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Friends of the Blenheim Palace Foundation Charity

We would like to take the opportunity to let you know about this premium membership which is perfect for frequent visitors who wish to support us in our work to maintain Blenheim Palace for future generations. By becoming a ‘Friend’ you will make a dedicated donation to ‘The Blenheim Palace Foundation Charity’ which spends 100% of its income on the restoration of Blenheim Palace.

‘Friends’ receive special benefits and invitations to exclusive events as well as great value entry for 12 months from date of purchase including unlimited access to all areas within the Palace, special exhibitions, Park and Gardens.

The ‘Friends’ charity is eligible for Gift Aid allowing The Blenheim Palace Foundation Charity to reclaim the tax you have paid, increasing the amount we can spend on the restoration of Blenheim Palace.

On line Competitons

We will have a number of competitions to be won for some of the events in 2011. More information to follow.  Please click here to enter the compeitions.

You can also join us on Facebook to engage in news, chat, upload your photos and enter competitions by visiting www.facebook.com/blenheimpalace

Forthcoming Exclusive Friends Events

Saturday 16th April 11am

My Years with the Churchill's - A Talk by Heather White-Smith

Heather White-Smith is author of the book 'My Years with the Churchills' which tells the true story through her diaries, of a 17 year old girl who, shortly before the coronation in 1953 was given the job as Assistant Private Secretary to Lady Churchill, wife of the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill.

Venue : The Indian Room

50 places available

Price : £10 per person.  Refreshments included

Thursday 12th May 10am - 12pm

Blenheim Palace in Bloom - How do they do it?

Meet the talented team from Daisies, fine flower arrangers for Blenheim Palace.  Learn how to put together a fine flower bouquet for a seasonal event.  Friends who have purchased tickets will be entered into a prize draw to win the bouquet!

Venue : Courtyard Restaurant

100 places available

Price : £10 per person.  Refreshments included

Friends benefits:

We are delighted to announce that we have significantly improved the benefits that we offer to Friends. From February 2010, all Friends are entitled to:

• 10% discount in our Cafés
• 10% discount in our Shops (Not valid for purchase of ‘Friends’ membership)
• A significantly expanded programme of Monthly Exclusive ‘Friends’ Events including a fabulous Summer Garden Party, Special Talks and Tours and a spectacular Christmas Reception
• Access to a new Exclusive ‘Friends’ Hospitality Room – The Spencer-Churchill Room in the East Courtyard will be available for the use of all Friends, giving you a private space with stunning views where you can enjoy free tea or coffee while relaxing away from other visitors - please ask our staff at the Flagstaff Information kiosk for details!
• A Free Private Apartments Tour during the summer months. (Open at the discretion of the family. Please check prior to visit.)
Full details will be outlined in the ‘Friends’ monthly E-newsletters, quarterly newsletters and on the website.

Friends membership can be purchased from Flagstaff Gift Shop by filling in an application form. Alternatively, print this form, fill it in and post it with a recent photo to Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PP or call 01993 810555 to speak to an operator.

Membership

Adult	£60.00
Single Concession	£54.00
Couple	£100.00
Couple Concession	£88.00
Child (aged 5-16)	£25.00
Family (2+2 or 1+3)	£130.00

Discount for Annual Pass Holders to upgrade to ‘Friends’ membership!

Are you an Annual Pass holder? If you upgrade your Annual Pass to ‘Friends’ membership within a month of the date you purchased your Annual Pass you can redeem the price of their annual pass against the cost of ‘Friends’ membership. For more information call 01993 815 623 or email annualpass@blenheimpalace.com