Activities
You may be coming to Halswell for a serious meeting or conference. On the other hand you may be wanting to let down your collective corporate hair - or indeed it might be a combination of the two! To get you started take a look at the listings below and see if anything takes your fancy. Once you have a clear idea of needs - call us and we'll make it happen.
For ease of navigation we have broken potential activities into 'indoor' and 'outdoor'. This list is far from exhaustive and we can happily work on additional ideas with you if required.
Not found what you are looking for? Perhaps a visit to www.thehalswellexperience.co.uk can help. This is our in-house recommendation website and although you may not have a need for the services of the vicar you may well be glad of the details of a caterer.
Indoor
Stress Management workshops
Contact Name: Sue Fowler
Contact Tel: 01823 284600
Complimentary Therapy & Beauty Treatments
Company: Le Spa
Contact Name: Susan Fowler
Website: www.lespaatcombers.co.uk
Contact Tel: 01823 284600
Susan Fowler is a qualified complementary therapist in the following:
- Reflexology
- Anatomy, Physiology and Body Massage
- Aromatherapy
- Sports Therapy
Relax at Halswell and enjoy a range of therapies and treatments in-house.
Or maybe get everyone involved and try something different?
Ceilidh / Country Dance Band
Company Name: The Somerset Levellers
Website: www.somersetlevellers.co.uk
Contact Tel: 07855 297861
Contact Name: Bernard Coulter
The Somerset Levellers are a professional Country Dance Band who have a large repertoire of traditional songs, music and dances from all round the British Isles as well as a few classic popular songs and tunes.
Your event will be led by a 'caller' - a central figure to teach and guide dancing along as necessary. They will select the right dances according to the general abilities and wishes of the audience and encourage people to join in.
Professional Development Workshops
Company: Bottlefed
Website: www.bottlefed.org
Contact Tel: 07736 857 967
Contact Name: Rebeca Fernandez
Bottlefed is an all-female, international ensemble based in London. It is co-run by Kathrin Bigler (writer/director) and Rebeca Fernandez Lopez (choreographer) who merge their European tanz-theatre background with British approaches to improvisation and physical theatre practice.
These workshops are meant for individuals or groups who wish to develop and deepen their skills in areas such as team building, creative collaboration and successful communication.
While different kinds of workshops carry different emphases they are all based on drama and movement improvisation techniques.
Improvisation fosters successful collaboration. Participants attend to their partners' communication and accept and build upon each other's actions while remaining as flexible as possible. As a result, everyone is empowered to interactively discover his or her inherent creative potential based on trust, team work, and spontaneity - so now you know!
Workshops are specifically designed to meet clients' needs. A workshop can be focused on one or a mix of the following examples:
- Problem solving and Communication
- Team Building/Team Working/Team Identity
- Stress and Creativity/Positive Thinking
These workshops are ideal for companies looking to offer their staff an opportunity to experience something new, have fun and get to know colleagues outside their professional framework. Why not enhance your corporate event with a highly charged salsa session?
They offer
- Salsa
- Street dance
- Musical Theatre
- Contact Improvisation
- Yoga
- Playback Theatre
Outdoor - On-site
Why not try Archery on the front lawns of Halswell or Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting.
Contact Name: William Edwards
Contact Tel: 07971 325870
Croquet on the lawn
Spend a day at Halswell perfecting your croquet skills.
Wine Tasting
We can organise an eventful day of wine tasting with our very own professional wine expert. Come and enjoy with your colleagues the delights of the Halswell wine cellar.
Cookery workshops at Halswell
Sunita Rai, an expert in Indian and South East Asian cooking, can offer an informative, inspirational and enjoyable exposure to cooking with spices.
Outdoor - Off-site
Off Road Driving Experience
Company: Xtreme Offroad
Website: www.xtremeoffroad.co.uk
Contact Tel: 01934 741582
Contact Name: Julian Sayer
Xtreme Offroad is one of the South West's premier off road driving experience centre. Their private site on the Mendips has magnificent views over the Bristol Channel but is only 15 miles from Bristol and 5 miles from Bristol airport. Squeezing slowly through woodland trials on top of the range 400cc Honda Quad-bikes, descending heart-stopping slippery slopes in specially prepared Landrovers through to the adrenalin rush of sliding sideways in two seater buggies, Xtreme instructors will ensure you enjoy an exciting and challenging day.
Corporate Golf Days
Company: Enmore Park Golf Club
Website: www.enmorepark.co.uk
Contact Tel: 01278 672100 press 5 for corporate bookings.
Contact Name: Linda Anniss
Set in the heart of Somerset and the Quantock hills, a corporate golf day is the ideal opportunity for team building and networking in a relaxed setting. Different packages available to suit requirements.
Horse Riding
Company: Equine Tourism at Manor Farm
Website: www.equinetourism.co.uk
Contact Tel: 01823 451266
Contact Name: Sue Honeyball
Manor Farm nestles in the middle of the beautiful Quantock Hills, where you can hack form miles amongst diverse terrain. Natural woods, open moors and rolling hillside provide a variety of wonderful scenery to enjoy from horseback. Hacks out include the beautiful Cothelstone estate and Windown. Experience the real Wordsworth and Coleridge country. There is no road work, just miles of track, open fields and good going.
Corporate Fly Fishing Days
Company: Nick Hart Fly Fishing
Website: www.hartflyfishing.demon.co.uk
Contact Tel: 01398 323008
Contact Name: Nick Hart
Nick Hart Fly Fishing can guide companies who wish to provide their important clients with something a little different to the usual rounds of Golf or sporting fixtures. Situated on various local fisheries Nick and his team are sure that the can provide a day for your firm to remember.
