Phew! Rydal 2026 is over, and it was – as always – a blast. Good food, decent weather, excellent music, lots of fun, and an epic quiz. Some photos are here. Weather The UK (and Europe) has been in the grip of a heatwave for what seems like forever, but…
Quiz Questions Picture round Round 1 Individual Challenge Round Higher or Lower Physical round Basically, the telephone game but with no sound. The first person chooses a creature and an action from the folded papers and we show the audience. All other team members have their backs to the action…
Well, that’s a wrap! We had another amazing week of music making and laughter, in the beautiful setting of Rydal Hall. Leo Byrne, our principal conductor, was back in the hot seat – and as charismatic as ever. And for the first time in 70 years (yes – our anniversary…
29 August 2025 Results: Questions Round 1 – picture round Round 2 – general questions but the next answer begins with the LAST letter Round 3 – Family Fortunes This round is like Family Fortunes. I asked one hundred people in Ambleside town centre a couple of questions and I’m…
Hello Everyone It’s nearly time! Here are the final details for the Rydal Genin Orchestra 2025… Conductor I’m pleased to report that Leo has recovered from last year’s problems and is match fit; it will be lovely to have him back on the (new and improved) rostrum Timings We are…