NGS Open Day
15th October 2010
The castle gardens will be open in support of the National Garden Scheme.
Monday, 16 August 2010
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Government’s New Commitment to Tourism
VisitBritain Special Bulletin
This morning, the Prime Minister gave a speech declaring the Government’s new commitment to tourism, in the light of the opportunities and challenges facing us as we progress towards 2012.
He outlined how tourism is now a first class priority at the front and centre of our economic strategy, as an export earner with international visitors and with a strong domestic market. He also stressed how fundamental the industry will be to the rebuilding and rebalancing of our economy.
He recognised that the 2012 Games and the coming decade of great international sporting events across Britain, with all that Britain has to offer, is an unprecedented opportunity. But, to ensure that this opportunity is not missed, as an industry there is still much that needs to be done to improve perceptions of Britain at home and overseas.
Over the coming months the Government will be working on ‘the strongest possible tourism strategy’ looking at:
What the Government does nationally
The role of local government and the support of the local area
How we stimulate the private sector in tourism
How we make policy in other areas that will impact the tourism industry
At a national level, the dedicated Minister for Tourism and Heritage, John Penrose will lead a new relationship with the tourism industry, showing the Government gets tourism and understands the huge potential of the industry. In spite of the current tough times meaning tough decisions, he is keen to ensure that these decisions will serve us in the long-term.
However, the Government views tourism is a local industry and their aspiration is for new Local Enterprise Partnerships to allow local people and entrepreneurs more responsibility and control over how tourism is developed in each local area. A new set of incentives will be proposed for local authorities – including options for business rate incentives allowing local authorities to reinvest the benefits of growth back into their local communities.
The right local incentives should also help to stimulate the private sector. In addition to the reduction in red tape and excessive business taxes planned, the Prime Minister sees tourism bids as potentially key beneficiaries of the new £1 billion regional growth fund.
He will also look across Government at the policies that impact tourism in a big way – visas, airport security, infrastructure – not as isolated issues, but from the perspective of both the domestic and international tourism industry.
Finally, he committed John Penrose to work with the industry, bringing together all your best ideas, to develop a tourism strategy by the end of the year, with the goal of setting Britain on a path to break into the world’s top five tourist destinations.
We are delighted that the Prime Minister has declared so clearly that tourism is fundamental to the rebuilding and rebalancing of our economy. And we share his determination to use the coming decade to boost Britain’s international competitiveness in tourism and to take our industry to a whole new level.
This morning, the Prime Minister gave a speech declaring the Government’s new commitment to tourism, in the light of the opportunities and challenges facing us as we progress towards 2012.
He outlined how tourism is now a first class priority at the front and centre of our economic strategy, as an export earner with international visitors and with a strong domestic market. He also stressed how fundamental the industry will be to the rebuilding and rebalancing of our economy.
He recognised that the 2012 Games and the coming decade of great international sporting events across Britain, with all that Britain has to offer, is an unprecedented opportunity. But, to ensure that this opportunity is not missed, as an industry there is still much that needs to be done to improve perceptions of Britain at home and overseas.
Over the coming months the Government will be working on ‘the strongest possible tourism strategy’ looking at:
What the Government does nationally
The role of local government and the support of the local area
How we stimulate the private sector in tourism
How we make policy in other areas that will impact the tourism industry
At a national level, the dedicated Minister for Tourism and Heritage, John Penrose will lead a new relationship with the tourism industry, showing the Government gets tourism and understands the huge potential of the industry. In spite of the current tough times meaning tough decisions, he is keen to ensure that these decisions will serve us in the long-term.
However, the Government views tourism is a local industry and their aspiration is for new Local Enterprise Partnerships to allow local people and entrepreneurs more responsibility and control over how tourism is developed in each local area. A new set of incentives will be proposed for local authorities – including options for business rate incentives allowing local authorities to reinvest the benefits of growth back into their local communities.
The right local incentives should also help to stimulate the private sector. In addition to the reduction in red tape and excessive business taxes planned, the Prime Minister sees tourism bids as potentially key beneficiaries of the new £1 billion regional growth fund.
He will also look across Government at the policies that impact tourism in a big way – visas, airport security, infrastructure – not as isolated issues, but from the perspective of both the domestic and international tourism industry.
Finally, he committed John Penrose to work with the industry, bringing together all your best ideas, to develop a tourism strategy by the end of the year, with the goal of setting Britain on a path to break into the world’s top five tourist destinations.
We are delighted that the Prime Minister has declared so clearly that tourism is fundamental to the rebuilding and rebalancing of our economy. And we share his determination to use the coming decade to boost Britain’s international competitiveness in tourism and to take our industry to a whole new level.
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Discover Creative Campden Weekend
17 - 19 September 2010
The second Discover Creative Campden Weekend will be an opportunity to see the range of creative activities which take place in Chipping Campden, from traditional silversmithing, to abstract art, to hand painted silks, to author's talks, to beautiful jewellery and much more.
We expect visitors from far and wide who will be able to enjoy creative activities in the beautiful surroundings of Chipping Campden.
Please visit our website, http://www.creativecampden.co.uk/ for more details.
We expect visitors from far and wide who will be able to enjoy creative activities in the beautiful surroundings of Chipping Campden.
Please visit our website, http://www.creativecampden.co.uk/ for more details.
Why not take advantage of a special B&B rate for Sunday night at Farncombe Estate.
£25 single occupancy
£35 shared twin/double
Call 0333 456 8580 for availability.
Monday, 2 August 2010
Patchwork for Christmas - Textile workshop £5
Sunday 12 September - In this hour long taster workshop with Georgina Oldham you will make a card from one square of fabric and a decoration from cereal packet card and fabric. All the necessary materials will be provided.
Open Day Workshop: 12.45pm Patchwork for Christmas - Crafts & Textiles
Open Day Workshop: 12.45pm Patchwork for Christmas - Crafts & Textiles
Everyone Can Sing - Give It A Try! Tickets £5 for a limited period only !
Dan's weekend workshops are consistently popular at Farncombe. Join him at our Open Day on Sunday 12 September to discover posture & breathing, experiment with different vocal sounds, chanting & listening, and end by singing a song together. He'll prove that Everyone Can Sing !
Open Day Workshop: 11.00pm Everyone Can Sing - Give It A Try! - Singing Courses
Open Day Workshop: 11.00pm Everyone Can Sing - Give It A Try! - Singing Courses
We've got a new number! 0333 456 8580
The Farncombe Estate team can now be reached on 0333 456 8580. Calls to this number will only be charged at your normal rate. It costs the same to ring an 03 number as a standard landline .... EVEN from a mobile phone !
So go on, give us a call ?!
So go on, give us a call ?!
Book it now ! Making proper posh soap - free demonstration at our Open Day Sunday 12 September
Due to popular demand we have a second Soap Making demo starting at 3.30pm - sign up online here or request a booking form by calling 0333 456 8580 !
Open Day Demonstration: 3.30pm Making proper posh soap! - Crafts & Textiles
Open Day Demonstration: 3.30pm Making proper posh soap! - Crafts & Textiles
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