What an Open Day!

March 28th, 2012

“Great place, great activities, great fun!”

The sun shone, the shrieks of excitement on the ropes course were heard half a mile away and roars of laughter on the dog agility told us that things were going well. Thank you to all those who came from far and near to attend our Open Day yesterday and made it one of the best.

Here are just a few of the comments we have already received:

“Just to say a big Thank you again for today; it was a lovely treat to get out of the office. The weather was a bonus but it was great to see more of the land and activities a few years later and get our “proactive” hats on etc. Talking of which the food was lovely! Please pass our compliments to the chefs!” Group Events Manager, Agency

“Just a quick note to say thank you for inviting myself and Sara today, we really did have fun!  And what a lovely venue – nice and relaxing and in a great location. And you have some great characters running the different activities!” Events Manager, Global Technology Manufacturer

“Just a quick line say a HUGE thank you for yesterday – we enjoyed it immensely. We receive a lot of invites these days and tend to pick and choose carefully, especially for ones that involve being out of the office during the daytime but it was really worthwhile and I do so hope that we will be able to have the opportunity to put some business your way. Please extend out thanks also to everyone involved in making our day so enjoyable.” Owner, Venue Finder

“What a fabulous morning it was yesterday! The venue is stunning, the personalised customer care impeccable, the attention to details rigorous, the activities really fun and the food absolutely divine! It was just such a pity I couldn’t stay all day!”  Event Manger, Agency.

“Just a quick note to say thank you for inviting myself and Sara today, we really did have fun!  And what a lovely venue – nice and relaxing and in a great location. And you have some great characters running the different activites!” Events Manager, Company.

What a fabulous morning it was yesterday! The venue is stunning, the personalised customer care impeccable, the attention to details rigorous, the activities really fun and the food absolutely divine! Any chance of getting the recipe of the Kashmir lamb from the cook? It was just such a pity I couldn’t stay all day! Events Manager, Agent.

 

 

Make it a memorable British Grand Prix – Air Taxi Service

March 28th, 2012

Ever thought of going to the British Grand Prix but can’t bear the thought of the traffic – why not beat the queues and fly in! For the 12th year running we are acting as the main operating base for Elite Helicopter’s shuttle service into this major sporting event 6th-8th July 2013. Ample parking is available on our 250 acre estate, ideally located just off junction 10, M40, with breakfast served in our beautifully converted 17th century conference suite as part of the service prior to your flight straight into the Silverstone Circuit. If you are interested in finding out more email as at mail@adayinthecountry.co.uk  or call us on 01869 810823. Just think, you could be back at home whilst most race goers are still trying to get out of the car park!

Going for Gold – an Olympic Day!

January 17th, 2012

Have your very own Olympic Event! Now the whole team can realise their Olympic ambitions! Go for Gold at our own Country Olympics as a stand-alone corporate activity day or as part of your team building initiatives. This fun and flexible event includes an array of “Olympic” sports enabling teams to compete head to head in activities ranging from Track and Field (shooting, archery, the 100m dash!) to the Winter Olympics “Bobsleigh Challenge” or “Canoeing  Challenge”. Have a look at the sample Olympic Day Itinerary below for more information and costs.

Olympic Activity Day

 

Strictly A Day in the Country!

January 17th, 2012

Strictly A Day in the Country!
Offering a brand new exciting activity that is guaranteed to give your event the WOW factor. Following hot on the heels of “Strictly Come Dancing”, we have teamed up with The Latin Dance Agency and Strictly choreographer, Richard Marcel, to offer Latin dancing that is current, lively and fun and places the emphasis on communication, leadership and trust. Dancing is one of the quickest and easiest ways to re-energise staff and boost motivation. Participants learn to lead and communicate through body language, technique and stage presence and tap into their creative talents, forming bonds which transfer directly into the workplace. This activity can be combined with a full day of activities, as a stand alone team building event or as an after dinner event. Please contact us for more information.

Our Tractor Driving Experience is the perfect present!

November 16th, 2011

A Day in the Country doesn’t usually provide activities for individuals, however, our Tractor Driving Experience is proving very popular!!!

Have you ever wanted to or know anybody that wants to drive a Tractor!! A Day in the Country is now offering Tractor Driving Gift Experiences for individuals. Along with their trained instructor participants will drive one of our new Case MX140 Tractors around a specially designed obstacle course. After completing the course they will then have to hook the tractor up to a trailer and reverse it into a parking space. After practising on the tractor participants will then drive our JCB Telescopic Loader and load a trailer and then finish off on our Vintage 1950 Little Grey Fergie with Transport Box!! If there is ploughing to be done in the fields then participants also get a go at that!!

What’s included:

Case MX140, Case MXM190 Tractors with Trailers and JCB Telescopic Loader and Ferguson TE20 Tractor.

Off Road Track.

Full Driving instruction and safety briefing.

Visit lasts an average of 2 hours and costs £90 including vat per person.

Public liability insurance with indemnity cover per rider.

Minimum age of 16.

Location is at our venue, A Day in the Country Ltd, Upper Aynho Grounds, Aynho, Banbury. Oxon. Please email caroline@adayinthecountry.co.uk for more information as we are running these days throughtout 2012.