ASCL - Social

Associates Social Activities

The ASCL Associates Committee organise regular events and reunion activities which are open to all Associate members.

Cardiff is Calling

This year's annual reunion for Associates is on Wednesday 2 October in Cardiff, a vibrant city with lots to see.

It’s a great opportunity to catch up with former colleagues and all members, along with family and friends, are invited to join us for the day in this buzzing capital, though an overnight stay is recommended to make the most of the trip.

We will meet at Cardiff Castle at 11am for coffee, followed by a guided tour of the castle at 11.30am. Lunch will be a choice from a two-course menu at Cote restaurant, a short walk away.

In the afternoon there will be either a tour by bus of the city or by boat of the beautiful bay, or if you prefer, time to look around the excellent National Museum Cardiff.

If you choose to extend the stay there are tours of sports venue the Principality Stadium on most days and a visit to Cardiff Bay is really worthwhile, as is a tour of the Senedd, home of the Welsh Parliament, or the Millennium Centre, the national arts centre (some tours need to be booked in advance).

Details and final timings for the activities will be sent out in September, together with the menu options so that you can submit choices in advance.

Complete the booking form below and return it with payment to ASCL HQ as soon as possible, and at the latest by
15 September.

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Tour of castle, lunch and afternoon tour @ £50pp:

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Cheque: please make payable to ‘ASCL’ for the total amount and send to Corporate Administration, (Associates’ Cardiff Reunion), ASCL, 2nd Floor, Peat House, 1 Waterloo Way, Leicester LE1 6LP

BACS: Natwest, 7 Hinckley Road, Leicester LE3 0TQ Sort code: 60-60-06 Account number: 46216383 for reference please quote ‘Associates - (your name)’

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Meet the Associates

"I joined SHA in 1986 and then became a member of ASCL. I worked in comprehensive schools in London as a deputy headteacher and was encouraged to join by my head.

During my time as a full member working in schools I had roles on ASCL Council and was a district convener.

The most important things about Associate membership to me is the support and sense of companionship. I also continued to benefit from the professional support and information in my role as a school governor post-retirement.

I am now deputy editor of Associates News, a member of the Associates Committee and a trustee of the ASCL Benevolent Fund.

I have also been involved in the ASCL Associates Voluntary Service and have supported members in various challenging situations.

Being an Associate member has also allowed me to attend information seminars which has been very useful.

I would encouraging any member approaching retirement to become an Associate member. I will help to keep a professional link and offers social activities and other opportunities to stay involved with the education community."

Christine Shellard