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.

Ranging across England, Wales and Northern Ireland is a network of twenty-five centres, all highly individual, providing a wide range of short-stay learning breaks for adults of all ages.   Farncombe Estate is ideally situated in the Midlands, in the north of the glorious Cotswolds.

Many colleges are run by local authorities while some are managed by charitable trusts or similar organisations and some are independent. What they have in common is the shared principle of lifelong learning, and a commitment to the added benefit of learning in residence.  

The colleges have a flexible approach to learning with an emphasis on enjoyment and personal development. Participants span a wide age-range and there is strong support from third age and female learners. High teaching standards are maintained through the selection of the most experienced and skilled tutors from across the country.

Many colleges are based in historic buildings and all are run by staff experienced in both education and hospitality. The result is a unique experience unlike that provided by traditional education institutions or hotel-based learning breaks.

A visit to an ARCA college can result in life-changing experiences, new and lasting friendships, or an addiction to residential short courses. It could result in all three! Tutors and students alike overwhelmingly endorse the benefits of the opportunity to become completely involved with a subject for a few days. Meeting like-minded companions from all walks of life and a wide geographical spread enhances the whole experience, so contact us without delay to learn more about what ARCA has to offer.

For more details about courses at Farncombe Estate and other ARCA colleges visit www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk or call 01386 854100.

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

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