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The Oaklands Centre
Capel Garmon Road
Betws-y-Coed
Conwy, NORTH WALES
LL26 0RB

T: 01690 710500
F: 01690 710420

oaklands@wirral.gov.uk

To make a booking...
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Check availability, either online or by contacting the Centre

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Download a booking request form (select from below), or complete the on-line Day Visits Booking Request.

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Residential Course Booking Request form

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Day Visit Booking Request form

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On-line Day Visit Booking request

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Please ensure you have thoroughly read and completed the appropriate form, then send it to the Centre

For more information click here...

Check availability Wirral Group Prices Non-Wirral Group Prices Residential Booking Procedure Day Visit Booking Procedure

Prices for Sept 09 - Aug 10

Wirral Groups
  5 Day Course Split Week Course Weekend Course Day Visit
Winter Rates (Nov-Feb) £183.50 £102 £87 £275
Autumn/Spring (Sept, Oct, &  Mar) £201 £111 £97
Summer (Apr-Aug) £223.50 £120.50 £106
Optional additional evening sessions £80 per evening (1 Centre Staff)
Overnight Camp £13.75 (to be confirmed) per person
Transport to and from the Centre (54 seat coach) £510

For children resident in Wirral whose families receive Income Support, there is a remission grant of 60% off course cost when visiting the Centre with their school during term time.

 Please note that transport costs to and from the Centre may be subject to change

Non-Wirral Groups
  5 Day Course Split Week Course Weekend Course Day Visit
Winter Rates (Nov-Feb) £205 £113 £97 £284
Autumn/Spring (Sept, Oct, &  Mar) £223 £123 £107
Summer (Apr-Aug) £245 £131.50 £116
Optional additional evening sessions £80 per evening (1 Centre Staff)
Overnight Camp £16.16 (to be confirmed) per person
Transport to and from the Centre Varies on location, please contact the Centre.

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 Prices for Sept 10 - Aug 11

Wirral Groups
  5 Day Course Split Week Course Weekend Course Day Visit
Winter Rates (Nov-Feb) £189 £105 £89.50 £284
Autumn/Spring (Sept, Oct, &  Mar) £207 £114.50 £100
Summer (Apr-Aug) £230.50 £126 £109.50
Optional additional evening sessions £80 per evening (1 Centre Staff)
Overnight Camp TBC...
Transport to and from the Centre (54 seat coach) TBC...

For children resident in Wirral whose families receive Income Support, there is a remission grant of 60% off course cost when visiting the Centre with their school during term time.

* Please note that transport costs to and from the Centre are not under the Centres control and may be subject to change

Non-Wirral Groups
  5 Day Course Split Week Course Weekend Course Day Visit
Winter Rates (Nov-Feb) £211.50 £116.50 £100 £293
Autumn/Spring (Sept, Oct, &  Mar) £230 £127 £110
Summer (Apr-Aug) £252.50 £135.50 £119.50
Optional additional evening sessions £80 per evening (1 Centre Staff)
Overnight Camp TBC...
Transport to and from the Centre Varies on location, please contact the Centre.

Insurance...
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nsurance is not included.  Party leaders are recommended to arrange cover for accidents, losses and cancellation.

For longer or shorter courses, specialist training, expedition work or other particular requirements, please contact the centre for a quote.

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Residential Course Bookings Procedure and Conditions...

bulletCheck availability on our on-line calendar by clicking here, alternatively call (01690 710500) or email us (oaklands@wirral.gov.uk) to check available dates
bulletDownload, fully complete a Booking Request Form then post or fax (01690 710420) it to us. Please note we cannot guarantee any booking unless we receive a signed booking request form
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Minimum numbers for residential courses are 9 (8 for Special Schools).

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You may bring less than the minimum course number, however you will be charged for the minimum group size. All groups should include one fully participating adult

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There is one free place for every 10 paying students (or per 8 paying students of Special Schools)

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Exclusive use of the Centre can only be guaranteed with a minimum group size of 27 (24 for Special Schools)

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At peak times larger groups would receive priority on bookings.

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We'll email or post you a Booking Confirmation and Deposit Request Form
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Please check your course details are correct and return the form with deposits (£25 per person) to us.  Should your numbers change, please inform us at least a month before your course.  Should your group size decrease within a month of your course we will need to charge you for your original numbers

bulletDownload the appropriate course documents (links below).  Please bring all these forms along with you on your course (there's no need to post them to us!).  Students will not be able to participate in activities without a completed consent form.
bulletKit Lists (5 day or Split Week/Weekend)
bullet Parent/Guardian Consent Forms
bullet Over 18s Consent Forms
bulletRoom List
bullet Group Summary Sheet
bulletRemission Grant Forms (for students whose families are on Income Support)
bulletAround 2 weeks prior to your course we will give you a call just to finalise and confirm arrangements and the aims for your course
bulletFollowing your course we'll send you an invoice (internal charge form for Wirral Authority Groups) for the remaining cost of the course, less your deposit, plus any additional costs  (e.g. Record of Achievements, lost/damaged equipment etc)
bullet It is strongly recommended that insurance is taken out to cover any cancellation or curtailment costs

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Day Visit Booking Procedure and Conditions...

bulletCheck availability on our on-line calendar by clicking here, alternatively call (01690 710500) or email us (oaklands@wirral.gov.uk) to check available dates
bulletClick here to book online, or download and fully complete a Day Visits Booking Form then post or fax (01690 710420) it to us together with a deposit of £50.  Please read the booking form carefully, particularly regarding group sizes and activities.  Please note we cannot guarantee any booking unless we receive a signed booking form
bulletWe will post or email confirmation of your course on receipt of your booking form and deposit.  Please check the details of your course and contact us should there be any changes or inaccuracies
bulletPrior to your course we will contact you regarding the content, aims and arrangements of your course
bulletFollowing your day visit we will send you an invoice (internal charge for Wirral Authority Groups) for the balance of your course
bulletIt is strongly recommended that insurance be taken out to cover any cancellations or curtailment costs
bulletCheques should be payable to "The Metropolitan Borough Borough of Wirral"

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 Last Revised: 02/09/2010 Copyright © 2002 The Oaklands Centre. All rights reserved.