Whitlingham Outdoor Education Centre

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BCU 3 Star Open Canoe Training and Assessment
Date: Sunday 24th June 2007 0900 to 1600
Tueday 26th June 2007 1800 to 2100
Tuesday 3rd July 2007 1800 to 2100 (Assessment)

Venue: Whitlingham OEC Gt Broad

Cost: £100
Places: Maximum 6, Minumum 3

Course Aims

To train and assess candidates for BCU 3 Star open canoe.

Equipment

All equipment is available from the centre at no charge for the duration of the course.

Pre-requisites

BCU 2 Star Open Canoe

For further information contact Whitlingham OEC 01603 632307.



Climbing Supervisor Development Weekend – Peak District
Date: 8th and 9th September 2007
Venue: Day 1 Birchams Edge, Peak District
Day 2 Stanage Edge, Peak District
Cost: £88 (not including accommodation/food or travel)
Places: Maximum 10, Minumum 5

Course Aims

Aimed at Climbing Wall Supervisors/Trainees and SPA trainees, this weekend course aims to:

· Provide an introduction to crag climbing for beginners including climbing a range of routes – cracks slabs, lay-backs, mantle-shelfs etc.
· Offer a refresh opportunity for those with no recent experience
· Provide consolidation experience for trainees on Norfolk's Climbing Wall Supervisor programme
· Teach and consolidate best practice
· Provide logged climbs for progression to CWSA Assessment and SPA training
· Demonstrate the educational value of climbing as part of national curriculum.
· Give candidates experience of the peak as a safe and accessible outdoor venue for groups
· Have a good time on the rock

Arrangements

The course will be led by Chris Pretty, MIA, IML, BA (Hons), a qualified mountain instructor and expedition guide.

Day 1 1000 to 1700

Meet at Robin Hood PH car park, Birchams Edge. Walk to the edge for familiarisation with the crag. Set up top-roped and lead climbs on short, one and two move, routes. Progression, through the day, dependent on group and personal abilities along the crag to longer routes and introduction to abseiling.

Day 2 0930 to 1700

Meet at Stanage Edge car park (TBA). Walk into pre-defined area for progression to longer routes where by top-roping and leading we will explore different types of climbs and moves e.g. slabs, cracks, lay-backs and rock-overs.

Pre-requisites

Candidates must be 18 or over.
Have undertaken Climbing Wall Supervisor Training and/or assessment.
Have undertaken SPA training.


Accommodation, Food and Travel

Candidates will be required to arrange their own travel, accommodation and food. Information on local campsites and Bed and Breakfasts can be provided. There will be an opportunity to meet informally in the evening.

For further information contact Whitlingham OEC 01603 632307. Norfolk LEA teachers will need to provide a cost centre and subjective code when booking.



Pay and play - May 2007
Our craft hire scheme (Pay and play) will be available on most weekends from 14th April - 27th Oct 2007 please call to check availability before travelling.

Pay and Play - May 2007
Remaining dates and times

Sat 26th Sun 27th
Limited to two session each day as follows:
Sat 26th
11:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 15:00

Sun 27th
15:30 - 17:00
17:30 - 19:00

The scheme gives you the chance to hire a range of craft at 1.5hr sessions throughout the day.
Session times are:
1100 - 1230
1330 - 1500
1530 - 1700
1730 - 1900 (May - Aug only)

Our hire craft range includes:
Open Canoes £7.50 per 1.5hrs
Windsurfer £10.00 per 1.5hrs
Topper £12.00 per 1.5hrs
Oppie £12.00 per 1.5hrs
Laser £15.00 per 1.5hrs
Wayfarer £20.00 per 1.5hrs

All participants will need to register with the scheme which involves the completion of a simple form. We will then issue you with your individual registration card and identity number. With the exception of canoeing all of the craft will require a proven level of competance, so please bring along any qualifications you have. Otherwise staff will take you through a brief assessment to ensure that you are at the required level.
Once this is complete you are free to visit at any of the planned sessions without the need to complete any further forms. Just bring along your card.
We look forward to seeing you at the centre soon.



Job Vacancies - Qualified Instructors
We are looking to appoint qualified and experienced multi activity instructors to join our motivated and high quality team, to deliver outdoor and adventurous activities at:

Whitlingham Outdoor Education Centre
Whitlingham Lane
Trowse, Norwich

Lead Activity Instructors NJC Scale 3 Job reference: CHR07/019
Activity Instructors NJC Scale 2 Job reference: CHR07/020

The centre is situated within Whitlingham Country Park and is non-residential offering a range of outdoor and adventurous activities to young people and adults alike of all abilities.

Staff will be employed on a sessional basis where working hours will be advised on a weekly basis, subject to availability, and paid pro rata. There is no guarantee of work.

You will probably have at least one NGB award in the following:
Dinghy Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Orienteering, Climbing, Archery, Off road biking. Other NGB awards would be an advantage.

For an informal discussion please contact Mike Roper (Programme Manager) on 01603 632307.
Applications accepted from Fri 11 Jan
For further details and how to apply:

Online: www.norfolkccjobs.com
Email: jobs@norfolk.gov.uk
Telephone: 0844 800 8007
Please quote the appropriate job reference.



For Sale
Whitlingham OEC has recently been appointed by LDC Racing Sailboats as an RS Academy. This means we have a number of sailing dinghies for sale at bargain prices.

This process also forms part of our regular updating of our fleet so keep watching for updates.
Everything must go!!

Call Steve Leigh, our senior Sailing Instructor for more details and to arrange a viewing on 01603 632307




6x Topper

Well used but complete and in full working order. No trolley or cover.

£375 each
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Leaders and lasers are now SOLD

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3 x 420

Oldish boats with reasonable sails, launching trolley.

£250 each
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All prices are inclusive of VAT and are sold as seen.
For further details please contact:
Steve Leigh or Aran Peddar on 01603 632307

Check this space regularly for updates and bargains to be had.
Also coming soon - Brand new RS Fevas, Teras and Visions at great prices together with opportunities to purchase kayaks and windsurfing equipment.



Gift Vouchers
Gift Vouchers for use at Whitlingham Outdoor Education Centre make for an unusual and exciting gift for anyone regardless of age or experience.
Vouchers can be created for any amount and set against the full or part cost of any activity at the centre.

A twenty pound voucher will purchase a try it session for a young person (adults ?25) in either sailing, canoeing, kayaking or windsurfing. That's a three hour session with all equipment and tuition - GREAT VALUE!!!

Simply call our office on 01603 632307 between 9am and 4pm to place your order - all vouchers are mounted on a greetings card which can be produced with your individual message.