Toddington Manor, Toddington, Gloucestershire, England

History of the Estate - Avicenna Foundation - St. Andrews Church - 3104th Sig Serv Bn. 1944

A collection of images from a leaflet of the Avicenna Foundation (mid 1980s)
Toddington Manor, Gloucestershire.
Provided by Meghan Dorman.

During the 1980s Toddington Manor was in use as a school for children from the Middle East & Africa , it seems the Manor was owned by a consortium of Arab business men who formed the Avicenna Foundation. The images from the leaflet clearly depict the Manor and the activities that took place, I have been able to get the text translated as shown on this page:

Top left of leaflet below - Position:
Avicenna College is situated in the heart of England. It is very close to many cities and beautiful places. The college is a large palace. It used to be inhabited by a rich property owner in the area. It was surrounded by very large lands and fields near which a small river passes. They all belonged to that owner.

Bottom of leaflet belowt - Excursions:
Different excursions are organised for the college students to introduce them to England and the English people; also to link education and culture. Excursions include the following cities: London: to visit the places that deserve to be seen and to go shopping. Stratford: to visit the place where Shakespeare was born. Oxford: to visit the university, museums and libraries. Bristol: to visit the zoo and to ski.

Top Left - Social life:
Students receive a great deal of care in a friendly atmosphere. The teachers participate in all the students' activities and excursions. A nurse stays at the college to take care of the health of students. A doctor is called in case of emergency. Special sections of the college are used for different activities; a swimming pool and room for rest. It includes tv, video and movies. [there are] excursions.

Mid Left - Sport activities:
Volleyball
Football
Basketball
Fishing
Swimming
Horse riding

Top Right - Education:
Intensive English courses are given by qualified and experienced teachers in small class groups. The teachers use modern methods and up-to-date educational resources. At the college there are technical and educational facilities; tvs, a language lab and a resource room Social activities encourage the use of the English language. There are also educational excursions, language activities and other remedial courses. The college organises special language programmes if needed.

Bottom Right - Avicenna English Summer Course

Related Links

Toddington War memorial recorded by Malcolm Farmer.

GENUKI's Toddington Page.