2006/07 Aga Cookery Breaks at Ashes Barn - Lake District Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in Kendal

Ashes Barn
email: enquiries@ashesbarn.co.uk

1 Ashes Barn
New Hutton, Kendal,
Cumbria, LA8 0AS.
tel/fax 01539 729215

Gillian & Martin Wray
Welcome you to Ashes Barn, in New Hutton Village
near Kendal, Cumbria.

Gateway to the Lake District.

Bed & Breakfast in Kendal

2006/07 Aga Cookery Breaks at Ashes Barn B & B (As Featured in AGA Magazine)
3 Night Aga Breaks Non Residential Aga Cookery Courses Tailor Made Individual Courses Aga Courses In Your Home Tailor Made Individual Courses Cookware Aga Courses and Cookware Gift Vouchers B & B Accommodation 2006/07 Tariff and Availability Details Booking Conditions Print Friendly / Downloadable Version An experienced teacher and Aga cook, Gillian Wray has developed her cookery courses in response to demand from people wanting to know more about the Aga and learn her secrets for creating delicious meals with confidence and ease. Gillian’s approach is a "hand’s on" teaching technique. Working with small groups, courses are friendly and informal, with the emphasis on meeting the needs of the individual. As each person is able to work at their own level, it means that courses are suited to experienced and novice cooks alike *"Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable few days. It was so educational too. Your method of teaching is inspiring."* Featured in Aga Magazine, Cumbria Life, on Agalinks and in other publications, Gillian’s reputation has spread across the world. Visitors from as far a field as America and Japan have come to experience her Aga cooking. You have a choice of courses:- Three Night Aga Breaks (top) This is the most popular option and courses get booked up many months ahead! Arrive late afternoon, then enjoy three nights dinner (3 course), bed and breakfast, with 2 mornings Aga cookery sessions including light lunches on the intervening two days. Guests are free by 2p.m. and have time to explore the area or relax in the comfort of Ashes Barn. At the end of the course guests depart after breakfast, taking home a complimentary cool bag filled with a range of food that they have cooked, plus a “Wrays” apron. Prices are per person and are based on two people sharing a room. *“A totally inspiring weekend. Now we are ready to ignite our new Aga. Wonderful!”* Non Residential Aga Cookery Courses (10.15am - 2pm for 2006, 9.30am - 3pm for 2007) (top) Arrive for coffee 9.30 – 10am then it is aprons on and straight into the kitchen for the morning session. We break for a light lunch at approximately 12.30 when you will also have time to browse Gillian’s cookshop collection – much of which you will have been using in the kitchen. Then it is back to the kitchen for more creations and you depart by 3p.m. taking with you some of the products of your labour to impress those at home. “We can’t wait to get started on our new baking ideas, we have both sworn never to buy a packet of biscuits again!” Tailor made individual courses (top) These are ideal for busy people or those with specific requirements. You choose the topic and book a course for a time that suits you. Accommodation and evening meals can be booked to match your requests. Course ideas :- Making the most of the Aga Vegetarian Low Fat Healthy Eating Fill the freezer Entertaining Christmas Running a B&B with an Aga Bread Baking Soups Teenage survival Nanny / au pair/ house keeper/ chalet staff… AGA Courses in Your Home (top) If you prefer, Gillian Wray can visit you in your own home and organise a Aga course to suit your requirements. Individual courses can be for one /two people or why not get a group of friends together and share an enjoyable day. Please phone for details and an individual quotation. Cookware (top) Using the criteria of quality and suitability for use with the Aga, Gillian Wray has carefully selected a range of cookware. The cookware can either be bought on the day or from our online shop. Those attending courses are able to try out the range before buying, making sure that you buy the right product. Products stocked include :- Aga Silverwood Kuhn Rikon La Caftiere Berndez Microplane A mail order service is also available. Simply email: mgswray@aol.com or phone 01539 729215 with your enquiry. Aga Courses & Cookware Gift Vouchers (top) These have proved a highly successful idea for birthday, Christmas, wedding, thank you … presents. Each voucher is unique to Ashes Barn, comes with a gift card and can be made up for whatever value you wish. Vouchers are available for AGA courses and AGA cookware; they are valid for one year from the date of issue. B & B Accommodation (top) Visitors attending courses are able to stay at Ashes Barn Bed and Breakfast. The B & B accommodation available consists of a choice of double, twin or double ensuite bedrooms. The rooms are tastefully furnished and offer tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryers, clock radios and colour television. All bedrooms have delightful rural views. Great care is taken with the quality of food that is cooked at Ashes Barn. Wherever possible use is made of excellent locally sourced produce., including Organic flours, free rang eggs, New Hutton lamb… 2006/07 Tariff & Availability Details (top) Choose from a range of course options as outlined below:
3 Night Aga Cookery Breaks (Dates are inclusive) Each guest will take home a range of food that they have cooked, plus a complimentary apron. The Course comprises of three nights dinner (3 course), B&B, two mornings Aga cookery sessions including light lunches. Prices are per person and based on two people sharing a room. Single occupancy supplement £30 per person per course. For those who live locally, there is the option of attending on a non-residential basis, subject to availability- please phone for more details.
2006 AGA Cookery Breaks
Tuesday 12th – Friday 15th September Sunday 15th – Wednesday 18th October Friday 3rd – Monday 7th November Tuesday 21st – Friday 24th November	Easy Entertaining with the Aga (£260) Making the most of your Aga (£250) Preparing for Christmas (£300) Surviving Christmas with a smile! (£275)
2006 Non-residential Aga Cookery Sessions 10.15a.m. - 2p.m. including a light lunch.
Monday 18th September Thursday 30th November	Bread and Soups (£45) Christmas Crackers (£50)
2007 AGA Cookery Breaks
Sunday 14th – Wednesday 17th January Tuesday 20th – Friday 23rd February Sunday 4th- Wednesday 7th March Sunday 29th April – Wednesday 2nd May Thursday 10th May – Sunday 13th May Sunday 20th – Wednesday 23rd May Sunday 9th – Wednesday 12th September Sunday 7th – Wednesday 3rd October Sunday 4th – Wednesday 7th November Sunday 25th – Wednesday 28th November	Making the Most of the Aga (£270) Making the Most of the Aga (£270) Vegetarian Variations (£280) Making the Most of the Aga (£270) Summer Entertaining (£285) Making the Most of the Aga (£270) A Taste of the Hills (£280) Making the Most of the Aga (£270) Winter Entertaining (£285) Practical Christmas (£285)
2007 Non-residential Aga Cookery Sessions 09.30a.m. - 3p.m. including a light lunch.
Thursday 11th January Friday 12th November Wednesday 7th February Thursday 8th February Thursday 15th March Wednesday 25th April Thursday 26th April Wednesday 16th May Thursday 17th May Wednesday 12th September Thursday 13th September Thursday 4th October Friday 5th October Thursday 15th November Friday 16th November	Perfect Puddings (£60) Introducing the Aga (£60) Men rule the Kitchen! (£60) Moving on with the Aga (£60) Basic Bread making (£60) Entertaining for Men (£65) Introducing the Aga (£60) Great Picnics (£60) Moving on with the Aga (£60) Advanced Bread making (£60) Introducing the Aga (£60) Super Soups (£60) Moving on with the Aga (£60) Christmas Creations (£65) Christmas for Men (£65)
Each course will cover a range of cooking methods and foods, based around the stated theme. The small group size enables the individual needs of each participant to be included. Novice and experienced cooks alike find these courses stimulating, enjoyable and highly informative. "We can't wait to get started on our new baking ideas, we have both sworn never to buy a packet of biscuits again!" "Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable few days. It was so educational too. Your method of teaching is inspiring." Three night breaks are priced at £250, based on two people sharing a room. Each guest will take home a range of food that they have cooked, plus a complementary apron. Non-residential cookery sessions are £40 for a morning, including a light lunch. Individual sessions can be arranged, where you choose the recipes - £120 for morning plus lunch, £190 for morning and afternoon. Any of the above dates can be booked on either a residential or non – residential basis. If you would prefer alternative dates or themes, please ‘phone as I aim to be as flexible as possible. Should you prefer, I can come to you and teach you AGA in your own kitchen. Why not share an enjoyable day with a group of friends? Please phone for details and an individual quotation. Booking Conditions (top) Non-residential courses must be paid for in full, at the time of booking. For all other courses a 25‰ non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Should you cancel your course the full amount owed will be charged, unless the place is re-booked, in which case the deposit plus a £35 administration fee will be charged. You are strongly advised to take out travel insurance to cover any costs. In the unlikely event that Gillian Wray has to cancel a course, the full amount you have paid will be refunded or transferred to an alternative course. Vouchers are valid for one year from the date of issue. They are not refundable or transferable. Print Friendly / Downloadable Version (top) If you wish to print this information, or save it to your computer, please use the links below. To access this files you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available here. 2007 AGA Cookery Courses at Ashes Barn B&B (69k)

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