Another run of structured chaos has drawn to a close and both Clare and I are back in residence at The Cottage! The week ended with a heavy load of admin, presentations and equipment sorting, while making the most of the long evening for some ‘activities’ in the great outdoors.  Friday was a ‘shirt and Read more

By the time I got home, the drizzly rain of the day had passed and wind dropped. Fresh clouds were being seed up high and all felt calm. I was joined by Ed for a late dinner at The Cottage, then after sorting a few more bits and bobs, decided that conditions might be just Read more

There’s been a shift in temperature over the last few days and you can’t just head out without a fleece into the day anymore!  After a fabulous night at the ‘Outdoor Education Awards Ceremony’, we were up early, out of bed and down at the river for a freshen up after the late night. The Read more

A very ‘watery’ day today! Although I didn’t get in the sea, it was looking particularly nice as we drove along the cast road to the lake.  In a slight change to my usual activities, I was assisting at a sailing event. While I’ve not much to offer in the way of sail race tactics, Read more

There’s been a water based theme of activities over the last few days as we tried to make us of the spell of warm weather. I took a group of students out onto the lake for the day in idyllic conditions. Not a breath of wind and lovely temperatures (even when it poured with rain Read more

The longest day of the year started before the sun was in one valley and finished as it vanished from another. I enjoyed a peaceful swim in the lake in Llanberis as I waited for the team to complete their expedition. Then when they arrived, I got back in for a celebratory dip with them Read more