When Flying Start tool one look at the Outdoor Play People’s web site and Facebook page we were blown away with the amazing projects and play equipment that they have built and installed.   Located in St. Columb Major in Cornwall, Outdoor Play People are a family run company with ideas and expertise that put other play equipment companies in the shade.   They offer a comprehensive range of outdoor play equipment for play spaces to help develop and maintain children’s desire for adventure play and they have the experice … [Read more...]

Hydroseeding is a seeding technique that involves the preparation of a hydroseed medium that combines seed and specialist mulch products with water. Hydroseeding has a number of advantages over conventional seeding techniques and as a result has become increasingly popular in the UK. The mulch in the hydroseeding mixture helps to maintain the moisture level of the seed and achieves rapid germination, accelerated growth and increased seeding success compared to standard methods. Oliver Brown Ltd is a market leader in the sector. Based in the East … [Read more...]

Conway Centres: Anglesey (North Wales), Beeston, Burwardsley, Delamere and Tattenhall (Cheshire) offer creative and inspirational learning environments which challenge and develop the potential of all their visitors. We deliver high quality Arts and Outdoor Education, which has the potential to raise attainment, broaden participants’ horizons and enhance aspects of the curriculum. We have 43 years of experience in supporting teachers and in delivering educationally focused courses, including specific ones’ at both GCSE and A Level. Both … [Read more...]

When HRH the Duke of Edinburgh agreed to chair a committee designed to promote compassion, skills, physical fitness and initiative in 1956, he could never have imagined the growth and impact that the award scheme would have around the world. The program was founded on the principle of no competition and no membership requirements and expanded upon an earlier scheme originated by Kurt Hahn known as the Moray Badge.   Aim High Expeditions have become a specialist organising company for the Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions and all of … [Read more...]

  Development of motor skills is a key area in a child’s growth and education. Parents encourage this in a natural way through play and personal interaction but schools are tasked with providing an environment that offers a structured and measured progression for every student. The improvements in physical ability and co-ordination have a positive effect upon intellectual progress and outlook as well so become even more important.   SAQ® International are internationally known for their work in this area by providing innovative … [Read more...]

The use of the bow dates back as far as the Stone Age and maybe beyond. Finds have been recorded across Europe and Scandinavia and history tells us that the Egyptians and other African cultures used archers as a major part of their armies. The 14th and 15th centuries saw English forces dominate conflicts with massed ranks of archers and their longbows as successive monarchs promoted archery in tournaments around the land encouraging men to take up the bow and provide vast numbers for the battle lines. With the decline in archery as a main weapon … [Read more...]

The Aberystwyth area is ideal for school trips of any age group, going from sea to mountains within a few miles. With such a range of habitats, it attracts many groups looking for the Learning Outside the Classroom experience. The countryside is complemented by a range of local attractions of educational interest and outdoor activities.               Plas Dolau is a secluded country estate with its own gardens, fields, woodland and access to the Rheidol river. The old country mansion … [Read more...]

Sat in its own extensive grounds stands the imposing listed building that is Carronvale House. Carronvale has been the home to the Boys Brigade in Scotland since 1945 and acts as a base for training and Brigade events, offering accommodation for up to 65 people and both indoor and outdoor facilities.   Today, Carronvale stands, not only as the BB HQ in Scotland but also as a Conference, Training and Activity Centre. The house is utilised by health & local authorities, churches, charities, hospices, sports training groups, schools, other youth … [Read more...]