Courses and Leisure Breaks News

Broadway-based business Farncombe Estate joins the Cotswolds Green Scheme

Broadway-based business Farncombe Estate Centre has joined the Cotswolds Green Scheme, proving a sound commitment to sustainability in business practices.

10 Jun 2011 13:50:55 (Source: Farncombe Estate)

A life in learning: Head of Lifelong Learning retires

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.

31 May 2011 00:00:00 (Source: Farncombe Estate)

The art of hooky

Those contemplating signing up for Debbie Siniska’s craft course at the 370-acre Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds will get a sneaky preview of what the weekend will entail when she features on Channel 4’s Kristie’s Homemade Home.

25 Nov 2010 14:40:17 (Source: Farncombe Estate)

Green multi-million new build agenda

Work began this week on the 3.5m building of a 32-bedroom facility for Cotswold Conference Centre on the Farncombe Estate.

25 Oct 2010 08:37:32 (Source: Farncombe Estate)

Date for the diary - Farncombe Christmas Art and Craft Fair

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 and Craft Fair which takes place next month on 21 November 2010 from 10.30 to 3.30pm.

18 Oct 2010 11:37:40 (Source: Farncombe Estate)

All I want for Christmas is ...

The perfect solution for the perennial dilemma of what to buy family and friends for Christmas is the newly launched range of gift vouchers from the Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds. The gift vouchers start from £5.00 and can be used against any of the 230 courses available including day workshops and residential courses over a weekend. For a limited period leading up to Christmas 2010, Farncombe is offering readers £25 of extra gift vouchers free, when they purchase £100 or more. As a guide - the resulting £125 vouchers would typically buy half a weekend course or 2 separate day ones.

5 Oct 2010 13:52:50 (Source: Farncombe Estate)

Blue Peter presenter draws winners at Farncombe Estate

Former Blue Peter presenter Valerie Singleton joined Farncombe Estate for a very successful Open Day on Sunday 12 September with a record number of places sold on taster talks, demonstrations and workshops ranging from gardening demonstrations to gospel singing and painting with pen and wash.

22 Sep 2010 08:51:05 (Source: Farncombe Estate)

Wildlife tracking goes worldwide at Farncombe Estate

A group of Broadway companies have launched a new online nature diary to capture information and photographs of some of the wildlife found on the privately owned Farncombe Estate.

26 May 2010 05:10:17 (Source: Farncombe Estate)

Businesses band together to stand tough against recession

In tough times, most businesses adopt the policy of every man for himself'. Not so for Farncombe Estate Centre and Eckington Manor Cookery School.

14 Jan 2010 08:17:32 (Source: Farncombe Estate)

Farncombe Estate strikes a new note and joins AOTOS

Cotswold lifelong learning centre Farncombe Estate has recently joined the Association of Teachers of Singing (AOTOS) as a Corporate Member.

21 Nov 2009 17:39:06 (Source: Farncombe Estate)

Christmas tips and treats at Farncombe Estate

Christmas is coming to Farncombe Estate near Broadway from Sunday 22 November.

1 Nov 2009 09:06:35 (Source: Farncombe Estate)

Friendship Walk returns to beat breast cancer

The Broadway Ring Friendship Walk will return to Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds next month and Breast Cancer Campaign wants you to step forward for the event and help fund breast cancer research.

26 Sep 2009 12:57:35 (Source: Farncombe Estate)

Farncombe Estate 2010 - A new learning experience

Amid 300 acres of Cotswold countryside overlooking the picturesque village of Broadway, Farncombe Estate Centre will be celebrating the launch of a new course programme on Sunday 13 September.

18 Aug 2009 18:36:18 (Source: Farncombe Estate)

What are you doing next weekend ?

The Adult Residential Colleges Association (ARCA) offers the opportunity to spend a weekend or mid-week break away from the pressures and distractions of everyday life, learning a new skill or practising a favourite occupation.

27 Jun 2009 10:12:53 (Source: Farncombe Estate)

History tutor receives MBE in Queen's honours list

An MBE in the Queen's birthday honours announced on Friday came "completely out of the blue" for Farncombe Estate tutor William Tyler.

27 Jun 2009 08:14:02 (Source: Farncombe Estate)

Maggini Quartet recital in Broadway

One of the most outstanding British chamber ensembles, the Maggini Quartet, will be performing in Broadway on Friday 23 May.

18 May 2008 15:02:34 (Source: Farncombe Estate)

Step up to beat breast cancer in the Cotswolds

Breast Cancer Campaign is calling all walkers to join the flagship Cotswolds Classic Friendship Walk on Sunday 1 June.

13 Feb 2008 13:39:44 (Source: Farncombe Estate)