Douai Weekend
Co-ordinator Damian 07908105787.
This is just a short note to give
you a few more details about the Douai weekend (14-16 September).
On Arrival
Please report to Douai Abbey reception and from there you will be able to get your key (or be directed to the cottages). For those arriving on Friday 14th, the time of arrival is from 1-6pm onwards. The address for the Abbey is:- Douai Abbey, Upper Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5TQ, England. RG7 5TQ.
On Arrival
Please report to Douai Abbey reception and from there you will be able to get your key (or be directed to the cottages). For those arriving on Friday 14th, the time of arrival is from 1-6pm onwards. The address for the Abbey is:- Douai Abbey, Upper Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5TQ, England. RG7 5TQ.
Please Note
Some of the rooms in the Guest House have been let out to the Schola
Gregoriana; they will be helping to make the weekend a success– (providing
Gregorian Chant Workshops and helping with the singing at Masses).
Social
Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks will be
available for a small fee at then socials.
MealsIf anyone has any dietary requirements, please email me and let me know.
Parking
There is ample parking available at the Abbey.
The Guest
House
Soap and towels are provided.
The
Cottages and Camping
The camping area will be located next to the
Cottages. Soap and towels are not provided in the Cottages, bedding will be
provided. For those who are self- catering there is a fully equipped
kitchen located in the cottages.
Lifts
If you would like to have a lift from the train station (lifts are available this year between the times of 3-5pm on Friday 14th and after 2pm on Sunday 16th) and , please contact Damian on 07908 105787 a couple of days before the weekend with your estimated time of arrival:- there may be a delay in picking you up depending on available cars. Alternatively, the following taxi services are available:-
If you would like to have a lift from the train station (lifts are available this year between the times of 3-5pm on Friday 14th and after 2pm on Sunday 16th) and , please contact Damian on 07908 105787 a couple of days before the weekend with your estimated time of arrival:- there may be a delay in picking you up depending on available cars. Alternatively, the following taxi services are available:-
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24 7 Taxi Services
Park La, Thatcham RG18 3PJ T 01635 868781 |
A 2 B Taxi Co
46 Ullswater Close, Thatcham RG19 3UJ T 01635 877777 |
A N D Cars
2 Victor Rd, Thatcham RG19 4LX T 01635 877555 |
Rail
Please note that trains run from Midgham Station (the station is 10 mins away from Douai Abbey, station is called MIDGHAM, but it is actually in Woolhampton village,) on Sundays as well Sat-Monday. Trains run from London Paddington, Reading & Newbury. It's about 40 minutes from London Paddington.
Directions
Douai Abbey is situated 1 mile north of the A4 about half way between Reading and Newbury in Berkshire.
The turn off the A4 is about 6 miles from M4 Junction 12.
By rail the nearest station is called MIDGHAM, but it is actually in Woolhampton village.
To Walk
You will need to leave the station and head towards the centre of Woolhampton village, when you reach the main road, turn left and walk c. 50 yards until you reach the "The Falmouth Arms"; turn right here, then walk up WOOLHAMPTON HILL which is then signposted to Douai Abbey. Pass Elstree School (right) and St Peter's Church (right) and on up to a T-junction. Turn left past the Thatched Cottage (on left), and then after 800 yards is the DOUAI ABBEY Entrance. It takes about 15 mins to walk from the station.
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By Car
From Reading on the A4:
At roundabout after dual carriageway, continue on A4 towards Newbury for half a mile.
Turn right at sign to Douai Abbey (picture) up CODS HILL, pass Sports Ground on left.
Pass Thatched Cottage (on left), after 100 metres pass St Mary's Church (on right).
DOUAI ABBEY Entrance is a further 100 metres on the right.
After turning in, fork right for RECEPTION or left for PARKING.
From Newbury on the A4:
At Woolhampton village, on the left is "The Falmouth Arms", very prominent.
Turn left here, up WOOLHAMPTON HILL which is signposted to Douai Abbey (picture).
Pass Elstree School (right) and St Peter's Church (right) and on up to a T-junction.
Turn left past the Thatched Cottage (on left), and in 200 metres is the DOUAI ABBEY Entrance.
After turning in, fork right for RECEPTION or left for PARKING.
Many thanks,
Damian Co-ordinator Young Catholic Adults.
More info
GENERAL http://youngcatholicadults.co.uk/
DETAILED DIRECTIONS http://www.douaiabbey.org.uk/map.htm
DOUAI WEBSITE http://www.douaiabbey.org.uk/index0.htm
