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Open Farm Sunday on 17 June 2012

2012-05-28T13:13:23Z

Hundreds of farms up and down the country are taking part in Open Farm Sunday on 17 June - a day when thousands of people visit farms to see for themselves what farmers do. It is a fantastic opportunity to hear the story behind the food we all enjoy everyday - from breakfast to supper.

Participating farms are opening their gates to the public for guided walks, tractor and trailer rides, and opportunities to meet the animals. A flavour of the farms involved can be found on the Soil Association website.

Do It 4 Real Summer Camps 2012

2012-05-17T13:38:58Z

Do it 4 for Real summer camps are run by YHA England & Wales (The Youth Hostel Association). More than 60,000 young people have taken part in camps so far and relished the opportunity to try new activities, face new challenges, learn new skills, make new friends, grow in confidence and most importantly - have loads of fun. There are great bursary discounts available.

For more information visit the Do It 4 Real Website

Young Curators Project

2012-03-13T14:10:24Z

A new project, the Young Curators, running at the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery over the next 7 months is currently recruiting young people aged 16 - 25 years to take part. They are looking for young people who are interested in the visual arts, graphics and design, marketing and communication.

The project will involve practical activities, seeing a range of work, meeting with other young people's groups at places such as Arnolfini and Spike Island, sharing work, skills and experience, peer mentoring and 1:1 support. This will be a great opportunity for the young people to gain skills and experience in a range of areas in the arts as well as providing them with great networking opportunities.

For more information please email Kamina at kpix@blueyonder.co.uk or call 07752 447 819

Calling All Dancers - W.A.M.A needs You!

2012-03-12T12:47:58Z

WAMA, The Work as Movement Archive is an exciting performance conceived by artist Serena Korda. They are currently recruiting volunteer adult dancers to perform in this event on 12th May 2012. It will be an exciting opportunity to work with choreographer Rosie Heafford & Serena Korda on the development of a new folk dance for Barton Hill.

To apply for a place and for further information please visit the Field Art Projects website or email wama@fieldartprojects.com

Exciting Workshop Opportunity - What About You?

2012-03-12T12:40:00Z

On the weekend of the 24/25th March 2012 at The College, Marksbury Road, Bedminster there are some exciting workshops taking place for young people around creativity and finding their path. Jamie Catto, founder member of Faithless and Creator/Producer/Director of the multi-award winning global 1 Giant Leap films and albums, has teamed up with Raisa Bresleva from Latvia and they are taking the country by storm with thier high octane approach to workshops. They are coming to Brisiol and are offering free/donation based workshops for young people. This is a great opportunity and places are filling up fast.

For more information take a look at www.jamiecatto.com or www.raisabreslava.com/sessionsworkshops.html or contact Raisa directly at rbreslava@gmail.com.

Wildcraft at Embercombe

2012-02-16T14:00:54Z

If you are aged between 13 - 15 years old, Embercombe, on the edge of Dartmoor, is inviting you to an exciting week in nature, where you might discover your strengths and gifts, learn wild-craft skills and share fireside stories. The action packed week will honours the journey into adulthood and offer a unique combination of exciting outdoor activities and expeditions; development of personal leadership strengths; connection to the natural world; practical craft, survival and building skills. All of this combined with deep conversation and a focus on living an authentic and sustainable life.

12th - 17th August 2012

For more information click here

Exmoor Perambulation

2012-02-16T13:43:08Z

The Exmoor Perambulation, a circular long distance walk, is a traditional walk dating back over 725 years. It's one of the most challenging walks in the Exmoor annual calendar and during the 31 miles of cross country walking you will be taking in breathtaking views and accessing parts of the National Park not normally open to the public. You will also be participating in a bit of history!

Entries are now open for 2012. For more information click here

Getting Out There Training Residential

2011-09-16T08:00:00Z

Pinkery Outdoor Education Centre in Exmoor National Park.

Date to be confirmed

INCLUSIVE COSTS - INDIVIDUALS: £50 ORGANISATIONS £75 - £100

You are invited to attend a weekend of training offering the opportunity to be inspired by the value of working outside of your normal environment, to learn new skills in the planning and delivery of away-day and residential programmes and workshops. Our comprehensive programme includes:

1 Exploration of growth beyond comfort zones

2. Reflections on working with inner city children & young people in the natural environment

3. Building effective team work when working with new staff teams

4. Behaviour management with challenging young people

5. Health and Safety management of trips & residential work

6. How to plan creative programmes of work

7. Communication skills & using the tool of storytelling to understand ourselves

8. Working together to develop projects for Imayla’s ‘Getting Out There’ programme

To book a place email emily@imayla.co.uk or call 0117 924 0735

CAMP 3: Adventure Camp

2011-08-25T08:00:00Z

25th - 29th August 2011

With forest, sea, moor and hilltop challenges to stretch your mind and body, this camp will breath new energy into you, teach you new skills and develop your confidence in the outdoors.

For 9 - 13 year olds

COST - £170* per person

£80* concession (including Tax Credits)

*£20 discount if forms & payment are received before 1 August 2011

CAMP 2: Family Camp

2011-08-20T08:00:00Z

20th - 24th August 2011

An opportunity to spend quality time together with a wild range of outdoor activities on offer, a chance to learn and share new skills, get creative, relax, be cooked for and enjoy. Includes beach trip, bushcraft, circus, music, sports and much more...

For 0 - 80 year olds

COST: £100* per adult / £60* concession (including Tax Credits)

£60* per child over 5 / £40* concession

*£20 discount if forms & payment are received before 1 August 2011