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CHMAS Lowland Leader Assessment
As an approved Mountain Training Lowland Leader Course Provider, CHMAS was pleased to be running our first assessment for some returning customers. We had quite a mixed bag of weather with rain, mist, wind and sunshine on Brown Clee and … Continue reading
NCS Course Leading For Condover Hall
Its been a fabulous three weeks facilitating the National Citizen Service (NCS) activity residential at Condover Hall with some 600 young people passing through. The NCS programme is open to all 16 and 17-year-olds in England and it helps to … Continue reading
Posted in Archery, Bush Craft, Canoeing, Climbing, Freelance, General Interest, Kayaking, Team Building, Youth Groups
Tagged Adventure Ropes Course, bushcraft, canoeing, climbing, NCS, team building, young people, Youth Groups
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Yr Hafod – Terrain 2 Permit Assesssment
Last weekend, I was at Yr Hafod running a Scout Association Terrain 2 Permit Assessment and a mighty fine weekend it was too. I had two candidates who were extremely well prepared and it was an absolute blast working with them. … Continue reading
Mountain Training – Lowland Leader Induction
Last week, I attended a Mountain Training Lowland Leader Induction expertly delivered by Bryn Williams, Guy Jarvis, Nicola Jasieniecka and Kate Worthington. The course was a mix of indoor and outdoor sessions and proved to be a really … Continue reading
Posted in General Interest, Hill Walking
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MTUK Providor Workshop
Last week, as part of a regular update to work on Mountain Leader (ML) courses, I was at a MTUK Walking Award Provider workshop delivered by Bryn Williams of Mountain Training Cymru (MTC) and a mighty fine course it was … Continue reading
Another Week At Arthog Outreach
Working for Arthog Outreach is always fun and this week was no difference! I took a group of Year 3’s canoeing and was part of a team providing on onsite activity day for a Group of Year 6’s. Canoeing at … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, climbing, team building, youth groups. outdoor adventure
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Activity Days At The Adventure Ropes Course
Last week, I had a lovely two days working at the Adventure Ropes Course as part of a local school’s activity week. Over the two days, the teams got stuck into the following activities: Abseiling; Adventure Tunnels; Archery; Climbing; Crate … Continue reading
Another Week At Arthog Outreach
Another good week working for Arthog Outreach where I was leading environmental, canoeing and team building sessions. Environmental Sessions As a continuation of the ‘Theatre Theme, we ventured outdoors to look at fire lighting, which proved to be a very popular … Continue reading
CPD – Inspiring Environmental Learning
On Saturday, I attended a Mountain Training Association (MTA) workshop led Jim Langley of Nature’s Work on Inspiring Environmental Learning in Cannock Chase. To be honest, I knew Jim provided a good course and this did not disappoint. His knowledge is outstanding … Continue reading
Another Week At Arthog Outreach
Last week at Arthog Outreach, I was involved in environmental sessions, hill walking and team building sessions and it was another lovely one too. Environmental Sessions This week were back to building model mud hats and despite getting very muddy … Continue reading