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.

A free Open Day will take place on the Estate to mark the release of the new brochure, which contains over 300 weekend courses from January to December 2010 in subjects including Origami and Whisky Tasting, learning French, playing Bridge and singing in a Gospel Choir.

The courses, all aimed at adults, offer 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 students.

Attending a course at Farncombe can result in life-changing experiences, new and lasting friendships, or an addiction to residential short courses (or even all three!) Tutors and students agree that there are huge advantages of spending a few days away from the pressures and distractions of everyday life, learning a new skill or practising a favourite occupation.

The standards of tuition and hospitality at Farncombe are exceptionally high - selected tutors are some of the most experienced and skilled across the country, and the venue itself has received several national awards for the quality of its facilities and outstanding customer service.

William Reddaway, Head of Lifelong Learning for Farncombe explains "We are thrilled to be one of the few centres in the UK that can offer such a unique opportunity for adults to enjoy learning. Our 2010 course programme includes such a wide range of topics there's almost something for every interest - with new tutors, new subjects and recent refurbishments at the Centre we look forward to delighting plenty of students, old and new, within the coming year. We're also especially proud to be the launch venue for the first ever Broadway Arts Festival in June 2010. "

For further details or a free copy of the new brochure visit www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk or call 01386 854100. The Open Day runs from 11am - 4.30pm on Sunday 13 September. Both admission & car parking are free.

Notes for Editors

Farncombe Estate ALC Ltd is a member of the Adult Residential Colleges Association, and a Corporate member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians and the Association of British Choral Directors. Farncombe Estate Centre (FEC) is a sister company of the Cotswold Conference Centre and the Dormy House Hotel and owned by Sorven Holdings Ltd. FEC utilises the facilities of the Cotswold Conference Centre at weekends and is being run as a non-profit making organisation. Any profits will be re-invested back into the adult learning weekends to enhance and improve the learning experience offered.

For further media information or images please contact:

Farncombe Estate Centre

01386 854100 / Annette@FarncombeEstate.co.uk

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

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