Ringwood School Events

Ringwood School do not publicise events on a ‘provisional’ basis – if we say it’s going to happen, then unless something uncontrollable occurs, it will happen.

For example, we don’t cancel because of low numbers.

The only reasons we would cancel an event are: if the venue suddenly becomes unavailable (for example, it’s become flooded or suffered a fire, or the hirers break their contract with us); if the speaker or event facilitator becomes severely ill so that she cannot deliver the session; or if there is such severe weather that it is either impossible for us or the majority of attendees to attend, or a government-related agency has advised against travel.

There may be other things as well, such as terrorist acts or war or mass infectious outbreaks, but we’re focusing on the things that are more of a realistic risk.

If we have to cancel in any of these or similar circumstances, and they really are events beyond our control (what are sometimes referred to as ‘acts of God’ or ‘force majeure’) then the following provisions will apply:

If practicable we will rearrange the event for another date and transfer your booking to that event

If you are unable to make that rearranged date we will offer a transfer to any other event that we’re running.

If we do not rearrange the event for another date, we will credit what you have paid against another event, or in exceptional circumstances refund the fee.

We don’t offer instant refunds because we are rearranging the event rather than actually cancelling it, and it’s likely that we will still be liable for many of our costs.