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Dolmetsch Course Information Page

Travelling by Air

  The nearest major airport to Moreton Hall School, Weston Rhyn, Shropshire is Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

  1. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (http://www.liverpooljohnlennonairport.com/)
  2. Destinations to and from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (http://www.liverpooljohnlennonairport.com/section.php?s=19)
  3. Getting to and from Liverpool John Lennon Airport by road, train, bus, etc. (http://www.liverpooljohnlennonairport.com/section.php?s=23)
  4. Liverpool John Lennon Airport - Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_John_Lennon_Airport)

If travelling on from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Moreton Hall School, you should take an 80A Arriva bus from the airport to Liverpool South Parkway station (station code LPY) station. From there the journey time to Gobowen station (station code GOB) is about 2 hrs duration. The rail journey will require two changes, one at Liverpool Central station (station code LVC) and one at Chester station (CRT).

Travelling by Rail

  The railway station nearest to Moreton Hall School is Gobowen railway station (distance from school: 1.4 miles (2.3 km)). It is situated on the Shrewsbury to Chester Line, and all services are operated by Arriva Trains Wales. Trains operate approximately hourly between Shrewsbury and Chester, via Wrexham General. Many trains start from Birmingham New Street, although some start from Cardiff Central and continue beyond Chester to Holyhead along the North Wales Coast Line.

Gobowen station has neither a taxi rank nor a cab office. Advance booking is essential. For a list of local operators click here

Gobowen station serves the village of Gobowen, three miles from the thriving Shropshire market town of Oswestry. Named after King Oswald of Northumbria, who died in 641 AD, Oswestry is steeped in history and his a wide selection of attractions to visit, both in the town centre and the surrounding countryside. The remains of Offa's Dyke run just to the west of the town, and can be easily walked along the well-maintained Offa's Dyke Path. Previously the Dyke separated the ancient kingdoms of Powis and Mercia, roughly along the modern day border of Wales and England. Attractions in or near Oswestry town centre include Castle Bank (the remains of Oswestry's old castle), St Oswald's Well and Oswestry Old Fort (one mile north of the town centre with commanding views over the countryside).

  1. Train times and station information for Gobowen railway station from National Rail
  2. Map and aerial photo of Gobowen railway station from Multimap.com
  3. Gobowen Station - Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gobowen_railway_station)
  4. Travelling by train - Shropshire County Council (http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/traveltransport.nsf/open/9CAB4BD2526A713B8025709000566B7C)

Travelling by Road

  The full postal address of the school at which the Dolmetsch course will be taking place is:

Moreton Hall School
Weston Rhyn
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 3EW

  1. Map of Moreton Hall School and the surrounding area
  2. Moreton Hall School's homepage
  3. Oswestry - Where England meets Wales

Accommodation

The course accepts participants whether residential (who board and take all their meals at Moreton Hall School for the duration of the course) or non-residential (who live within reach of the school, or who choose to board at a local hotel or B&B but take lunch and supper, as provided, on each day of the course).

Local Accommodation

There are private houses offering bed and breakfast as well as good hotels in and around Gobowen and Chirk which are the two largest towns close to Moreton Hall School.

We recommend you consider the Wynnstay Hotel in Oswestry. (http://www.bestwestern.co.uk/Hotels/Best-Western-Wynnstay-Hotel-83637/Hotel-Info/Default.aspx). Oswestry is situated about 5.5 miles from Moreton Hall School.

Residential Accommodation

The school offers residental facilities for course participants and our tutors. Many of the more spacious bedrooms are suitable for families who are prepared to live en famille but we can also offer a limited amount of shared accomodation (if requested and available). The majority of our participants board in single study bedrooms, many with ensuite facilities.

Catering

  The school offers special diets, vegetarian options and a choice of hot or cold dishes at every meal. The organisers take particular care to ensure that balanced and enjoyable meals are provided - full English breakfast, "continental" dishes for lunch and dinner, varied salads, and a choice of English desserts. In addition, there are short periods, in the morning for "elevenses" and in the afternoon for tea for those who need extra refreshment!

General Information

  1. We recommend that participants insure their musical instruments (loss and theft) and bring a music stand
  2. Participants who are normally resident outside the European Union should arrange medical insurance
  3. We provide free use of all sporting facilities including a large swimming pool (you should bring a swimming costume, tennis racquet, etc.) and a nine-hole golf course
  4. Residential participants should bring their own bath towel, soap, etc.
  5. Many of the boarding houses have computers connected to the internet - useful if you want to keep in touch with the office, home or with friends
  6. Portable wireless-enabled laptops are welcome - they can connect to the school's network at many places on the campus
  7. There is no charge for using the school's internet connection

Application

  1. The number of residential participants is limited
  2. Applications are treated on a first come-first served basis
  3. We were filled to maximum capacity in Summer 2007, so we recommend early registration (applications can be made from August 2007)
  4. After 1st June 2008, where a participant cancels his or her application no refund of fees will be possible
  5. You are strongly recommended to arrange insurance in case of cancellation due to illness, etc.
  6. The balance of fees is due on or before 1st June 2008 after which date any reserved accommodation not paid for in full will be re-let

Payment Options

  1. Payments made in sterling should be by cheque or by electronic transfer to LMFL (please contact us for sterling account details)
  2. Payments in euro should be made by cheque or by electronic transfer to LMFL (please contact us for euro account details)
  3. Payments made from outside the sterling or euro zone may be made by credit card or by electronic transfer to LMFL (in sterling or euro)

Smoking Policy

 Moreton Hall School has a strict indoors non-smoking policy. Anyone breaking this rule in their bedroom, in the common rooms or buildings used for teaching will be asked to leave the course and there will be no refund of fees

Supplementary Information

For more information about the Dolmetsch Recorder Course please contact

Dr. Brian Blood
Heartsease
Grayswood Road
Haslemere
Surrey GU27 2BS

tel: +44 (0) 1428 643235
fax: +44 (0) 8700 560190

For more information about the Language and Music for Life Course please contact

Arlette Herrenschmidt-Moller
Park View
Alvestone Road
Old Down
Gloucestershire BS32 4PH

tel: +44 (0) 145 441 9504
fax: +44 (0) 145 441 3451