Wednesday 19 November 2008

International Songwriting Competition

The 2008 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has extended its deadline to Dec 1 2008.

Each year ISC is privileged to assemble an outstanding judging panel, and the 2008 competition is no exception. McCoy Tyner, Jon Scofield, and Mitchell Cohen (VP of A&R, Verve Music Group), among others, have all signed on as ISC judges; the panel consists of highly respected recording artists and some of the most influential executives in the music industry. See below for a complete list of judges.In addition to the Jazz category, ISC also offers 19 other categories of music to enter.

New this year is a Music Video category, and ISC has included the following prestigious industry executives as judges: Amy Doyle (Sr. VP of Music and Talent at MTV) and Rick Krim (Executive VP of Talent and Programming for VH1). ISC accepts original songs from musicians, artists, groups, and songwriters at every level from amateur to professional. ISC's Jazz category includes all genres of traditional and contemporary Jazz music.

Songwriters entering this category may also enter any other categories.Go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com to enter songs via mail or online.

Special December Concerts 2008

The Conservatoire Folk Ensemble
DIRECTED BY JOE BROUGHTON

From riotous 45-piece group to intimate duos and trios (with plenty in between), the shape-shifting Conservatoire Folk Ensemble is a whole festival’s entertainment in one show. Funky arrangements, traditional and original tunes, virtuosic playing, humour, dancing, hats... it’s more fun than anyone deserves!

5th December – The Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham Conservatoire
An amazing event featuring 100 musicians! Also performing are Samba Central and The Conservatoire Gospel Choir.
Directions: http://www.conservatoire.bcu.ac.uk/about/directions
7:30pm
£10 (£8)
0121 3032323

6th December – The Ariel Centre, Totnes
7.30pm
£12.50/£11.50/£5
01803 869200
http://www.arielcentre.org.uk/

7th December – Hitchin Folk Club, The Sun Hotel
7:30pm
£14 (£12) on the door
01462 812391
http://www.hitchinfolkclub.idnet.net/

Joe regularly teaches violin at Farncombe - for details see http://www.farncombeestate.co.uk/tutordetails.asp?tutor=192

Wednesday 5 November 2008

Accommodation wanted for singers - July 2009 !

Longborough Festival Opera are seeking local budget accommodation for singers during rehearsal and performance dates during the 2009 summer season.

Provisional dates are 13 July - 22 July 2009. If you think you can help, please contact mandywellis@btconnect.com as soon as possible. Performance tickets may be provided subject to availability.

Monday 3 November 2008

Farncombe Estate Referral Prize Draw

Congratulations to our winners at the end of October - Mrs J Dare of Solihull, Mr D Gibbons in Derbyshire, and Mrs J Roberts, Coventry.

Sunday 2 November 2008

Autumn Antiques and Fine Art Fair, Cheltenham

Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th November 2008 - The Autumn Antiques & Fine Art Fair in association with LAPADA. The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, GL50 4SH.The Autumn Antiques & Fine Art Fair is Cheltenham’s most prestigious and elegant fine art and antiques fair and is now in its 5th year at The Centaur at Cheltenham Racecourse.

Saturday 1 November 2008

Angie Hughes & Ledbury Artplace sale 8-9 November

‘Cloth Stitch Paper and Paint’ Book Launch and Studio Sale
at Ledbury Artplace 5a Worcester Road Ledbury

Saturday 8th & 9th November
Open 10am – 5pm 2 DAYS ONLY

My mixed media textiles book is now on sale. So, come and buy your own signed copy. Additionally I will be opening the studio for a super sale of my artworks - all at crazy prices.on Saturday see demonstrations, Rachel Berry showing spinning techniques, and Ann Davies using the latest embellishing machine. There will also be materials for sale. Lots to do, see, and BUY!
You can also buy my book online from my website www.angiehughes.com or www.ledburyartplace.com

Referral winners !

Congratulations to our winners at the end of September; A. Wiltshire, J Pace and C Larkin who all won vouchers in our Referrral Prize Draw !

Tuesday 28 October 2008

Country Living Magazine Christmas Fairs - save 30%

The Country Living Fairs in London and Glasgow are fast approaching and time is running out to purchase advance tickets. By booking ahead you'll save up to 30% on the door rate, but there are only a limited number of tickets left so act now to avoid missing out. Join us for a traditional Christmas in London (12th to 16th November, Business Design Centre, Islington)
Do all your Christmas shopping at the Fair with over 375 stands including 50 new exhibitors
David Austen Roses will be showing visitors how to create stunning festive flower arrangements
Learn how to wrap even the most awkwardly shaped presents with expert Jane Means
Visit our Christmas cabin featuring a beautiful room set styled by the Country Living homes team
Stock up on seasonal treats in the Fair's biggest ever Food HallOr at the new Fair in Scotland (20th to 23rd November, SECC, Glasgow)
There are also lots of new faces among the 200 exhibitors at the Scotland Fair with 60 companies exhibiting for the first time
Stop by the Food and Drink Theatre for wine tasting sessions, festive baking demonstrations, and Christmas cooking with the chefs from the Nick Nairn Cook School
Learn how to make traditional Christmas wreaths and create your own stocking fillers with Snapdragon
Sample and buy a range of fine whiskies from Spencerfield Spirit
Plus a stunning Christmas cabin, present wrapping demos and much more Click here to find out more about the Fairs. To save up to 30% by booking in advance please call our ticket hotline on 0844 848 0169

Eurovision Song Contest 2009 ! Enter by 21 November 2009

NO MORE NIL POINTS! – Because this year something exciting is happening to Eurovision.

The BBC has called upon the exceptional talents of Andrew Lloyd Webber to compose a song which will be the 2009 UK Eurovision entry.

However, he needs an act to perform it!

Lloyd Webber and the BBC are embarking on a search for an act that will sing Andrew’s song, represent the UK and be shot to European stardom.

Do you dream of performing to over 100 million people Europe-Wide?
Maybe you could be as successful in Europe as Duffy or Coldplay?

To enter visit the website:

www.bbc.co.uk/eurovision


ANYONE CAN ENTER - the search is open to amateur, professional or semi professional singers.

The act can be made up of a maximum of 6 singers and they need to produce a piece of video footage of them performing with sound. This can be posted or uploaded directly to the website.

Acts with recording contracts or agents must seek their approval to enter.
All applicants must be at least 17 years old on 1st January 2009.
Closing date is 5pm on 21st November 2009

Friday 3 October 2008

Enterprising Women Make A Difference Conference 2008

Join us at the 3rd Annual Conference for Women Entrepreneurs in Gloucestershire.

This full day event is designed specifically for women considering self employment and those already running organisations in the private, public and voluntary sector. It is an exciting opportunity to meet with and be inspired by successful women in our region.

The event offers a variety of activates, including speakers such as Jackie Llewellyn-Bowen and Diane Savory CEO of Cult Clothing, plus a range of training opportunities and masses of networking!

Date - Wednesday 12th November 2008
Venue - Cheltenham Racecourse
Time - 9am - 3.30pm
Cost - £25 plus vat

To view the full programme and to book your place visit - www.enterprisingwomenconference.co.uk or email info@glosebs.co.uk or call 01242 864200

National Awards to be presented at Cotswold Dry Stone Walling competition

The contest, which takes place at Prestons Folly, Broadfield Farm near Tetbury on Sunday 5th October is run by the Cotswolds Conservation Board in partnership with the Cotswold branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain.

Competitors will have the chance to enter one of four classes: class one - professional, class two - amateur, class three - novice and class four - beginner pairs.

Organiser, Mark Connelly from the Cotswolds Conservation Board said:

"This years event is exciting because it has an added dimension to it in that it encompasses the Dry Stone Walling Associations Annual Anniversary Walling Championship, which is being held to celebrate the organisations 40th Anniversary. The event will see national finalists competing for awards that have been donated by the patron of the association, His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales".

Saturday 27 September 2008

Surrealism Returns art exhibition 27/09/08 - 23/11/08

Saturday 27th September – Sunday 23rd November 2008
Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum

Significant Surrealist works of art return to Gloucestershire at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum to celebrate a momentous chapter in the history of Surrealism. Drawn from collections all over Britain, visitors can enjoy seeing pictures and sculptures by key artists of the movement including Pablo Picasso, Joan MirĂ³, Roland Penrose, Henry Moore, Paul Nash, Man Ray, Edward Burra and Yves Tanguy.
Surrealism Returns is inspired by an exhibition of 70 years ago, Realism and Surrealism: Several Phases in Contemporary Art, which was shown at the Guildhall, Gloucester in 1938 and rediscovered by the art historian, Dr Lee Beard, formerly of the Courtauld Institute of Art, with whom Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum is co-curating Surrealism Returns.Original archival material complements the artworks and contributes to showing the impact of Surrealism in terms of subversive art and political drive and reveals how the 1938 exhibition was a collaboration between London-based galleries, dealers and collectors, such as Roland Penrose, and a local Exhibition Committee including Sir William Rothenstein, artist and ex-Principal of the Royal College of Art, and Cheltenham-raised art collector Hugh Willoughby.
Recent research reveals that by 1938, Willoughby had built up a significant collection of Picassos, which had been exhibited at Tate and Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum three times between 1934 and 1937. They included Picasso’s Weeping Woman drawing of 1937, now at Tate, from where it is being loaned for Surrealism Returns. Also returning for this show are Joan MirĂ³’s The Head of a Catalan Peasant, Roland Penrose’s The Last Voyage of Captain Cook (both loaned by Tate), Man Ray’s Torso and Belle Main and three works by Henry Moore.
A full education and event programme supports this exhibition and an accompanying catalogue, with essays by art historians and including new research, has been written by co-curator Dr Lee Beard.
Surrealism Returns and its accompanying programme of talks and education work are supported and sponsored by: The Friends of Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum; The Henry Moore Foundation; AXA Art Insurance and Stuart Alexander; The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art; The Elephant Trust; Simon Chorley Art & Antiques, Constantine Ltd.
Cheltenham Art Gallery & MuseumClarence Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 3JTTelephone 01242 237431 http://www,cheltenhammuseum.org.uk

Thursday 25 September 2008

Open Day Prize winners

Congratulations to the following who received prizes following our Open Day on Sunday 21 September:

£100 Farncombe Voucher, T Morgan, Bristol
£50 Farncombe Voucher, H Thackway, Moreton in Marsh
£25 Farncombe Voucher, K Smith, Cheltenham
Meal for 2 at the Dormy House Hotel, B Jones, Wychbold
Snowshill Manor family ticket , H Foster, Gotherington
Orchestra of the Swan concert tickets, M Evans, Naunton
Cotswold Conference Centre hamper of local produce, J Smith, Gotherington
Bennetts Fine Wines, G Wingrove, Kineton
Wilson Vale Luxury Hamper, S Finlay, Stretton on Fosse
Ecover Bags, J Rollinson, Offenham, M Knowles, Willersey, V Osborn, Willersey, D C McArthur,
Coventry, E Heasman, Churchdown, A Hughes, Milton Under Wychwood, S Flowerden, Enfield, S Hogden, Kineton

Marshals wanted for sponsored walk

Marshals are needed to help support the Breast Cancer Campaign friendship walk starting from Farncombe Estate on Sunday 19 October... If you can offer a few hours to help, please contact Sarah England on sengland@breastcancercampaign.org or call 020 7749 4126.

Wednesday 24 September 2008

Annual Local History Afternoon

GLOUCESTERSHIRE RURAL COMMUNITY COUNCIL LOCAL HISTORY COMMITTEE

'Poets & Writers in Gloucestershire'

Saturday 4th October 2008
2pm to 5pm
(Doors open 1.15pm)

Main Hall
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Longlevens, Gloucester


There will be illustrated talks on Poetry and Poets in Gloucestershire by Alan Tucker, a well-known authority on Gloucestershire poets and Ivor Gurney and his friend F.W. Harvey by Anthony Boden the author of Stars in a Dark Night: the Letters of Ivor Gurney to the Chapman Family and F.W. Harvey: Soldier, Poet.

There will also be bookstalls and exhibitions by many local history societies throughout the county on writers and poets in their areas. In addition, the 10 finalists of the annual Bryan Jerrard Award for the best local history article published during the year will be announced, together with the presentation of the award to the winner and also the presentation of the award for the best local history society display.

£5.00 entry fee (payable at the door) to include refreshments.

Further information from John Loosley Tel: 01285 760460
E-mail: john@loosleyj.freeserve.co.uk

Tuesday 16 September 2008

Orchestra of the Swan special offer !

Save 10% discount on any of Orchestra of the Swan subscription concerts - and buy one get one free on tickets for the OOTS concert on 11 November 2008 - simply quote 'FARNCOMBE' at the Box Office. Offer ends 31/10/2008.

Parish Music 2008/9

Parish Music, now in its 14th year, provides concerts of classical music in the five country churches of the Parish: Ashton under Hill, Beckford, Overbury, Alstone and Teddington. Concerts start at 8pm and conclude with an opportunity to meet the performers and enjoy a drink of wine or fruit juice in the church.

Click here to see the current programme.

Monday 15 September 2008

Win £250 in Gloucestershire photography competition

Whether you have taken a photograph of bluebells in the Forest of Dean, an early morning misty summer shot of an enchanted Cotswold valley or sleepy quintessential village, wildlife on the River Severn or Avon, the medieval festival in Tewkesbury, Newent Onion Fayre or Frampton County Fayre in the Severn Vale, or one of the fine architectural Regency wonders of Cheltenham, autumn leaves falling in the famous Promenade or fresh spring daffodils in the grounds of Gloucester Cathedral - then you've the chance of not only seeing your photograph in next years Explore Gloucestershire printed guide but also to many thousands of viewers to the website.

Monday 1 September 2008

Winners in August

Congratulations to Ms A Rowe, Welshpool, Ms C Marney, Glasgow and Mrs L King from Chipping Campden who all won prizes in our Referral scheme prize draw.

Tuesday 26 August 2008

Voucher winners for July

Congratulations to Mrs B Herman, Ms M Stupple and Mr M Wakeman who all received vouchers for taking part in our Recommend a Friend scheme.

Saturday 5 July 2008

Winners in June

Congratulations to Mrs J Cole, Ms A Quartly and Ms K Clink who all won vouchers in our Referral scheme draw in June.

Saturday 28 June 2008

Longborough Opera prize draw

Congratulations to Ms Kettle of Chipping Campden who won 2 tickets to Longborough Opera's "The Cunning Little Vixen" on Friday 27 June.

Wednesday 4 June 2008

Congratulations in May to...

winners in our Refer a Friend draw, Miss R Rousseau, Mrs H Rookes and Mrs Barbara Byrne who each won Farncombe Estate gift vouchers.

The Big Draw 1 - 31 October 2008


Registration for 2008 is now open!
For the month of October venues, from village halls to museums and galleries, all around the country, will be hosting innovative drawing events to encourage people to get in to drawing for people of all ages. Remember it doesn't need to cost that much to run an event. Please look at the website
www.campaignfordrawing.org/bigdraw for more information about ideas for events and workshops, and how to register your event and marketing material. Your event will be submitted to their website to help advertise it and you can register to be put in to the inspirational awards competition.

Remember drawing can also be a good way for people to learn about their heritage or architecture as well as their drawing skills
If you need help with sourcing artists or want partners for the project then please contact
jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk.


See the summer in the Corinium Museum’s new Roman Garden

Visitors can come and relax in a setting similar to ancient Italy this summer thanks to a makeover of the Corinium Museum’s Roman Garden.
A whole host of plants and shrubbery has been donated by local garden centre Dobbies to the Cotswold District Council-owned museum in Cirencester, to create a stunning Roman-style centrepiece at the Park Street venue.
Following the Museum’s £6 million refurbishment in 2004 the garden needed a major redesign, and the area has now been replanted to create the impression of a Roman townhouse garden, in the style of the late first and second centuries.

Tuesday 3 June 2008

Ballooning Grand Prix at Sudeley Castle, 12th-15th June

The Ballooning Grand Prix at Sudeley Castle is now the third largest ballooning event to be held in the UK this year.
With almost 50 balloons confirmed attending the event over the weekend of 14th and 15th June the Gloucestershire countryside is set to be filled with colour.

Saturday 17 May 2008

Willersey Shopkeepers say "no" to plastic bags

Willersey resident and Cotswold Conference Centre Sales manager Nick Akerman has been supporting a new scheme in the local village, initiated by retailers Mike & Anita Petruzzelli & Mike & Julie Knowles, who have decided to reduce the impact on the environment by reducing the use of plastic carrier bags, by making Willersey one of the first villages in the Cotswolds to ban the plastic bag.

As some of their customers already use re-usable shopping bags, and from receiving comments about the impact of plastic bags from many other customers, it was decided to look at providing a suitable replacement bag for their regular customers.

“We quickly recognised a problem that we needed to purchase 100’s of re-usable bags and were daunted by the initial cost until Ecover came to the rescue with a gift of 300 Jute bags which is a wonderful start.” Explained Mike Knowles… “Both our shops stock Ecover products so we are delighted such a successful brand have supported this initiative in our community. It seems fitting to launch the scheme to our regular customers on 22nd April which is Earth Day 2008” .

May Half Term Family Friendly Walks in the Cotswolds

Million year old fossils, strange fungi and the secrets of a Cotswold farm are all waiting to be discovered during the May half term break.
The Cotswolds Conservation Board is providing a programme of ten short family strolls across the AONB, which are designed to provide families with the opportunity to get out and about over the school holidays.
“The walks will provide an ideal opportunity for families to find out more about the countryside around them and to enjoy the summer colours in the Cotswolds” said Dave Scott, one of the Cotswolds Conservation Board’s 340 Voluntary Wardens.
The strolls are ideal for younger members of the family and will cover short distances at an easy pace. Each walk focuses on a particular theme, such as wildlife or woodlands, which walks leaders will discuss with the public along the route.
It is all part of a wider walks programme that can be found in the Cotswold Conservation Board’s newspaper, The Cotswold Lion.

The GWR's Cotswold Festival of Steam

Saturday 24th May - Sunday 1st June - Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway “The Friendly Line in the Cotswolds” at Toddington, Winchcombe and Cheltenham Racecourse Stations.

The 2008 Cotswold Festival of Steam marks four important milestones - 40 years since the end of steam on British Railways - 40 years since David Shepherd took delivery of “Black Prince” - 60 years since the nationalisation of Britain’s Railways - 100 years since the first through expresses ran over the Stratford-Cheltenham line between the Midlands and the West Country.

The Festival takes place over two weekends - Saturday, Sunday and Monday 24th - 26th May and Saturday and Sunday 31st May - 1st June. Between the two weekends a normal timetable will operate using visiting locomotives. While the main focus is on steam locomotives, on Sunday 1st June at approx 15.00, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will make a flypast at Toddington Station with the Lancaster bomber and Hurricane and Spitfire fighters.

Monday 5 May 2008

April Winners from the Farncombe Referral Scheme

Congratulations to J Oliver, Surrey, G Kelland, Great Missenden and M Callon, Shropshire, who each won vouchers in our April prize draw.

If you would like to recommend a friend to Farncombe, please click here to visit our website ....

Tuesday 15 April 2008

Gordon Russell, Broadway

The Gordon Russell Museum in Broadway - dedicated to one of Britain’s most influential furniture designers.
The Museum, located in the original Grade II listed workshop, celebrates the work of the renowned 20th century furniture designer Sir Gordon Russell MC and that of his Company over a period of sixty years in Broadway, Worcestershire.
The Gordon Russell Museum opened on 4th January 2008 in the original workshop which has been entirely restored to display the unique collection of furniture and archival material.The collection includes fine furniture, metal-work and glassware covering 60 years of craftsmanship and dedication to design.

Thursday 10 April 2008

Card making competition

Coppernob Card Craft Limited have recently launched a card and papercraft competition - entrants have the option of donating their card or project for charity.

Wednesday 9 April 2008

Congratulations to ...

B Barnes, Y Mckeon and D Brogden - who each won Farncombe gift vouchers in our March Referral scheme.

Wednesday 5 March 2008

Congratulations to ...

J Neil of Swindon, G Wallace of Liverpool and R McCarthy from Birmingham - who each won Farncombe gift vouchers in our February Referral scheme.

Tuesday 4 March 2008

BBC1 - Choir Wars!

BBC ONE is launching a brand new Saturday night entertainment show showcasing some of Britain’s favourite choirs.
Please check out the link www.bbc.co.uk/choirwars where you can download posters and access the Choir Wars application form.
We are inviting applications from all choirs countrywide and want to hear from choirs of all musical genres; classical, gospel, barbershop, pop, a cappella, folk and rock etc.
Choirs will need to get their entries into us as soon as possible to avoid missing out on the competition deadline - Friday 4th April 2008 at 6pm.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Good Luck!
The Choir Wars Team

Monday 18 February 2008

Music Marketing and Promotion

Punch is delivering a second year of our exciting Music Marketing and Promotion course, starting on February 25th 2008.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like to attend or forward this on to someone who might be interested.
Regards,
Punch HQ
0121 224 7444 nusra@punch-records.co.uk www.punch-records.co.uk

Friday 15 February 2008

MANOS PUESTAS…. Go Subterranean

‘When something as good as this finds its way in to the public domain, it is always going to get driven back underground!’

The Manos Puestas Quartet create a rich tapestry of contemporary sounds using flamenco guitars, percussion & bass. Drawing heavily on the music of Andalucia, Latin America & Bop-Era New York, the performance features their own exciting compositions & modern interpretations of jazz classics. With hip-hop & drum & bass influences, the show is guaranteed to get you moving!

Saturday 8th March
8.00pm
Worcester Arts Workshop, 21 Sansome Street, Worcester WR1 1UH
Box Office: (01905) 21095
Tickets: £7.00 (£5.00 concessions) Family friendly show
Family Ticket: £19.50 (2 adults & 2 children under 16)
‘Manos Puestas… Go Subterranean’ is presented by Worcester Arts Workshop in partnership with Midland Audio www.midlandaudio.co.uk

The Alan Titchmarsh Show

The Alan Titchmarsh Show is looking for three contributors for an upcoming item - a lady in her 20’s and 50’s and a gentleman aged 35-40. Each must have a rural background and be in need of a makeover.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen will be fronting the item and it will be an excellent opportunity for somebody to sample the very best in ‘rural chic’. This item will be in next Tuesday’s programme (19th February) and it will be a day event.

Please contact Ashley Kilminster (Researcher, The Alan Titchmarsh Show) on 020 7074 0577 if you are interested in participating.

Wednesday 13 February 2008

Floristry Expert update

Drying Fresh Flowers - Drying fresh flowers can be a fun, easy and cheap pastime for those who would like to enjoy their gardens all year round. This article discusses three methods of drying fresh flowers: air drying, drying with silica and microwaving.

Tuesday 12 February 2008

Referral Winners in February !

Congratulations to Ms Russell of Shepperton, Mrs Keating of Mid Glamorgan, and Mrs Hill in Rugby who each won Farncombe Gift Vouchers for taking part in our Referral Scheme.

Monday 4 February 2008

Flute Day - 8th March - Elgar School of Music, Worcester

Flute players of all abilities welcome
Morning - Alexanders Technique workshop for adults followed by open workshop for adults and children.
Afternoon group performances including flute choir sesson.
Evening concert in support of the CLIC Sargent Practicie-a-thon, raising money for children with cancer.
All enquiries to the Elgar School of Music 01905 28613 or Kirstine Chadwick 07766 540819
bestsqueak@btinternet.com

Wednesday 9 January 2008

Breast Cancer Campaign Friendship Walk from Farncombe Estate 1 June 2008

A Cotswold Classic
Date: Sunday 1 June 2008
Venue: Cotswold Conference Centre, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12
Meeting place: Farncombe Estate, Cotswold Conference Centre, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7LJ
Timings: 9.30am registration 10am walk starts 2.30pm walk finishes
Distance: Eight miles
Registration fee: £5 (This walk is only suitable for children 12 years old and over accompanied by an adult)

Rolling hills, panoramic views, a country churchyard and lunch in a bustling market town make this walk a Cotswold Classic. Discover what makes the Cotswolds so special when you join this 8-mile walk through the Cotswold countryside. Enjoy views across to Broadway, (the ‘jewel of the Cotswolds’) and as far as the Malvern Hills and trek along some of the National Trails Cotswold Way. Stop for lunch in picturesque Chipping Campden and enjoy the chocolate box characteristics of the town. After lunch you’ll climb up to Dover’s Hill before embarking on a down hill ramble back to the conference centre. For anyone wishing to experience England at its best then this is the walk for you.

For further information or to register please contact:
Elizabeth Cook 020 7749 3700 friendshipwalks@breastcancercampaign.org

Tuesday 8 January 2008

How to create income from work you love, with Nick Williams

Nick Williams is coming to Cheltenham on February 2nd to run a workshop on ‘making money from the work you love’
Nick is an inspiration to many - Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to work with him here in Cheltenham.

Saturday 2nd February 2008 from 10.30am to 5.30pm

The Forum Business and Conference Centre in Cheltenham (formerly halo House)

Book now at www.nickincheltenham.com

Nick Williams is a world expert on work, and how you can work for love and money. He is a best selling author, broadcaster, has a thriving international coaching practice. His best known books are The Work We Were Born To Do, Unconditional Success and Powerful Beyond Measure.
Ă˜ Special offer - get your free edition of Nick’s e-course ‘The Inspired Entrepreneur’ with each booking!
If you are interested in creating great income with heart, you will love this day. You will go away having your creative and entrepreneurial spirit activated, honoured and nourished. You will link with other like-minded people, make friends and come away with whole list of actions you can take to move you and your work or business much further forward.

How to create income from work you love, with Nick Williams

Nick Williams is coming to Cheltenham on February 2nd to run a workshop on ‘making money from the work you love’
Nick is an inspiration to many - Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to work with him here in Cheltenham.

Saturday 2nd February 2008 from 10.30am to 5.30pm

The Forum Business and Conference Centre in Cheltenham (formerly halo House)

Book now at www.nickincheltenham.com

Nick Williams is a world expert on work, and how you can work for love and money. He is a best selling author, broadcaster, has a thriving international coaching practice. His best known books are The Work We Were Born To Do, Unconditional Success and Powerful Beyond Measure.
Ă˜ Special offer - get your free edition of Nick’s e-course ‘The Inspired Entrepreneur’ with each booking!
If you are interested in creating great income with heart, you will love this day. You will go away having your creative and entrepreneurial spirit activated, honoured and nourished. You will link with other like-minded people, make friends and come away with whole list of actions you can take to move you and your work or business much further forward.

Open Morning at CCC ...

Find out why Cotswold Conference can offer much more than just a meeting space .... this is a great and informal chance to see the site, meet the team, find out more about the open courses and team-building activities available here.

Please get in touch if you would like more details and we will keep you posted ...!

Email Breakfast@Cotswoldconferencecentre.com

Congratulations to our December winners ...

... Mrs J Harrison, Mr M Rowe and Ms E Orr, who have all won vouchers in our December referral prize draw.

Country House Car Boot Sale & Fun Day

By kind permission of Lady Morrison and the with the assistance of Mrs Richard Britten Long on Sunday 18 May 2008 in the beautiful grounds of Madresfield Court, Malvern. All profits to go to Worcestershire Community Foundation. To bring a boot full of treasures or for more details email chs@outlookfinance.co.uk

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Where to find us and what we do

Farncombe Estate is situated just outside the Cotswold village of Broadway. We are approximately 50 minutes from Oxford, Birmingham and Bristol and easily located from the M5, M40 and M42.

There is a direct rail service from London Paddington to Moreton in Marsh which is our nearest rail station. To help rail travellers we offer a return taxi collection service from the station.

For a location map and further directions please visit our website.