Community Benefits
The Close Community exists to provide opportunities for members to get together, enjoy each other’s company at a wide range of events and support each other in a variety of ways.
Membership is open to anyone who has an association with the Dean Close Foundation, including pupils, parents, staff, trustees and council members.
Membership Benefits
EVENTS
SOCIAL CLUBS
Choral Society
Dean Close Choral Society is open to everyone within the Close Community.
The first performance was in 1952 with a performance of Handel’s Messiah, and in more recent years Choral Society has performed Verdi’s Requiem at Cheltenham Town Hall and Haydn’s Nelson Mass at the Pittville Pump Room. After nearly 60 years of performance, it has an excellent reputation in Cheltenham and is joined by a professional orchestra and accomplished soloists on the concert night.
There are no auditions; new members are warmly welcomed. Some parents relish the opportunity to sing alongside their child, other members just simply enjoy singing and being part of something that is fun and culminates in an impressively high standard.
If you would like to sing or for more information, please contact Sylvia Klemz on shklemz@deanclose.org.uk
Tennis Club
The Close Community Tennis Club is a great way to get to know other people whilst also improving your racquet skills.
Do you fancy joining us on court?!
The Tennis Club takes place at Dean Close School and is run by a professional tennis coach.
Sessions take place each week in term-time, at the following times:
Wednesday Cardio Tennis: 8.45am-9.30am
Thursday Intermediate Tennis: 8.30am-9.30am
If you are interested or would like further information, please get in touch on:
E: enquiries@deanclosevenues.co.uk
T: 07469 159825
Hockey Club
The Close Community Hockey Club meets every Saturday morning in term-time from 8.15am to 9.15am on the Dean Close School astroturf, followed by coffee in the Dining Hall.
If you would like to play, whether you already play, haven’t played for a long time or have never played, please get in touch by emailing Sarah Hick here or by phoning 07815 937755.
FELLOWSHIP
We believe in the importance of prayer in underpinning all that we are and do as a Foundation. The Prayer Fellowship is therefore, seen as an essential part of supporting and upholding all we do. The Prayer Fellowship is an informal gathering of our community who meet over coffee to pray for the whole Foundation. Everyone is welcome to come along.
The group meeting fortnightly at Dean Close Prep School, from 8.20am for coffee and we pray from 8.55am finishing at 9.30am. If you have young children, they are very welcome to come too and we have toys to entertain them.
Please email us here for the date of the next one.
DISCOUNTS
Alchemy 16 offers bespoke fitness and wellness in the heart of Cheltenham and is owned by Old Decanian Patrick Sword (Class of 1998, Field) and his wife Bibi. To celebrate their connection with Dean Close, they are delighted to provide an exclusive offer to the Dean Close Community: a free first session and 20% off further sessions which is an incredible offer. For further information please click here.
We have a wide range of buildings and rooms suitable for parties, weddings functions, events, business meetings, conferences and more. A variety of discounts are available for booking Dean Close Venues. Contact Marie Carter to discuss your individual requirements. Call 01242 267431 or email here.
Malvern Dry Gin is a classic London Dry Gin that incorporates Holywell Malvern Spring Water and botanicals inspired by the Malvern Hills. Handcrafted in small batches using the one shot method, Malvern Dry Gin has been created to deliver a beautiful G&T whilst being adaptable as a base for a variety of cocktails. Expect plenty of juniper at the fore, balanced with earthiness, citrus and light herbiness. Lime or lemon zest are the perfect G&T garnish. 10% discount for purchases from www.malvern-gin.co.uk. Code: LoveMalvernOD
The Close Community are automatically members of the Bacon Theatre’s Close Associates scheme, entitling you to discounted tickets for selected events. Events listed without the orange ‘hire’ tag on the Bacon Theatre website may be booked at the concessionary price for you and any guests you wish to bring along. Book your tickets in advance from www.bacontheatre.co.uk and tell the box office you are a Close Community Member to receive your discount.
The Dela platform connects local businesses with everyday people, rewarding them when they recommend a product or service to a person within their personal network. Dela is totally free to use until it's been proven to actually work for your business, so there is no risk but the real chance for reward.
Contact Dela here or call 07999619688.
https://www.getdela.co.uk/
Ellenborough Park Hotel. A Luxury country hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds. For preferential rates on accommodation and facility hire. Please contact the hotel directly on 01242 806392 quote 'Dean Close'.
You can have the best tea & coffee on the planet at your fingertips but struggle to brew it to its full potential.
The grind of the coffee, the cut of the tea and the method, the water temperature, the steep time... it's all important.
Coffee subscriptions often reflect the complexities of brewing; endless options, confusing language, little help. Us, not so much.
We are siblings from the Cotswolds, on a mission to deliver great coffee & tea to your door & help you brew it like a barista! Sign up to the newsletter at www.beanbagbrew.com for 10% off your first order.
The Queen's Hotel, Cheltenham. For access to the best rates click here for the access code and booking link.
Jury's Inn Hotel, Cheltenham. Great value four star accommodation situated just 1.5 miles from Dean Close School, just off Gloucester Road. To access preferential rates of £92 B&B for the Close Community, please book online at www.jurysinns.com and use DEAN1 in the promo code box.
We are an award-winning agency founded in Gloucestershire, with offices located in Cheltenham and Gloucester. At Move, we pride ourselves on our new and fresh approach to property sales and lettings and are constantly challenging the traditional methods used by estate agents. Our objective is to improve the way in which our industry has operated for many years with the belief that both buyers and sellers deserve better. For discounted sales and lettings, contact George here.
Specialists in the collation and pagination of medical records. To be successful with any litigation, preparation from the outset is the key, more especially with the complexities involved with Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury litigation. For a discounted hourly rate call 07885911814 or email here.
Wembley Partners Ltd. A global intelligence-led cyber risk and management consulting firm supporting businesses, governments and institutions via our highly experienced industry professionals with extensive experience in delivering cyber security projects spanning:
- Cyber Security Program Consultancy
- Cyber Security Compliance including Cyber Essentials
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Intelligence Led Penetration Testing
- Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
- Strategic Management Consultancy
In order to support the Close Community, Wembley Partners are able to offer the following discounts:
50% discount on daily cyber security consultancy rates
25% discount on on cyber security products and services, including Pen Testing, Incident Response in a Box, and Managed Detection.
Call 07951814580 or email here.
Thomas Legal are a multi-award winning, niche law firm, specialising in residential property. They are conveyancing experts and combine an excellent customer service with efficient use of technology and very experienced Solicitors. Thomas Legal are pleased to offer all members of the Close Community a discount for their conveyancing services. Call 01452 657 950 or email here.