Organisation and
Information
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Accommodation
There are
two kinds of participant a)
Non-resident: local students, or
participants who choose to live out in hotels, B& B etc. taking two main
meals from Sundays to Fridays b)
Resident: those who board and take all their meals at Llandovery
College for the duration of the course. There are several ways to
find accommodation for non residents: 1.
Some bed and
breakfasts around Llandovery College 2.
Hotel: some very nice hotels
nearby, at walking distance Adults may also be accommodated at Llandovery College
at the rate of £40 (board and lodging) per day. This fee comprises the use of
the sporting facilities. Tennis All applications must be made in advance. We must however emphasize that Llandovery College
is not a hotel (no double beds, and there are more showers than
bathtubs!) Meals: particular care will be taken to provide
balanced and enjoyable menus - full English breakfast, « continental » dishes
for lunch and dinner, varied salads, and a choice of English desserts.
Vegetarian meals are on offer. In
addition, there will be a short pause in the afternoon for tea for those who
would like this extra refreshment! Facilities Most halls of residence have got kitchens and
facilities to prepare teas or coffees There are 4 tennis courts Organisation Both
types of participant are assigned to one of 4 groups: 1.
T he adult over-18’s
group, 2.
The « junior » 13 to
17-year-old group, the junior groups are supervised and given active and
positive support by trained staff. 3.
The Junior group (20 accompanied children maximum) 5 to 11 year olds 4.
We take
sometimes –if known to us from a previous course- advanced level only,
unaccompanied children from 11 to 13, but never children who have not board
before. The junior group members will have to conform
to the basic rules and regulations of Llandovery College and LMFL. The Junior
Group accompanied by a parent will be under the constant supervision of
their parent(s) but still will have to follow the bed time hours for each age
group. Junior students in
possession of a written authorisation from their legal guardian/parents will
be authorised to leave the school premises in the afternoon/evening without
supervision – a copy must be sent by mail before the start of the
course. We want to emphasize that we do not favour this
kind of authorization. Nevertheless if the course directors feel that the junior
student abuses that authorisation and puts himself (herself) at risk, the
authorization will be cancelled. This is
not negotiable. Senior group participants are not affected by the
above arrangement but, nevertheless, in cases of anti-social behaviour senior
participants will be asked to leave the course and the premises without any
refund possible. Any decision on a disciplinary issue is the sole
responsibility of the Course Director. Social life
The LMFL Llandovery College summer courses have as their
objectives - Creating a highly motivating musical atmosphere
for all participants, and - Encouraging social interaction between all in
order to give each student the feeling of belonging to one big musical
family. Social life evolves mainly around music making,
evenings busy with our teachers and advanced students giving solo
performances or chamber music concerts. There are several pubs and conveniences stores
within walking distance from Llandovery College , General Information 1. We suggest that participants obtain a
certificate of insurance against civil liability, theft, and physical injury
and send it with the final payment. 2. We particularly draw your attention to the
need to insure musical instruments as well (loss and theft). 3. Students normally resident outside the
European Union should hold medical insurance. 4. Use of all sports equipment at the school is
free. 5.
The number of resident participants is limited by
the number Llandovery College can accommodate. Registration of non-resident
participants may also be limited in order to ensure high standards of
teaching and an enjoyable working atmosphere. 6.
Applications will be treated on a first come
first served basis. 7.
You can only insure your place by paying the full
fees 8. We were filled up to maximum
capacity in Summer 2010 and had to refuse 30 requests for registrations, so
we recommend early registration -it will start in October 2010 9.
For those coming from far away it is
possible to rent double basses. 8.
Nevertheless, the Course Directors reserve the right to cancel the course if
the number of applicants is deemed to be too low 3 months before the starting
date of the course. In this instance, the total amount already paid will be
refunded in full and no other type of compensation will be given. 9. If
a participant decides to cancel after the 1stMay, the registration
fees (£500) shall not be refunded. If cancellation takes place after the 1st
June, no refund of the minimum registration fees or total fees will be
possible. 10. The balance of fees is due on or before 1st
June 2011 after which
date any reserved accommodation not paid for in full will be re-let. 11. We strongly recommend that you take out insurance to
cover cancellation costs. 12. Llandovery College has a very strict indoors non-smoking policy. Anyone breaking this rule in their bedroom or in the common rooms will be asked to leave the course and there will be no refund of fees. Visas please make sure
you are eligible for a visa: last year one student from Turkey and another
from Belorussia have been refused just two weeks before the start date of the
course. So if you are citizen from one of the two countries, make
sure you get a private invitation from a resident in the UK, before even
booking a place |
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