Get Involved with the Clayesmore Society

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When your child joins Clayesmore, you become part of a unique 'family' of current and former parents, former pupils, staff, governors and friends of the school. The Clayesmore Society is a way to bring all these groups of Clayesmore connections together through social and networking events. The Society is a way to further the interests of the school in as wide a way as possible and incorporates a variety of other school organisations including the Friends of Clayesmore, Prep School Parents' Association and the Old Clayesmorian Society.

Social and networking events are organised for everyone to enjoy. Some of these are run by the Society’s constituent parts (The Old Clayesmorian Society, Friends of Clayesmore and Prep School Parents’ Association). We have also nurtured links with local businesses to offer special discounts to members.

Baboo Ji Vegetarian Kitchen

Everyone is talking about the incredible food, great service and fun atmosphere at these wonderful restaurants in Bournemouth and Southampton.

Clayesmore Society members can enjoy a 10% discount thanks to Old Clayesmorian, Harry Kimberley. Give them a visit!

Backdoor Shoes

Run by a current parent, this company makes fantastic shoes for outdoors: comfortable, hardwearing, lightweight, waterproof and available in a huge range of different colours and designs. No more soggy socks and tangled laces. Go to their website and enter the code “Clayesmore 10%” when you purchase and you’ll get your 10% off!

Baffi

Enjoy authentic Neapolitan Pizzas in a relaxed atmosphere at Baffi, located in Canford Cliffs and Bournemouth. The Clayesmore Society membership card entitles you to a 20% discount on food. Please present your card when ordering your meal. Alcohol is not included in this special offer, which is available Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Bank Holidays are excluded and the discount is not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Ciao!

Berties Country in Wimborne

You can find Berties at 1 Crown Mead Mews in Wimborne. They sell high end quality country & outdoor clothing, footwear & accessories to the good people of Dorset & beyond. What they stock will keep you warm, dry, comfortable & stylish for most outdoor activities. They choose what they stock in store from the ranges of great brands like Barbour, Fairfax & Favor, Dubarry, Le Chameau, Aigle, Really Wild, Schoffel, Hunt & Hall, Tilley, Holland Cooper & a few more as we discover them.

Clayesmore Society members can enjoy 10% discount, just show them your blue Clayesmore Society membership card.

The Botanical Candle Company

The owners of this fabulous Shaftesbury shop have joined our scheme, so now every Clayesmore Society member can get a discount off their delightful goodies. They make every single one of their candles by hand and they are offering us 10% off all their products (except gift vouchers and candle subscriptions). If you’re shopping online, quote the code CLAYESMORE at the checkout; if you go to the shop, just show them your navy blue Clayesmore Society membership card.

Daisy Delbridge

A lovely flower shop, owned by Old Clayesmorian Esme Donohoo (née West, King’s, 2008), is now offering 10% off all online orders. Just enter the coupon code CLAYSOC10 when you check out. You can collect your order from the shop in Sturminster Newton or choose to have it delivered if you live within a 7 mile radius of the shop. Enter your postcode when you check out to see if your order can be delivered. Have a look at the website and you will see that Esme and her team create some truly beautiful arrangements for all occasions.

David Fenning Conservatories

David Fenning Conservatories provides high quality, bespoke conservatories, sun-rooms, windows and doors. They will be pleased to discuss your specific requirements and the benefits they can offer you, either on 01258 459259 or at 3A, Sunrise Business Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford, DT11 8ST

Dike & Son

This much-loved, award-winning, family-run (by an Old Clayesmorian) independent food store in Stalbridge is offering us a 10% discount on bespoke hampers. Their new website will launch later in the year but in the meantime, please call 01963 251115 to place an order.

The Hambledon Gallery

We are pleased to offer members a 10% discount on all goods purchased at the Hambledon Gallery in Blandford Forum. Simply produce your card at check-out. This cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.

Hearnes Estate Agent

This independent agency, with branches across Dorset and Hampshire, prides itself on providing a specialised and personal service for its clients.

The lovely people at Hearnes are offering Clayesmore Society members a 10% discount off their fees so if you’re thinking of selling, do get in touch. Just tell them you’re a member, show them your blue membership card and enjoy the fact the whole process of moving has just been given an agreeable little boost!

The Lamb Hindon

Our friends at The Lamb would like to welcome you their 12th-century coaching inn with an idyllic setting in the postcard village of Hindon. With its flagstone flooring, old oak beams and roaring fireplaces, it’s the perfect place for a bite to eat or a cosy night stay. We offer members a 10% discount off our hotel rooms rate for all stays (accommodation only).

Loose Reins

The lovely new owners at Loose Reins are pleased to offer members a 15% discount – luxurious accommodation in cabins and lodges, situated in the foothills of the Wessex Ridgeway. Offer applies in term time only. A perfect place to stay if you’re visiting School! Look at the Loose Reins website for more information.

Neals Yard

Using our enterprising independent Neal’s Yard consultant, we can now secure some great discounts on this favourite luxury brand. Have a look on Patrick’s website and contact him directly (details are all on there) for your email/web orders and he will apply some discretionary discounts which are only redeemable through him.

Just tell him you are a Clayesmore Society member. Happy shopping!

Ogilvy & More

Passionate about providing you with a selection of the tastiest treats from home and abroad. We partner with specialist artisans and producers to curate the highest quality products to feature in your gift hampers, picnics or home platters.

You can get 10% off on purchases over £50 with code LEX10. Give them a visit here.

Pants and Socks

Just in time for Christmas. Our friends at Pants and Socks have generously offered 20% off full price items.

Use the code CLAYES20 on their website.

Parterre at Keyneston Mill

Keyneston Mill is the creative home of Parterre Fragrances. Here you can explore the Scented Botanic Gardens and working estate, where we grow, harvest and distill unusual plants and ingredients for our luxury perfumes. Our Perfume Exhibition takes you on a journey through the history and evolution of perfume. The exhibition starts in the main barn and continues throughout the gardens. As a Clayesmore society member you will receive a 10% discount off any perfume workshop, gift experience or scented garden tour. To book visit www.keynestonmill.com and use code CLAYS in the coupon section. Subject to availability and T&Cs.

Pythouse Kitchen Garden

One of our favourite local places has joined our Scheme. Yes, the team at Pythouse Kitchen Garden has come on board with an offer of 10% off all purchases, including restaurant, events, glamping and bar. Just mention Clayesmore when you book, either in person at PKG, West Hatch, Tisbury, SP3 6PA, by telephone (01747 870444) or online (please type “Clayesmore” into the “notes” section and they will automatically add the discount to your table).

In addition, the offer extends to booking private events from Monday to Thursday evenings for up to 70 people; plus there are hampers made to order and delivered! WOW!

Sandbanks SUP

A very enterprising young OC got in touch to offer members £50 off the cost of a paddle board from his family business, Sandbanks SUP Style. A great way to get fit! Have a look on their site or visit their shop down in (funnily enough) Sandbanks. Tel: 01202 709991

Shroton Fair Gin

This wonderful local company is owned and run by an Old Clayesmorian. Members can enjoy a 10% discount when visiting the shop in Stourpaine (open Friday & Saturday mornings, 09:00-12:00). Take a look at their website.

Sylv's Specs

The wonderful Sylvia has generously offered 25% off any complete pair of spectacles, including sunspecs, purchased at Sylv’s Specs. Simply bring your prescription.

Located in Stourpaine, Sylv's Specs offers a wide range of high quality frames and lenses. Sylvia will be able to share her wealth of knowledge to help you search for and decide on the best pair of glasses or sunglasses for you.

The Talbot

Steve, Kim and Ross have recently taken over The Talbot in Iwerne Minster and we are delighted to have them on board.

Members can enjoy 10% discount on all main meals advertised for lunch or dinner 7 days a week. (including Sunday lunch). Call in or give them a call on 01747 811269.

Total Window Repairs

Total Window Repairs (TWR), one of the leading suppliers and installers of state of the art home improvement products throughout Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Dorchester and the surrounding areas. Run by Clayesmore parents they are kindly offering a 10% discount to Clayesmore Society members.

10 Castle Street

A private members’ club with rooms in a Grade-II* listed property on Dorset’s Cranborne Estate which is offering 15% off rooms for Society members.

Visit the website for more information and booking.

Ganesh Gift Shop

This independent family gift shop is owned by an Old Clayesmorian. They sell a variety of gifts for all occasions and are offering a 10% discount on purchases over £15 (excluding products on sale).