Open Day Friday 11th July, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm
Meet the staff, tour the centre and grounds, try the activities. An open invitation to all the community. Bring your own picnic to eat on the centre lawns or next to the Monnow. Refreshments available. Instructor-led activities and self-guided activities suitable for all the family. There is no charge for this event although donations for the bursary fund would be welcome.
A separate event for businesses and other interested organisations will run in the morning, please contact us for more information.
Gold Duke of Edinburgh Residential Courses Summer 2008
Due to the popularity of the early August programme an additional D of E Gold Challenge Course has been programmed for 25 - 29th August 2008.
This will be an action packed week comprising Mountain and Coastal Activities. Why not come and try new challenges and make new friends with other candidates from around the country? For more details and a sample programme contact us.
Darrens Dash and Courthouse Canter Charity Run Event
For a full write up on this year's event, go to the events page.
Families Weekend 4 - 6th April 2008
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An excellent weekend of challenges for the whole family was enjoyed by families from Northamptonshire and Herefordshire in the superb setting of the Black Mountains. Caving, rock climbing and high rope challenges were completed.
See the photo galleries (opens in a separate window)
There are still places available for the Canoe Camping weekend 19 - 21 September and Multi Activity weekend on 10 - 12 October
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New: Mountain Biking is now featured on this site
Are you a keen biker or someone wanting to give this fantastic activity a try? Why not use the centre as a base for a memorable biking weekend. More information on mountain biking
Partnership with the Pathways Group
The centre has recently entered into an exciting partnership with the Pathways Group to provide Leadership courses for team leaders, supervisors and managers. Both of the courses on offer are being led by the Pathways Group tutors and will lead to Institute of Leadership and Management awards. Class based sessions will be complimented by applied Leadership tasks in the centre grounds and beautiful surroundings to really make the learning real. Accommodation for this course will be in the centre's new Monnow Wing in comfortable 2 or 3 person bedrooms. The next ILM Level 3 Leadership programme is running at the centre 7 - 11 July 2008.
For more information: Business and Leadership
Primary Schools Orienteering Event at Overstone Scout Ground, Northampton
This new event in partnership with Everdon FSC and the Healthy Eating Team was a great success. Nearly 300 Northamptonshire children took on the challenge of navigating their way around a series of controls at Overstone Scout Ground and had great fun learning how to use the maps and work together in teams.
Programme of Adult courses
The programme of adult courses is now available. Learn new skills or advance your skills in navigation, caving, rock climbing, kayaking or tackle an Open Canoe Expedition on the River Wye.
'Woodquest' arrives at Longtown
A Woodland strategy game combining stamina, strength, teamwork and strategy has been taxing groups of all ages. Why not include this challenge in your programme and see how you fair amidst the trees?
New: On-line Activity Guides available here
Follow the web links from the bottom of the relevant activity pages to find guide book pages, safety information and suggested routes. Activities