EVENTS AND COURSES FOR 2009
EVENTS AND COURSES 2009



JANUARY



FEBRUARY


50 plus activity day, Rivington, Lancashire, Sunday 15th February 2009


Start the day off with learning the basics of archery and rifle shooting. In the afternoon try your hand at abseiling under the watchful eye of one of our qualified and experienced instructors, you will be in charge but dont worry the instructor will have a strong hold of the safety rope!
Venue - Rivington, Lancashire (directions on booking)
Times - 9.30am till 4.30pm
What to bring - a packed lunch and some warm clothes including a hat and gloves.
What we provide - instruction, all safety equipment and full waterproofs where required.


MARCH


Archery - Introduction to Archery - Sunday 15th March 2009


If you have never tried Archery then this is the session for you. This is a basic, fun day, teaching you all you need to get you going. This is an ideal session for couples, for a birthday surprise or as a session to make new friends with people with similar interests.

Cost - £43.18 per person
Venue - Rivington, Lancashire (directions on booking)
Times - 1.00pm till 4.00pm
What to bring - a packed lunch and some warm clothes including a hat and gloves.
What we provide - instruction, all equipment and full waterproofs where required.


APRIL


Learn how to tie Knots, Lashings and how to build a raft - Saturday 4th April 2009


This is a day for both adults and juniors. The course includes knot and lashing tying in the morning along with raft building in the afternoon.

It’s a great way to learn a new skill or revive an old one, as well as testing your knots and lashings out for real building an improvised raft out of planks and barrels.

Time - 9.30am till 4.30pm
Adults Cost £52.29 Juniors £35.25.
Venue - Coniston Water - next to the Blue Bird Cafe.
Whats included - all waterproof clothing and specialist equipment


Introduction to Kayaking on flat water 19th April 2008


Duration: 1 day. Instructor ratio: 8 pupils – 1 instructor.
Pre-requisites: None, fun day getting wet learning something new
aims: to introduce the necessary skills and increase confidence to allow you to safely enjoy the sport of kayaking. You will be coached from the BCU 1* syllabus.
Whats included – kayak, paddle, spray deck, wetsuit, full waterproofs and buoyancy aid. A full personal kit list and itinerary will be sent to you when a booking is made. Cost £52.29 per person.


Adrenalin day Coniston, Aquaseiling, Canyoning and gorge scrambling26th April 2008


A fantastic full on adrenalin day of adventure activities and outdoor oursuits in the Lake District for adults over 16 years old! abseil down a waterfall, climb a mountain stream and to finish the day of jumping / abseiling down waterfalls, all under expert tuition. All equipment supplied. 9.30am till 4.30pm Price £56.69 - Bring a packed lunch or food can be purchased in the Village. BOOK AN ADRENALIN DAY FOR A GROUP MID WEEK AND PAY £52.29 PER PERSON FOR A GROUP OF 10 OR MORE.

MAY


Sailing and open canoe wild camp  Adults only 9th May 2008


Starting at 10.00 am on day one Enjoy a day learning the basics of sailing and a BBQ before setting off down Coniston Water in the Lake District in canoes to the wild camp site. After setting up camp you will enjoy a night of outdoor fun and story telling around the campfire. After breakfast on day 2 we will paddle back up the lake by canoe finishing 2.00 pm. A great way to experience the outdoors and adventure activities in the Lake District.
Cost per person £223.23,
Whats included - all camping and cooking equipment, waterproof clothing, dinner on day one, breakfast and lunch on day two.
A full itinaray will be sent on booking. For more details please call us we are happy to help.

JUNE


The big Gorge scramble, Coniston 21st June 2008, The Lake District, Cumbria  - Adults only


A full day of gorge scrambling, starting at 9.30am you will be kitted out for the day. Your group will work there way up Church beck and up Levers Water beck to Levers water. A day of deep pools, big waterfalls and lots of FUN!.
Whats included - Packed lunch, Wetsuits, jackets and all specialist equipment provided.
Cost £58.00 per person

JULY


Learn how to tie Knots, Lashings and how to build a raft - 11th July 2008


This is a day for both adults and juniors. The course includes knot and lashing tying in the morning along with raft building in the afternoon.

It’s a great way to learn a new skill or revive an old one, as well as testing your knots and lashings out for real building an improvised raft out of planks and barrels.

Time - 9.30am till 4.30pm
Adults Cost £52.29 Juniors £35.25.
Venue - Coniston Water - next to the Blue Bird Cafe.
Whats included - all waterproof clothing and specialist equipment


Family Outdoor pursuits adventure activities day 13th July 2008 - Based in Coniston, Cumbria - canoe & gorge scrambling Minimum age 7 yrs


Canoeing in the morning and gorge scrambling in the afternoon, bring you water pistols for a day of really wet fun.
Time - 9.30am till 4.30pm Adults
Cost £52.29 Juniors £35.25.
Whats included - all waterproof clothing and specialist equipment

Archery - Introduction to Archery - Sunday 19th July 2008


If you have never tried Archery then this is the session for you. This is a basic, fun day, teaching you all you need to get you going. This is an ideal session for couples, for a birthday surprise or as a session to make new friends with people with similar interests.

Cost - £43.18 per person
Venue - Rivington, Lancashire (directions on booking)
Times - 1.00pm till 4.00pm
What to bring - a packed lunch and some warm clothes including a hat and gloves.
What we provide - instruction, all equipment and full waterproofs where required.


AUGUST


Family  Outdoor pursuits adventure activities day 6th August 2008 - Based in Coniston, lake DistrictCumbria - canoe & gorge scrambling Minimum age 7yrs


Canoeing in the morning on Coniston Water and gorge scrambling in the afternoon, bring you water pistols for a day of really wet fun. 9.30am till 4.30pm Adults £52.29 Juniors £35.25 whats included - all waterproof clothing and specialist equipment and instruction.

Multi Activities Day in the Lake District 9th August 2008 for ages 16+


Rock climbing, gorge scrambling and canyoning, your day includes all wetsuits, waterproofs, safety equipment and instruction. Price £67.27 per person.

Abseiling and climbing and gorge scrambling day 15th August 9.30am till 4.30pm


Climbing and abseiling in the morning and a gorge scramble in the afternoon for adults and juniors. Ideal as a family day out. Based out of Coniston all venues are in easy reach by car.. Price Adults £52.29 Juniors £35.25. Whats included - all waterproof clothing and specialist equipment, and instruction.


Wilderness camping Coniston Lake District, Cumbria 20th August 2008 - canoe skills and sleeping in hammocks
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Setting out around 6.00pm on saturday 16th August you will pack all your kit into the boats and survive over night by the side of the lake, cooking over the open fire and sleeping in hammocks and under tarps! The next day will be spent around the breakfast fire and working on boat handling skills and returning by 4.00pm.
Cost £149.82 per person, all food and sleeping (new and clean bags) and cooking equipment, waterproof clothing supplied.

Family Outdoor pursuits adventure activities day 25th August 2008 - Based in Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria - abseil & gorge scrambling Minimum age 7yrs
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Abseiling in the morning and gorge scrambling in the afternoon. A great family day out in Coniston in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Times 9.30am till 4.30pm Adults £52.29 Juniors £35.25.
Whats included - all waterproof clothing and specialist equipment.
For more details please call us we are happy to help or give you advice.

Introduction to Kayaking on flat water 30th August 2008


Duration: 1 day. Instructor ratio: 8 pupils – 1 instructor.
Pre-requisites: None, fun day getting wet learning something new
aims: to introduce the necessary skills and increase confidence to allow you to safely enjoy the sport of kayaking. You will be coached from the BCU 1* syllabus.
Whats included – kayak, paddle, spray deck, wetsuit, full waterproofs and buoyancy aid. A full personal kit list and itinerary will be sent to you when a booking is made. Cost £52.29 per person.

SEPTEMBER


Multi activity weekend Coniston 5th and 6th September 2008 - ADULTS ONLY


5th, 6th and 7th September 2008, 2 nights accomodation and breakfast on Saturday and Sunday at Harrys Lodge House in Coniston  in the Lake District (see details on our accommodaton web page). Enjoy rifle shooting, archery and a hill scramble on day one and aquaseiling, canyoning and gorge scrambling on day two. Activities times 10.00am till 4.30pm each day. Activities take place in the stunning suroundings of Coniston in the  Lake District national park for a bargain £160.38 including vat, activities only price £113.38. What else is included - all waterproof clothing, wetsuits, specialist equipment and instruction.

Introduction to kayaking on moving water 13th September 2008


An ideal follow on from the introduction kayaking course.
Duration: 1 day.
Instructor ratio: 8 pupils – 1 instructor.
Pre-requisites: basic paddle strokes (forward, stopping, and turning).
Course aims: to introduce the necessary skills and increase confidence to allow you to progress onto white water. You will be coached from the BCU 2* syllabus.
Whats included – kayak, paddle, spray deck, wetsuit, full waterproofs and buoyancy aid. A full personal kit list and itinerary will be sent to you when a booking is made. Cost £52.29 per person.

walking and open canoe expedition, Coniston, lake District, Cumbria 19th and 20th September 2008


Starting on Saturday 19th September with a ridge walk taking in the summit of Coniston Old Man. After packing the open canadian canoes in the early evening we will paddle down Coniston Water to the wild camp site. After setting up hammocks and tarps in camp you will enjoy home cooked food over the open fire by or expedition cook and a night of fun and story telling around the campfire. Following breakfast on day two and breaking camp we will paddle back up the lake by canoe.
Whats included - all sleeping bags (new and very clean, cooking and eating equipment, waterproof clothing, packed lunch and evening meal on saturday, Big full english breakfast on Sunday.
What to bring - All you need to bring is spare clothes and a few chocalate bars and drinks for the evening. A full kit list and itinarary will be supplied on booking. Cost - Cost £205.63 including vat


OCTOBER


Introduction to kayaking on white water 4th October 2008


INTRODUCTION TO WHITE WATER (kayak). An ideal follow on from the introduction to moving water course.
Duration: 1 day
Instructor ratio: 6 pupils – 1 instructor
Pre-requisites: pupils must hold a BCU 2* award or be able to confidently perform specified strokes from the 2* syllabus (forwards paddle, reverse paddle, stopping, turning and perform an Eskimo rescue). A separate course can be provided to learn these strokes on request if needed.
Course aims: to introduce the necessary skills to paddle safely on white water, including – planning, safety, leadership, group awareness, correct choice of equipment and understanding river features. The coaching is designed to show that you are proficient to undertake a journey as a member of a group being led on grade 2 moving water. Whats included – kayak, paddle, spray deck, wetsuit, full waterproofs and buoyancy aid. A full personal kit list and itinerary will be sent to you when a booking is made. Cost £52.29 per person.

NOVEMBER


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DECEMBER


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