SEMINAR

INFORMATION

  • All seminars have compulsory attendance. For the unexpected absences, a mitigation process is available.

    Locations

    Seminars and the training clinic are held at Blackdown Healthy Living Centre and The Garages - the long black wooden building located opposite the centre. The postcode is: EX15 3SH.

    We also hold seminars at the Elder Farm Chapel in Uffculme and on occasion, when all four years need to attend a seminar weekend (i.e. the first seminar weekend), some seminars will be held at other venues in Hemyock and Wellington.

  • The seminar days will run from 9.30 am until 5.30pm with a 1 hour lunch break and two tea breaks. Classes start promptly at 9.30 so please be seated by that time.

  • Please be conscious of parking at seminar locations and respect our community’s property by parking in proper parking allocations. Please do not block driveways or streets or park on pavements or grass areas.  Please do not block building fire escapes.

    Disabled parking for students with blue badge only.

    To help neighborhood congestion, we book either The Village Hall or Hemyock Primary School (both a 10 min walk away) for student parking. We will email you prior to the seminar to state where to park.

    How to open Hemyock primary school gates: The school asks us to keep the gates shut. To park please walk through the side gate, hit the big green button, and this will release the car gates. you can then simply push them open.

    Elder Farm/Chapel parking is limited and is on a first-come first served basis, and reserved for those with access issues (email if you require blue-badge parking). It is recommended that students park in the village of Culmstock and walk across the fields (10 min walk). The Number 20 Bus also passes nearby.

  • Download the Locations and Directions document below for information on how to get to the seminar venues and the Accommodation list for places to stay.

  • Hemyock: All buildings and toilets are fully accessible.

    Elder Farm/Chapel: The chapel is fully accessible. The herb garden and grounds around the chapel are sloped, uneven and on multiple levels accessed by slopes and steps. The compost toilets have four shallow steps and a handrail.

    Herb walks: Herb walks take place across the countryside around each location with uneven ground, slopes, narrow paths etc.

  • Please bring bottled water, tap water is also available. Hot water and a herbal ‘tea-of-the-day’ is provided but please bring a cup. If you would like tea/coffee, milk or sugar etc. then feel free to bring your own or visit the Spar (5 min walk) for coffee etc.

  • Please bring a packed lunch to all locations and take away your packaging for recycling. The kitchen facilities are not available at seminar sites.

  • Bins are provided, but recycling facilities are not available. We kindly request that you take your recycling home with you.

  • Betonica is a paper-free school. Depending on the subject teacher, seminar notes will be emailed to students either before the seminar or after the seminar.

LIFT SHARING AND

CAR PARKING DISCLAIMER

At Betonica School of Herbal Medicine, we strive to create a safe and supportive learning environment for our students. As part of our commitment to sustainability, we encourage lift sharing during seminar weekends. However, it is important for participants to understand their responsibilities and the limitations of Betonica's role in lift sharing arrangements.

ACCIDENTS DURING LIFT SHARING

While we promote lift sharing as a convenient and eco-friendly transportation option, Betonica School of Herbal Medicine cannot assume any responsibility in the event of an accident occurring during lift sharing. Participants who engage in lift sharing arrangements accept full responsibility for their safety and any potential risks that may arise during their journey.

DAMAGE TO VEHICLES

Participants are advised that Betonica School of Herbal Medicine bears no responsibility for any damages that may occur to vehicles while parked on the street or in the school car park during seminar weekends. It is the responsibility of car owners to ensure the safety and security of their vehicles by adhering to local parking regulations and taking appropriate precautions.

THEFT OF ITEMS FROM VEHICLES

Betonica School of Herbal Medicine cannot be held liable for any theft or loss of personal belongings from vehicles parked on the street or in the school car park during seminar weekends. Participants are strongly encouraged to secure their belongings and take necessary precautions to prevent theft. We advise not leaving valuable items unattended in vehicles at any time.

By participating in lift sharing arrangements during seminar weekends, participants acknowledge and accept these terms and conditions outlined in this disclaimer. Betonica School of Herbal Medicine is not responsible for any incidents, accidents, damages, or thefts that may occur during lift sharing.

As always, your safety and security are our utmost concern. We encourage all participants to practice caution and responsibility while engaging in lift sharing activities and take appropriate measures to protect themselves and their property.

Should you have any further questions or concerns regarding lift sharing during seminar weekends, please do not hesitate to contact our admin management team.