Language Course for adults August 2010 |
Sunday
01 August | Arrive Northampton INTRODUCTION TO HOST FAMILIES and an opportunity to settle into the English ‘way of life’ and get to know your family |
Monday
02 August | 09:00-10:30 & 11:00-12:30 LESSONS at Northampton College, Lower Mounts, Northampton NN1 3DE
12:45 Meet Mr John Brown, in the reception area, for a Walking TOUR OF NORTHAMPTON followed by time to explore the many shops and get to know the town centre. There are some nice street cafes where you can stop for a coffee or a good English ‘cuppa’
20:00 Visit to a typical English pub - The White Elephant, on the Kettering Road |
Tuesday
03 August | 09:00-10:30 & 11:00-12:30 LESSONS
13:00 Visit to the CENTRAL MUSEUM for a talk by Jon-Paul Carr on Inventions and Inventors of Victorian Northamptonshire with time to view its famous shoe collection and ART GALLERY
Followed by a tour of The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House and galleries at 78 Derngate. www.78derngate.org.uk After the tour you will be served Afternoon Tea in The Dining Room
20:00 Pub Quiz at The White Elephant |
Wednesday
04 August | 09:00-10:30 & 11:00-12:30 LESSONS
12:45 EXCURSION TO CAMBRIDGE a chance to explore this famous university city with all its fine colleges and architecture. Visit the FITZWILLIAM MUSEUM www.visitcambridge.org |
Thursday
05 August | 09:00-10:30 & 11:00-12:30 LESSONS
Afternoon Activity: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE TOUR this is a very rural county with picturesque villages and ancient churches
Evening Activity: A visit to the Picturedrome pub with live Jazz Music
20:00 Pub visit to The Lamplighter, 66 Overstone Road |
Friday
06 August | 09:00-10:30 & 11:00-12:30 LESSONS
Afternoon activity: Visit to ABINGTON PARK and the ABINGTON PARK MUSEUM. The park is a popular recreational area for locals and visitors. Watch a game of ‘Bowls’ or take a stroll around the lake |
Saturday
07 August | If you are leaving this weekend, you will, if applicable, be advised of any transportation arrangements
EXCURSION TO LONDON guided coach tour with photo-stop opportunities and a chance to go exploring and shopping in the world famous Oxford Street |
Sunday
08 August | EXCURSION TO LONDON visiting The British Museum followed by a visit to Covent Garden famed for its atmosphere and street theatre |
Monday
09 August | 09:00-10:30 & 11:00-12:30 LESSONS at Northampton College, Lower Mounts, Northampton NN1 3DE
Afternoon activity: Countryside walk about 10Km. You will need good walking shoes and plenty of energy! It is an enjoyable and interesting walk with lots to see |
Tuesday
10 August | 09:00-10:30 & 11:00-12:30 LESSONS
12:45 EXCURSION TO STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See where William Shakespeare was born and get to explore this town of timbered buildings, seeped in History www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk
20:00 Pub visit to The Lamplighter |
Wednesday
11 August | 09:00-10:30 & 11:00-12:30 LESSONS
12:45 EXCURSION TO OXFORD, the city of dreams and spires. You will have the opportunity to visit CHRISTCHURCH COLLEGE Welcome to Oxford City |
Thursday
12 August | 09:00-10:30 & 11:00-12:30 LESSONS
Afternoon activity: Visit to THE GUILDHALL with guided tour by Kate Wills. The Guildhall is a fine example of Victorian Gothic architecture
Evening activity: Country Pub Tour, a chance to visit some village pubs, old and full of character. Bring your singing voices for the journey, it’s traditional to sing on these occasions! |
Friday
13 August | 09:00-10:30 & 11:00-12:30 LESSONS
Afternoon activity: Oxford College of English GOODBYE LUNCH at a local Chinese restaurant. Eat as much as you like! A last chance for everyone to be together, enjoy a meal out, and have a chat. Afterwards make the most of a little free time to do some last minute shopping or join us in The Shipman’s Inn for a final drink! |
Saturday
14 August | Departure from Northampton |
This programme is correct as of 31July 2010. There may be some minor changes. Please make sure you collect an up-to-date programme at the start of your course!
WE HOPE YOU IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH AND WE KNOW YOU WILL HAVE A FANTASTIC HOLIDAY! |
