Frequently Asked Questions About Applewood.
On this page we have gathered together some quick answers to questions we get asked about Applewood Permaculture Centre an our courses. If you have another question or need not covered here please do get in touch with us at applewoodcourses@yahoo.com
How do I book onto a course at Applewood?
To book onto a course at Applewood please email Emma at applewoodcourses@yahoo.com
10% discount if you bring a friend!
Who do you know that could also benefit from learning permaculture skills for life? We are offering a 10% discount on your course fee if you can bring a friend to attend the course (on selected courses). This offer is available any time after you book your own place, right up until the course starts.
Can I get to Applewood By Public Transport?
The nearest Train Stations are in Leominster (7 miles to the south), Ludlow (6 miles to the north). The 490 bus goes from Ludlow via Orleton (get down at the crossroads signposted to Orleton Common,) to Leominster and vice versa. We are usually able to arrange pick up from the crossroads or even the station. We also try and organise lift shares. It’s a very nice walk from the crossroads where the bus lets you off, just 1.3 miles to Waterloo farm, if that appeals to you.
Can I pay in instalments?
We ask that people pay a deposit to secure their place on a course and make the commitment to come. After that we are happy for people to pay in instalments. Get in touch and we can make a plan together which works for you. email applewoodcourses@yahoo,com
Do you cater for people with special diets?
All the food we serve will be vegetarian. We aim to provide people with plentiful, healthy food, with some of our produce and organic and in season where possible. Let us know about your special diet when you book and we will do our best to cater for them. We regularly cater for vegans and people who are gluten fee, and can cater for specific intolerances.
What accommodation is at Applewood?
Currently we have camping available in our beautiful orchards. We also have space for one or two small campervans. If you don't camp we have 6 indoor beds in our shared dormitory and there are places to stay in Ludlow and Leominster. If you want to camp and don't have a tent or are traveling from afar we also have a couple we can lend out.
How many people attend a course or workshop at Applewood?
There are up to 16 places/ people on our courses and workshops here at Applewood.
Deposit & Cancellation policy for in person courses
You will need to pay a deposit for all our courses and full fees for 1 day workshops to secure your place.
If you cancel 2 months before we will refund 100% of fees paid minus £40 admin fee or (£20 for 1 day workshops) or the money is transferred to a future course (less admin fee) in the following 18 months.
Between 2 and 1 month before the course starts we will refund you 50% of fees paid minus £40 admin fee - or the money is transferred (less admin fee) to a future course in the following 18 months.
Less than 2 weeks before - no money returned
Alternatively you are welcome to sell your place on to someone else, to recoup your money. If you decide to do this, please send us an email at applewoodcourses@yahoo.com
If we (Applewood Permaculutre Centre) have to cancel the training for any reason, then we will refund deposits and fees paid.
Cancellation policy for online courses
If you decide not to continue with an online course you have signed up for, you can request a refund within 7 days of the course starting or within 7 days of signing up (whichever is longer) and we will give you 100% refund minus a £30 admin fee.
