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Thursday 2nd July 2009 5.45-9pm.

Activities start at 6pm. Come and have a go at... Dinghy Sailing; Catamarans; Open boats; Keelboats; Windsurfing; Sit on tops.

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Senior Marketing Officer - up to 27,000 per annum (Ref: SUS015)
Arts & Marketing Officer - up to 24,000 per annum (Ref: SUS016)
Project Officer, NCN - up to 24,000 per annum (Ref: SUS017)
Project Officer, NCN - up to 24,000 per annum (Ref: SUS018)
All posts are 37.5 hours per week, three year contract and based in Cardiff (maybe negotiable).

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Sunday 5th July at 8am and will start and finish at Pensarn car park
The bike ride offers two circular routes, the first a 15 mile family friendly ride from Pensarn, through Colwyn Bay to Rhos on Sea along a designated cycle path, then returning along the same route. The second more challenging 30 mile route continues from Rhos On Sea to Llandudno, around the Great Orme and back to Pensarn.

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Starting salary: Part time (0.6) £12,000
This post requires a highly-motivated, well-organised, dynamic and enthusiastic individual who can use their initiative to develop the Association. The successful applicant will have a positive and open-minded approach to the job. The post holder will work within the customer services team in Siabod Cottage which is also the base for Mountain Leader Training England and Wales (MLTE and MLTW).

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MAY DAY HOLIDAY MONDAY 4 MAY 2009 at LLYN BRENIG SAILING CLUB!
Well here's your chance! Our club invites you to come along and try your hand at sailing a variety of dinghies on the beautiful waters of Llyn Brenig. Sail in a variety of boats, (weather dependant ) free of charge (buoyancy aids provided), chat with our members, inexpensive snacks & hot drinks available.

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Saturday, May 23rd at 11.00 am and opened by Radio and TV Presenter Hywel Gwynfryn. Following the official launch at the Joiner's Arms, Malltraeth at 1.00 pm there will be a series of charity walks with distances of 2, 4 and 10 miles through Newborough Forest and an opportunity to cycle, also for charity, the new off road cycle way from Malltraeth to Llangefni for individuals and team participation.

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21, 22, 23 July 2009 (school years 3, 4, 5, 6)
Cost £95 per person (everything included)
A unique opportunity to stay at Glan-llyn and receive high level coaching in fishing. During your stay you will develop you fishing skills, camp, learn bush craft as well as learn about wild food in the area and wild cooking. You will also take part other adventurous activities at the centre to include high ropes, canoeing, raft building and climbing.

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Last Tuesday (7th April 2009) saw Alun Ffred Jones AM (Heritage Minister) officially open Llwybr Haearn Mountain Biking Skills track at Nant Bwlch yr Haearn Outdoor Education Centre. This cutting edge track was made possible thanks to generous funding from the Welsh Assembly Government through the Sports Council for Wales and is already making a positive difference to local participation levels in this healthy and exciting sport.

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Anglesey sailor Bleddyn Mon has been crowned RYA Volvo Youth National Championships after he won the 29er crown on the West Coast of Scotland. Mon who has twice won the 29er class National title as well as winning Youth silver at the 2008 29er Worlds in Australia, went into last week’s Championships in Largs desperate to go one better than the Youth Nationals silver he claimed with former crew Tom Humphreys in Pwllheli last year.

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Location: Gwersyll yr Urdd, Glan-Llyn
Salary: 21,376 - 24,781
(The above is an advertisement for vacancies within Urdd Gobaith Cymru, Wales' leading youth organisation, for which the ability to speak Welsh and English is essential).

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2nd, 3rd and 4th of May 2009
Explore and enjoy our village! After your walk we invite you to stay in our village and enjoy the refreshments in our Cafe/Shop, Tea Room, Riverside Chocolate House, a choice of pubs and restaurants or bring your own and use the Picnic Area. We also offer a choice of touring caravan parks, campsites and a number of Bed & Breakfast places.

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Organised by Conwy Countryside Service
Do you enjoy getting out in the countryside, want to get a bit of exercise and fresh air, would you like to meet some new people and visit some different places? If so there will be something in Conwy's Walking Week for you.

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EVERY SATURDAY STARTING FROM THE 4th April to 6th of June 2009 (10 sessions)
Beginners to Advanced. Everybody Welcome! 11 to 18 yrs of age. Saturday 9.30am to12.30pm. Plas Menai provides all necessary clothing and equipment, so why not give this exhilarating sport a try!

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The Outdoor Partnership's new Coach Education Programme for 2009 is now available for volunteer leaders. The programme includes National Governing Body courses, proficiency awards, mentor support, first aid courses and Sports Coach UK workshops.

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This job helps to sustain Wales' natural heritage so that everyone can enjoy it and benefit from it. You will do this by helping to manage special sites.
POST: Four Seasonal Assistant Reserve Managers
POST NOs: 000653-000655, 000671
LOCATION: Newborough, Coedydd Aber, Cader Idris (Ystradlyn), Llanfair (Harlech)

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Every Monday Evening at Ty Croes Race Track, Anglesey.
6pm until 7pm for children under 11; 6pm until 8pm for over 11's and adults. Cost is 2 pounds or one pound for under 16's. Bring your bike and helmet! For more information contact Dewi Jones on 07733 121585. Provided by Welsh Cycling and Energy Cycles.

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During the May Half Term the Outdoor Partnership has organised a week of Adventure activities for the residents of Anglesey. The Anglesey Adventure Week is five days of Outdoor Activities aimed at promoting outdoor recreation and the wonderful natural resources available on Anglesey. The week will include activities such as canoeing, climbing and coasteering and are free of charge.

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Date: Thursday 30th April 2009
Location: Beacon Climbing Centre
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Priority will be given to Outdoor Partnership and Disability Sport Wales Scheme members. The workshop aims to develop your disability awareness and gain technical skills to support disabled people into climbing activities.

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Fishing Taster Day, Saturday 23rd May, 10am to 4pm.
Where: Llyn Edna, Llanerchymedd
The session is FREE to Mentro Allan participants. The Mentro Allan project is aimed at young women from the ages of 16 to 30.

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Up to 25,000 per annum
37.5 hours per week based in Conwy
Sustrans, the UKs leading sustainable transport charity which promotes the National Cycle Network and other exciting initiatives is seeking to fill the above vacancy. The main responsibilities of this role will include the promotion of cycling to school at selected primary and secondary schools, supporting 'school champions' at other local schools and making links between schools and the bicycle industry.

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A further twenty five thousand pounds for 2009!
The Outdoor Partnership recently received a grant of twenty five thousand pounds from the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) to support volunteer leaders in 2009. The funding will go towards National Governing Body courses, proficiency awards, mentor support, first aid courses and Sports Coach UK workshops.

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SALARY: 17,937.00 per annum
CLUBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WALES are inviting applications for a Full-Time OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES DEVELOPMENT OFFICER to establish alternative outdoor active opportunities for young people throughout Wales, with a primary focus on south east Wales.

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SALARY: 24,643 - 26,666
Flintshire County Council's Youth Service is seeking to appoint a dynamic and innovative Youth Worker to further develop and support the successful Duke of Edinburghs Award Scheme across the County. Working with schools, Youth Service settings and a range of partner agencies, the post holder will drive forward this popular programme. An effective communicator, you will have excellent organisational skills and substantial experience of procedures relating to outdoor and adventurous activities. A detailed knowledge of the current Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and its operating procedures will be essential to the success of this post.

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Now in its fourth year, the SkillsActive and Nancy Ovens Bursary is for paid and un-paid individuals working within the sport, fitness, playwork, outdoors and caravan sectors who wish to improve their skills through an innovative training programme, one which is perhaps outside the scope of regular training.

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How would you like to win two tickets to the Outdoor Show at the Birmingham NEC on the 27, 28 and 29 of March. The show is sponsored by the Ordnance survey and includes the skymasters climbing competition, kayak pools, mountain bike arena and guest speakers such as Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Doug Scott.

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Following the success of last years Outdoor Adventure holiday programme, this year we're focusing on further developing our courses to enable children and young people and families to develop their skills in a range of outdoor activities. Activities include Climbing & Abseiling, Introduction and improvers; Canoe and kayak, Introduction and Improvers courses; Mountain Biking, Llwybr Haearn skills course; Orienteering, Introduction and improvers; Mining, Introduction; Gorge Walking, ½ day sessions; Ski and Snowboard ½ day sessions; High Rope course, ½ day sessions.

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In a combined effort to increase outdoor activity opportunities for primary school children, school playgrounds are changing!! High quality mentoring will be provided for teachers utilising the NEW Outdoor Learning Cards – increasing their confidence and competence to deliver OAA within the curriculum; up to 50% funding will be provided to support bouldering walls in each school within the county over the next 2 years and community based multi activity outdoor adventure clubs will be developed in each school cluster to create links with activity specific clubs within the area and much more...

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On the 28th of March 2009!
Conwy Youth Service in partnership with Conwy Outdoor Partnership are preparing to challenge their fear of heights, by abseiling 100ft to raise money for their activity programmes for 2009. In order for the young people to see the value of activity programmes provided within the county, and to support the cost of their activity programme, the young people taking part will have to raise their own sponsorship for the day.

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6th APRIL 2009 - PLAS Y BRENIN
The Outdoor Partnership with Menter Iaith Conwy and the Snowdonia National Park are organising an evenings entertainment with Dewi Pws for the 6th April 2009 at Plas y Brenin. Dewi Pws, is one of Wales funniest actors; explorer; comedian; singer; Adventurer; There’s nothing much Dewi Pws hasn't accomplished during his colourful life.

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NEW Climbing Wall Leaders on Anglesey
Three members of the Anglesey Adventure Club have recently passed the Climbing Wall Award assessment at the Beacon Climbing Centre. Gwenno Wyn, Gethin Thomas and Chris Evans were successful and are now able to lead groups on artificial walls. Chris deserves a special mention as one of the first members of the Club to gain a National Governing Body Award.

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All Boats Sold as Seen - Surf-Lines Shop
Ex Demo Kayaks, Surf-Lines Adventures Ltd. Unit 2, Y Glyn, Llanberis, Gwynedd. LL55 4EL. t-01286 879001 e- shop@surf-lines.co.uk www.surf-lines.co.uk.
First come first served!!

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The North Wales Outdoor Partnership has received a grant of £5000 to train volunteer leaders from the lottery-funded grants programme 'Awards for All Wales'. Over the last 3 years, the Outdoor Partnership has set up 28 NEW community outdoor clubs ranging from mountain biking, climbing, canoeing, sea kayaking, hill walking, street orienteering, to multi activity clubs. Last year the Partnership received £5000 from Awards for All to train 49 volunteer leaders within these clubs. The community clubs currently have over 1700 members and cater for juniors, adults and families.

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Clwb Antur y Borth is the latest outdoor club to receive capital funding from the Sports Council for Wales, administered by the Outdoor Partnership. The club, supported by the Outdoor Partnership, will purchase new climbing equipment for its members.

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Over the half term break the Plas Cybi Partnership in Holyhead ran a day of Cycling activities for the young people of Holyhead. The day was ran in conjunction with the Councils road safety team, who organised cycling road safety skills and the Outdoor Partnership, who introduced the young people to basic mountain bike skills. It is hoped that cycling activities will continue with a bike maintenance course in the future.

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The Second Valley Girl Guides are currently running an introduction to kayaking course for their members through local Kayak instructor Andy Short. The guides were successful in their application to the Sports Council for Wales for a Community Chest grant to help pay for the sessions, which include six pool sessions and 2 outdoor sessions in the Holyhead area. The Group is aiming to offer more varied opportunities for girls in the area and to attract more members.

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Horse Riding Taster Session - Sunday 22nd February
And 5 week course starting 1st March 2009
10.45am to 12pm
At the Isle of Anglesey Riding Centre, Tal-Y-Foel, Dwyran. The session is FREE to Mentro Allan participants. The Mentro Allan project is aimed at young women from the ages of 16 to 30.

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February 14-22
Dry ski slope sessions, tree top adventures, introduction to climbing for children, introduction to orienteering for children, introduction to rock climbing, introduction to kayaking and canoeing, family adventure day, women and girls mountain biking sessions, orienteering event for families. Full and half day activities for children, young people and families.

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Many organisations, schools (primary and secondary), colleges and climbing clubs have shown an interest in using NICAS for their students and club members as a way of introducing individuals to climbing and also to develop their skills in a structured and methodical way. NICAS can be introduced to individuals as a part of their education within a school or college environment or purely as a way of quantifying their development within a climbing context.

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Anglesey now has its first primary school based after school climbing and adventure club. Clwb Antur Ysgol y Borth is an after school climbing club set up by some keen teachers and parents, and is currently offering introductory climbing sessions at Maes Glas Climbing wall, with further development sessions at the Indi.......

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Salary £23160 pro-rata
1st March - 30 November 2009
Plas Menai National Watersports Centre based on the Menai Strait in North Wales, organises and runs a wide range of watersports programmes including sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, powerboating, teambuilding and offshore cruising. A vacancy has arisen for a Yachtmaster Instructor to join the dedicated staff team here at Plas Menai. Ideally the candidate will also be able to run shore-based theory courses.

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SkillsActive is conducting an online survey of the outdoor sector and wants to hear from organisations or businesses involved with activity provision.

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Prestatyn Climbing Club, held the 1st youth indoor Bouldering competition on December 14th at their wall in Prestatyn Leisure Centre. There was fantastic representation from both Dyffryn Conwy Leisure Centre and Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre Club members. This was a chance for them to climb and compete with other ‘likeminded climbers’ from the area, following a long winter of training on club nights.

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A NUMBER of sporting achievers who have shone on the World and European stage this year, were among the winners when the 2008 Conwy Borough Sports awards were announced at Venue Cymru in Llandudno on Friday 14th Nov.

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From February through to April 2009
Youngsters with any disability from Anglesey will have the chance to participate in Outdoor Activities for free. The sessions will vary form full days to morning or evening sessions and will include activities such as climbing development, orienteering, and the famous high ropes course.

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January through until March Conwy will be putting on a series of Mountain Biking development course in partnership with 1Bike1 (Snowdonia Cycle Hire and Training). These development courses are aimed at both young people and adults alike. Three weekend dates have been set to develop your skills in mountain biking, so whether you're an interested beginner to the sport or want hints and tips for progression and coaching tips, there's something for everyone!

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Following a re-structure to current leisure centre climbing programmes both Dyffryn Conwy and Llandudno Junction Leisure Centres are currently taking names for courses in Jan 09 for both Family and Children's climbing programmes (Minimum of 6 for each course).

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Starting Thursday 15th January 2009 - 6pm to 8pm
Indi Climbing Wall, Llanfairpwll
The Club is FREE to Mentro Allan participants. The Mentro Allan project is aimed at young women from the ages of 16 to 30 living on Anglesey.

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We have some autumn boat offers that your club members may be interested in. Club members will get 15 percent off the following boats - Pyranha Z:one Orange and grey M x1 649.00 = 551.65. Pyranha Z:one Blue and white M x1 649.00 =551.65. Pyranha Karnali yellow and orange L x1 649.00 =551.65. Pyranha Burn Lime and yellow M x1 889.00 =755.65. Liquidlogic Jeffe White 799.95 =679.95. And many more offers...

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The report features some of our key successes during the third year of operation through a series of case studies and highlights some of the challenges for the Partnership entering the 2nd phase (2009-2012).

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The latest version of the Outdoor Clubs' Booklet is now available as a hard copy or to download. The 2009 booklet features 15 new clubs and has updated details of all our outdoor activity clubs in North West Wales.

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Have you led a youth group/school expedition before? Have you travelled through developing world countries? Do you want to help develop young Welsh minds in the art of responsible environmental travelling? Do you want to help young Welsh travellers see the world and learn about the world through the medium of Welsh?

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Beaumaris leisure centre hosted the 2008 Anglesey sports award on the 26th of November. The night's special guest was Bethesda born Climber Ioan Doyle, who after an impressive video of his recent exploits talked about his experiences growing up in Snowdonia and learning to climb.

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COURSES RUNNING IN 2009
Cycle Training Wales provide an OCN (Open College Network) accredited Off Road Support Rider qualification which is designed for people who would like to take groups out on traffic free routes. The course is particularly suitable for community groups, teachers and youth leaders with an interest in cycling and leading groups on easy cycle rides.

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Indoor kayaking taster course for 6 weeks at Holyhead Leisure Centre. The course is FREE to Mentro Allan participants. The Mentro Allan project is aimed at young women from the ages of 16 to 30.

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The Outdoor Partnership recently received a SPLASH grant of 23K, a new water recreation challenge fund for Wales. The first year's funding will go towards building permenant watersports storage and purchasing water based equipment for community access in the Porthmadog area.

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Flintshire County Council will shortly be advertising for an Outdoor Activities Development Officer to develop outdoor activities in the county. For a job description and person specification or an informal discussion regarding this post contact Sian Williams, Sports Development Department at Flintshire Council.

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14 November 2008 / 28 May 2009
Maes Glas, Bangor / Glan Wnion Leisure Centre, Dolgellau (6.00-9.00pm)
Cost of the workshop is 10 pound per person which includes a resource pack and refreshments. For further information on the workshop or to book your place contact Marcus Politis, Disability Sport Development Officer on 01758 704 109.

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2 March 2009
Glaslyn Leisure Centre, Porthmadog (6.00-9.00pm)
Cost of the workshop is 10 pound per person which includes a resource pack and refreshments. For further information on the workshop or to book your place contact Marcus Politis, Disability Sport Development Officer on 01758 704 109. n Leisure Centre, Porthmadog (6.00-9.00pm)

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Courses and clinics for 2009
A full range of paddling clinics and BCU awards available in 2009. In addition the following will also be taking place; development weekends, coach update weekends, symposiums, festivals and gatherings, clinics specific to your club’s training needs, coach mentoring sessions and Mock Assessments!

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1st November 2008
The Outdoor Partnership in Conwy and local outdoor clubs will be hosting a series of children and young people's taster sessions in mountain biking, indoor climbing and orienteering and will take place at Dyffryn Conwy Leisure Centre on Saturday 1st November. The event will coincide with Llanast Llanrwst, a series of cultural and social events in the town during 2008.

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21st and 22nd FEBRUARY 2009
Conway Centre, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey
A practical 2 day course suitable for Teachers, Outdoor Instructors, climbers and canoeists alike. It is recognised as the minimum qualification for MLTUK, ML summer and winter awards, Single Pitch Supervisors Award, RYA, BCU, BASI, ASSI, BOF an by most other National Governing Bodies.

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Closing date for next round of applications is MONDAY 24th NOVEMBER 2008!
Clwb Padlo Blaeanau is the latest club to benefit from funding from the The North West Wales Outdoor Partnership (NWWOP), through the Sports Council for Wales. There is up to £5000 of capital funding available for new and existing NWWOP clubs!

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Earn up to £16,000
Flights, hotel accommodation and insurances included. Subsistence allowance of up to £1800, travel expenses to UK Airport. Call today and get an extra £175 late notice fee*. Start date 1st November Call Deborah Clarke on 01286 871 888 for further information * Subject to being contracted

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Over half term pupils from Holyhead High school and Ysgol David Hughes in Menai Bridge will be getting the chance to develop their climbing skills and other adventurous activities in conjunction with the Outdoor Partnership and 5x60 schemes running in these schools. The schools will get the chance to spend two adventurous days at the Conway Centre on the Menai Straits.

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START DATE: 25 OCTOBER 2008
Saturday the 25th October, will see the launch of new climbing opportunities for women, in partnership with Plas y Brenin, National Mountaineering Centre. This will be the 2nd Women’s climbing development course, following the successful programme run last year. As well as specific development courses the Outdoor Partnership have a range of courses specifically designed to encourage female participation from taster outdoor activities courses in canoeing, climbing, skiing and snowboarding, caving and mountain biking to training courses and mother and daughter introduction activity days.

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15 & 16 NOVEMBER 2008
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL. WE WILL BE RUNNING FURTHER REC COURSES IN 2009 (Subject to funding)
Conway Centre, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey
A practical 2 day course suitable for Teachers, Outdoor Instructors, climbers and canoeists alike. It is recognised as the minimum qualification for MLTUK, ML summer and winter awards, Single Pitch Supervisors Award, RYA, BCU, BASI, ASSI, BOF an by most other National Governing Bodies.

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6th and 7th DECEMBER 2008 - PLAS Y BRENIN
1 PLACE LEFT!
This new 2 day training course covers the skills and leadership qualities needed to introduce and supervise novice climbers on typical top roping and bouldering climbing walls. This Award will appeal to teachers, youth leaders, DofE supervisers and club volunteers.

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This is an amazing opportunity for you! If you are between 12 and 24 years old you can become involved in this superb project in Snowdonia, which you'll love!

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Saturday 27th of September saw 45 children and young people limbering up to take part in the Beacon Back to School Bouldering Competition. The centre, buzzing with energy and a healthy mix of support and competitiveness, played host to both local children and young people as well as those from further a field.

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27-31 OCTOBER 2008
Do you live in Conwy and fancy an adventure over the half term holidays? If so, there are day trips to Nant B H organised for young people ages 11 - 15years. Activities include High Ropes and Gorge Walking. Spaces are limited to 15 and are on a first come first served basis, early booking is advised!

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Sunday 26th - Friday 31st October 2008
Do you want to help others experience the great outdoors?
Ogwen Cottage Outdoor Pursuits Centre are offering North Wales teachers and residents the opportunity to gain the nationally recognised Mountain Leader Training course. Cost - £250 - This is a subsidised rate for North Wales Residents.Training candidates learn a full range of navigation and leadership skills, and the techniques for safety and security on steep ground.

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18th and 19th OCTOBER 2008
Interested in becoming a Mountain Leader or simply want to develop your navigation skills? This practical weekend course provides an ideal opportunity to learn new skills and refine your technique. You will cover all aspects of navigation leaving you capable of finding your way confidently, day or night and in bad weather. Early booking is advised!

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The North West Wales Outdoor Partnership and Anglesey County Council Sports Development Unit will be launching its new Outdoor equipment store based at Plas Arthur Leisure Centre, Llangefni. Through a Sports Council for Wales active capital lifestyle fund the county has been able to develop an equipment store based at Plas Arthur Leisure Centre which will cater for the needs of groups, clubs, schools, youth clubs, organisations and agencies.

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CLOSING DATE: 08/10/08
Sandwell Residential Educational Service is recruiting for an instructor/stores person based at Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre in Nant Gwynant, Snowdonia. 0.8 FTE Instructor Level 2/Storesperson 2 year fixed term (Start 5th Jan 2009) £18629 - £22145 pro rata

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Saturday 18th October 2008
Ages 8-12 years 9.00am - 1.00pm Ages 13-18years 1.00pm - 5.30pm. Meet at the Conway Centre, Llanfairpwll, LL61 6DJ. One parent/carer must stay in attendance. Cost £5 per person, places must be booked in advance.

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SATURDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2008
A day of fun for all the family. The aim of the day is to provide people with the chance of experiencing the natural beauty of the coastline from a different perspective, whilst also having some great fun getting pretty wet. The day will be led by professional instructors from Plas Menai National Watersports Centre.

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SATURDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2008
Come and try it sessions for FREE from 10am at Penmaenpool, National Park car park, nr Dolgellau. Also taking place is a Quadathlon Challenge (bike, boat, run and swim) and paddling demo's by local clubs and paddlers.

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Clwb Antur Glaslyn has recently secured a £1,000 Sports Council for Wales Community Chest grant to purchase climbing equipment for their new climbing section. The aim is to create a link with Ysgol Eifionydd and make use of the newly built climbing wall at the school.

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Autumn term 2008
Outdoor Education training and awareness days will be held at Gwynedd's Rhyd Ddu Outdoor Centre during the autumn term. The training will be made available to Gwynedd and Anglesey primary and secondary schools to give teachers the basic skills and knowledge to cover some of the requirements of the new curriculum.

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Over the last two years the club has organised a number of activities, from Trailquest competitions, to skills development sessions, bike maintenance sessions and women only rides. Club members also spent five days riding off-road from Conwy to Swansea to raise money for St Davids Hospice and North Wales Air Ambulance.

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BEDDGELERT FOREST - 27 SEPTEMBER 2008
A DAY OF FUN ON A MOUNTAIN BIKE
A day of activities in a beautiful location for families and beginners to develop mountain biking skills. Bikes will be available to hire from Beddgelert Bikes, there will also be camping available in the forest.

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If so, then iTry is for you!
We have brought together a selection of some of the best adventure companies in North Wales. A single phone call guarantees you access to some of the most exciting adventures around.

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Turn a passion into a career - 27 September 2008
Our preview days are designed to help you learn all about training and working in the watersports and yachting industries. Whether you are starting out, changing direction, taking a gap year or a career break, join us to learn more about gaining the internationally-recognised qualifications which allow you to work in these exciting and dynamic industries.

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Saturday 16th August, 2008
The North West Wales Outdoor Partnership and Disability Sport Wales are organising canoeing session for youngsters with disabilities. The activities will be taking place this summer for residents of North West Wales. Meeting at Glanllyn, Bala, ages 8 - 12, 9.30 - 13.00 / Ages 13 - 16, 13:30 - 5:00.

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August 23rd - 24th 2008 - Blaenau Ffestiniog
The weekend's activities include a walk to the lakes, climbing taster session, a day on the Moelwynion, fishing competition, nature and geology walk, kayaking/canoeing taster sessions with the paddling club, Clwb Padlo Blaenau, historical town walk.

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An awards presentation and orienteering event took place at Eirias Park Leisure Centre, Colwyn Bay on Friday 11th July 2008. SIX primary schools in north west Wales gave the thumbs up to a new Outdoor Award scheme, established by the North West Wales Outdoor Partnership, and will be offered to more children in the area next year.

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Anglesey County Council and the Outdoor Partnership are offering Outdoor Activity taster days for young people from Anglesey. The three day block of activities will be open to young people between the ages of 11 - 16. The taster days are free of charge, and include transport.

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A range of day and residential opportunities for families, youth and children available as part of Conwy's holiday adventure programme. Activities include mountain biking - 'Free Ride', climbing, abseiling, canoeing, kayaking, mine exploration, gorge walking, orienteering, horse riding, high ropes course, skiing and snowboarding and much much more.

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This week, the North West Wales Outdoor Partnership welcomed a new member to their team to assist with the implementation of the new NWWOP Strategy on Anglesey.

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On July 19th Menter Iaith Môn is offering the chance for four young people to try climbing for free for a day. The opportunity is open to young people over 16 who are Welsh speaking. No previous experience is necessary – the activity will be suitable for complete beginners and will happen under the supervision of a qualified and experienced instructor.

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Menter Iaith Môn, the language initiative, and the Outdoor Partnership intend to set up a Welsh medium outdoor activities club on Anglesey.

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Do you live in Gwynedd, are over 11 years of age and would you like to take part in some exiting outdoor adventure programmes over the summer holidays? If so, you may be interested in taking part in a range of day and week long programmes in climing, hillwalking, scrambling, abseiling, kayaking, canoeing, sea level traverse, raft, and multi activities.

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10 SEPTEMBER 2008 - PLAS Y BRENIN
Protect yourself and the young people you are working with by understanding and following good coaching practice. A 3 hour workshop to active leaders in the outdoors.

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1st OCTOBER 2008 - PLAS Y BRENIN- 6.30-9.30pm
Discover the needs and motivation of young performers. In this 3 hour workshop you will learn how to deliver effective coaching sessions to meet the level of skill, developmental stage and motivation of each young participant.

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WEDNESDAY 2 JULY 2008 - PLAS Y BRENIN - 6.30-9.30pm
Protect yourself and the young people you are working with by understanding and following good coaching practice. This workshop is FREE for anyone working with children and young people in the outdoors.

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Following a project to map out the school grounds of every school in Gwynedd to enable teachers to run basic Orienteering sessions for their pupils, there are a series of orienteering events taking plae during the summer term for every primary school in Gwynedd.

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The first Gwynedd Outdoor Clubs forum was held at the Glaslyn Leisure Centre in Porthmadog on Wednesday the 30th of April. There, representatives from 14 clubs discussed funding, insurance, operating procedures, and mentoring issues.

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The North West Wales Outdoor Partnership and Conwy County Borough Council Leisure Services will be launching its new Outdoor equipment storeroom based at Dyffryn Conwy Leisure Centre, Llanrwst. The outdoor equipment will cater for the needs of groups, outdoor clubs, schools, youth clubs, organisations and agencies wishing to access the ‘great outdoors.

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In a combined effort to increase outdoor activity opportunities for children and young people with disabilities, No Limits Outdoor adventure Club, is a ground breaking Outdoor Club, for the counties of Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey. Following a series of successful volunteer recruitment events across the 3 counties, the club is about to start on a Club Volunteer Mentoring scheme.

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Following the success of the Conwy Outdoor Adventure holiday programme, this summer promises to be an action packed Adventure holiday programme. This year we have developed our courses, to enable children and young people to develop their skills in a range of outdoor activities.

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Closing Date : 12 June 2008
Plas Menai National Watersports Centre, in partnership with the Royal Yachting Association, wish to appoint an OnBoard Community Development Officer to coordinate and develop the centre’s community activities and develop a major RYA initiative, called OnBoard within North Wales.

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The North West Wales Outdoor Partnership has recently received a £5000 grant from the lottery-funded grants programme Awards for All Wales to train volunteer leaders in outdoor clubs. The grant has provided training opportunities for 49 volunteer leaders within these clubs. The clubs currently have over 1100 junior and senior members.

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28-30th May 2008
One day Kayak Adventure Day, half day Gorge Walking Adventure and a Climbing Development Day at Nant Bwlch yr Haearn. Spaces are limited and its first come first served!

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CLOSING DATE 30th MAY 2008
The Conway Centre on Anglesey is one of the largest cross curricular residential education centres in the UK. We are now seeking Assistant Tutors of Outdoor Education.

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Tuesday, 13th May, will see the launch of NEW climbing opportunities at Plas y Brenin, for local people. Activities include adult development courses, National Governing Body volunteer training courses and Family introduction climbing courses.

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Blue Peris Mountain Centre
We are recruiting 2 assistant Instructors this year, to start on 1st September 2008 until August 1st 2009. Our assistant instructor scheme provides you with the opportunity to assist, work alongside instructors and possibly eventually lead a variety of outdoor activities.

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Would you like to work with young people with disabilities, in the outdoors? If so, No-Limits Climbing Club, based at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre will be organising a number of volunteer recruitment days in the coming months.

8th May 2008-6.00-8.30pm-Climbing session-Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre
15th May 2008-6.00-8.30pm-Orienteering session at Newbrough Forest
20th May 2008-6.00-8.30pm-Canoeing session at Llyn Padarn

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FREE Club Development Planning Workshop at Plas y Brenin
CHANGE OF DATE - NOW 4th JUNE 2008
This 3 hour workshop covers all you need to know to produce an effective development plan for your club. Come and join us and meet other outdoor clubs in North West Wales.

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Skills days, * Awards, Canoe Safety days, Expedition Planning, Open Crossing Navigation, River Safety Day, Rolling Clinics, Coaching Clinics, and more...

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Outlook Community are very excited to offer the following courses, FREE OF CHARGE, to anyone who is currently working with Young People or Communities AND who is resident within the counties of Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd, Anglesey or Rhondda Cynon Taff.

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Are you an experienced hill walker, mountaineer or rock climber who wants a nationally recognised Award to lead others? MLTW organises and administers Award Training Schemes that are widely recognised. Course Providers in Wales run hundreds of training and assessment courses each year.

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Peter Mayers, a Centre Assistant at Plas y Brenin, the National Mountaineering Centre, will shortly be working with a local group from Blaenau Ffestiniog to help them gain their Mountain Leader Award.

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During the Easter break, young people from Ysgol Sir Hugh Owen and Ysgol Brynrefail took part in a number of outdoor adventure activities at Llanrug Outdoor Centre.

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Do you live in the Barmouth / Dolgellau area? Would you be interested in helping to set up a NEW outdoor club for the area? There will be an public meeting at the Dragon Theatre in Barmouth on the 17th of April to discuss the possibility of setting up such a club.

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As we approach the end of our first three year period we intend to carry out a review of the project, to recognise the strengths and weaknesses of the current programme and to prioritise areas of development during the next 3-5 year phase.

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Provisional Date 9th April 2008 - Eirias Park Leisure Centre 9.00 am – 4.00pm
The qualification is available to anyone of 16 years of age and over; however those under 18 will only be able to work under the supervision of a suitably qualified (over 18 years old) coach/teacher

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26th April register from 9.30 am outside Eric’s Caff
Just turn up with secateurs, and/or a pruning saw, then climb a route and give it a trim for free access to:

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New Coach Education Leaflet Out Now!
The North West Wales Outdoor Partnership (NWWOP) will deliver a range of coaching courses in 2008 to train and develop new and existing coaches and leaders in local community outdoor clubs.

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An excellent opportunity exists for a well-qualified watersports instructor to work in one of the UK's premier watersports centres. Ideally you will be multi-qualified in activities such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and power boating.

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With only 5% of workers in the outdoor pursuits industry in north west Wales being able to speak Welsh a new programme is being launched to change this trend.

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"The outdoor activity sector is an important source of jobs for our area, and it is vital that our young people make the most of the opportunities available to them." Iwan Trefor Jones, Gwynedd Council's Strategic Development Director

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Glaslyn Adventure Club has recently received a capital grant of £5000 from the North West Wales Outdoor Partnership to purchase kayaking and canoe equipment for the club.

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In a combined effort to increase healthy lifestyle opportunities to the people of Conwy the North West Wales Outdoor Partnership funding from the Welsh Assembly Government through the Sports Council for Wales are looking at further developing the opportunities available within the county for local people.

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"As you will all have no doubt noticed, the club has been growing from strength to strength and we now have over 65 members! This is beyond our original expectations for this stage of the club which has meant that pool sessions have been busier than we would have expected. Rather than discourage any new paddlers and limit the opportunities for existing members to develop their paddling skills we have booked an addition weekly session from Tuesday 11th March."

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The Snowdonia Society has appointed Alun Pugh, the former Assembly Minister for Culture, Sport and Language, as its Director from the 3rd March. Alun was instrumental in securing the initial funding for the Outdoor Partnership.

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Ascending Tryfan and Glyder Fach, multi-pitch climbing at Tremadog, sea-level traversing at Penrhyn Mawr, kayaking and canoeing on the Menai Straits, Trearddur Bay and Four Mile Bridge, gorge walking up the Afon Ddu, plus evenings of orienteering, skiing and a bivouac by Llyn Idwal.....

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Club Chairman Jamie Holding received the Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by Tracey Morris, elite international marathon runner, at the Sports Awards evening, held in Beaumaris on Wednesday 5th December ’07.

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There are 4 places available on the Welsh Medium run SPA Training at Plas y Brenin on the 19th and 20th of April 2008. Places are FREE for community club leaders!

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Do you speak Welsh? Do you enjoy being in the Outdoors? In a combined effort to increase healthy lifestyle opportunities to the people of North Wales, Menter Iaith Conwy and North Wales Outdoor and a working group of representatives from the outdoor sector have come together to explore ways of widening access to outdoor recreation by local people in the region

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There are now opportunities available for welsh speakers to access outdoor training and assessment courses to access work within the Outdoor Industry.

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The North West Wales Outdoor Partnership, through the Sports Council for Wales, are offering FREE leadership and coaching courses in 2008.

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Membership numbers are heading towards the 40 mark, with weekly Friday evening meets at the Indy Wall or the Beacon Climbing Centre.

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The Outdoor Partnership now has vacancies for experienced outdoor professionals to support the increasing network of outdoor clubs across the region. With support from the Sports Council for Wales Minor Grant, these part time posts will provide an excellent opportunity for outdoor professionals to work with volunteer leaders.

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10 young sailors from North Wales have been attending the North Wales Keelboat Sailing Squad in a bid to become members of the RYA's National Keelboat Programme in 2008.

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Do you live in the Kinmel Bay area? Why not try Street Orienteering? You’ve heard it here first.

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28th April - AGM, Peniarth Arms, Bryncrug

We have to have 25% minimum of all members attending - please try and get there if you can.

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Recently, Cybi Kayakers were successful with a Community Chest Grant application of £750. Cybi Kayakers is the latest outdoor club to be formed under the guidance and support of the Outdoor Partneship.

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Clwb Beico Mynydd Dyffryn Conwy held the 2nd Mountain Bike Orienteering event on Sunday the 2nd December at Nant BH Outdoor Education Centre above Llanrwst. The event was a huge success with over 70 participants taking the challenge in the Mountain Bike Orienteering event, which included a family/youth Mountain Bike Orienteering course, an adult Orienteering course as well as giving participants a chance to test out the new skills course that just been built.

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Saturday 18th October 2008
Ages 8-12 years 9.00am - 1.00pm Ages 13-18years 1.00pm - 5.30pm. Meet at the Conway Centre, Llanfairpwll, LL61 6DJ. One parent/carer must stay in attendance. Cost £5 per person, places must be booked in advance.