Updated 20 April 2012
Dragon Boat Championships organising team: The European Dragon Boat Championships is in Nottingham this year. The event will take place from 26th July – 30th July 2012 and will attract over 1000 competitors from across Europe. Accommodation will be camping and you must be over 18 to attend. You will be part of a volunteering team that will help to run the event; we can offer full board and entrance to end of competition party for just £150. The other option is to self-cater for £36 and purchase meals on site. Please email p-griffiths2@sky.com for more information.
Earth wind and fire - Yoga and the outdoors: Monday 23 – Friday 27 July 2012
This residential is based at the Hampshire County Council mountain centre in the Brecon Beacons. Practice yoga and meditation every day; learn about the chakra system; visit standing stones, stone circles and cairns; watch the sunrise and sunset; plan your own creative activities inspired by the great outdoors; participate in preparing and cooking your own food. The cost for the residential is £300 (£280 for Hampshire County Council registered DofE participants). This includes transport to and from Hampshire (or a pick up from Abergavenny) and during the week; accommodation and food and yoga tuition with an IYT qualified yoga teacher. For further details and an application form please contact: Abby Roch; dofe@hants.gov.uk Tel: 01962 876323
Life-Changing Opportunity: The Findhorn Foundation, an international community, education centre and ecovillage offers Experience Week commencing almost every Saturday of the year. Join an international group of people for an exploration of yourself, of living in community and of living in more harmony with the earth. With day and evening activities including discovery games, a nature outing, personal sharing and working with others, you will learn about personal, social, economic and ecological sustainability. Seven days may change your life. Visit www.findhorn.org/programmes/experienceweek/
Headstart Residential: Are you a student who loves science, technology and maths (STEM) subjects and is currently in Year 12, Scottish S5? Are you thinking about what you might like to study at university, but find it difficult to make up your mind? Then read on and find out how a Headstart course might be able to help you! eadstart has been established for more than 16 years as a charitable trust providing hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) activities and engineering taster courses to encourage young people into technology-based careers. Taking place at some of the top universities in the country and run by inspirational leaders, our courses are perfect for finding out more about what exciting career opportunities a degree course might lead to. Our broad-based engineering courses give a flavour of many different aspects of engineering and our focus courses provide an insight into highly specialised fields. If you’re a student currently in Year 12/S5, we can consider you for a place on one of our exciting residential courses, and give you the chance to connect with professionals and technical specialists whilst developing essential skills like problem-solving and team work. Our unique blend of learning and networking, whilst having fun, provides the perfect mix to understanding what type of career might lie ahead and help you make a more informed UCAS application. Many young people have used Headstart to fulfill the residential section of their Dke of Edinburgh’s Award. For more information and to apply on-line go to
www.headstartcourses.org.uk
DEER MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL: Looking for a really different Residential Project? One week practical Deer Manager's Country Pursuits Course run by Blackdown Stalking may be an ideal opportunity to gain a new skill. A fun and flexible five day course which includes tracking, photographic stalking, countryside skills, accommodation (camping if weather permits), tuition etc and meals in a comfortable country setting near Taunton, Somerset. Details from Peter Samways 01823 461374 sams@enterprise.net http://www.thedeermanager.com/DoEhome.html
Concordia Overseas: Concordia organises volunteer projects aboard and in the UK. We work in close co-operation with over 80 partner organisations worldwide and offer opportunities for all. Our international Volunteer Programme offers volunteers aged 18+ the opportunity to join international teams of volunteers working on short-term projects in over 60 counties worldwide. A selection of projects is available for teenagers aged 16 – 17. Projects include conservation, restoration, archaeology, construction, arts, children’s’ play-schemes and teaching. Projects last for 2-4 weeks with the main season June- September. Volunteers pay a registration fee of £150 and fund their own travel and insurance. Board and accommodation is free of charge. www.concordia-iye.org.uk info@concordia-iye.org.uk or call 01273 422218
BRATHAY EXPLORATION GROUP. Are you independent and want an alternative or exotic location for 2012? Expeditions including India, Morocco, Romania, Bulgaria or Scotland (Mull) may qualify for your expedition (approval required) or Residential. Or join our Open Gold expedition and complete your Residential or Practice Journeys and Qualifying Venture in the Lake District. Expeditions may include fieldwork or community projects, and all offer challenging and exciting opportunities. Details: Graham Watson, Brathay Exploration Group, Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria. LA22 0HP. Tel/fax 015394 44942 www.brathayexploration.org.uk email: admin@brathayexploration.org.uk