Listed on October 18, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!For the past few years I have enjoyed being a judge in debating competitions for sixth-formers organised by The Institute of Ideas and the English Speaking Union. They are quite different. The latter focusing more on presentation and speaking skills. … Continue reading →Read more ...
Listed on October 11, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesBeginners and improvers are welcome on this varied weekend, when we shall take a fresh look at the familiar features in the landscape. Most aspiring artists attempt the painting and drawing of skies, hills, trees and water, so with closer study and a little help, you will gain confidence. There will be demonstrations and useful tips on colour mixes and drawing techniques throughout the weekend. Read more ...
Listed on September 30, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!Today we have the charismatic Todd Gray here doing a course on the medieval bench ends of Devon and Cornwall churches. In fact, we have 20 people attending this pretty esoteric course. Who would have thought that? Read more ...
Listed on September 27, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!It must be a first for Dillington but I have just been given a demonstration of the workings of a genuine 1944 Enigma machine. It belongs to Dr Mark Baldwin who is here teaching a course on World War TwoRead more ...
Listed on September 25, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!Some readers will know that we planted a new cider orchard some four years ago with funds from the county council and individual sponsors. For the past three years we have not allowed the trees to fruit so that all … Continue reading →Read more ...
Listed on September 17, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!The broadcaster Evan Davis pops up everywhere. First on BBC Radio Four’s Today programme then on television’s Dragon’s Den. More adventurous radio listeners will also know he hosts a terrific programme called ‘In Business’ where he gets three guests to … Read more ...
Listed on September 11, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!Every so often a word or phrase comes into common parlance that strikes you as new and a bit trendy. Many years ago I remember being mystified by the word ‘tad’ meaning a ‘bit’ or ‘little’ – things were a … Continue reading →Read more ...
Listed on September 6, 2013 by Dillington in OffersThere’s still time to catch an Early Bird discount at Dillington House – follow the link to see which courses the discount applies to
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Listed on September 2, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!It is a well known that the best people to promote your business are your customers. But better still are those customers who are also Friends and Patrons. These are the enthusiasts! Read more ...
Listed on August 28, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!Summer School has just finished and it has been a great success. There is a lot to be said for getting away from your desk and the tyranny of e-mails to experience the business from other perspectives. Read more ...
Listed on August 15, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!We are in Week Two of the Dillington Summer School and, someway back along, I decided to teach two courses one on new technology and the other on the history of twentieth century art. The combination is utter mad or … Continue reading →Read more ...
Listed on August 4, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesOut-and-about or Dillington based, create a learning holiday with a difference on one of our week long Summer Schools and learn with like-minded people whilst having fun, relaxing and rejuvenating. There are three weeks to choose from.Read more ...
Listed on August 1, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!It may look like the Serengeti but it’s actually the grass roof of The Hyde building with yew trees beyond. For the past four years the roof has needed little maintenance, just the lifting of the occasional sapling taking root. Read more ...
Listed on August 1, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!It’s the first of the month and we’ve come to the last evening of our 19th Classical Guitar Festival. These concerts are absolutely fantastic with great audiences and prolonged enthusiastic applause throughout. It’s been a great week. Read more ...
Listed on July 31, 2013 by LeisureCourses.net in Crafts & Textiles, Painting & DrawingHomes & Antiques magazine searched the UK for some of the best courses in 2013 to rekindle an old hobby or learn something new. Their selection includes several members of LeisureCourses.net; Dillington House, Field Breaks, Farncombe Courses & West Dean College.Read more ...
Listed on July 31, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!Yesterday I spent almost the whole day sorting out our library. The books had got into a mess and there wasn’t any room for new additions donated by our students and customers. It was a day well spent. Read more ...
Listed on July 17, 2013 by Dillington in A new website, Featured CoursesShakespeare’s comedies are conventionally thought of as being romances – which they are – but they were also meant to amuse his audiences. Sometimes he did this by inserting a comic scene. Read more ...
Listed on July 3, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!Monday saw the publication of our new courses and events programme. First to receive theirs were our Friends and Patrons whilst everyone else will get theirs early next week. Read more ...
Listed on June 25, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!Everyone at Dillington is totally shocked at the death of our dear friend Mick Aston at the young age of 66. I want to pay tribute to his passion for adult educationRead more ...
Listed on June 24, 2013 by Dillington in A new website, Featured CoursesWith reference to such works of art and others like the Bayeux Tapestry and the illuminated manuscripts, we will highlight the major staging posts on a cultural journey through medieval England.Read more ...
Listed on June 21, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!This morning I received an e-newsletter from the Cloud Appreciation Society HQ based here in Somerset. Amongst other things the newsletter was heralding a new smartphone app. Read more ...
Listed on June 20, 2013 by Dillington in A new website, Featured CoursesDillington, with the gardens looking their best, and the long summer evenings provide a perfect setting for an entirely new idea – our very own summer music festival. Put together by pianist Ashley Wass, he will be joined by the Solstice String Quartet, Mathew Trusler (violin), Mei Yi Foo (piano) and others. Read more ...
Listed on June 19, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!Music is everywhere this week as we embark on our Midsummer Music Fest with pianist Ashley Wass and friends. Read more ...
Listed on June 18, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!A few days ago we received an e-mail from someone keen to let us know that they’ve done something extraordinary. This time it was from a first time author who had written a book about his childhood in Sherborne. Read more ...
Listed on June 18, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!Putting together our adult education programme is an extraordinary feat of persuasion, planning and determination. We undertake the task twice a year. Once in the spring and again in the autumn. Read more ...
Listed on June 7, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis course is set out for the learner to produce a true representation of a wildlife subject from reference provided or from your own pictures using the medium of Gouache, an opaque watercolour that is ideal and more suited for this course over watercolour.Read more ...
Listed on June 7, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis course provides a wonderful opportunity to maintain or improve your knowledge of Spanish in the tranquil surroundings of Dillington with the support of a knowledgeable and enthusiastic tutor. Read more ...
Listed on May 24, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!With only a couple of blogs this month my neglect seems like an abandonment of duty. The truth is that I’ve been pretty ill with a dreadful chest infection – there’s been a lot of it about – and also … Continue reading →Read more ...
Listed on May 3, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!During the course of a week an awful lot of things cross my desk including a fair amount of rubbish. That’s true of e-mails too. Read more ...
Listed on April 17, 2013 by Dillington in Blogs!We have all heard of the saying that the customer is always right. Well, most of us working in business and especially those of us working directly with customers will know that this isn’t the case. Read more ...
