Music Group Tour to the Rhine and Moselle ASHLYNS SCHOOL 11 July – 20 July 2015

Today’s presentation will cover the following:  About NST Travel Group plc  Safety and Financial Security  Visit Overview  Concert Venues  What is There to See and Do?  Our Accommodation and Meal Arrangements  Travel Tips  What’s Included?  Next Steps  Any Questions?  Further Information Music Group Tour Our Music Group Tour

About NST Travel Group plc  Established in 1967  Europe’s leading educational travel company  Offices in Blackpool, Cambridge and Dublin  Offering tailored educational tours for schools, colleges and universities in the UK, Europe and Worldwide  Enviable reputation for quality, professionalism and value “A well organised tour with friendly staff!” Mrs Astin-Kilgallon Music Group Tour

Safety and Financial Security NST offers complete peace of mind when placing a booking: NST’s pioneering Safety Management System is externally verified each year. This covers all of your arrangements, including transport, accommodation, visits and 24-hour contact whilst on your tour. NST’s Safety Management System School Travel Forum NST’s pioneering principle of using externally verified safety management systems, to reassure and support teachers, pre-dated the government’s support within HASPEV guidelines. This was adopted by the School Travel Forum and is supported by Unions, Headteachers’ Associations and welcomed by LEA Advisors. Supported by: National Union of Teachers

Safety and Financial Security Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing ATOL licences are issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, a bond which guarantees financial protection for you. International Air Transport Association As an accredited IATA agent, NST is licensed to issue air tickets on behalf of airlines. Association of British Travel Agents Members offer consistently high standards of trading practice meaning financial arrangements are completely secure. NST offers complete peace of mind when placing a booking: “Our stringent requirements regarding Health and Safety, Insurance and payment protection were covered by NST.” Ms Colwell Music Group Tour

We will depart from Ashlyns school by coach on 11 July Our ferry crossing will be from Dover - Calais Our instruments will be stored on the coach whilst travelling. We will stay at Anker hotel in Brodenbach for 9 nights, and will return home on 20 July 2015 by coach. Visit Overview Music Group Tour

We believe that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability and circumstances. Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto, DCSF (formerly DfES) “ ” Visit Objectives

Andernach Andernach is a very busy town on the Rhine. Our performance will be held in the attractive, pedestrianised area of the market square, which hosts various events throughout the summer. The market square is surrounded by shops, cafés and restaurants, which should provide us with a good audience. Music Group Tour Concert Venues

Brunnenhof, Porta Nigra Our concert will take place at the Brunnenhof which is always busy with tourist. This is the oldest double cloister in Germany and is by far the most imposing Roman building in northern Europe, it's also the biggest and best-preserved city gate of the classical period anywhere in the world and dates from the end of the second century Concert Venues Music Group Tour

Bad Neuenahr Bad Neuenahr lies between Bonn and Koblenz, and is approximately 90mins to 2hrs drive from the Rhineland. This venue is suitable in both warm and colder temperatures. If the weather is fine the stage will face out towards the park and if it is cooler, the stage will face inwards towards the concert hall. Music Group Tour Concert Venues

Boppard Is an extremely picturesque town on the banks of the Rhine. A two man chair lift takes customers up to a small café at the top and those who are feeling energetic can walk back down the hill. There is a bandstand in Boppard but we are trying to negotiate playing in the centre of the town. Music Group Tour Concert Venues

Ehrenbreitstein Citadel Our performance will be outside the renovated Citadel which overlooks the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. There is a cable car up the citadel which takes customers across the Rhine. The views from the top are stunning and students will have time to explore the citadel. Music Group Tour Concert Venues

Cochem, Enderplatz Our performance will be take place in the square of this “quaint” German town which is always bustling with tourists. The old quarter is dominated by the late-Gothic imperial castle and is dotted with medieval squares and lovingly restored timber-framed houses – architectural gems typical of the Moselle region Music Group Tour Concert Venues

Rhine River Cruise On this visit we will hop aboard a KD Rhine Steamer Cruise either along the Rhine or the Moselle. These cruises are a great way to see the sights and a perfect place for us to eat our packed lunches. What is There to See and Do? Music Group Tour

Cochem Castle Since 1978 the castle has been owned by the town of Cochem and is situated on a beautiful hill alongside the River Rhine. Qualified guides will show us the most beautiful rooms and help us to gain an insight into the history of the castle. We could take this guided tour either in English or in German with free English translation sheets. What is There to See and Do? Music Group Tour

Cochem Wave Pool This is a great place for pupils of all ages. It has a diving board, a wave pool and a giant 55m flume offering plenty of fun pool activities. There is also a lovely outdoor area with wonderful views. What is There to See and Do? Music Group Tour

The Town of Trier Trier is the oldest city in Germany and was actually founded by the Romans. Despite a turbulent history, an amazing amount of the city’s past has been preserved. The town presents a veritable encyclopedia of European architectural styles, with pride of place going to an impressive group of Roman monuments. What is There to See and Do? Music Group Tour

Burg Eltz Castle Eltz Castle is one of the most beautiful and best preserved castles in Germany. We will find history cast in stone and feel immersed in the spirit of the past. The castle offers a fascinating view of the different ages of Western culture. What is There to See and Do? Music Group Tour

Phantasialand Phantasialand is one of Europe’s Top Entertainment Parks, situated in Brühl near Cologne in the heart of the Rhineland, and is the UK’s No. 1 German theme park. With more than 100 unique attractions and shows, Phantasialand promises to be a fun and educational experience. What is There to See and Do? Music Group Tour

PROPOSED ITINERY ASHLYNS SCHOOL MUSIC TOUR JULY 2010 Date:MorningAfternoonEvening Saturday 17 th July Coach arrives at Ashlyns School for loading (Depart for Dover Depart Dover for Calais) Arrive Calais (watches forward one hour) Arrival at hotel and check-in Free time Sunday 18 th July Depart for Koblenz and group walk to the fortress Afternoon free to explore the town Return to resort Tour quiz Monday 19 th July Morning in resort / rehearsal Depart for Andernach, free time in town. Afternoon concert in Andernach Return to resort / free time Tuesday 20 th July ? Afternoon rehearsal in resort Evening concert in Brunnenhof Wednesday 21 st July Depart for Rhine river cruiseAfternoon in Rudesheim Evening concert in Kurpark Bad neuenahr / Bad neuenahr Spa Gardens and Hall Thursday 22 nd July Depart for PhantasialandAfternoon at PhantasialandReturn to resort Friday 23 rd July Water park Saturday 24 th July Depart for Boppard Morning in the village Chair lift Concert in Boppard Early evening in Boppard Return to resort Sunday 25 th July Depart for Cochem and morning concert Afternoon in the wave poolEvening in resort to pack!!! Monday 26 th July Depart hotel for Calais Arrive Calais / Dover Return to Ashlyns

Our Accommodation and Meal Arrangements “NST are well organised and provide good, safe accommodation.” Miss Furey Hotel Anker, Brodenbach Full board – with packed, lunches when required Rehearsal room Outdoor grassed area for “play” Note: If any dietary requirements need to be catered for, please let me know in advance. Music Group Tour

Travel Tips Passport and E111: All students travelling must hold a full passport (these will be need to be given to Mr Nicholson on a date prior to leaving which will be finalised nearer the time) If you have any doubts about passports or visa requirements, please see me at the end of this presentation. Music Group Tour

Money: The currency in Germany is the Euro. We recommend that students take between £50 and £ 100 with them on the visit in cash. A room deposit of 20 euros / room will be necessary at the beginning of the stay which will, if the room is looked after, be returnable at the end Each student will be attached to a adult member of the party who can if the student so wishes be in charge of their spending money Travel Tips Music Group Tour “The best tour we have ever done!” Miss Bryant

What to take on the trip:  Your instrument (small ones need to be packed in your luggage)  Money  Swimming costumes (towels as well)  Generally summer wear but some warm clothing just in case  Sun cream and a sun hat  Any medication that you regularly take  Camera  Your bad needs to be SMALL Travel Tips Music Group Tour

The cost of the visit includes  Return transportation by coach  9 night’s full-board (packed lunch every day)  Travel insurance  Visits and entrance fees to Cochem wave pool, Phantasialand and the Rhine cruise What’s Included? “An excellent service with real attention to detail in the planning.” Mr Price Music Group Tour

Staffing “An excellent service with real attention to detail in the planning.” Mr Price Music Group Tour

Do you have any questions? Music Group Tour