"What a busy summer! As well as taming some of Australia's feral females, I also met up with past students of Ladette to Lady. It was wonderful to see that they are progressing in leaps and bounds, finding plenty of practical, everyday uses for their new-found decorum and poise, experiencing first-hand how it can completely change their lives for the better." The new series of Ladette to Lady is showing this summer on ITV2 - check your programme schedule for details.

There are also exciting plans a foot for a book; A working guide to etiquette in the 21st Century. From Posture to Punctuality, Deportment to Diplomacy, Projection to Presentation, this handbook will smooth your path (and rub off some of your sharper edges!) as a must-have guide through the rough and tumbles of our modern way of life.

I will be introducing three mini courses this summer, all to be held in the Coach House at stunning Eggleston Hall e-mail me for more details as to course availability and dates: jill.harbord@btinternet.com


Improve Your Interview Technique
 

New job? Why not come on this course. Interviews can be daunting experiences. The more you want the job the more nerve wracking they can be.

If you are chasing a new job in this competitive workplace environment get yourself a competitive edge. Book a place on our short induction course and Jill will give you...

Guidelines towards a successful interview including interview techniques.
Role play to help you gain confidence.
Advice as to the questions you are most likely to be asked, and the opportunity to practice the correct replies.
The questions you should ask to make yourself a serious contender.
How to conduct panel and group interviews with unflustered composure.
Jill will also cover the all important component - Body language - be positive, look like a successful candidate and you will be one

EVENING COURSE - £ 25.00 per person
DAY COURSE - £ 40.00 per person
The Minefield of Eating, formal dining in Britain

Good table manners are essential and while everyone knows that it is not acceptable to 'eat like a pig', the socially acceptable way of eating certain foods requires a good deal more finesse.

How to use the silverware? The correct way of eating those tricky food items, when can I use my fingers? When do I start and how do I finish?

Consideration for one's hosts, ordering in a restaurant, selecting the wine, what if I smoke? - the cigar ceremony. Paying the bill discreetly

Learn a lot in a short time and avoid social embarrassment eating faux pas

EVENING COURSE - £ 25.00 per person
DAY COURSE - £ 40.00 per person

Bridal Course

Congratulations, you are planning one of the most important days of your life - and you want it to be memorable for all the right reasons. Your big day is coming closer, you want to be the star of the show and ensure that your day runs smoothly.

The Jill Harbord Bridal Course covers every aspect of the etiquette of your wedding - the traditional roles of both Bride and Groom, the responsibilities of the Best Man, the supporting role of the Chief Bridesmaid and other attendants.
Guest list and wedding invitation wording, dress codes, correct conduct during the ceremony, planning your reception - flowers - toasts - speeches

A comprehensive course to help you sail through your special day with confidence.

AFTERNOON COURSE - £ 25.00 per person
DAY COURSE - £ 40.00 per person
Special price for two of £tba- If mum or a friend is planning the wedding with you

All prices subject to change and include a light snack with tea or coffee in the evening.
Lunch (light), tea or coffee will be available for the day courses