Activity Programme May 2013
TOURS
Amazing discounts on attraction tickets. Available at reception!
£15.50
ANDERSON TOURS
THE ENGLISH BUS
MADAME TUSSAUDS
£21
£13.50
£4
BELGIUM A DAY IN BRUGES
£74
£64
CANTERBURY,WHITE CLIFFS & DOVER CASTLE
£65
STONEHENGE, BATH AND SECRET PLACES
£69
ISLE OF WIGHT BY COACH
£52
WINDSOR, STONEHENGE & SALISBURY
£65
OXFORD, STRATFORD AND COTSWOLDS VILLAGES
£59 £64
£54
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS LIL ADVENTURES TOUR
£19
£15
£18
EDINBURGH & LOCH NESS 3 DAYS BRIGHTON
£30
From
£263
OXFORD, COTSWOLDS, BATH, From LACOCK & STONEHENGE 2 DAYS
£179
£35
OXFORD
GO TO WWW.INTERNATIONALFRIENDS.CO.UK TO FIND OUT ABOUT
PARIS TOUR- 3 DAYS AMSTERDAM & BRUGES COACH- 3 DAYS
£19
£18.50
£17
£35
CAMBRIDGE
HORSE RIDING IN WALES- 2 DAYS WALES COAST & MOUNTAINS- 2 DAYS
PARTIES FRIDAY 10TH MAY
FRIDAY 17TH MAY Piccadilly Circus Underground Station
Old Street Underground Station
10pm-3am
£5 WITH VOUCHER £10 ON THE DOOR
10pm-3am
£7 WITH VOUCHER £10 ON THE DOOR
CLUB AQUARIUM
TIGER TIGER
FRIDAY 24TH MAY
FRIDAY 31ST MAY
Victoria Underground Station
11pm- 6am
£8 WITH VOUCHER £15 ON THE DOOR
Holborn Underground Station
10pm-3am
£5 ADVANCE TICKETS
£10 ON THE DOOR
PACHA
GUANABARA
Join us as we head to the park and play a friendly game of football. All levels and all students are welcome. Meet the FK Leader outside FK 77 Gloucester Road at 3.15pm
...WE OFFER ONE TO ONE TUITION. Lessons are in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere, with experienced, professional and patient One-to-One teachers. They will focus on your specific needs such as: professional social skills / understanding different accents / using English in a business environment / CV and interview preparation / extra examination practice You can participate in exclusive One-to-One evening social events where you can practise speaking English over a drink or dinner in a relaxed atmosphere.
Morning Coffee Tour
£5.00
£2.50
To have a look around please come up to 77 Gloucester Road and ask for Amanda, the One-to-One coordinator.
...YOU CAN APPLY FOR A STUDENT OYSTER CARD (if your course is at least 14 weeks) Please prepare the following: Student Number (on the front of your Student Card) Digital photo on your computer Credit/Debit Card Go to: www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/ and follow the instructions.
Football Friday
FK CAP
FK UMBRELLA £7.00
£3.50
FK BAG £15.00 Frances King is happy to announce its partnership with South Kensington Fitness First. As a Frances King student you can now get fitter during your stay in London and get to know Londoners by going to You can purchase your membership at our partner gym in London. reception at 77 Gloucester Road. 1 week £25 Students should go to the gym and 6 weeks £65 speak to the Sales Team Leader. The 3 months £180 prices include joining free but does not 6 months £300 include towel rental.
£7.50
FK BAG £15.00
£7.50
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Grammar Q&A Workshop
Come to this workshop and ask one of our experts any questions you have about English Grammar! Meet the FK Leader in Room 16 at 4 Wetherby Gardens at 3.15pm.
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London Music
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Regent Street Festival
Covent Garden Walk
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Designer Shopping
This area is one of the most interesting in London. Join the group and discover a new part of London. Meet the FK Leader at 2.30pm outside Covent Garden Underground station.
Bicester Village is a designer outlet centre with many brands, as well as a small number of restaurants and cafés. Discounts up to 60% off! Meet the FK Leader at Marylebone Train Station (near platform 1) at 9.30am. Please book at Reception. Free event £20-£24 Return.
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Soho Classic Pub Tour
Join us for a tour of 4 classic pubs in Soho. From lavishly decorated Victorian extravaganzas to charming street corner ‘locals’. Meet the FK Leader outside 77 Gloucester Road at 4.15pm. Over 18s only.
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& 26th Spitalfields Brick Lane Market These markets are the most interesting in East London. Plants, pots, bikes, clothes and antiques are all there at Brick Lane. Live music/great ethnic food. Meet the FK Leader inside Liverpool Street Train Station near platform 1 at 11.00am.
Bring drinks money
Free event
Live Jazz Night
Enjoy some jazz at the Effra Hall pub. Good Jamaican bar food. Music from 9.00pm approx. Meet the FK Leader inside Brixton Underground station at 8.30pm.
Local Pub Time
Enjoy music, arts, food and fashion from all over the world in this global-themed festival. In the heart of London's West End, Regent Street will become a traffic-free zone for the day. Meet the FK Leader inside Leicester Square Underground station at Bring drinks money 12.30pm. Free event
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Come and learn about the history of London pop/rock since the 1950s. We’ll be playing some songs too by The Rolling Stones, Blur, The Clash etc. Meet the FK Leader in Room 16 at 4 Wetherby Gardens at 3.15pm.
Sat/Sunday
Join us for a drink and a chat in our local pubs: The Stanhope Arms and The Hereford Arms. Meet the FK Leader outside 77 Gloucester Road at 4.15pm. Over 18s only.
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Come and find out how to write a good CV in English- it could help you to get a job! Meet the FK Leader in room 16 at 4 Wetherby Gardens at 3.15pm.
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Come and try delicious Turkish mezze -a mix of different meat, vegetable and bean dishes- in a good, cheap restaurant. Meet the FK Leader inside Angel Underground station at 6.30pm.
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We cross 3 bridges, go past James Bond’s workplace, The Tate Britain, The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben and finish at Somerset House! Meet the FK Leader at Vauxhall Underground station at 2.30pm.
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The Hill has one of the best views in London and is home to many celebrities and authors, such as JK Rowling. Afterwards, take a walk to Camden Market to find some unusual souvenirs! Meet the FK Leader at Chalk Farm Underground station at 2.30pm. Free event
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We sit in the Public Gallery of the famous Old Bailey criminal court. Please note that drinks, anything electronic, big bags, cameras & mobiles CANNOT be taken in. Entrance subject to capacity. Meet the FK Leader inside St Paul's Underground Station at 2.30pm. Free event Free event
Join us as we trace the footsteps of the young wizard around the more mysterious streets of old London town! Meet the FK wizard leader inside Leicester Square Underground station at 2.30pm
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Improve your accent! Learn some tips on how to sound more natural and discuss issues about spoken English. It could help you to make your English clearer. Meet the FK Leader in room 16 at 4 Wetherby Gardens at 3.15pm. Free event
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Come and join us as we go to the superb and well-priced ‘Golden Hind’ fish and chip restaurant-‘the best in London’. Meet the FK Leader downstairs, inside Bond Street Underground station (near the ticket machines) at 6.30pm.
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Join this walk to discover some facts about this famous London area. Meet the FK Leader inside Leicester Square Underground station at 2.30pm.
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Activity Programme May
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The Wallace Collection
Free event Sat
1st
Houses of Parliament Tour
Set in a historic London townhouse, its 25 rooms include French 18th Century paintings, furniture and porcelain. Meet the FK Leader inside Bond Street Underground station at 2.30pm.
See the mother of all parliaments on this amazing tour inside the Palace of Westminster. The tour starts at 9.30am. Meet the FK Leader inside Westminster Underground station at 9.00am sharp.
Free event
Please book at Reception. £10
Over 18s only. Bring drinks money.
BOOK ACTIVITIES AT RECEPTION!
If you are running late, or can't find the leader, you can call the activity programme mobile phone number: 07584487962 The leader will wait 15 minutes.