Courses and Events
Ammerdown offers courses, events and zooms, check out this page for upcoming events in 2024 and 2025!
New courses will be added throughout the year, so keep an eye on this page.
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November
Advent Bible Study Zoom 2024
19 Nov 2024 - 17 Dec 2024 19:00 - 20:00
Course Leader: Rupert Kaye
Course Date: Tuesdays 19 November - 17 December
Course Options: Zoom Donations Welcome
Course Timings: 7-8pm
Course Code: Z2124
December
Carols by Candlelight
11 Dec 2024 19:00 - 20:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Wednesday 11 December
Course Options: - Donations Welcome for our Christmas Charity
Course Timings: 7pm -8pm
Ammerdown Christmas Meals
11 Dec 2024 - 14 Dec 2024 12:00 - 14:00
Course Date: Wednesday 11 - Saturday 14 December
Refreshing Day for Carers
12 Dec 2024 11:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Thursday 12 December
Course Options: Two course meal - £26
Course Timings : 11am - 2pm
Course Code: TLC1124
TLC Day for the Retired
12 Dec 2024 11:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Thursday 12 December
Course Options: Day Course - £26
Course Timings: 11am - 2pm
Course Code: TLC1124
Christmas House Party
23 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Monday 23 - Friday 27 December
Course Options: - Residential - £833
Course Code: R2824
January
Soul of Leadership - Supper, Bed and Breakfast
05 Jan 2025
For prearranged soul of leadership bookings only.
Quiet Day - New Beginnings
11 Jan 2025 09:30 - 16:00
Course Leader: Rev Narinder Tegally
Course Date: Saturday 11 January
Course Options: £70.00 (Early Bird £65.00 - Deadline: 11/12/24 )
Course Timings: 9:30am for 10am - 4pm
Course Code: D0125
TLC Day for the Retired
16 Jan 2025 10:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Thursday 16 January
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10am-2pm
Course Code: TLC0125
Towards a World Fit for our Children
17 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2025 18:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: Rev John Bell
Course Date: Friday 17 - Sunday 19 January
Course Options: Residential £419.00 Non-Residential £283.00 (Early Bird: R £399.00, NR £268.00 - Deadline: 17/10/24 )
Course Timings: Course starts at 6pm and ends after lunch
Course Code: R0125
Chop Wood, Carry Water
25 Jan 2025 10:00 - 16:00
Course Leader: Andy Robins
Course Date: Saturday 25th January
Course Options: £70.00 (Early Bird £65.00 - Deadline: 25/12/24 )
Course Timings: 9:30pm for 10am - 4pm
Course Code: D0925
Writing your Own Memoir
31 Jan 2025 - 02 Feb 2025 14:00 - 16:00
Course Leader: Dr Rosie Jackson
Course Date: Friday 31 January - Sunday 2 February
Course Options: Residential £399.00 Non Residential £272.00 (Early Bird: R £379.00, NR £258 - Deadline 31/10/24 )
Course Timings: Course starts and ends with lunch
Course Code: R0225
February
The Pain and the Passion: The Privilege of Making a Difference
06 Feb 2025 19:30 - 21:30
Course Leader: Baroness Cox
Course Date: Thursday 6 February
Course Options: £20.00 (Early Bird £15.00 - Deadline: 06/01/25 )
Course Timings: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Course Code: T0125
Refreshing Day for Carers
11 Feb 2025 10:00 - 15:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Tuesday 11th F ebruary
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Course Code: C0125
TLC Day for the Retired
13 Feb 2025 10:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Thursday 13 February
Course Options: £19.00
Course Timings: 10am-2pm
Course Code: TLC0225
Drumming for Wellness Day
14 Feb 2025 09:30 - 16:00
Course Leader: Jo Coomber
Course Date: Friday 14 February
Course Options: £70.00 (Early Bird £65.00 - Deadline: 14/01/25 )
Course Timings: 9:30am for 10am - 4pm
Course Code: D1025
Reconciliation as a Political Value: What Should it Mean for Europe in 2025?
27 Feb 2025 19:30 - 21:30
Course Leader: Prof. McDonagh
Course Date: Thursday 27 February
Course Options: £34.00 (Early Bird £29.00 - Deadline: 27/01/25 )
Course Timings: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Course Code: T0225
March
A Day with ‘The Prophet’
01 Mar 2025 09:30 - 16:00
Course Leader: Sue Glanville
Course Date: Saturday 1 March
Course Options: £70.00 (Early Bird £65.00 - Deadline: 01/02/25)
Course Timings: 9:30am for 10am - 4pm
Course Code: D0225
Songs for Peace
02 Mar 2025 09:30 - 16:00
Course Leader: Clara Atkins
Course Date: Sunday 2 March
Course Options: £70.00 (Early Bird £65.00 - Deadline: 02/02/25 )
Course Timings: 9:30am for 10am - 4pm
Course Code: D0325
Lenten Bible Study Zoom - Let Justice Flow
04 Mar 2025 - 01 Apr 2025 19:00 - 20:00
Course Leader: Rupert Kaye
Course Date: Tuesdays 4, 11, 18, 25 March and 1 April
Course Options: FREE ZOOM
Course Timings: 7pm-8pm
Course Code: Z0125
Church for Grown Ups - Please
10 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 18:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: Dave Tomlinson
Course Date: Monday 10 - Wednesday 12 March
Course Options: Residential £395.00, Non-Residential £254.00 (Early Bird R, £375.00 NR £241.00 - Deadline: 10/12/24 )
Course Timings: Course starts 6pm and ends with lunch
Course Code: R0325
Refreshing Day for Carers
11 Mar 2025 10:00 - 15:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Tuesday 11th March
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Course Code: C0225
TLC Day for the Retired
13 Mar 2025 10:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Thursday 13 March
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10am-2pm
Course Code: TLC0325
The Enneagram - Discovery Day
14 Mar 2025 09:30 - 16:00
Course Leader: Helen English and Joanne Bonnett
Course Date: Friday 14th March
Course Options: £119.00 (Early Bird: £99.00 - Deadline: 14/02/25 )
Course Timings: 9:30am for 10am - 4pm
Course Code: D1125
Individually Guided Retreat
24 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 14:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: Jason Whiley
Course Date: Monday 24 - Friday 28 March
Course Options: £799.00 (Early Bird: £763.00 - Deadline: 24/12/24 )
Course Timings: Course starts and ends with lunch
Course Code: R2525
Hardanger Embroidery
24 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2025 14:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: Annette Bolton
Course Date: Monday 24 - Thursday 27 March
Course Options: Residential £586.00, Non-Residential £374.00 (Early Bird R, £556.00 NR £355.00 - Deadline: 24/12/24 )
Course Timings: Course starts at 2pm and ends after lunch
Course Code: R0425
April
Stitched Textiles
04 Apr 2025 - 06 Apr 2025 16:30 - 14:00
Course Leader: Sian Martin
Course Date: Friday 4 - Sunday 6 April
Course Options: Residential £395.00, Non-Residential £254.00 (Early Bird R, £375.00 NR £241.00 - Deadline: 04/01/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts at 4:30pm, ends after lunch
Course Code: R0525
Celebrate Jane Austen
07 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2025 14:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: Dr Danielle Grover
Course Date: Monday 7 - Thursday 10 April
Course Options: Residential £599.00, Non-Residential £388.00 (Early Bird R, £569.00 NR £368.00 - Deadline: 07/01/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts and ends with lunch
Course Code: R0625
TLC Day for the Retired
10 Apr 2025 10:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Thursday 10 April
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10am-2pm
Course Code: TLC0425
Refreshing Day for Carers
15 Apr 2025 10:00 - 15:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Tuesday 15th April
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Course Code: C0325
Easter Retreat
17 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025 14:30 - 14:00
Course Leader: Chaplain Rupert Kaye
Course Date: Thursday 17 - Sunday 20 April
Course Options: Residential £665 .00, Non-Residential £453 .00 (Early Bird R, £ 599 .00 NR £430 .00 - Deadline: 17/01/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts at 2:30pm and ends after lunch
Course Code: R0725
Seeking Stillness - a Sabbath Oasis for Clergy and those in Ministry
23 Apr 2025 09:30 - 16:00
Course Leader: Libby Dobson & Sarah Chabowska
Course Date: Wednesday 23 April
Course Options: £70.00 (Early Bird £65.00 - Deadline: 23/03/25 )
Course Timings: 9:30am for 10am - 4pm
Course Code: D1325
Preparing for Pentecost Zoom
29 Apr 2025 - 27 May 2025 19:00 - 20:00
Course Leader: Rupert Kaye
Course Date: Tuesdays 29 April and 6, 13, 20, 27 May
Course Options: FREE ZOOM
Course Timings: Evening 7pm-8pm
Course Code: Z0225
May
Poems to Live by
09 May 2025 - 11 May 2025 12:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: Rosie Jackson
Course Date: Friday 9 - Sunday 11 May
Course Options: Residential £399 .00, Non-Residential £272 .00 (Early Bird R, £379 .00 NR £258 .00 - Deadline: 09/02/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts and ends with lunch
Course Code: R0825
Kintsugi – The Art of Broken Pottery
09 May 2025 - 11 May 2025 18:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: Caroline Hudson
Course Date: Friday 9 - Sunday 11 May
Course Options: Residential £586 .00, Non-Residential £374 .00 (Early Bird R, £556 .00 NR £355 .00 - Deadline: 09/02/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts at 6pm and ends after lunch
Course Code: R0925
TLC Day for the Retired
15 May 2025 10:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Thursday 15 May
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10am-2pm
Course Code: TLC0525
Quiet Day - Celebrating Difference: Who am I?
15 May 2025 09:30 - 16:00
Course Leader: Narinder Tegally
Course Date: Thursday 15 May
Course Options: £70.00 (Early Bird £65.00 - Deadline: 15/04/25 )
Course Timings: 9:30am for 10am - 4pm
Course Code: D0425
Lace Making
19 May 2025 - 21 May 2025
Course Leader: Helen Lilley
Course Date: Monday 19 - Wednesday 21 May
Course Options: Residential £395 .00, Non-Residential £254 .00 (Early Bird R £375 .00 NR £241 .00 - Deadline: 19/02/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts with supper and ends at 3pm
Course Code: R1025
Psalms
23 May 2025 - 25 May 2025 18:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: Rabbi Rachel Montagu & Sr Anne Lee
Course Date: Friday 23 - Sunday 25 May
Course Options: Residential £395.00, Non-Residential £254.00 (Early Bird R £375.00 NR £239.00 - Deadline: 23/02/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts at 6pm and ends after lunch
Course Code: R1125
Refreshing Day for Carers
27 May 2025 10:00 - 15:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Tuesday 27 May
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Course Code: C0425
June
Living in Liminal Space
05 Jun 2025 19:30 - 21:30
Course Leader: Margaret Benefiel
Course Date: Thursday 5 June
Course Options: £20.00 (Early Bird £15.00 - Deadline: 05/05/25 )
Course Timings: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Course Code: T0325
TLC Day for the Retired
12 Jun 2025 10:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Thursday 12 June
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10am-2pm
Course Code: TLC0625
Refreshing Day for Carers
24 Jun 2025 10:00 - 15:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Tuesday 24 June
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Course Code: C0525
Poetry to Ease the Mind
28 Jun 2025 09:30 - 16:00
Course Leader: Sue Glanville
Course Date: Saturday 28 June
Course Options: £70.00 (Early Bird £65.00 - Deadline: 28/05/25 )
Course Timings: 9:30am for 10am - 4pm
Course Code: D0525
July
Individually Guided Retreat
14 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 12:30 - 14:00
Course Leader: Judy Holyer
Course Date: Monday 14 - Friday 18 July
Course Options: Residential £ 845.00 (Early Bird R £799 .00 - Deadline: 14/04/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts and ends with lunch
Course Code: R1225
TLC Day for the Retired
17 Jul 2025 10:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Thursday 17 July
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10am-2pm
Course Code: TLC0725
Sew and Sewcialise
17 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025 18:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: Sharon Wilkinson
Course Date: Thursday 17 - Sunday 20 July
Course Options: Residential £477 .00, Non-Residential £266 .00 (Early Bird R £453 .00 NR £252 .00 - Deadline: 17/04/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts at 6pm and ends after lunch
Course Code: R1325
Ignatian Spirituality: The Essentials
18 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025 18:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: Sam Whiley
Course Date: Friday 18 - Sunday 20 July
Course Options: Residential £395 .00, Non-Residential £254 .00 (Early Bird R £375 .00 NR £241 .00 - Deadline: 18/04/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts at 6pm and ends after lunch
Course Code: R2625
Embroidered Wild Flowers
20 Jul 2025 - 23 Jul 2025 14:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: Annette Bolton
Course Date: Sunday 20 - Thursday 23 July
Course Options: Residential £586 .00, Non-Residential £374 .00 (Early Bird R £556 .00 NR £355 .00 - Deadline: 20/04/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts at 2pm and ends after lunch
Course Code: R1425
August
Watercolour Painting
12 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025 14:00 - 11:00
Course Leader: Dawn Oliver
Course Date: Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 August
Course Options: Residential £736 .00, Non-Residential £488 .00 (Early Bird R £699 .00 NR £463 .00 - Deadline: 12/05/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts with lunch and ends after breakfast
Course Code: R1525
Stained Glass Dragonfly on Leaf
17 Aug 2025 10:00 - 16:00
Course Leader: Tracey Quinn
Course Date: Sunday 17th August
Course Options: £110.00 (Early Bird £99.00 - Deadline: 17/07/25 )
Course Timings: 9:30am for 10am -4pm
Course Code: D0625
Ammerdown Family Fun Day
25 Aug 2025 13:00 - 16:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Monday 25 August
Course Options: FREE - Donations Welcome
Course Timings: 1pm - 4pm
September
Refreshing Day for Carers
02 Sep 2025 10:00 - 15:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Tuesday 2 September
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Course Code: C0625
TLC Day for the Retired
11 Sep 2025 10:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Thursday 11 September
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10am-2pm
Course Code: TLC0825
Big Enough God for an Emerging World
12 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025 18:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: Dave Tomlinson
Course Date: Friday 12 - Sunday 14 September
Course Options: Residential £395 .00, Non-Residential £254 .00 (Early Bird R £375 .00 NR £241 .00 - Deadline: 12/06/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts at 6pm and ends with lunch
Course Code: R1625
Tools to Improve Mental Well Being and Manage Anxiety
27 Sep 2025 10:00 - 16:00
Course Leader: Sue Glanville
Course Date: Saturday 27th September
Course Options: £70.00 (Early Bird £65.00 - Deadline: 27/08/25 )
Course Timings: 9:30pm for 10am - 4pm
Course Code: D0725
Quiet Day - Remembering and Facing change
27 Sep 2025 09:30 - 16:00
Course Leader: Narinder Tegally
Course Date: Saturday 27 September
Course Options: £70.00 (Early Bird £65.00 - Deadline: 27/08/25 )
Course Timings: 9:30am for 10am - 4pm
Course Code: D1225
October
Calligraphy
06 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 12:30 - 14:00
Course Leader: Josie Brown
Course Date: Monday 6 - Friday 10 October
Course Options: Residential £757 .00, Non-Residential £516 .00 (Early Bird R £719 .00 NR £490 .00 - Deadline: 06/07/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts and ends with lunch
Course Code: R1725
Seasons of the Soul: An Autumn Retreat of Reflection and Renewal
06 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025 16:00 - 16:00
Course Leader: Sam Whiley
Course Date: Monday 6 - Wednesday 8 October
Course Options: Residential £399, Non-Residential £259 (Early Bird R £379 NR £248 - Deadline: 06/07/25)
Course Timings: Course starts and ends at 4pm
Course Code: R2725
The Enneagram
15 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 10:30 - 16:00
Course Leader: Helen English and Joanne Bonnett
Course Date: Wednesday 15th - Friday 17th October
Course Options: Residential £525 , Non-Residential £385 (Early Bird R £499 NR £365 - Deadline: 15/07/25 )
Course Timings: 10:00am - 4pm
Course Code: R2925
Harmony Singing Weekend
17 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025 14:00 - 16:00
Course Leader: Clara Atkins
Course Date: Friday 17 - Sunday 19 October
Course Options: Residential £395, Non-Residential £254 (Early Bird R £375 NR £241 - Deadline:17/07/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts at 6pm and ends after lunch
Course Code: R1825
Chicken Scratch Embroidery
20 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 14:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: Annette Bolton
Course Date: Monday 20 - Thursday 23 October
Course Options: Residential £586, Non-Residential £374 (Early Bird R £556 NR £355 - Deadline: 20/07/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts at 2pm and ends after lunch
Course Code: R1925
TLC Day for the Retired
23 Oct 2025 10:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Thursday 23 October
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10am-2pm
Course Code: TLC0925
Refreshing Day for Carers
28 Oct 2025 10:00 - 15:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Tuesday 28 October
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Course Code: C0725
November
Stained Glass Christmas Decorations
01 Nov 2025 09:30 - 16:00
Course Leader: Tracey Quinn
Course Date: Saturday 1st November
Course Options: £110 (Early Bird: £99 - Deadline: 01/10/25 )
Course Timings: 9:30 for 10am - 4pm
Course Code: D0825
Odd Women & Odder Men
03 Nov 2025 - 07 Nov 2025 14:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: John Bell
Course Date: Monday 3 - Thursday 6 November
Course Options: Residential £599, Non-Residential £409.00 (Early Bird R £569 NR £389.00- Deadline: 03/08/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts and ends with lunch
Course Code: R2025
Stitched Textiles
07 Nov 2025 - 09 Nov 2025 16:30 - 14:00
Course Leader: Sian Martin
Course Date: Friday 7 - Sunday 9 November
Course Options: Residential £395, Non-Residential £254 (Early Bird R £375 NR £241 - Deadline: 07/08/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts at 4:30pm, ends after lunch
Course Code: R2125
Mindfulness and Yoga for Doctors
07 Nov 2025 - 09 Nov 2025 18:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: Emma Went and Thuli Whitehouse
Course Date: Friday 7 - Sunday 9 November
Course Options: Residential - £395 Non Residential - £254 (Early Bird: Residential - £375 Non Residential £241. Deadline: 7 August)
Course Timings: Please arrive by 6pm, the course ends after lunch
Course Code: R2825
TLC Day for the Retired
13 Nov 2025 10:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Thursday 13 November
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10am-2pm
Course Code: TLC1025
Advent Zoom Bible Study 2025
18 Nov 2025 - 16 Dec 2025 19:00 - 20:00
Course Leader: Rupert Kaye
Course Date: Tuesdays 18, 25 Nov and 2, 9, 16 December
Course Options: FREE ZOOM
Course Timings: 7pm-8pm
Course Code: Z0125
Pre -Advent Retreat
21 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025 16:30 - 18:30
Course Leader: Narinder Tegally
Course Date: Friday 21 - Sunday 23 November
Course Options: Residential £395, Non-Residential £254 (Early Bird R £375 NR £241 - Deadline: 21/08/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts at 2pm and ends after lunch
Course Code: R2225
Stepping into the Bible
24 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2025 12:30 - 14:00
Course Leader: Canon Dr Peter Sills
Course Date: Monday 24 - Thursday 27 November
Course Options: Residential £519, Non-Residential £319 (Early Bird R £489 NR £299 - Deadline: 24/08/25 )
Course Timings: Course starts and ends with lunch
Course Code: R2325
Refreshing Day for Carers
25 Nov 2025 10:00 - 15:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Tuesday 25 November
Course Options: £19
Course Timings: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Course Code: C0825
December
TLC Day for the Retired
18 Dec 2025 10:00 - 14:00
Course Leader: The Ammerdown Centre
Course Date: Thursday 18 December
Course Options: TBC
Course Timings: 10am-2pm
Course Code: TLC1125
Christmas House Party 2025
23 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 12:00 - 10:30
Course Leader: Rupert Kaye
Course Date: Tuesday 23 - Saturday 27 December 2025
Course Options: Residential £827 (Early Bird R £785 - Deadline: 23/09/25 )
Course Timings: Please arrive by 12 noon, ends after breakfast
Course Code: R2425
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Single
Bed & Breakfast - £65
Supper, Bed and Breakfast - £90
Full Board - £103
Double or twin
Bed & Breakfast - £103
Supper, Bed and Breakfast - £153
Full Board - £189
Call us on 01761 433709 to book.
Special Offers
Why not come before or stay on after your course and take advantage of our discounted rate? Bed and Breakfast £65, Supper Bed & Breakfast £90 or Full Board £108.