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Latest blog… Janet’s view of DofE (a parent’s view)

Posted 11 July 202019 July 2020 adminPosted in Uncategorized

The Duke of Edinburgh scheme is a fantastic opportunity for young people to engage in life skills, push the boundaries and experience opportunities that they would never have dreamt of.

As a parent of twins I encouraged both Lily and … Read the rest

Emma Holland

Posted 30 April 202011 July 2020 adminPosted in Uncategorized

I’m writing this blog 5 weeks into the Coronavirus lockdown and it couldn’t be a more apt and relevant time to write about how being outdoors, walking and surrounded by nature can improve your mood, mental and physical wellbeing.

From … Read the rest

Chloe’s DofE Story

Posted 8 November 201830 April 2020 f4adwpPosted in Uncategorized
After moving from living in a major city when I was five, for most of my life I can remember living in the countryside and now can’t imagine living anywhere else, from spending weekends and afterschool outside (not having a
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Latest DofE Residentials

Posted 3 November 20187 December 2018 f4adwpPosted in Uncategorized

20180413_124815 20180412_191409 20180410_155725We’ve run 3 residentials this year at February half term, over the Easter holidays and recently during October half term. Over the February half term we were joined by 25 students, all studying Maths or Physics at A level. They … Read the rest

3 day residential with Y6 girls

Posted 3 October 2018 f4adwpPosted in Uncategorized

We’ve had another 3 days of fun with Year 6 from Leicester High School for Girls. With the aim of allowing time for the girls to get to know each other, have fun, cement friendships and form new bonds, we … Read the rest

Bushcraft fun with the Brownies!

Posted 3 October 20187 December 2018 f4adwpPosted in Uncategorized

We were delighted to be invited to come and run a bushcraft afternoon for the Saxilby Brownies in Lincolnshire. Having set up, we were greeted by a joyful group of yellow and brown clad girls, swirling round the field full … Read the rest

Bushcraft activity day for Lyddington Village

Posted 3 October 201716 September 2018 f4adwpPosted in Schools

Just as the children and grandchildren from Lyddington in Rutland were starting back at school after the long summer holiday, they gathered for a special bushcraft activity day on a wet and windy Saturday afternoon! Lyddington Parish Council, with money … Read the rest

Coast 2 Coast by Bike August 2017

Posted 2 October 201718 June 2018 f4adwpPosted in Uncategorized

Coast 2 Coast

4 days
Over 270km completed
4530m of incline

Many congratulations to the whole group – you were MAGNIFICENT!

In August this year we met a small group of cyclists, who had signed up to ride their road bikes from … Read the rest

2016-2017 DofE Report!

Posted 21 September 201716 June 2018 f4adwpPosted in Uncategorized

A look back at last year’s DofE. We started with Beauchamp College’s Gold Practice in the Lake District last October and finished with Leicester High School’s Bronze Qualifier in the White Peaks this September. And in between we have taken … Read the rest

February Maths & Activity Residential

Posted 20 February 201718 June 2018 f4adwpPosted in Uncategorized

ResidentialWe’ve just returned from another Maths and Outdoor Activity Residential over February Half-Term. We were joined by 20 students, all studying Maths at A level. They came from all parts of the UK, from Devon to Manchester and Derbyshire to … Read the rest

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Have momentarily reached superhero status in my house having repaired child one’s ghd hair straighteners using the excellent service & tutorial from @StylerRepair

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More theft in Sheffield. Getting brazen.

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18 Feb

Pretty sad to say this again but unfortunately all our bikes were stolen last night so if you see them offered anywhere or online please let me know. Details below

Sonder Frontier – Dark Green, white frame protector and copper finishing kit 3

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Christina is one of our new instructors & (fingers crossed) will be working with us this coming year on several school DofE expeditions. It’s great to have another female instructor on board as another positive role-model for the many all-girl DofE groups and schools that we work with.🙂 … See MoreSee Less

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Fantastic walk in Rutland today getting ready for our nature journaling course. Have you booked a place with us yet? 
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Coming soon....learn the skills to create your own nature journal with local artist Jax Crew. A one day course in Rutland. Contact us for more details. 
#natureillustration #illustration #sketchbook #botanicalillustration #natureart #naturesketch  #naturepainting #naturelovers #hoursoutside #naturalist #naturelover #botanical #naturalworld #naturewriting  #wildlifeartist #watercolour  #naturedrawing #journal #natureandstory #botanicalart #beginnerartist #naturejournal #naturejournaling

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Trig Point Adventures running throughout August.

One day walks with Mark learning the history of trig points & exploring Yorkshire. 
See our website to book a place. Prices start at £35pp.

#trigpointing #trigpillars #trigbagging #trigpoint #yorkshire #outdoors #guidedwalk #adventure

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Beautiful walk today on my own but looking forward to being able to take clients on this route on my wellbeing walk days.

#wellbeing #wellness #health #mentalhealth #selfcare #fitness #mindfulness #healthylifestyle #lifestyle #motivation #healthy #anxiety #healthyliving #mentalhealthawareness #happiness #life #relax #inspiration #nature #walking

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Excellent blog by @emmahollandmt on our website on her thoughts during lock down and how mental health & the outdoors go hand in hand. 
https://first4adventure.co.uk/latest-blog-from-emma-holland/

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing #adventuretherapy #nature #explorersconnect #womeninadventure

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We headed off up The Ben today, but snow conditions were against us. So after going halfway had to retreat. Still a good day out in the hills. #adventuremind #wintermountaineering #wintermountainskills #winterinthemountains We have spaces still available on our next course 27-29 Mar. Contact us if interested.

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More photos from our day in Glen Coe, intro to winter skills.

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So we are up in Glen Coe for our intro to winter skills. Conditions have been good for day 1. #adventuremind #wintermountaineering #wellbeing

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Day 5 of our Gold DofE Residential. After a early energiser it was then a morning of High Ropes. Filled by the last revision session of the course. A big thank you to all our students who made the week very enjoyable. We wish them all the best in the future. #dofe #mathsrevision #alevelmaths #goldresidential #dofegold

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Day 4 of our Gold DofE Residential. After a lie in for the students today it was a wet and challenging morning outdoors but they still managed to light a fire in bushcraft. Some high games on the Quad Course. Lots more maths and to end the day a review of the week. #dofe #mathsrevision #alevelmaths #goldresidential #dofegold

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DAY 3 of our Gold DofE Residential

A busy day, starting off with energiser again then a day full of maths, climbing and low ropes. Ending with a evening talk from Sue Hills from The Alice Ruggles Trust on the dangers of stalking. #dofe #mathsrevision #alevelmaths #goldresidential #dofegold #alicerugglestrust

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DAY 2 of our Gold DofE Residential.

A very busy day which started with a 7.30am outside fitness energiser followed by several hours of very focused maths revision mixed with some archery, problem solving games and mining. A laughter filled biscuit making challenge to end the day before a couple of hours of relaxing and chatting. 
#dofe #mathsrevision #alevelmaths #goldresidential #dofegold

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DAY 1 of our DofE Gold Residential. 
We started with a windy but dry walk which enabled us to chat to each other. Back to the centre for Maths revision, a talk on wellbeing, good food and some chill out time.

#dofe #mathsrevision #alevelmaths #golddofe #goldresidential

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NEW Wellbeing Walks launched today on our website. bit.ly/2SCo3qa

#wellbeing #wellness #health #selfcare #mentalhealth #fitness #mindfulness #healthylifestyle #lifestyle #mentalhealthawareness #motivation #healthy #healthyliving #happiness #anxiety #inspiration #energy #natural #outdoors #happy #nature #walking

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