Rafting Experience Weekend
Clothing & Other Items you will need to bring :
- A daysack.
- Waterproofs.
- Warm clothing suitable for the prevailing weather conditions - several layers are best as they retain more warm air and can be removed if too warm. Wool or similar fabric is ideal. Avoid wearing cotton as it absorbs water and takes heat from the body, also bring a spare set in case of wet weather.
- Flask/water container.
- Good walking boots, gloves and woolly hat.
- Swimming cossie and an old pair of trainers or wet boots for rafting.
- Also bring clothing suitable for the evenings.
- Sun protection and insect repellent (seasonal)
- Wash Kit, towel/s etc.
- Bin bag / carrier bags for wet and muddy clothing and boots at the end of the weekend.
- Money - there are no cash points near this venue!
Walking Weekends
Clothing & Other Items you will need to bring :
- A rucksack.
- Waterproofs.
- Flask/water container.
- Insect repellant and sun protection (seasonal)
- Hat, gloves and warm clothing suitable for the prevailing weather conditions - ideally items specifically made for walking, several layers are best as they retain more warm air and can be removed if too warm. Wool or similar fabric is ideal. Avoid wearing cotton as it absorbs water and takes heat from the body, also bring a spare set in case of wet weather.
- Good walking boots with ankle support. Due to the length and height gain of the high level walks your boots should be well worn in to avoid blisters. Carry a blister kit if you are susceptible.
- Also bring clothing suitable for the evenings.
- Towel and Wash Kit.
- Bin bag / carrier bags for wet and muddy clothing and boots at the end of the weekend.
- Money - there are no cash points near this venue!
Country Pursuits Weekend
Clothing & Other Items you will need to bring :
- A daysack.
- Waterproofs & Clothing : - a variety suitable for varying weather conditions, ideally items specifically made for the outdoors, several layers are best as they retain more warm air and can be removed if too warm. Wool or similar fabric is ideal. Avoid wearing cotton as it absorbs water and takes heat from the body, also bring spares in case of wet weather.
- Gloves and woolly hat.
- Walking boots, light weight, waterproof boots are ideal - Training shoes are OK but will not keep you as warm and dry.
- Clothing suitable for the evenings.
- Sun protection
- Insect repellant
- Wash Kit, towel/s etc.
- Money - there are no cash points near this venue!
Creative Writing Weekend
What to Bring :
- Pen, pencil and rubber.
- A4 pad and ring binder.
- Two ideas for a half hour writing project to work on in class (even if they're only vague ideas at this stage)
- If possible, an example of your writing.
- A positive attitude and an expectation of success.
- Wash Kit, towel/s etc.
- Cash for incidentals - there are no cash points near this venue!
Journalism Weekend
If you need help or guidance on any or all of the following, call Judi on 01625-439000
What to Bring :
- Pen, pencil, rubber, A4 ruled pad and ring binder
- Two magazines, including one you would aspire to write for
- A couple of newspapers; one local, one national
- At least one idea for a half hour feature writing project to work on in class. This could be a travel feature, an interview with someone who has an interesting job or life or has achieved something special. It could be a feature on a hobby or pastime, based on one or more interviews. It could be a humorous column, a health feature.........anything you like. But make sure you have done sufficient research and interviewing to make it a practical writing exercise. The alternative will be to produce something from scratch on the weekend which might be quite a challenge time-wise. It could be a feature on Spice for instance, if your fellow students are willing to be interviewed. Or a review of a book, film or TV programme seen (or read) recently. If possible, try and bring at least some brainstormed ideas to help you with content, plus any photographs.
- If you have any examples of journalistic writing you can bring to give me an idea of your current style, this would be good but is, of course, optional.
- A positive attitude and an expectation of success.
- Wash Kit, towel/s etc.
- Cash for incidentals - there are no cash points near this venue!
Fame Academy Weekend
It would help us organise things if you could call Barry or Sonya on 01938 820351 as soon as
possible and let us know what instrument you will be bringing with you or, if you sing, what type of
songs (r&b, folk, pop etc.).
What to Bring :
- Your own instruments, stands and tuning devices.
- Music and chords for any songs you like.
- Spare strings, reeds etc. for your instruments.
- Three CD's - a) Your all time favourite, b). Best in the last 12 months, c.
Unknown/obscure artiste.
- Note pad and pen/pencil.
- Your fancy dress for Saturday night 50's rocker, 60's hippy, 70's glam rock or 80's punk.
- A positive attitude and a sense of fun.
- Wash Kit, towel/s etc.
- Cash for incidentals - there are no cash points near this venue!
Activity Challenge Weekend
Clothing & Other Items you will need to bring :
- A daysack.
- Waterproofs.
- Warm clothing suitable for the prevailing weather conditions - several layers are best as they retain more warm air and can be removed if too warm. Wool or similar fabric is ideal. Avoid wearing cotton as it absorbs water and takes heat from the body, also bring a spare set in case of wet weather.
- Gloves and woolly hat.
- Light weight walking boots or trainers for climbing and an old pair of trainers or wet boots for canoeing.
- Also bring clothing suitable for the evenings.
- Sun protection and insect repellent
- Wash Kit, towel/s etc.
- Bin bag / carrier bags for wet and muddy clothing and boots at the end of the weekend.
- Money - there are no cash points near this venue!
Skills for the Hills Weekend
You may wish to bring a small personal first aid kit, survival/bivi bag and emergency/snack food such as Mars bars etc.
If you wish to purchase a map of the area we hope to be using either the Landranger sheet 125 (Bala and Lake Vrynwy) or the Explorer series sheet 239 (Lake Vyrnwy).
If you already have a compass then please bring it with you (there will be compasses available to those who don't have one).
If you are thinking of purchasing a compass then you may find it useful to wait until after the weekend when you should have a better understanding of what you need.
Clothing & Other Items you will need to bring :
- A rucksack.
- Waterproof overtrousers and jacket.
- Flask/water container.
- Insect repellant and sun protection.
- Hat, gloves and warm clothing suitable for the prevailing weather conditions - ideally items specifically made for walking (No Denim), several layers are best as they retain more warm air and can be removed if too warm. Wool or similar fabric is ideal. Avoid wearing cotton as it absorbs water and takes heat from the body, also bring a spare set in case of wet weather.
- Good walking boots with ankle support. (Carry a blister kit if you are susceptible.)
- Gaiters
- Torch with spare batteries/bulb.
- Also bring clothing suitable for the evenings.
- Towel and Wash Kit.
- Bin bag / carrier bags for wet and muddy clothing and boots at the end of the weekend.
- Money - there are no cash points near this venue!
Mountain Biking Weekend
Clothing & Other Items you will need to bring :
- A daysack and water bottle.
- Waterproofs and gloves.
- Warm clothing suitable for the prevailing weather conditions - ideally items specifically made for cycling, several layers are best as they retain more warm air and can be removed if too warm. Avoid wearing cotton as it absorbs water and takes heat from the body, also bring a spare set in case of wet weather.
- Boots or shoes suitable for cycling. Light weight walking boots are ideal or good training shoes.
- Also bring clothing suitable for the evenings.
- Sun protection/insect repellant (seasonal)
- Wash Kit, towel/s etc.
- Bin bag / carrier bags for wet and muddy clothing and boots at the end of the weekend.
- Money - there are no cash points near this venue!
Drawing and Painting Weekend
Your instructor for the weekend, Julie, will have a supply of pencils, paints, paper etc. which will be available to purchase over the weekend.
If you have any pictures or objects you think will be suitable subjects for drawing please feel free to bring them with you.
If the weather is suitable, we plan to venture outdoors to be inspired by the scenery so you should also bring a weatherproof coat, boots, gloves etc.
What to Bring :
- Pencils 2B, 3B, 4B, HB, pencil sharpener, rubber and a ruler.
- A3 pad of cartridge paper and a board to work on.
- Basic quality watercolour paper.
- Your own watercolour brushes and paints if you have them.
- A positive attitude and an expectation of success.
- Wash Kit, towel/s etc.
- Cash for incidentals - there are no cash points near this venue!
Drawing and Walking Weekend
Clothing & Other Items you will need to bring :
- An A4 sketchpad together with a range of pencils, sharpener and eraser.
- If you wish to bring paints as well as pencils please feel free to do so, but remember you will have to carry them with you all day.
- A daysack.
- Flask/water container.
- Waterproofs & Clothing : - a variety suitable for varying weather conditions - ideally items specifically made for walking, several layers are best as they retain more warm air and can be removed if too warm. Wool or similar fabric is ideal. Avoid wearing cotton as it absorbs water and takes heat from the body, also bring a spare set, and waterproof jackets/leggings in case of wet weather. Gloves and wool hat.
- Good walking boots with ankle support. Light weight, waterproof boots are ideal - Training shoes/ ordinary shoes are NOT suitable
- Also bring clothing suitable for the evenings, slipper/ comfy shoes for in the house.
- Sun protection and Insect repellant (seasonal)
- Wash Kit, towel/s etc.
- Bin bag / carrier bags for any wet and muddy clothing and boots at the end of the weekend.
- Money - there are no cash points near this venue!
"Life" Drawing and Painting Weekend
What to Bring :
- Various grade drawing pencils
- Pencil Sharpener and rubber
- A3 Cartridge Paper Pad
- Charcoal
- Pastels
- Pastel paper A3 or bigger
- Wash Kit, towel/s etc.
- Cash for incidentals - there are no cash points near this venue!
