Ammerdown Course brochure 2020

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2. Contents
Welcome
Our Vision and Mission
Our Heritage
The Ammerdown Chapel
Caring for the Community
Interfaith at Ammerdown
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January
Quiet Day D0120 10
February
Religion and Genocide
Mindfulness
Writing Workshop
Diverse Doors Open Day
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March
Finding Fulfilment: Three
Centred Living
Adapting to our Changing World
Introduction to the Enneagram
Chinese Brush Painting
Stitched Textiles
Instructions for Living a Life
Sugar Flowers Three Ways
Chocolate Workshop
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Easter Retreat
Spring Break
How to Write Poems that Matter
Quiet Day
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Mindfulness
Embroidered Redwork Bag
Good Disagreement
Silver Jewellery
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June
Awakening a Wise and Gentle Heart
Piano Hinge Bindings
Living Theology
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God in Jewish Tradition
Embroidered Felt Needle Roll
Playing in the Presence of God
Just Passing Through
Mandala - as an Expression of the Self
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August
Breathe Deep
Blessed are the Peacemakers
IGR
Water Colour based Mixed Media
The Healing Power of Vocal Sound
Mindfulness for Doctors
Poetry, Prayer and Silence
Bobbin Lace
Quiet Day
Returning Jesus to his Jewish Context
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Mindfulness
Chinese Brush Painting
White Discomfort & Black Lives
Matter
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October
Spiritual Gifts and the Enneagram
Talking About Grief and Loss
Silver Jewellery
Exploring the Imagination
Calligraphy for all
Autumn Break
Quiet Day
How to Write Poems that Matter
Embroidered Wild Flower Garland
Writing Your Own Memoir
Saints Alive
Stained Glass Window Workshop
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3. Art and
Creativity
Spirituality and
Wellbeing
Interfaith
KeyHow to Book
Go to www.ammerdown.org
or
Call 01761 433709
Get 5% off when you book three or
more residential courses at the same
time!
Why not extend your stay?
We offer special rates for ‘course
extensions’ before or after your course.
£45 B&B
£55 Half Board
£70 Full Board
Treat yourself to a longer stay and make the
most of the unique Ammerdown experience!
Course Leader Glossary
Staying at Ammerdown
Conferencing
Events
Terms of Booking
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November
Calm in the Chaos
Stitched Textiles
Printing for Christmas
Christmas Sugarcraft Workshop
Christmas Chocolate Workshop
Finding Fulfilment: Living Fully
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D2120
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Making Personalised Christmas Cards
Advent Retreat
Christmas Houseparty
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Contents
Day Courses include tea and coffee on arrival,
cooked lunch and afternoon tea.
Residential Courses: for residents includes
all meals and accommodation from arrival to
departure, for non-residents includes all meals
apart from breakfast.
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4. WelcomeA very warm welcome to our 2020 brochure! Here at Ammerdown,
we pride ourselves on offering individuals space and time away
from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. All of us need time to
reflect, think and to be in the present. Whether you are on your
own retreat, one of our courses, staying for B&B or with a larger
group on a conference, you will always receive a warm welcome
at our centre. Our experienced staff will settle you in, so that you
can enjoy every minute of your stay with us. Our Core Values of
Hospitality, Peace and Reconciliation are embedded in all that we
do and offer at Ammerdown.
This year, in addition to our brochure, look out for the Ammerdown
Quarterly Supplement, with details of talks and weekly short courses.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
With warm wishes
Welcome4

5. Our Vision
Ammerdown believes in a shared world; where diversity and different identities are cherished; where
all can live free from the fear of violence and abuse, with dignity and respect; and where differences and
conflicts are transformed peacefully.
Our Mission
Ammerdown was established in 1973 as a Christian foundation. It exists to promote peace, justice and
reconciliation in a safe place of hospitality, where people of differing views or faiths can engage in dialogue
and can pursue their journeys of prayer, faith or enquiry.
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6. Our Heritage
The Ammerdown Centre was set up in the early seventies
by Lord Hylton, John Todd, Father Ralph Russell and Rev
Reginald Trevett. In 1965, the second Vatican Council
issuedastrongcallfortherenewalofthefaithofindividuals
and, through them, the renewal of society.
The vision was for an adult education centre that would
translate the aspirations of Vatican II into practice. In
particular, they wanted to help the ecumenical movement
grow,promotedialoguebetweentheChurchandthewider
world, and bring people from different backgrounds and
faiths together so that they could learn from each other.
This vision continues today.
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7. The Ammerdown Chapel
The Ammerdown Chapel offers a quiet space for reflection and prayer to all who visit.
Morning and Evening Prayers
Morning Prayers are held at 9:00am Monday to Friday and Evening Prayers are held at 5:45pm Monday to
Thursday and 6:00pm on Fridays. Prayers are approximately 20 minutes long.
Taizé Chant and Prayer
Held on the first Tuesday of the month from 7:45pm to 8:45pm. Please join us for the beautiful chants of
Taizé along with short Bible readings, contemplative silence and intercessory prayers led by a group of local
Taizé singers. An optional singing practice starts at 7:00pm and is open to all. Tea and coffee are served after
the service.
The Labyrinth
Guests are welcome to walk the Labyrinth
situated in our garden.
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8. Caring for our Community
Looking after the retired and those who care for others is an important part of Ammerdown.
TLC (Tender Loving Care) Days
These provide people who have retired with an opportunity to have a day out at Ammerdown once a
month. Each TLC Day includes a delicious two course cooked lunch and an activity such as a film, talk
or craft. There is also an optional service in the Chapel and plenty of time to chat and enjoy each other’s
company. All are welcome!
Pre-booking through the Ammerdown office is essential. Cost £12 per session.
On the following Thursdays 10:00am - 2:00pm: 16 January; 20 February; 19 March;
16 April; 14 May; 18 June; 16 July; 10 September; 22 October; 12 November;
Christmas Meal 17 December (additional cost).
Refreshing Days for Carers
Those who care for others need themselves to be nurtured and cared for. These days are designed to do
just that. Each day includes one session of complementary therapy such as Reflexology or Indian Head
Massage as well as workshops and creative arts. There is also an optional service in the Chapel offering a
time for quiet reflection; a delicious two course cooked lunch; and the chance
to enjoy Ammerdown’s gardens.
Pre-booking through the Ammerdown office is essential. Cost £25 per day.
On the following Tuesdays 10:00am - 4:00pm: 11 February; 5 May; 23 June;
8 September; 6 October; 1 December.
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9. Interfaith at Ammerdown
Since its inception, the Ammerdown Centre has welcomed thousands of
people from all faiths, and none. At the heart of its vision is the creation of
a safe place where people from different backgrounds and beliefs can learn
about each other. The Ammerdown Interfaith Project was set up in 2017 to
address faith and race-related hate crime. It is hoped that through connecting
people, listening to each other’s stories and sharing them, we will break down
prejudices; remember our common humanity and be inspired to make a
difference. In this brochure, you will find a number of courses which encourage
us to connect with ‘the other’, in addition to talks which are presented in our
Ammerdown Quarterly Supplement. Make sure you are on our mailing list
to receive the latest updates.
People of all faiths and none are
warmly welcomed.
The Ammerdown Interfaith Project is supported by The Methodist Church,
The Beeston Community Trust and The Ammerdown Centre.
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13. “John Wesley said, ‘if your heart is right with my
heart, as mine is with yours, then give me your hand.’
Reaching out and building bridges in a fractured and
divided world has always been at the heart of the
Ammerdown vision.”
Rev Dr Stuart Burgess CBE, Chair of Trustees.
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45. Located in our peace garden, the Ammerdown Memorial Tree
holds wooden leaves, that can be inscribed in remembrance of a
loved one.
If you would like to buy a memorial leaf, they are priced at £60 for
three years followed by £20 annually for the continued upkeep.
Alternatively, after the three years the leaf may be posted to you.
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52. Course Leader Glossary
Ali Hull - has been working with words for over 27 years, and in that time has been a press officer, a reporter, a commissioning editor and a writing
teacher/coach. She has worked with literally hundreds of authors, and has the groaning bookshelves that prove it.
Alison Murdoch - has been a student of Tibetan Buddhism for over 30 years. She was the Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre, London from 1994-2004,
is a published author, and a regular Buddhist contributor to BBC Radio programmes such as Prayer for the Day, Good Morning Sunday and Beyond Belief.
Rev Andy Ladhams - initially pursued a career in Engineering. After 35 years, he was called into the Baptist Ministry. He is passionate about worship and
leads courses on Prayer Ministry, Healing and Wholeness.
Rev Angela Townshend - is Canon Emeritus of Guilford Cathedral. In addition, she has worked in ministry in Birmingham and Bath as well as with CMS
in Hong Kong. She is a Trustee of the Ammerdown Centre.
Rev Anna Garvie - is an Anglican Priest whose ministry has been in healthcare. She is a trained counsellor and spiritual director with a special interest in
art therapy.
Annette Bolton - has been teaching for the past 30 years, including City and Guilds in Hand Embroidery, Design and Stumpwork Embroidery. She is
constantly updating her knowledge of all hand embroidery techniques, in order to keep up with current trends together with new and fresh designs. A
gifted textile and bead artist who loves to share her art with others. She is constantly inspired by the gardens at Ammerdown, where she has been teaching
for the past 7 years. www.annettebolton.co.uk
Antonio Benet - is a writer and lay contemplative who leads study groups in Spain and the UK. www.contemplativeoutreach.org.uk
Rev Azariah France-Williams - is a priest with the Church of England. He loves storytelling, play with a purpose, and exploring creative responses to
societies’ injustices. He occasionally writes and blogs.
Barbara Butler - taught textile creative design and decoration for many years. She is currently a Mixed Media and Creativity leader for the Creative Artists
Retreat Movement (CARM) and holds a Further and Adult Education Teaching Certificate.
Bob Hartman - is a professional storyteller and has travelled the world for over 30 years, telling stories. He has also written over seventy books, mostly for
children, including his new ‘Rhyming Bible’, ‘The Lion Storyteller Bible’, and ‘The Wolf Who Cried Boy’.
Bill Thomson - graduated from Corpus Christi with a Diploma in Religious Education. He was ordained as a Priest, gained a degree in Theology and has
been both a lecturer in Religious Education at Tertiary level, as well as a school Chaplain. Bill has been involved in Ammerdown for many years and is now
an Ammerdown Trustee.
Catriona Galbraith - brings twenty years of experience in the expressive arts, spiritual direction, teaching and Ignatian Spirituality to her workshop. As a
landscape painter, she is drawn to the wilder aspects of nature, especially the sea, and spent several years living on the Atlantic coast of Brittany.
Christine Clinch - is the Education and Spiritual Manager at Ammerdown with special responsibility for Interfaith. She is a Christian pilgrim, passionate
about creating opportunities for people to meet ‘the other’ and to reflect on their spiritual journey.
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53. Dawn Oliver - was born into a family of artists and was raised with a paintbrush in her hand! She has a fun approach to teaching as she believes people are
more open to learning in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Dawn has been teaching drawing and painting at all levels and in all media in Adult Education
for more than 24 years. She exhibits regularly and can be found in the ‘Who’s Who of Art’. www.dawnoliverpainting.co.uk
Sr Felicity Young - comes from a Methodist background and is an Ursuline sister. In 1992, she followed a year-long, full-time spiritual accompaniment
course at the Institute for Spiritual Leadership in Chicago and later, she followed a further course in Ignatian Spirituality at the Jesuit Renewal Center,
Milford, Ohio. She has been accompanying people for 25 years, giving retreats, ongoing spiritual accompaniment and ‘Weeks of Accompanied Prayer’.
Gail and Ian Adams - are co-chaplains at Ridley Hall, Cambridge. Gail is a spiritual mentor and life coach; her passion is to nurture patterns of stillness,
presence and self-awareness, and to enable people to identify and live their calling. Ian is a poet, writer and photographer with a particular interest in the
confluence of art and spirituality. www.belovedlife.org
Dr Gwen Adshead - is a psychiatrist who practises Mindfulness. Working in a clinical role in the NHS and involved in the teaching and training of young
doctors, She has enjoyed running retreats since 2013.
Gwyneth Evans - is a retired health professional. Since retiring she has developed an interest in gardening, singing, learning new crafts and meeting new
people. She loves planning and leading the Spring and Autumn breaks and spending time with the participants.
Rabbi Howard Cooper - is Director of Spiritual Development at Finchley Reform Synagogue and a psychoanalytic psychotherapist in private practice. He
is a writer, workshop leader and the author of ‘The Alphabet of Paradise: An A-Z of Spirituality for Everyday Life’. He blogs at howardcoopersblog.blogspot.
com. www.howardcooperwebsite.co.uk
Jackie Evans - is an Alexander Technique teacher and a workshop leader.
James d’Angelo - has been developing and leading his Soundspirit courses since 1996 in the UK and the USA and is considered an authority in the sound
healing field. He is the author of ‘The Healing Power of the Human Voice’ and ‘Seed Sounds for Tuning the Chakras’.
Jan Ladhams - has a Masters Degree in Education and in Missional Leadership. She leads Reflection Days and courses on Healing and Wholeness, bringing
creativity into worship, spiritual contemplation and direction.
Dr Jayme Reaves - is a public theologian working with communities and individuals at the intersection of theology, conflict, peace, and social justice in
the US, UK, Former Yugoslavia, and Northern Ireland. She is the author of ‘Safeguarding the Stranger: An Abrahamic Theology and Ethic of Protective
Hospitality’ (Wipf & Stock, 2016). www.jaymereaves.com
Jill Benet - is the London Co-ordinator of Contemplative Outreach and co-founder of ‘Silence in the City’. www.contemplativeoutreach.co.uk
Joe St Clair - has spent most of his career working as an International Management Consultant and Project Manager for large corporates but now focuses
on his spiritual quest to heal both people and planet. He is currently UK Director of ‘The World Sustainable Development Forum’ focused on solving world
issues.
John Bell - lectures and leads seminars in the areas of scripture, liturgy, spirituality and music on all continents. He is a member of the Iona Community
and founding member of the Wild Goose Resource Group. www.wildgoose.scot
Jonathan Gorsky - is an Orthodox Jewish Scholar and former lecturer of Judaism and Jewish Christian Relations at Heythrop College. Prior to this,
Jonathan served as Education Advisor for the Council of Christians and Jews.
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54. Josie Brown - has been a professional scribe, heraldic artist, illuminator and book maker for over thirty years. She is an accredited tutor for the Calligraphy
and Lettering Arts Society, a founder member of Gloucestershire Lettering Arts and carries out commissions for the academic, public and private
sectors. Josie runs workshops and summer schools around the country, takes great pleasure in seeing people succeed and is a sensitive, patient but highly
enthusiastic enabler. www.josiebrown.co.uk
Julia Martin - is a Chinese Brush Painting Artist, working from her studio, “Brushstroke Poems”. Having been solely dedicated to this art form for over
14 years, she has studied with both Chinese Masters and the most renowned CBP artists in the UK. She spends a month in China each year expanding
her understanding of Chinese Art and enhancing her artistic development. She loves the symbolism of the subjects and strives to create more than a
representation of an object, but ‘capture its spirit’. Julia has been teaching Chinese Brush Painting for over six years.
Karen Webb - qualified to teach the Enneagram in the Narrative Tradition in 1992. This has been her primary work ever since. A lifelong student of
psychology and comparative religion, her previous career was in management training. She is also a trained psychotherapist. Her book ‘Principles of the
Enneagram’ is available in thirteen languages.
Kerry Hemms - has been baking beautiful and delicious cakes in the Mendip Hills for 8 years. She started making celebration cakes for friends and has
moved on to create towering centrepieces for weddings and corporate events. She also teaches all aspects of cake decorating and is currently filming a
documentary with the BBC.
Lisa Clarke - has provided event catering at The House of Lords and throughout the South West. Her signature pudding involved a porcelain thin,
handmade chocolate cup. Revealing the mystery of tempering chocolate to many chefs over the years led her to start her own chocolate school ‘The
Chocolate Tart’ in 2007 to teach others the art of working with chocolate. www.thechocolatetart.co.uk
Lynn Douglas - is a retired nurse who lives in Bristol and worships in a Baptist church. She enjoys creative activities including making felt, weaving and
knitting.
Sr Margaret Shepherd - is a Sister of Sion; Director of the Sion Centre for Dialogue and Encounter; Advisor on Catholic and Jewish relations for the
Catholic Bishops of England and Wales; and Honary Life Vice President of the Ammerdown Centre. www.sioncentre.org
Margaret Silf - is a spiritual explorer and the author of a range of books for 21st century spiritual pilgrims who may or may not identify with institutional
religion. She travels extensively at home and overseas leading retreats and workshops. She is a mother and grandmother and lives in North Staffordshire.
Mark Radcliffe -is a psychiatrist who practises Mindfulness. Working in a clinical role in the NHS and involved in the teaching and training of young
doctors, he has enjoyed running retreats since 2013.
Prof Sr Maureena Fritz nds, Ph.D - a Sister of our Lady of Sion, is Professor Emerita of the Faculty of Theology, USMC, University of Toronto and is the
Founder of the Bat Kol Institute in Jerusalem, whose purpose is defined as “Christians Studying the Bible within its Jewish Milieu, using Jewish sources”.
She teaches at the Institute and leads workshops worldwide. She has written several books on praying with the Hebrew scriptures.
Rev Narinder Tegally - is Lead Chaplain at the Bath RUH Trust. Before ordination in the Anglican church, she was a Registered Nurse working in both
Palliative Care and Mental Health for young people. She is also a qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor, Supervisor and Spiritual Director, particularly
working with those who have experienced loss. She leads workshops and retreats, as well as pilgrimages to the Holy Land.
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55. Padraig O’Tuama - is a poet and theologian from Ireland. From 2014-2019 he led the Corrymeela Community, Ireland’s oldest peace and reconciliation
organisation. His poetry and writing range from reflections on conflict and violence to story and religion, and have won acclaim in fields of conflict
resolution, psychotherapy, politics and poetry.
Pauline Payne - is a freelance jewellery designer and has been a successful and popular tutor for over 25 years. Studying at Portsmouth College of Art
and Design she gained a number of prestigious awards for her jewellery work including: Royal Society of Arts Commendations and winning the National
Platinum Award. www.paulinepayne.co.uk
Pompi Parry - teaches Bobbin Lacemaking in the UK and the USA. She has lectured and exhibited internationally as well as demonstrated her craft
in Japan and France. As well as the two specialities of her local Wiltshire Downton Lace and Polychrome Blonde from Normandy in France, Pompi is
experienced in many other English, continental and contemporary laces and as a lace collector and historian has an extensive knowledge of lace.
Rosie Jackson - has a background in university teaching and counselling, and has been running writing workshops for thirty years. Her own memoir ‘The
Glass Mother’ was published in 2016. Dame Gillian Beer wrote of this: ‘Intense recall of a life passionately lived.’ Also a prize-winning poet, Rosie lives in
Frome. www.rosiejackson.org.uk
Sarah Finch - began her studies in Stained Glass more than 20 years ago at the City of Bath College and continued to study architectural stained glass
in Bristol. She has taught all ages and techniques from applique to fused to stained glass, in schools, further education and museums. She currently runs
classes in Kingswood Bristol and Bath City College.
Dr Shaun Bhattacherjee - is a psychiatrist who practises Mindfulness. Working in a clinical role in the NHS and involved in the teaching and training of
young doctors, he has enjoyed running retreats since 2013.
Siân Martin - has mentored Stitched Textile Artists for many years at Dartington, Kingcombe, Urchfont Manor and Ammerdown. She is a professional
member of the Textile Study Group www.textilestudygroup.co.uk and the 62 Group of Textile Artists www.62group.org.uk. You can see examples of
Siân’s work on these group websites and her own www.change.jbworld.com.
Prof Simon Keyes - has a long-standing interest in exploring practical forms of dialogue as a means of building a more peaceful and contented world. He is
Professor of Reconciliation and Peacebuilding at the University of Winchester where he teaches a masters course in Reconciliation to students around the
world through online distance learning. He lives in Frome where he is a founder of the Good Heart Project.
Sue Brayne - is the author of ‘The D-Word: Talking about Dying, Sex, Meaning, and the Menopause’, and ‘Nearing the End of Life’ booklet. She has
facilitated over fifty Death Cafés, and runs workshops and retreats on spirituality, consciousness, and raising awareness of the changes that are happening to
our world. Sue’s new book ‘Just Passing Through: living fully, dying consciously’ will be published early 2020. www.suebrayne.co.uk
Sue Glanville - has broad and varied experience of teaching, church leadership, coaching and spiritual direction. She has been writing and organising
courses and retreats since 2005, including many at Ammerdown, as well as Dartmoor, Bardsey, Lundy and Iona Islands, and trekking in the Himalayas. Sue
loves wild spaces and exploring the many ways that we can encounter God in our lives.
Veronica Sheasby - is a Mindfulness Practitioner and qualified Mindfulness Trainer. She has studied at the Samye Ling Tibetan Centre and with teachers
from the highly acclaimed Oxford University Mindfulness Centre. She has been running Mindfulness classes and groups for over ten years both locally and
throughout the UK.
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56. Staying at Ammerdown
Come and enjoy the peace, tranquillity and hospitality at Ammerdown. Extend your stay, before or after a
course, or take a break from it all and book Bed and Breakfast, Half Board or Full Board.
Hundreds of people stay throughout the year for courses, retreats, conferences and some simply use us as a
base to explore Somerset. Ammerdown is just 10 miles from the historic city of Bath and a similar distance
from the city of Wells with its stunning Cathedral.
“What a fantastic
place! Lovely food
and setting!”
- 2019 Private Stay Guest
B&B from £50
Half Board from £65
Full Board from £85
Special Course Extension Rates
B&B £45
Half Board £55
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57. Conferencing
The Ammerdown Centre welcomes both residential and day groups throughout the year for peaceful and
uninterrupted conferencing. Our conference rooms are fully equipped to meet your needs. A diverse range
of groups and organisations use our facilities. We have three large and two small conference rooms, as well
as several breakout rooms.
To receive a free conferencing information pack, contact our Bookings & Sales Manager, at
bookings@ammerdown.org or phone us on 01761 433709.
Facilities Include
• 40 en-suite bedrooms - including singles, twins,
doubles and one family room
• Lounge and licensed bar
• Excellent food freshly cooked daily
• TV room
• Free Wi-Fi access throughout the building
• Library
• Access to landscaped gardens and parkland
• Free on-site parking
Accessibility
• Two accessible bedrooms
• A lift to upstairs accommodation
• Hearing loop system
• If you require the brochure to be printed in large
print, please contact the centre
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58. Events
Set in an idyllic location, Ammerdown has everything you need for any event,
big or small. With a range of options, we can meet all the needs for your big
celebration, including, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Engagements. Our large
free car park and ensuite accommodation options allow family and friends
from far and wide to gather for an event to remember.
Weddings
Amidst the glorious parkland of a stately home, The Ammerdown Centre is the
perfect setting for your big day. Our delightful surroundings, wonderful food,
intimate chapel and attentive service will create an experience you will never
forget.
Funeral Receptions
We understand how hard it is to lose someone close to you. Here at
Ammerdown we will ensure the funeral reception runs smoothly. With our
in-house catering and homely facilities, we offer a sensitive setting for you to
come together with friends and family after the funeral service.
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59. Terms of Booking1. If you book three or more residential courses together, we will give you a 5% discount on the total amount of the three courses. (NB This 5% does not apply
to courses for which a bursary or another discount already applies).
2. The Ammerdown Centre reserves the right to postpone or cancel a course, or to change a course leader in the event of illness, or for any other reason
beyond its control. In the event of a postponement or cancellation, payments made will be refunded or transferred, in accordance with your wishes.
3. Residential costs are all inclusive of accommodation and meals.
4. Most courses can be attended on a non-residential basis. The non-residental fee is set at two-thirds of the full fee and excludes accommodation and
breakfast, unless otherwise stated.
5. Accommodation will always be single occupancy unless otherwise requested. Linen and towels are provided.
6. Funding permitted, bursaries of up to a third of the full fee for any course are available for people on low income, to a maximum of two courses per annum.
Please note that current evidence of status will be required on application. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please contact the
Ammerdown office to discuss.
7. Bookings can be made online at www.ammerdown.org or over the phone on 01761 433709.
8. Course participants are welcome to extend their stay before or after their course, subject to availability, at a special rate.
9. For residential courses, an initial deposit of £65 for weekend courses and £85 for longer courses is required when booking. This deposit is non-refundable
and non-transferable, except in the case of a course postponed or cancelled by Ammerdown.
10. Guests booking on a day course or talk are asked to pay the full fee on booking. This payment is non-transferable and non-refundable, unless the course
is postponed or cancelled by Ammerdown.
11. It is possible to make a provisional booking for a course. Ammerdown will hold the place for a maximum of 10 days. If a deposit has not been received
within ten days, the place will be released.
12. Final payment is required 10 days prior to the start of a residential course. Once final payment has been received, it is non-refundable, except in the case of
a course being postponed or cancelled by Ammerdown.
13. We will do our best to cater for special diets at no extra charge, if notified on booking. We reserve the right to apply a surcharge for diets considered by our
kitchen to be highly complex.
14. Guests are asked to arrive no later than 9:00pm unless they have made a prior arrangement.
15. Check in time: 2:00pm. Check out time: 9:30am.
16. In the event that we make a mistake or omission online or in the brochure, Ammerdown reserves the right to change or correct that mistake.
17. We strongly recommend you consider taking out insurance to protect against cancellation.
GDPR: for course administration, Ammerdown processes data in order to offer services to our customers. We ensure all personal information supplied is
held in accordance with EU General Data Protection Regulation 2018 and UK Data Protection Act 2018. We will not keep this information for longer than
necessary, we will not share any personal data with third parties.
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www.ammerdown.org
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We look forward to
welcoming you soon!