free performance on
Sunday 31 May at Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s new
Simon Aspinall Wildlife Education Centre at Cley Marshes on the north Norfolk coast. It begins at 7pm and is free to attend. It will be supported by folk singer Kelly Oliver.
Earlier that day, Paul will be running a
song writing workshop at the centre with a theme of appreciating the environment. Starting with a walk around the reserve for musical inspiration, Paul will then help people write song lyrics. There is also a chance to enter the song lyrics into a competition to win a day in a recording studio. It runs 3.30 to 5.30pm and costs £6 for NWT members, and £8 for non-members. Booking is essential for the workshop, please call the visitor centre on 01263 740008.
Head of Development at Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Nik Khandpur said: “We are delighted that the Aspinall Centre will bring new events and art forms to the nature reserve. We are thrilled to welcome Paul and his workshop, which will encourage people to respond musically to the wonderful marshes.”
The Simon Aspinall Wildlife Education Centre is a major step forward in Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s aims to reconnect people with the natural world, encouraging a more active interest in its protection and conservation. It is supported by the National Lottery through a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.