Denman
College
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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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bedrooms are single, mostly en 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 give
everyone the welcome chance to relax and make friends. |
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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
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Denman College offers:-
First class Tutors
A rich variety of courses lasting 2, 3 or 4 days
Top class teaching facilities
Good 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, Photography, TV & Video, 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 bus service from London to Oxford - details
correct as at 4th August 2009)
DEPARTURE POINT:
Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London,
Bus stop 10/Oxfordtube to Gloucester
Green, Oxford. Denman will arrange a taxi from here to college if
requested
TIMES:
Monday – Friday, every 12-15 minutes
RETURN JOURNEY:
Gloucester Green, Oxford
TIMES:
Monday – Friday every 15 minutes
Saturday every 10-15 minutes
Sunday
every 12-15 minutes
FARES:
Adult £20 period return
(as of
12.01.08) Over 60s £10 period
return
TRAVEL TIME:
100 minutes approx – longer in rush hour.
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 From
29th September 2008 Denman will be providing free Taxis to the
college at set times from Oxford and Didcot stations as part of
their Green Transport Policy.
See your programme for more details.
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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
Federation Visit
Monday 27th - Thursday 30th September 2010
DENMAN COLLEGE
Opens its doors to
West Kent members
Monday 27th to Thursday 30th September 2010
Travel by Federation coach from a ‘pick-up’ point near you
A choice of one of six courses
091.1202 Handbells for Beginners –
Tutor: Sandra Winter
COST £342
This practical
course will cover all aspects of handbell tune ringing: the
instruments and their history; how to play, playing and the
techniques used; varied music to play. The ability to read music
will be an advantage but NOT essential.
091.1203 Photoshop – Tutor: Sally
Scrivener
COST £342
Enhance and
rejuvenate old photographs by using the tools in Adobe Photoshop.
New compositions can be made and backgrounds changed to suit
requirements. For the beginner with a little computing knowledge.
There is an approx additional cost of £10 for handouts and a
memory stick. (purchase of memory stick optional)
091.1204 Picture it in Collage and
Stitch – Tutor: Richard Box COST £342
For those
with a love of textile art: Richard Box’s combined technique of
fabric collage with machine and hand embroidery. You will need a
basic knowledge of how your own sewing machine works. This you
will need to bring with you.
091.1205 Autumn Getaway – Tutor:
Gillian Avery
COST £378
A programme
that combines physical activity with relaxation and recreation:
exercise workouts at your own level, two rambles of approximately
four miles exploring Oxfordshire’s beautiful countryside, a basic
shoulder massage, relaxation, line and country dancing and lots of
fun.
091.1206 Shakespeare County – Tutor:
Bernard Pumfrey COST
£378
Warwickshire, the Heart of England. William Shakespeare, George
Eliot, Lord Robert Dudley and Kenilworth, Warwick Castle and Lady
Godiva have all left their mark on the county. Discover more with
a Stratfordian tutor. Visits will include a fair amount of walking
and standing. A degree of stamina is required.
091.1207 Great British Cookery – Tutor: Carrie O
Regan COST £376
Explore
the wealth of recipes and local produce from throughout our
islands. The course will involve a mixture of demonstrations,
with tastings, and practical work. A chance to rediscover old
favourites and try new ideas.
Cost – includes travel by Federation coaches
Come and enjoy the magic of
the ‘Denman’
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the WI’s ‘Jewel in the Crown’
Application Forms can be downloaded from the
following link
then after printing click out to return to this page
along with the
Information Sheet
or apply to
Mrs Mary Clarke, Heath Cottage, Hayes Lane, Stockbury,
Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7QH, enclosing an A5 stamped addressed
envelope. One envelope per application.
Closing date for completed application forms – FRIDAY 4th
DECEMBER
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Will this whet your appetite ? Below is a Report of the Federation
Visit 1st -3rd August 2008
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 (as at 21
July 2010) can be
found by
following this link
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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