News and Events Diary
It's here at last. Welcome to our New and Improved Website.
It is time to say goodbye to our previous website which has done its' job but like all good things has come to a natural end.
As with all aspects of our operation we welcome feedback so please take a tour around the site and let us know what you think. Are there any pages that you would like to see on the menu? How easy is it to find the information you are looking for? etc.....
New features include the ability to access policies, download documents, look at loads of photos and make a booking via the website.
We hope it was worth the wait.
All Change.
2009 has seen a larger than usual number of staff changes with quite a few departures and arrivals.
Gone but not forgotten:-
It is always a shame when established members of the team move on and are difficult to replace.
Ben Reynolds,who will be sadly missed after 4 years at Grenville House, is now at South Devon College having joined their Outdoor department. Phillip Vreony has had to bring his 'Cyprus Project' forward earlier than expected leading to the loss of another important member of the team. Another major loss to the team was Brent Weeks who had to return to the South East. Lee Darch also left for pastures new in the summer.
Out with the old.....
Although it is a daunting task replacements seem to materialise from somewhere.
Tom Cole has stepped up taking on the Duty Manager- Maintenance role after two years learning the ropes as an Instructor. Malcolm Mercado returns to the full-time team having worked on a short term contact as well as freelance basis in the past. Rhiannon Pritchard now provides the feminine touch so hard to find amongst the instructional staff. Symon Rawles is currently on a short term contract following his successful completion of a PGCE in Outdoor Education. Finally Ryan Hardman is starting his career in the Outdoors as a trainee Instructor.
More changes..
Sadly we have had to say goodbye to Rhiannon Pritchard who unfortunately had to leave us at short notice. We wish her all the best and hope to see her back at the Centre in the future on a freelance basis.
On a more positive note Tom Anderson has joined the team as an Instructor having recently moved to the area with his fiancee.
So as ever changes to the Grenville House line-up create a different dynamic within the team whilst maintaining the standards of care and professionalism expected by everyone involved.
New Prices for 2010.
Once again we have endeavoured to keep any price changes to a minimum in order to keep Grenville House accessible to as many who would like to use us as possible. Outlined below is a summary of the changes. In real terms it will mean an increase of between 3-4% for a similar visit in 2009.
However please remember that the Charity may be able to assist with the financial support of your visit. By making an application to Athina Savva (Charity Secretary) outlining any relevant information we can then consider subsidising the cost of your visit.
Summary of Price Changes
1. Residential Charges
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec - £250.00/night
- Mar, Apr, Sept, Oct - £350.00/night
- May, Jun, Jul, Aug - £370.00/night
2. Activity Charges
– Have increased by £1 per session where applicable.
3. Catering
- £10.00 per pupil per day (incl. supervisory staff), for all pupils under 16 yrs old.
- £15.00 per pupil per day 16yrs plus (Supervisory staff are still charged at £10.00).
Booking for your next visit in 2012!
New bookings for 2012 can be made as of THE FIRST MONDAY OF DECEMBER – 06/12/10. Booking enquiries can be made in whatever way you wish. Confirmation of your booking is required by returning your booking form along with your deposit.
Please note that due to ever increasing demand deposits are now needed within 14 days of making a provisional booking.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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