Denman
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Discover Denman
Denman welcomes everyone with a passion for cookery, craft or
lifestyle courses which stretch the mind. Share the expertise of
its tutors, the very special setting and the restful, friendly
ambience.
Downton Abbey Literary Lunch Monday 6th February 2012
10.20 - 3.00 Cost £40
Come and meet bestselling author Lady Fiona Carnarvon, the 8th
Countess.
Downton Abbey is filmed at Highclere Castle, one of England’s
most exquisite Victorian castles and the home of the Earl and
Countess of Carnarvon.
Follow the
link for
all the details
Brilliant Ideas for
Sustainable Living
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, Denman College,
Oxfordshire
‘Start is an initiative inspired by HRH The Prince of Wales
to encourage everyone in the
UK to lead more sustainable
lives. Launched in 2010 with
‘The
Garden Party to Make a Difference’
at Clarence House, Start is all about giving people simple,
practical and fun ideas for sustainable living. And this
February 8th, they will be bringing some of their
best ideas to you!
Start and WI Enterprises are delighted to invite you to a day
of ‘Brilliant ideas for sustainable living’ at Denman
College. Start has created a wonderful line-up of inspirational
people who have pioneering new ways to bring sustainability into
the heart of communities, both large and small. There will be
workshops to get stuck into ,
as well as entertaining speakers
sharing practical ideas. You
could learn how to set up your own ‘sharing circle’, upcycle
unexpected items or set up an innovative sustainable living
project in your area. By the end of the day you will be fully
equipped with all the tools and resources you’ll need to be able
to get started on some ‘simple sustainable steps’ of your own.
We’re sure you’ll want
to start straight away and
get your family, friends or entire neighbourhood involved too.
Until then, why not visit
www.startuk.org where you will find plenty of smart
ideas, tips and advice for your next sustainable step. See you
there!
Places at this event are free and will be allocated on a
first come, first served basis, any members who would like to
attend are asked to complete and return the enclosed application
form or email with the relevant information. Please note that
bookings will not be accepted by phone. Successful applicants
will be informed by email or by letter if we do not have their
email address. We appreciate that this is very short notice.
Please note that we have to work with the marketing schedules of
the company concerned.
Successful applicants will be asked to arrive
at 10.00am for refreshments in time for a 10.30am start.
The day will finish at 4pm.
Download the Application Form from
here
Faith Pritchard
Healthy Snacking and How to Manage a Busy Lifestyle with Karren
Brady
Monday, 20 February 2012, Denman College,
Oxfordshire
This February, the WI have teamed up with California Almonds
and their new ambassador Karren Brady, to create an unmissable
event that will show how making small lifestyle changes can make
big differences to your health. On 20th February
Karren will be at hand to discuss the benefits of healthy
snacking and how to manage a busy lifestyle.
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet Karren Brady, Lord
Sugar’s right hand woman and busy mum, and get the inside track
on how she juggles family, friends, health and career as well,
as how to handle life’s challenges with the help of her top
tips. This exclusive event will also include an almond tasting
workshop and an informing talk from a leading dietician on the
benefits of healthy snacking.
Gift bags will be given out at the end of the day including
California Almond snack packs and tins for your members. You
will also receive an ’Almonds – Good to Go’ welcome pack full of
health tips, almond fast facts, recipes and nutritional benefits
as well as top tips from Karren Brady herself.
Places at this event are free and will be allocated on a
first come, first served basis, any members who would like to
attend are asked to complete and return the enclosed application
form or email with the relevant information. Please note that
bookings will not be accepted by phone. Successful applicants
will be informed by email or by letter if we do not have their
email address. We appreciate that this is very short notice.
Please note that we have to work with the marketing schedules of
the company concerned.
Successful applicants will be asked to arrive
from 10.30am for refreshments in time for an 11.00am start.
The day should finish at 4.00pm.
Download the Application Form from
here
Faith Pritchard
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Denman College is the
WI’s own Residential Adult Education College near Oxford.
It was named after the
first NFWI Chairman, Lady Denman, and over the years most of the money
needed to buy, develop and maintain the College has been raised by the
WI.
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Denman College is a graceful Georgian house, set
in 17 acres of beautiful grounds. |
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suite.
There are two twin bedded rooms especially adapted for those with
physical disabilities and their carers.
All the bedrooms are beautifully decorated and lovingly
maintained by the various Federations. The elegant public rooms
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It is a unique college, a wonderful ‘second home’
for members.
The friendly, peaceful and comfortable atmosphere is an ideal
setting in which to learn. It is open to non-members, so husbands,
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West Kent Federation Visit 2012
Once again Denman College
opens its doors to West Kent Members
Friday 31 August to Sunday 2 September 2012
Travel by Federation Coach
from a 'pick-up' point near YOU
A choice of one of
seven courses
Learn to Play the
Harp:
Treasures of the Ashmolean:
Summer Flowers in Watercolour for Beginners:
Silver Clay Workshop:
Gardens of Oxford:
Wardrobe Wizard
and
Summer Herbal Kitchen
The cost will include
travel by Federation Coaches
Come and enjoy the
magic of 'Denman' - the WI's 'Jewel In The Crown'
Application Forms (4
in total) must be downloaded and completed then sent to Mary Clark
by 4th November 2011
More information in
September and October's West Kent News
Federation Visit 2012 Information Sheets (2)
Student Application Form Page 1.
Student Application form Page 2.
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Our Federation Visit 2010
Denman College offers:-
First class Tutors
A rich variety of courses lasting 2, 3 or 4 days
Top class teaching facilities
Four Star hotel standard accommodation
Excellent food – all dietary needs are catered for
Beautiful setting and surrounds
A safe, caring, environment
The Denman College
Course Programme gives details of courses covering Art, Craft, Health
and Fitness, Drama and Theatre, Food and Drink, Gardening and the
Countryside, Languages, Literature and Writing, Music, Personal
Development, Social Studies, History and Public Affairs, Sport and
Leisure, Information Technology and Photography, as well as training
courses for WI members, along with all other relevant information.
Booking can now be done ‘on- line’. The course programmes details
the individual cost for each course. Do have a
look at the many opportunities on offer and see why Denman College is
truly the WI's ‘Jewel in the Crown’
Situated just 8 miles
south of Oxford, just off of the A34 in the delightful village of
Marcham, Denman is well placed for West Kent members.
By car the journey takes between 2 and 2.5 hours.
If there are three or more members sharing car transport, the Denman
Long Distance Travel fund now supports West Kent members. This is
payable at the rate of £25 per car. Application forms must be
completed on arrival at the College to claim this amount.
In additional to the railways, an excellent coach service
operates between Victoria and Oxford.
See below:
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GOING TO
DENMAN COLLEGE ?
TRAVELLING BY
PUBLIC TRANSPORT ?
DO YOU KNOW
ABOUT THE OXFORD TUBE ?
(a Double-decker Bus Service from London to
Oxford)
DEPARTURE POINT:
Grosvenor Gardens ( just off Buckingham Palace Road), Victoria,
London,
TIMES:
Monday – Friday
ARRIVAL POINT:
Gloucester Green, Oxford.
Denman operate a
free taxi at set times from here to the College.
See Denman
programme for full details of times and advance booking
arrangements.
RETURN JOURNEY:
Gloucester Green, Oxford
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Monday – Friday |
every 15 minutes |
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Saturday |
every 10-15 minutes |
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Sunday |
every 12-15 minutes |
| FARES: |
Adult |
£20 period return |
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Over 60s
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£10 period return |
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| TRAVEL TIME: |
1 hour 40 minutes
approx – longer in rush hour. |
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It is not necessary
to book a seat. |
FOR FURTHER DETAILS
www.oxfordtube.com
This service has been tried and tested by
members, so I hope it will prove helpful and useful to you.
Have a good journey and a great stay!
TAXIS Denman
provides free Taxis to the college at set times from Oxford and
Didcot Railway Stations and Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station as
part of their Green Transport Policy.
See your programme for more details.
LOOK OUT FOR THE DENMAN 2011-12
PROGRAMME IN THE APRIL EDITION OF WI LIFE
LOTS OF FANTASTIC COURSES
ON OFFER !!!!!!
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WEST KENT
at DENMAN
The New
West Kent Room in Holly
A room to be proud of - thank you to all who gave
generously, worked on and designed our new room
Would YOU like to go to Denman College on a
two day course for only £1? Then why not enter the Federation's
'Lucky Denman Draw' which are drawn at the Annual Council Meeting in
March each year. If you are unable to attend the meeting, then
your delegate can take your entry for you. Full details are in January
copy of WKN.
Current Vacancies at Denman College are now
listed in Special Section Vacancies as listed are:
Craft
Cookery Life Style (as at
16 September 2011)
and can be found via the individual links above which can be opened,
saved and
printed in the usual way but may take a little time to open.
Federation Denman Representative
For more information contact
the Federation Office
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