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Wiltshire Weekend Writers' Getaway
Fri 16 Oct 2015 to Sun 18 Oct 2015
This weekend is ideal for kickstarting new dramas and kickboxing writers’ blocks. Using a secret melange of stimulating writing tasks and exploration of the surrounding rare breeds’ farm as a source of inspiration

This weekend is ideal for kickstarting new dramas and kickboxing writers’ blocks. Using a secret melange of stimulating writing tasks and exploration of the surrounding rare breeds’ farm as a source of inspiration, participants can write, relax, and bounce ideas around in a dynamic yet supportive stratosphere. Here you can get away for some dedicated writing time in a peaceful environment where Roman, Iron and Bronze Age settlements lurk just below the surface. 

Course Leader

Angie Street is an experienced writing tutor and accredited writing coach (NAWE/Arvon/RD1st) with an MA in Scriptwriting.  She has been running playwriting workshops at Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury Playhouse and throughout the South West.  She actively encourages playfulness and risk-taking in the use of language, form and content.  www.angelastreetwriter.wordpress.com 

The Nitty Gritty

Arrive Friday 16th October early evening and leave midday on Sunday 18 October.
Price includes Tuition, Accommodation (2 nights) and all Meals, teas/coffees. 

Venue

Cholderton Stonehenge is a large and newly converted Youth Hostel, with a lounge, conservatory and gardens, on an old drove road close to Stonehenge and other ancient archaeological features on Salisbury plain.
Writing sessions will take place in the Education Room.
There is a separate licensed bar adjoining the hostel.
You’re welcome to walk in the surrounding woods and coppices and you’ll have the run of the farm outside public opening hours.

Accommodation

Accommodation is in shared rooms but you can ask to upgrade to single occupancy when booking but there will be an extra charge for this.
State when booking if you want to share with a friend.
Most rooms are ensuite.
There is one wheelchair accessible room with ensuite.
Please phone the hostel to discuss any special requirements 01980 629379.

To book a place 

Email choldertonstonehenge@yha.org.uk stating WRITERS WORKSHOP in the subject line and giving a contact number.

Max 15 places available. (When the course is full we’ll keep a waiting list)
Because of the popularity of the venue, we’re sorry we’re unable to hold places on reserve.
Payment by credit card, BACS or cheque made out to Cholderton Stonehenge Youth Hostel.
Refunds up to August 30, minus 10% for administrative costs.
We are unable to give any refunds after the 30 August 2015.

Travel 

Nearest station is Grateley on the Waterloo – Exeter line
Local Taxis:  Griff’s Taxi’s Tel: (01980) 594411  Ace Cabs Tel: (01980) 622219
By car – off the A303 near Andover. See

http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Stonehenge-Youth-Hostel/Salisbury/8265/directions 

Cholderton Stonehenge Youth Hostel
Beacon House
Amesbury Road
Cholderton
Wiltshire SP4 0EW

www.choldertonyouthhostel.co.uk

tel. 01980 629379



Additional Information:
Location:
Cholderton
Region(s):
South West England
Price:
£250 per person. Early Bird bookings before 30 June: £230 

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