tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89707102386182502312012-01-19T09:35:14.494ZWe run weekend leisure courses throughout the year. Set in 300 acres of beautiful Cotswold countryside we also offer optional ensuite B&B accommodation.Farncombe Estatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586713330193558723noreply@blogger.comBlogger6381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970710238618250231.post-10321219001728212802012-01-19T09:35:00.000Z2012-01-19T09:35:14.718Z

Dan Evans experienced singing coach and tutor talks us through his styles and techniques for the Voice Workshops: Everyone Can Sing run at Farncombe Estate. In his own words: "These gentle metaphors help to explain, in an informal way, my coaching style and the coaching techniques I use on my music workshops, especially my Everyone Can Sing voice workshop.   They may seem simple and fun but

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You won’t often find me saying this, but we’ve decided to run a January Sale!We are running four superb courses this weekend and we have a few places left on each one.  If you book a residential place on any one of these courses by 4pm on Thursday 19th January, we will give you a generous £50 off your booking. Here are the details.  All the courses are full-board, including Saturday

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We have a great range of Craft Courses at Farncombe Estate for 2012, some Day Schools and Some Weekend Courses. Here is a sneek peek at what we have on offer: Chinese Brush Painting - 13 April 2012 Willow Structures for the Garden - 10 April 2012 Scrappy Zappy Do! - 20 Apil 2012 Blocks Galore for Quilts and More - 22 July 2012 Picture it in Collage and Stitch - 26 Oct 2012

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Christmas – inspiration in a simple, white envelopeSome people are devilishly hard to buy for at Christmas. You want to surprise them with a gift that is thoughtful, imaginative, even life-enhancing – so why do you find yourself considering a set of socks featuring the days of the week?A Farncombe Estate gift voucher is one way around the perennial present problem. We’ve made it really easy for

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Due to popular demand we have added a new date for Lynne Gibson's, How to Look at Art Course here at Farncombe Estate. Discover how to develop your visual and critical skills by using a strategy for looking at art. This is a simple and flexible approach to analysing and interpreting any piece of art work. The strategy will easily become second nature, giving you the confidence to dispense with

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Enjoy historic discounts in 2012! In our drive to run every course in the programme, we need more of you to book at an early stage. Our Early Bird promotion gives you up to 20% off – the earlier you book, the better the deal. For those of you thaat are interested in History here is a list of the Farncombe History courses which qualify for Early Bird discount in 2012 (January to December.)

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For everyone that has ever been on our Everyone Can Sing: A Voice Workshop with Dan Evans, Farncombe Estate have launched a new reunion course just for you! Rekindle some of the fun and camaraderie that you experienced on Dan’s popular and successful Everyone Can Sing voice workshop. There will be warm-ups, chanting and a quick reminder of what was previously learned. Then the focus will be on

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A War Hero remembered at Farncombe Estate Military heroes past and present were honoured in a moving ceremony at Cotswold Conference Centre, Broadway, yesterday [Thursday.] Maudslay Court, a new £3.5m Cotswold-stone building constructed at Farncombe Estate, was officially opened by Victoria Trevelyan, niece of the Dam Busters’ hero Henry Maudslay. The Maudslay family lived on the Estate during

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A day of discussion and exploration with historians and archaeologists. On Saturday 8th October, Farncombe Estate is proud to host Lords, Halls and Chronicles: A Thirteenth Century Miscellany. This is your chance to listen and contribute to a panel of medieval historians and archaeologists on the politics and society of ‘long thirteenth century’ England. This day of historical delving,

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Farncombe Estate, the Broadway venue which runs a wide variety of weekend leisure and study courses, has been named Cotswold Leisure Break of the Year 2011. The Business Achievement award is judged by an independent panel of judges from the newspaper London & Home Counties Today, “Throughout the year, the Directors at London & Home Counties Today select organisations that have best

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So what would you like to be tucking into this Christmas -the same old traditional Christmas cake with an iced top and a little Santa, or a box of 12 handmade cupcakes, with a wonderful Christmas theme,and a really modern approach to design?  If the answer is cupcakes, then we have the perfect workshop for you.  You will be presented with a tray of 12 freshly baked cupcakes for you to decorate

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We are busy preparing our programme for 2012 at Farncombe and are delighted to offer a wide range of new course subjects and tutors. The 2012 programme brings together a range of topics that covers a wide specturm of interests, giving farncombe a fresh feel for next year. Our new topics include; Bollywood Fitness, Cupcake Decorating and Walking breaks. The Farncombe Brochure will be available

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POLYMER PAMPER PLAY - 2012 - 16th March After the successful 2011 Polymer Pamper Play event, we are excited to launch Polymer Pamper Play II at the Cotswolds Conference Centre an award-winning venue in a picturesque location. This year's programme has been extended and we have an eclectic mix of workshops and activities suitable for all. Heading the programme are three internationally

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Why not treat yourself to a weekend away in the Cotswolds and Go Gospel, with Jo Sercombe?What better way to remember the heat of summer than by singing some red-hot gospel! Experienced vocal tutor, Jo will help you improve your vocal skills while creating that special gospel group sound as we explore a variety of gospel styles from early spirituals to RnB gospel of the present day. At the same

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25% off the following courses: All our bedrooms for the weekend of 19th August are fully booked. We have an exclusive offer for our online subscribers. If you book a non-residential place on one of the following courses, you will receive 25% off the brochure price. Painting Studio Weekend - 1 place left Actually it's Acrylics: Beginners to Intermediates - 4 places left Play Jazz - Small

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Come and celebrate with us! To launch our 2012 programme, Farncombe Estate is staging a special one-off event: An Afternoon with Morse and Mephisto. Inspector Morse author Colin Dexter OBE and Sunday Times crossword compiler Tim Moorey will be entertaining us with the joy of words and crosswords – and there’ll be tea with scones. You can even book Sunday lunch to complete your trip. Sunday

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Farncombe Estate has some wonderful Art Courses running this Summer. These include, Understanding Watercolours, Watercolour Basics: losing the fear factor, Drawing for Improvers and Acrylic Techniques for All Levels. What better place than the Cotswolds to put up your easel, get out your brushes and be artistic!

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These are just some of the Cupcake Courses that will be taking place at Farncombe Estate in 2011 and 2012. The Creative Cake Company will be joining us and running a number of Cupcake Courses. The first courses will be the Creative Cupcakes on 14th & 28th August, 2nd October & 20th November. This is what you will create and take home with you at the end of the course: If you would like to book

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If you would like to create the cupcakes in the pictures below then you now can at Farncombe! Ann Myles from the Creative Cake Academy has joined us to share and teach her wonderful talent with you. The pictures have had our mouth's watering here in the office and we are all very excited about our brand new cupcake courses for 2011/2012. We also have a wonderful special offer on Dinner Bed and

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Many of the techniques of the effective close-up magician do not need extraordinary manual dexterity. Presentation, timing, and misdirection are more important. With a few hours of practice, normal dexterity, and some everyday objects, you can begin to amaze and entertain. Join Neal Weigel for a weekend course at Farncombe 15-17 July "Close Up Magic for Beginners". No expensive equipment

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Farncombe Estate Centre has joined the Cotswolds Green Scheme, proving a sound commitment to sustainability in business practices. Cotswolds Green Scheme businesses make a commitment to: Improving energy efficiency Recycling & reducing waste Encouraging car free tourism Promoting local produce Supporting nature and conservation Promoting the local area and the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding

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A Day School Saturday 8th October 2011 at Cotswold Conference Centre Lords and Chronicles: A Thirteenth Century Miscellany Please note that all bookings and enquiries should be made with the Simon de Montfort Society directly. Speakers: Professor Christopher Dyer Professor Peter Coss Professor David Carpenter Dr John Hunt A panel of medieval historians review aspects of the politics, life and

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William Reddaway, Head of Lifelong Learning at the Farncombe Estate Centre near Broadway, is retiring after 28 years working for companies on the estate – and a colourful career abroad. William, 63, is one of the founders of the Farncombe Estate programme, which features an astonishing range of leisure and special interest courses every weekend. “I have a belief that ongoing learning

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Special offer for June ! Why not take a last minute break in the Cotswolds this summer ? Farncombe Estate are offering specially reduced rates for b&b bookings made for June. Just outside the picturesque village of Broadway, we are only a short distance from the M5 and M42 with easy access to Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham, and the surrounding Cotswold countryside. We have 89 comfortably

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Please let us know if you would like to receive our list of courses at Farncombe June - December 2011. Our new leaflet also includes details of a special "Early Bird" booking offer so if you book well in advance on selected courses you will receive a super-discounted price. For a copy of the leaflet or details of the Early Bird discount call 033 3456 8580 or email enquiries@farncombeestate.co.uk

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Even if you are not taking a course, you can stay with us for bed and breakfast, purchasing optional lunches and evening meals as required. For B&B availability, please call 01386 858000 or email stay@FarncombeEstate.co.uk

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There’s an air of excitement at Farncombe Estate, as we look forward to opening a stunning courtyard building with its own Cotswold stone tower. Inside are 32 new en-suite bedrooms to make your stay even more comfortable. The four-star accommodation is equipped with wi-fi and all rooms have baths and showers. Twenty rooms have real double beds and two have full access for disabled residents.

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Don’t forget that you can book Sunday night at a specially reduced rate. Students extending their stay pay just £32 per person sharing (single room rate £37.) Farncombe Estate is set in stunning Cotswold countryside, near the old market towns of Broadway, Chipping Campden and Moreton-in-Marsh. You couldn’t be better placed for a long weekend. To find out more about reduced rates for extended

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It’s always good to get a date in the diary and we’d like to encourage you to do a little forward planning. The first customers to book on certain weekend courses* at Farncombe Estate will get a super-discounted price. The earlier you can book, the better the deal: it’s rather like bagging your seat on a budget airline. This new approach will help us to keep our programme on track and

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The Choral Evensong Weekend, 4-6 November 2011 is already two-thirds full. However, we need more voices to complete our counterpoint! In particular, we are seeking Basses and Tenors to bring our choir into balance. If you have a friend, partner or acquaintance who sings in these registers, please could you persuade them to join us in November? Then your Cotswold’s weekend will be

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We have a great special offer on our Introduction to West Gallery Music Course, with Francis Roads – 24th – 26th June 2011. The course will appeal to singers of all voices and wind and string instrumentalists who would like to explore a different and exciting repertoire, suitable for both church and concert hall. The music is not technically challenging, and sight reading is not essential, as

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If you still haven't managed to get away for that well-earned break over Easter, it's not too late! We have the following course running over Bank Holiday weekend beginning Friday 27th May. Chroma's Interactive Acrylics, with Rosemary Hale 27th - 29th May Cavalier Ladies, with John Sutton 27th - 29th May Seascapes in Watercolour - Beginners to Intermediates, with Colin Beckett 29th - 31st May

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Adult Learning Week 14th - 20th of May 2011 Have you always wanted to pick up a paint brush? Learn more about photography? Discover if you can really sing? Then why not take the opportunity right now during Adult Learning Week. Farncombe holds a range of weekend and day courses 50 weekends of the year. It is a case of just doing what you've always wanted to do. Go on...do something for

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Here is a picture of a group of ladies that attended our Canal Art Course, with Julie Tonkin at the weekend. Very talented!

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Due to being sold out of bedrooms on the 20th – 22nd of May, we are offering Non-Residential places on the following weekend courses for just £99.00 (includes dinner on Friday & Saturday) We would be pleased to send you a list of B&B’s, Inns etc in the area, if required. English Piano Music - A Garden of Rare and Neglected Delights, with Mark Bebbington Mark Bebbington's CD's of British piano

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Bring out your inner diva! We only have a few places left (and very few bedrooms) on our Soul Divas: Here Come the Girl Groups! - 06th – 8th of May. Hey ladies, if you catch yourself dancing around in front of the mirror wielding your hairbrush as a microphone, then this is the singing workshop for you! Become part of a giant girl-group for the weekend and sing your favourite soul classics from

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Textured Landscapes, with Jennie Rayment This course has been changed to 27th - 29th of May... Create a unique 3D textured, embroidered and embellished landscape. Discover the manipulative marvels of scrunching, ruching, tucking, folding, inserting and pleating for a dynamically tactile design. Add decorative embroidery from free motion to set machine patterns, learn machine quilting either

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Why not be our guest? We are offering a special rate over the Easter period of £50 per night for a cosy double or single room for a minimum of a 2 nights stay. Your bedroom is one of 89 well-appointed en-suite bedrooms from four locations on the Estate. These are sympathetically set in 300 breathtaking acres of Cotswold scenery. Unwinding has never been easier. Please contact Lesley on

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During Easter weekend we have a wonderful range of courses running from Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th of April and from Sunday 24th - Tuesday 26th of April. For any new bookings we receive for a course on Easter weekend we are offering a complimentary overnight stay including Dinner for the night preceding or the night following any of our courses. The courses we have on offer for Easter weekend

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As we need a few more couples to make the course viable, If you book 2 places (sharing a twin or double bedroom) on the April Bridge course before Friday 18th March, you can extend your stay for an extra night absolutely free with B&B on the Sunday night to include a bottle of house wine in your room on arrival. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Please quote Bridge11

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Due to accommodation being full on the following weekends, we are offering 25% discount on our non-residential rate for the following courses which represents a saving of £40.75: Soul Divas: Here Come the Girl Groups, with Jo Sercombe 6th – 8th of May Hey ladies, if you catch yourself dancing around in front of the mirror wielding your hairbrush as a microphone, then this is the singing

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The team at Farncombe Estate are now taking bookings for the NADFAS courses which are being held in September. You can join us here to study the following: Framing the View: Landscape and Art The Arts and Crafts House and Garden Medieval English Craftsmen: Ways of Looking at their Works All of the study breaks run from 4pm on Friday to 2pm on Sunday on the weekend of the 9th of September 2011.

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On Thursday the 21st of April we are inviting Families to the Estate to join in with our Easter Egg Hunt. There will be two hunts, one suitable for young children and a more challenging one for older children. All children will need to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the hunt. The Easter Egg Hunt will be running between 11am and 3pm.There is free parking on site and free

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Due to only having a few bedrooms left on the weekend courses below, we would like to offer non-residential guests a very, very special rate of £99 for a place on these selected weekend courses. This offer includes all meals and refreshments except breakfast over the weekend. Liszt - Man, Music and Myth, with Roderick Swanston – 4th – 6th of March Franz Liszt was a phenomenon. He was a

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Due to our accommodation being fully booked for the weekend of 25-27 March 2011 we are offering a special rate of £99 for non-residential places on the following courses: Everyone Can Sing - A Voice Workshop, with Dan Evans This course will help you to find your voice and project it with ease and confidence. You may feel you can't sing or you may be an established singer of any level or style.

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Boudoir Rag Rug Heart Cushion - with Debbie Siniska Rag Rug making is hundreds of years old, and people would have made clippy and proggy rag rugs for their homes, out of necessity in the early 1900's. They used their worn out clothing and sacks, with simple hand tools. Today these techniques are still relevant and you can create something truly inspired from the wealth of recycled textiles that

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Congratulations to our Sister company the Dormy House Hotel!TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, yesterday revealed the ten most romantic hotels in Britain, as decided by TripAdvisor travellers. The uniquely converted 17th Century Dormy House Hotel in Broadway, Worcestershire was voted the second most romantic hotel in Britain.Situated high above the village of Broadway, the hotel

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We are excited to announce that we are taking bookings for dance groups at Farncombe Estate. If you are a member of a dance group and would like to organise a weekend retreat or day courses then we are the perfect venue. We have our own on-site catering which is simply delicious and we also have 53 ensuite bedrooms on the Estate. So if you Jive, Salsa, Foxtrot or Tango then where better to do it

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Feedback from students is really important to the Team at Farncombe Estate. Not only does it relay the satisfaction and gratefulness of customers to the staff but helps us improve our service each time. Here are a few of the comments left by our students this month:'The staff at the centre were very hospitable, friendly and efficient.''Thank you for the wonderful experience''The staff couldn't be

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Due to bedrooms being ‘sold out’ on the Estate 4-6 February 2011, a limited number of last minute non-res places are currently available on a first come, first served basis. The special price is £110 for a non-res place. Broadway and the surrounding area have a number of B & B's offering competitive rates.

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Rag rug heart cushionsLast few places available on these 2011 courses...Art and Imagery in Stitch Textiles with Sandra Meech04-06 February 2011 (Weekend Course)This workshop will make the connection between the images we take for inspiration, the drawing and painting we do for fun and their important connection to fabric and stitch. This is a workshop for all who want to express themselves in

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Book a place on this weekend before 31 January 2011 and receive a £50 gift voucher to spend on a booking in our 2012 Programme. To make a booking ring 033 3456 8580 or email us today!Tchaikovsky - the life and times of a troubled genius (Part One) with Julian Williamson 16-18 December 2011.

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If you missed Farncombe rag rug tutor Debbie Siniska in the last programme of the series, you can still watch it on Channel 4oD - click here for programme information.Those contemplating signing up for Debbie Siniska’s craft course at the 370-acre Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds get a sneaky preview of what the weekend will entail when she featured on Channel 4’s Kristie’s Homemade Home.Debbie

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Do something different this Christmas and give your friends and family a weekend course at Farncombe Estate.You can choose the course yourself from the huge range on offer, or you can give them vouchers and let them choose for themselves. Either way, they will be delighted with the gift!It's a wonderful present to give, and it's only a phone call away.Call 033 3456 8580 or visit our website to

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Dan Evans was told as a child that he couldn't sing and was made to mime in the school choir. Later, in adult life he attended a number of voice workshops which transformed his musical career. He now performs professionally in the UK and USA singing with dulcimer and guitar. "Dan has a rare talent for getting the very best out of people" "Dan - the Voice Whisperer"This voice workshop will help

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Purchase Farncombe Gift Vouchers to the value of £100 or more and we will give you a £25 gift voucher absolutely free ! To claim your free voucher simply quote “Gift4U” at time of ordering – you can purchase your vouchers online or by phone to 033 3456 8580.This offer is valid on gift voucher purchases made before 5pm 16 December 2010. Only one free £25 voucher can be claimed per person.Click

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"JACK & THE BEANSTALK"(A Pantomime)ATEVESHAM ARTS CENTREONWEDNESDAY 19TH JANUARY TO SUNDAY 23RD JANUARY 2011AT 7.30PM (MATINEE'S ON 22ND & 23RD AT 2.30PM)TICKETS £10ONLINE : www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk IN PERSON : THE ALMONRY MUSEUM EVESHAMGROUP BOOKINGS (10+) CALL : 07910 499589

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Voice of America: A Choral Weekend at Farncombe with Jeremy Jackman, 11 to 13 February 2011A VERY SPECIAL DEAL FOR TENORS: We have a strong group booked for the weekend with plenty of sopranos, altos and basses but we need tenors to make this weekend the success it should be. If you are a tenor who can join us as a non-resident, you will be welcome at a special fee for the weekend, tuition, food,

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Book a 2 night course taking place 16-18 December 2011 and receive a £50 gift voucher to spend on a booking in our 2012 Programme.Choose from: Tchaikovsky - the life and times of a troubled genius (Part One) (Julian Williamson) O magnum mysterium music for a Spanish Christmas for voices and viols (Alison Crum & Peter Syrus)Watercolours: Drawing Skills with Pencil and Brush (Roger Jones)Offer ends

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Special Non-Residential Rate of £99 is available for courses taking place 11-13 February 2011:Family History - Tracing Your AncestorsLacemaking: Tantalising TorchonFor more details call 033 3456 8580 or visit our website here

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Between now and the end of 2010 we anticipate taking our 1000th booking on a 2011 weekend event. To celebrate this event we would like to reward the person who books the 1000th place and pays their deposit with a free place on a 2 night course and whilst they are here they will receive a box of chocolates and bottle of bubbly in their room. We would also like to reward our 999th and 1001st

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To request a free brochure call Ellie Jones on 033 3456 8580 or email elliej@farncombeestate.co.uk

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Julia Baker is a highly qualified and experienced clinical aromatherapist with her own practice at home in Lapworth Warwickshire. Her work includes treating clients with a variety of conditions, doing massage in the workplace, teaching short courses and giving talks to groups. Julia is a member of the International Federation of Clinical Aromatherapists and chairwoman of one of their regional

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The new Farncombe Estate 2011 A4 Calendar has arrived and limited numbers are available for sale. Cost £8.00 including postage and packing.For more details ring Lesley on 01386 858000 or email enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk

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A series of 1-day short courses (usually 9.30-4.30) in subjects from Digital Photography to Perfumery, Quilting to Life Coaching, Gardening to Wine Tasting. The full list of day courses is given on our website here.1-day course fees include refreshments and a 3-course lunch.Day students can also stay overnight - price includes 3-course evening meal and full English breakfast. To check

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From 1 day courses to longer painting breaks, choose from : Acrylic Painting, Watercolour Painting, How to Draw / Paint Portraits, Oil Painting, Landscape Painting, Drawing with Pen & Wash, Silk Painting, Coloured Pencil Techniques, Drawing Caricatures, Drawing Animals, Still Life Painting, Life Drawing & more ...Click here to view the list of forthcoming painting courses in the Cotswolds or call

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In the inspiring environment of Farncombe Estate - bring written words to life!Our Creative Writing courses will help you develop your skills, gain a deeper appreciation or put a work and its author into their historical context.Some weekends also include performance or theatre visits.Click here for the full list of our Literature & Writing Courses in 2011 or call 033 3456 8580 for more details.

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Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel met at primary school; starting their musical journey together in the imaginatively named 'Tom and Jerry' band in the mid 1950's before becoming one of the most influential musical duos of the Greenwich Village folk rock scene in the 1960s. In a tempestuous creative relationship that lasted 5 years, they produced 5 albums of memorable songs and the soundtrack to the

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This is a one day course aimed at beginners and/or students with some experience of using graphite (lead) pencil as a drawing medium. Using photographs supplied by the tutor, the students will be taught skills and techniques such as basic pencil drawing and shading, drawing fur, eyes, ears and noses. The skills and techniques learnt on the course can be used to draw effective and realistic

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The medieval wool trade and woollen cloth manufacture impacted on the English landscape particularly that of the Cotswolds as sheep from this area contributed significantly to the economic strength of medieval England.Wool was one of the main sources of England’s prosperity in the middle and early post-middle ages. Historical sources and evidence from the landscape tell us about the value of wool

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London has been our most important city since Roman times. We shall trace the story of this great city from that moment through to the present day. We shall take an overview of this long history whilst also focussing in on specific events in that story, such as the city's development in The Middle Ages as an economic powerhouse, and the development of local government in the same period. Later we

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We will be holding our first ever Wedding Fayre on 30 January 2011 at Foxhill Manor on the Farncombe Estate.For more details please call 033 3456 8580 or email elliej@farncombeestate.co.ukFor request more details visit our website

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Venice continues to inspire thousands of artists with its magnificent architecture, canals and atmospheric light. For anyone considering a painting trip to this magical city this course will get your creative ideas flowing. Paul will guide you through his techniques for simplifying complex architecture, the colourful weathered walls, canals, reflections, bustling squares and narrow streets in a

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A weekend with a group of Francophiles, keen to discuss in French not only what is happening in France today, but also to explore the political, literary and artistic importance of the inter-war years,1918-1939, our focal point for this weekend. This will be introduced and developed by your tutor and visiting speaker.There is no set reading list,but you may find it helpful to have done some

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Laughter is the music of the soul. During a laughter session, through a collection of exercises, you will experience a heightened sense of well being, feel relaxed, with a reduction in stress levels and experience an uplift of energy. Laughter boosts your immune system, and increases positivity & creativity. Most importantly, it reduces stress. You will leave the workshops feeling both relaxed

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A delightful course for people who would like to capture early spring flowers in pencil and watercolour paint. Each stage carefully explained and demonstrations will be followed up with individual tuition. Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience who would like to improve and refresh their techniques. The course will include a session on colour theory and how to mix and match

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Beetling ramparts, mighty keeps, palatial halls - Britain's medieval castles are still among the most awe-inspiring structures in the land. But that's not the whole story - a castle was a home, a business, an expression of lordship and even a fashion accessory. This course aims to get under the skin of castles, by seeing them in the wider context of society, politics and the overall history of

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Farncombe Estate tutor Debbie Siniska will be appearing on Kirstie Allsopp's Channel 4 television series, "Kirstie's Homemade Home".Following numerous requests via Twitter, the TV production company were searching for a rag rug tutor and Debbie was approached to demonstrate the craft.Filming took place in London and Debbie's home studio, and a rug commissioned by the programme will appear in her

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Emotional Freedom Technique is an amazingly effective treatment which involves gently tapping energy points around the body whilst focusing on emotional or physical issues. Yes – most definitely physical as well.Everything that has ever happened to us is stored somewhere in the body. Any negative emotions, stress or trauma we have experienced may manifest in turn in the form of an illness,

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International pianist Nigel Clayton will be joining James Halsey at Farncombe Estate on Saturday 27 November.An evening recital will take place from 8pm which will include the Sonata in A major by Beethoven and pieces by Kenneth Leighton, Tartini and Faure.Tickets for the recital are free but please make a reservation in advance - call 033 3456 8580 or email enquiries@farncombeestate.co.uk.

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Farncombe Estate Centre is situated in the North of the Cotswolds just outside the beautiful village of Broadway.On most weekends throughout the year, we host a range of short weekend courses (residential or non-residential), leisure breaks, day courses and other events for all interests ranging from Arts and Crafts to Music, Singing, History, Writing and Yoga. These leisure breaks are designed

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With Tim Porter 21 - 23 January 2011.Soldier, scholar, reformer – that is an unusual combination at the best of times. For a hereditary ruler, you’d be lucky to find it once in a thousand years. Yet Alfred stepped into English History at its moment of worst crisis, and deployed these qualities to memorable effect. Today, we must try to decide why, when and how! This course aims to unpick the

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Take the stressing out of dressing and discover the practical secrets of cost effective shopping with this 1 day course with Sue Pattinson.On this inspirational and thought provoking day Sue will take you through the essential elements of a flattering wardrobe and give objective professional advice to help you make the best choices.Sue will give lots of tips on your best colours, shapes, lengths,

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The EAC's annual Over 60s Art Awards competition is now open, with a closing date for entries of 4th March 2011. For the first time in its 17 year history, the exhibition will be held out of London, at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists' RBSA Gallery in Birmingham, from 10th - 21st May 2011.For an Entry Form and competition rules visit website www.eacartawards.org.uk which has been updated

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In this course with Ian Morison the latest observations will be used to show how our Universe has evolved since the Big Bang and how the stars and galaxies came into being so that, later, solar systems could form with planets capable of supporting life. There will be practical exercises which will include the evolution of stars, the distances to nearby stars and measuring the age of the Universe.

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This ever-popular course with Dan Evans will help your to find your voice and project it with ease and confidence. You may feel you can't sing or you may be an established singer of any level, style or genre. No former musical knowledge is required. You will be shown how to listen carefully, in order to sing in tune. You will learn how to breathe effectively to sustain notes and you will be

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The best folk music weekend in the UK returns to Farncombe 1- 3 April 2011 !Internationally renowned tutors Cormac Byrne - bodhran/percussion (Uiscedwr, Seth Lakeman), and Anna Esslemont - fiddle (Uiscedwr) are proud to present The Yukka Folk Weekend.Now in it's third year, this course brings musicians together to learn how to arrange folk tunes for performance. Through entirely practical

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Time is running out for our special offers following our 2011 Brochure Launch. If you fancy coming along to do a course at Farncombe Estate, receive up to £15 discount on your booking. Please call 033 3456 8580 today and quote DISW11 for a weekend course and receive £15 and DISD11 for a day school and receive £5 off.This special offer is valid until 5pm today!! (20th Oct 2010)

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7.30pm, Friday 22 October – doors open at 7pmThe Splendid CinemaCouscousDirected by Abdel KechicheFrance 2007 - Colour – 154 mins - Cert 15Habib Boufares, Hafsia Herzi, Faridah BenkhetacheWinner of the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival 2007 and the 2008 César Award for Best French film, Couscous is a family drama focusing on the travails of an ageing North African émigré who, after

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On this one day workshop, students will be shown how to get the most from a sewing machine. They will see how they like sewing - by using their own machine or one of ours, with assistance, through demonstration & 'hands on'.The day will teach you what can be achieved with the push of the pedal & controls. You will see samples & other projects, along with how to achieve those results.Click here

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Visitors to our Craft Fair can pick up a £15 discount voucher code for any weekend course on any subject and £5 for any day course on any subject.The unique voucher code must be quoted at the time of booking and valid for bookings made before 5.00 pm on Friday 3 December.For details about the Fair or other Christmas events at Farncombe, visit Christmas Art & Craft Fair - Christmas & New Year or

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Creative ideas for Christmas decorations and the chance to do a bit of early shopping for the festive break are on offer at the Farncombe Estate Christmas Art & Craft Fair which takes place next month on 21 November 2010 from 10.30 to 3.30pm.This is the 2nd year the fair has been held and local suppliers have jumped at the chance to display their hand-made crafts and produce with 55 exhibitors in

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Your chance to win a fantastic break in Worcestershire for you and your family with Destination Worcestershire.The Prize Draw will close on November 19th 2010 for your chance to win£200 Voucher to use against a Course with Farncombe EstateFamily Tickets for a Santa Steam Special at Severn Valley RailwayFamily Tickets for a Santa Safari at West Midland Safari Park£50 Voucher for Fusion Brasserie,

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Start your New Year with a bang by joining a gospel choir for the weekend! Experienced gospel choir director Jo Sercombe will take you through a variety of gospel repertoire from early spirituals to contemporary American gospel; helping you to free your voice and create that special gospel vocal sound. We're gonna be singing, we're gonna be swaying, we're gonna be clapping - and by the time Jo's

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“I loved my few days at Farncombe Estate. What a fabulous setting – a really inspiring place to learn. The programme of activities and lectures for the coming months looks really tempting and I am already thinking of putting my name down for some of them”.Valerie SingletonAll I want for Christmas is ... Farncombe Estate Gift Vouchers have something for all

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"Escape to the Cotswolds", a new discovery centre opened in Northleach, Gloucestershire (a 30 minute drive from CCC), tells the fascinating story of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and how people have made a natural landscape even more beautiful. It provides an insight into the history of the area along with the work that is being carried out today to conserve and enhance this

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Stuart Marshall is a guitar teacher and musician with over twenty years experience working with students of all ages and abilities. He has already taught hundreds of budding guitarists the secrets of successful playing on his own popular guitar workshops and weekend courses in Cornwall and throughout the UK.New for Farncombe in 2011 Stuart will be hosting two weekend courses "Be A Real Guitar

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Following a thirty year teaching career Francis Roads has devoted himself to researching, editing and performing West Gallery music. In 1997 he founded London Gallery Quire, which performs West Gallery services and concerts throughout the London area. Francis has been in demand for many workshops and similar events throughout England, the USA and France. Francis brings a new weekend course to

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Alec Lawless, perfumer, will be running two one-day "Make your own Perfume" workshops at Farncombe in 2011.Alec developed Essentially Me's range of sophisticated perfumes from his passion for natural fragrance.His book, "Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose" was published last year & he will shortly appear in a TV documentary on Victorian Pharmacy.Alec Lawless

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