Friends of Alston Hall

The Friends of Alston Hall was established in 1989
to support the work of the college.

The membership year runs from April until the end of the following March, and a renewal reminder is usually sent out with the March newsletter. As a Friend you will enjoy benefits such as a regular newsletter (usually 5 in the year), priority booking of courses and a programme of social events and trips.

Recent contributions by the 'Friends' to the college include:-
a.. A stained glass window in the chapel
b.. Chairs for the lecture room
c.. Help with garden drainage
d.. The fountain in the walled garden
e.. New furniture for the bar area
f.. Comfortable settees for the conservatory
g.. A new piano
h.. Finance with the installation of en-suite bedrooms

Members Notice:

See Members Special Offer notice - click

Does the membership Secretary have your email address?
Membership services have been improved by the advent of 'electronic-mail'. If you wish to take advantage of this service, please ensure that we have your current email address. To send an email please - click here - with the words "My Email Address" in the subject line. Please include your name in the body of the email, with your membership number if you know it.

If you would like to receive your 'Friends' Newsletter by email, and you have not already given notice to do so, please send an email - click here - with the words "Friends Newsletter" in the subject line. Please include your name in the body of the email and your membership number if you know it. Receiving your Newsletter by email saves on paper and postal costs, and allows us additional funds to support the college.
A newsletter (with some personalized information removed) is always available from the link on this webpage.

* The 'Friends of Alston Hall' will not pass your email address to any other company or organization *
and it will be used only by the 'Friends' committee to contact you personally.

Forthcoming Evenings & Events 2010
All Friends Evenings -  unless stated otherwise are 7.00pm for 7.30pm charged at £6 per head payable on the night.
A light meal/buffet is included. All evenings must be booked at least two days in advance
by telephone (01254 885907) or email (w.singleton@tesco.net)
Cancellations received less that two working days in advance, or non-attendance on the night,
will be charged in full.
Non-members may attend two events only as guests (£8 per head).
Annual membership thereafter is £8 single, £10 joint.

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See Members Special Offer for courses  - click

Monday 20th September
'From Muck & Music to Stones & Roses'
The story of farming and musicals and building a garden
Speaker - Raymond Smith

Thursday 28th October
'Miles of Smiles'
A talk on the work of a charity who help young people
Speaker - Karen Rain

Wednesday 24th November
'The Husky Trail'
The story of a trek across country to raise money for a charity
Speaker - Alan Cowie

Saturday 11th December
'Christmas Spectacular Concert'
Blackburn Cathedral
(Further  details to follow)

Email Contacts :-	Contact Us
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Alston Hall	................and garden view