We put the spring in your step at yesterday’s taster day
w/c 1st March
A beautiful spring day at Clough Bottom was the backdrop to yesterday’s taster day here at Focus Training. Thanks to all who attended the day and made it so enjoyable for everyone. Watch this space for a write up of the day, how it benefitted our visitors – and how we can help your training needs!
The Focus Team 
Having a break in the fresh air outside Middle Barn
What’s going on down at t’farm?
w/c 22nd February
Morning Everyone,
As you know Focus Training is situated on Clough Bottom Farm in the stunning Ribble Valley. It’s a beautiful place and an ideal location to open the mind, generate creativity and encourage learning.
You may wonder what else is happening on the farm other than our ILM accredited training centre. Well, Clough Bottom is a hive of activity! It boasts award winning cottages, a successful trees and shrubs business, and Harry’s Limousin and Aberdeen Angus cows which produce delicious organic beef. Have a look at the Video which gives an overview of the site and see how it creates a backdrop which is very different to any other training centre you may have experienced! Have a look at the Clough Bottom website for more details.
Focus Training at Clough Bottom Farm
Happy browsing – have a great week!
The Focus Team
Few places left on the 4th March Taster Day – hurry!
w/c 15th Feb
Hello Everyone,
Just a quick reminder that the places for the 4th March Taster Day – The Need for Sustainable Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility – are filling up fast. If you would like to join us, please call in and ask to speak to Lynda on 01254 826 222. Click on the link to learn more about what the day will involve.
Looking forward to meeting you soon!
The Focus Team
Watch Clough Bottom’s moment of fame!
w/c 1st February
Hello everyone,
Fame at last! Clough Bottom, the home of Focus Training was used in this week’s episode of Ed & Oucho’s Excellent Adventures.
So see the ‘Rainbow A Go-Go’ on i-player, click here
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Have a great week,
The Focus team
4th March Spring Taster Day – Learn about “The Nature of What We Do”
w/c 25th Jan
Hello everyone!
Just a quick update to let you know that the invitations for the Spring Focus Taster Day have now been posted and if you are on our regular contact list you’ll be receiving one shortly. To learn more about the day, and to get your own copy of invitation, click on the link.
If you’d like to ensure that you receive a personal invitation and to keep up date with Focus Training Taster Days and events, please get in contact so we can add you to the list.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Have a great weekend!
The Focus Team
Fame at Last for Clough Bottom – home of Focus Training
Filming at Clough Bottom - Oucho keeping his needles dry!
w/c 25th January
Just a quick reminder to tune into Ed & Oucho’s Excellent Inventions: The Rainbow-A-Go-Go. The episode was filmed partly at Clough Bottom at the back end of last year. It is scheduled to be aired on BBC this Saturday (30th January) at 10am. Enjoy!
The Focus Team
Spring Taster Day Date Announced!
w/c 11th January
Afternoon all!
Obstacle course at Focus. Photo taken over the Christmas break
Clough Bottom looked stunning in the snow over the Xmas break! But despite it’s beauty, we’re all agreed that it’s time it disappeared now…… it’s time to look ahead and think about warmer temperatures and the optimism that comes with Spring.
In view of this, we’d like to announce our Spring Taster Day on the 4th March. Pencil the date in and give us a call to reserve a place on this free day. We’ll let you know the details of the day a little nearer the time. To learn more about what happens on FREE Focus Training taster days - please see the link that explains how they can be of benefit to you.
Have a safe non-slip week!
The Focus team
Hello & Welcome to 2010!
w/c 4th January
Hello everyone and welcome to 2010!
We hope you all had an enjoyable Xmas break and that you’re ready to face the new year with optimism and SMART objectives?!
If you’re struggling to identify realistic personal new year’s resolutions, then maybe we can give you some pointers: Learn what many UK HR Directors have chosen as their focus for the next twelve months. As reaching challenging work targets is a priority in their working lives, it’s no surprise then that many are thinking about what they want to achieve at home. Have a read of the humourous Personnel Today article and learn about some surprising plans!
Have a great week!
The Focus Team
How useful was the 10th December Taster Day & Xmas lunch: ‘Practise is more important than Talent’ for our guests?
Hello everyone,
Well it’s Christmas eve and we’re about to shut up the office over the next few days for the festivities. It’s amazing how quickly the year has gone. We’ve just become used to typing 2009, and here we are – bidding farewell to the noughties….
It’s been a difficult year for most companies and many of our taster days have tried to help you address the people issues you are being faced with in this challenging climate. We’ve really enjoyed working with you and supporting you . Many of our clients are feeling in a stronger postion and are ready to tackle 2010 with optimism and confidence.
We’ve just had the final taster day of the year so to learn whether you would benefit from attending one next year, have a read of the review.
Enjoy your Xmas break,
See you next year,
The Focus Team
Well done Clough Bottom! Lancashire Evening Post’s Green Business of the Year!
w/c 14th December
Hello!
I’m sure that everyone is on countdown for the Xmas break, however Clough Bottom, the beautiful organic farm where Focus Training is based has reasons other than Christmas to celebrate!! We’re really pleased that Harry and Jane Backhouse’s committment to the environment and recycling has been recognised: The three 17th century converted luxury cottages have won the Lancashire Evening Post’s ‘Green business of the Year’ Award. Read more about the prestigious award, and if you want to know about how the Backhouses’s green ethos can benefit your company when choosing which training provide to use, read about our CSR policy.
Enjoy your last few days at work!