Amanda Mann and Hammersley Homes are collaborating to offer a fabulous weekend of music from her beautiful garden overlooking the Solent, on 6-7 September.   Enjoy the magical music of Penguin Cafe Orchestra on Saturday, and an evening of Opera on Sunday, while you picnic in this heavenly setting.

These wonderful performers are coming to Lymington over the weekend of 6-7 September, to provide us with two evenings of music, all in aid of Hammersley Homes - please join us!

Amanda Mann is generously hosting these events in her divine garden on the South Coast, overlooking the Solent and the Isle of Wight. Come and enjoy a picnic in this heavenly setting, while being entertained by these superb performers.   Both events will be held in these stunning surroundings, with gardens opening from 3pm and performances beginning at 5pm.

Gardens open from 3pm and performances begin at 5pm

All proceeds to Hammersley Homes

Tickets now available on the gate too

(Refundable if bad weather forces cancellation)

About Hammersley Homes

Hammersley Homes is a charity that provides long-term ongoing support to vulnerable adults who live with enduring mental ill-health, and struggle with independent living. Currently through our Outreach Programme, we visit our clients (mostly referred to us by local Community Mental Health Teams) to offer companionship and help with anything they may be finding overwhelming, including cooking & nutrition, shopping, dealing with incoming mail, budgeting and financial planning - and a great deal more. Sometimes it's just going out for a walk or a coffee. Kindness and compassion can go a long way. Our long-term goal is to establish supported housing facilities, where residents can live with dignity in a place they can call home - amongst friends, without the loneliness that is so often present in their lives, and with 24/7 support on hand, as and when needed or required.

Funds raised on these two evenings will enable us to support more of the vulnerable people we work with, and reduce the ever-lengthening waiting lists for our service.

THE PROGRAMME

Venue:

• Kingfishers, Normandy Lane, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 8AE
• Gates open at 3pm | Performances begin at 5pm
• Food and drink vendors on-site | Guests welcome to bring their own picnics

Saturday 6 September – Penguin Cafe Orchestra

Enjoy the enchanting, genre-defying music of Penguin Cafe Orchestra – a project led by Arthur Jeffes, son of original founder Simon Jeffes.   Their music blends minimalist classical, folk, and global styles, described as whimsical, organic, and rhythmically meditative.   This is a rare chance to experience a performance that is both intellectually rich and emotionally uplifting.

Sunday 7 September – An Evening of Opera

A breathtaking evening of opera under the open sky, featuring internationally celebrated performers:

• ⁠Colin Judson – accomplished tenor and versatile actor with appearances at Glyndebourne and the Royal Opera House
• Emyr Wyn-Jones – dynamic Welsh baritone known for his commanding stage presence
• ⁠Elin Pritchard – radiant soprano acclaimed across major UK and European opera houses
• Victoria Simmonds – distinguished mezzo-soprano praised for her emotional depth and vocal nuance

Additional treats will be available from 3 pm:

• DJ Joe Muggs - is best known as a culture journalist for a range of titles worldwide, but by night he is a fantastic DJ, playing clubs, bars and festivals from here to Zagreb. This weekend he’ll be playing a suitably chilled and eclectic selection for picnicking, drinking and maybe even dancing
• Physiotherapist Natalie, Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist at Peak Fitness Coaching, will share her knowledge, experience and passion to give you the best treatment.   She is very generously donating all proceeds to Hammersley Homes - don’t miss out!
• Sauna - Joining us from 3pm will be Lymington’s Wild Life Sauna, bringing their beautiful wood-fired sauna and cold plunge for a truly unique experience - and they are very generously donating all proceeds to Hammersley Homes, supporting our important work.  As the music fills the evening, you’ll have the chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy the soothing combination of heat, cold, and sound.  Sauna is not only a way to unwind physically, but also a powerful support for emotional wellbeing and mental health - offering a chance to pause, connect with others in a safe and welcoming space, or simply take time out for yourself.  Pack your swimwear and a towel and enjoy a 30-minute express sauna for £10, available from 3-8pm – book here.
• Pop-Up Shop - As an added special treat, there will be a Pop-Up Shop selling some lovely end-of-season Rose and Rose clothes.   Come early to have the best chance of buying the best!

Tickets

£45 per evening | 5% discount when booking both concerts

Wheelchair users welcome | No dogs please

Bring chairs, cushions and blankets for your comfort

A CAUSE CLOSE TO HOME

All proceeds will go directly to Hammersley Homes, helping us reach more people in need through our Outreach Programme.   We support adults living with long-term mental illness by offering companionship, practical help with daily living, and ultimately the hope of permanent supported housing.   With kindness and compassion, we aim to reduce isolation, improve lives, and build a future where no one is left to struggle alone.

By joining us for these extraordinary evenings, you are helping to build a more compassionate and inclusive world.

Ticket information:

Louise Hallett

Founder & Trustee, Hammersley Homes

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Amanda Mann

Hostess, opening her private garden to attendees of this event

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