MASPA Booklet

MICHAELMAS TERM 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dear Parents I hope you will enjoy looking at what we have planned for Milton Abbey Parents’ Association (MASPA) for Michaelmas Term 2018. We have tried to balance opportunities for new and existing parents to meet each other, whether it is at one of the interesting tours and workshops in Dorset or in London at an art tour or our ever popular Christmas lunch.

Be sure to book early to reserve your place!

We aim to keep our events as varied and entertaining as possible and would welcome any suggestions you may have for future visits and activities. If you have links or contacts with places or events of interest and would be able to help us organise future visits, please do get in touch via maspa@miltonabbey.co.uk Additionally, if you would like to join a small group of parents who kindly help plan events please do get in touch and we will send you details of our meetings which are usually once or twice a year either at Milton Abbey or in London.

Best wishes Claire Low Head of Admissions

W EDN ES DAY 2 6 SEPT EMB ER TOUR, TASTING AND LUNCH AT LANGHAM WINE ESTATE, DORSET Langham Wine Estate describes itself as ‘Dorset Born and Bred’ and is a short distance from Milton Abbey. Owner Justin Langham has developed what was a small family vineyard into an award winning venture with 30 acres of vines at the Crawthorne vineyard. With a south-facing aspect, chalk soils and a unique microclimate, Crawthorne vineyard provides the perfect terroir for ripening the classic Champagne varieties – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

Join us for a private guided tour to learn about all the stages involved in making world-class, traditional method sparkling wines. We will have a tour of the vineyard and winery followed by a tutored tasting of the award winning wines. This will be followed by lunch at the Langham Wine Estate café.

Meet at 11am. Cost: £34 To reserve a place, please email maspa@miltonabbey.co.uk

T H U RS DAY 4 O CTOB ER THIRD AND FOURTH FORM PARENTS’ LUNCH THE POLISH CLUB, LONDON This lunch has been organised to bring together the parents of pupils in the third and fourth forms; this is always an enjoyable event and the Polish Club is a lovely lunch venue, stylish but relaxed, and the food is delicious. It is a great opportunity to meet other Milton Abbey parents and the parents of your children’s new or already well established friends. Judith Fremont-Barnes, Head of Milton Abbey, and Claire Low, Head of Admissions, will be attending and fathers and mothers are equally encouraged to come along. There will be a set three course menu.

Meet at 12.30pm-12.45pm. Cost: £32 To reserve a place, please email maspa@miltonabbey.co.uk

M O N DAY 8 O C TO B ER PRIVATE ART TOUR AT TATE BRITAIN: THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JMW TURNER Tate Britain is home to the largest collection of works by Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851). A master of history, landscape and marine painting he challenged the style of the old masters and was seen as a trailblazer in terms of technique and subject matter.

Join us for a fascinating private tour to learn about how Turner became the most celebrated painter in Britain and how, over one hundred and fifty years later, we celebrate contemporary artists of the same innovating spirit through the aptly named Turner Prize.

Meet at 10.45am; tour timings: 11am-12.30pm. Cost: ÂŁ25 To reserve a place, please email maspa@miltonabbey.co.uk

T HUR S DAY 2 9 NOV EM BER MASPA CHRISTMAS LUNCH GALLERY MESS RESTAURANT, LONDON The MASPA Christmas Lunch is now something of an annual favourite, is always popular with mothers and fathers and is a good kick start to the festive season. We very much hope you will join us for a three course set menu with a complimentary glass of fizz on arrival. The Gallery Mess at the Saatchi Gallery in Duke of York’s Square is known for its beautiful setting and delicious food.

Meet at 12.30pm-12.45pm.

Cost: £53 To reserve a place, please email maspa@miltonabbey.co.uk

T H U RS DAY 6 D ECEMB ER CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP WITH JULES HOSFORD, DORSET Join us for a Christmas Wreath Workshop with talented local florist Jules Hosford in her stunning barn, near Blandford Forum. Jules is well known locally for being one of Dorset’s most original and creative florists.

The morning promises to be great fun and you will leave with a stunning wreath with which to impress your Christmas guests! Please do bring a friend to join you, this is a lovely way to spend the day catching up.

The cost of the workshop includes all materials and refreshments.

Timings: 10am-1pm. Cost: ÂŁ54 To reserve a place, please email maspa@miltonabbey.co.uk

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