This one day course has been designed personally by Jean-Christophe to pass on his infectious passion & creativity with food along with an appreciation for fine wines. Using a range of seasonal produce & ingredients he will work with you in creating a specially designed menu. You will learn the secrets behind the correct use of seasonings from fresh garlic to chocolate to name but a few. As you watch Jean-Christophe cooking & demonstrating a wide variety of dishes & then make them yourself you will discover insightful tips & tricks that will stay with you forever. If you do struggle, Jean-Christophe is always on hand to help you. The course is always inspirational & enlightening & guaranteed to add new

Dimensions to your cooking. Guests will arrive from 10.30am, & will be greeted with a tea & coffees. Once everyone is settled in the large, spacious kitchen, Jean-Christophe will enter & will begin the champagne reception. Throughout the day you will be tasting everything you cook & you will have an opportunity to sit down & enjoy it with a selection of wines. At the end of the experience you will be given a Novelli Academy Master Class Certificate & the chance to have a photo call & signings with Jean-Christophe. The course typically runs until about 6.00pm, although they can overrun. You will then head for your bed & breakfast accommodation, which is included in this experience, at a nearby 5* hotel.

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Enjoy a great day out at the Southampton Boat Show, one of Britain’s biggest boating festivals, it’s the ideal opportunity to experience something new, learn from the experts & get up close to a variety of fantastic vessels. The Show’s signature attraction, Try-A-Boat offers visitors get on the water for free on a range of boats from power to sail. Enjoy a great day out at the Southampton Boat Show, from the 15th
- 24th September 2017. The Show is the perfect opportunity for the whole family to banish those back-to-school blues with a fun-filled day out. Located at Southampton’s waterfront, boasts a number of new additions to the packed programme, not forgetting favourites from previous years. From boating accessories to superyachts, marine clothing to sailing holidays, the Show will offer everything needed to have fun whether on the water or l&. Throughout the Show, visitors can marvel at boats ranging from £300 dinghies to multi-million pound sailing & motor yachts. With stunning views of the marina, great events for children & parents, as well as the ever popular Ladies Day now in its 8th year, soaking up the atmosphere is just as important as the sensational exhibitions! For the younger Show visitor On The Water Presents Get Afloat, brought to the Show by Rockley Watersports, lets 8
- 16 year olds get on the water, with qualified instructors, in a 90 minute session in the heart of the Show. Suzuki’s RIB experience offers Show visitors the chance to feel the way of life at speed on the water with free RIB rides. Your voucher entitles you to two standard tickets. You do not need to book in advance. Please check the show opening times & that your voucher will be valid, then exchange your voucher for your tickets at any cashier booth at the entrance on the day.

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Bushcraft is all about using the natural environment to survive. Ray Mears & Bear Grylls have made bushcraft a very popular experience & this is your chance to learn some basic skills. Sunrise Bushcraft, a wilderness bushcraft & survival school, offers a fantastic selection of bushcraft & survival courses teaching various survival skills from around the world. Sunrise pride themselves on realistic survival courses that are enjoyable & practical, to them it’s not just a course, it’s a way of life! There is a lot in the great outdoors that can help you survive, whether you're in the woods or stuck in open fields, there is always something close by to offer shelter & food. This is your chance to spend a day building fires, making shelter & learning survival tips from experts. The perfect gift for anyone that enjoys taking part in outdoor activities & learning vital survival skills! ...

Treat the choc-mad chocaholic in your life to this tasty introduction to chocolate making course. This yummy chocolate experience is ideal for chocolate lovers who want to soothe their sweet tooth & learn how to make delicious chocolates for them & their loved ones in the process. This is the perfect step up from the novice wanting to become a professional chocolatier. Your chocolatier guide will take you on a journey which explores some of the highest quality blended & single origin chocolate on the market, so that you can identify the distinctive flavours of each & learn which flavours you prefer. There will be plenty of samples for everyone to taste & compare notes. You’ll then move on to the practical part of the course where you will learn how to handle chocolate: one of the most demanding ingredients used in the kitchen! The chocolatier will show you how to make delicious truffles using the traditional methods of the artisan chocolatier so you can ensure that your own chocolates have the distinctive appearance & flavour of high quality chocolate. With the expert guidance of the chocolatier you will make & wrap between 20 & 30 delicious handmade chocolates. At the end of the course you will be given a Certificate, 10% Discount Card, & Recipes, & be able to take your truffles home to show your friends & family your new skills as a Chocolatier in Training! ...

Learn to fish for the species of your choice be it bream, carp, chub, perch, pike or roach, or enjoy mixed coarse fishing learning how to fish with whip, float rod & leger. Learn about the fish themselves, tackle, baits & tactics with a fully qualified & insured instructor. All tackle, bait, rods, permits & tuition are provided. ...

Pursue the Lady of the Stream in the Garden of Eden. Try fishing for the attractive & hard fighting grayling using traditional methods on Cumbrias beautiful river Eden, a river that supports an unusual & exceptionally rich aquatic flora with 183 plant species recorded; the highest of all rivers in Britain. A SSSI that has Special Area of Conservation status for white clawed crayfish, bullheads, 3 species of lamprey, Atlantic salmon, water crowfoot & otters. The river is also of high invertebrate interest for species associated with river shingles & sandbanks. The Eden supports a high diversity of breeding birds. The sand martins nesting in the riverbanks comprise the largest colony in Cumbria & this area is of regional importance for wintering wildfowl & otters. Learn about the river, its wildlife, the life history, habits & food of the grayling, watercraft, stealth, & how to master the forgotten art of trotting a float, using a centre pin reel with a fully qualified & insured instructor in beautiful & tranquil surroundings. All tackle, bait, rods, permits & tuition are provided, wellies & waders can also be provided. ...

Take a relaxing journey on horse back amongst some beautiful scenery in the English countryside. Whether you're a novice or an experienced rider, this horse riding experience can be enjoyed by everyone. Your half day horse riding experience begins with a short safety briefing from your instructor. You will then be shown how to groom & prepare a horse before you undertake a half hour's riding lesson to get you comfortable on a horse & understand the basics of riding as well as prepare you for a longer one & half hour's hack. This hack will be mainly across open undulating hills & fields with views across the countryside. Depending on location, you will have lunch at either a local pub, or you'll have a delicious Chicken & Steak BBQ at the stables. Back at the stables you will unsaddle & feed your horse before departing. Please note the programme of events varies at each location. ...

Learn to make your own jewellery in this fantastic workshop. Taught in small groups, you will design & create your own piece of jewellery under the guidance of an expert jeweller & at the end of the session you will be able to wear your completed piece home. Upon arrival you will be greeted by the host who will sort you into small groups. Under their guidance you will then learn how to make a beaded bracelet which you will be able to take home with you. You also have the option to upgrade your jewellery experience for a small fee, you would then be able to make a textured pendant or a pair of bracelet charms out of real silver. You will also receive a £20.00 discount voucher off your next booking with the supplier, on any of their regular courses. ...

Sailing is no longer restricted to the sea! Take on the wind whilst in control of a land yacht, otherwise known as a kite buggy or sand yacht. This three wheeled machine uses the wind as its power force & gains great speeds on the flat beach plains, a perfect surface for this unusual sport. This experience is ideal for thrill seekers & beginners alike. The basics are quick & easy to learn, ensuring that you get the maximum amount of enjoyment from your hour & a half session. With a highly qualified & motivated instructor on h&, get ready to be hooked on the exciting sport of land yachting! Your experience will start with a welcome & safety briefing with your instructor. Following this you will learn the basic techniques necessary to manage this extraordinary vehicle before getting to grips with manoeuvring the land yacht yourself. To finish your activity you will put your newly acquired skills to the test through a set of challenges on a mapped out area of the sandy beach. ...

The sheepdog is an intelligent thinking animal. Their ability to be trained to act on the sound of a whistle or word of command is renowned throughout the world & this experience will give you a knowledgeable insight. You will be given an introduction to the long & patient process of training border collies, their mind & basic instincts, the history of sheepdogs & how the relationship between shepherd & dog became what it is today. You will also get to meet the dogs up close so you can see how loveable they really are & try your hand at working them in the ring with the sheep. This is a great experience for any dog lover. You will begin by meeting with your teacher & expert sheepdog trainer. The experience will commence with learning about the history of border collies & how they are trained. Your teacher will demonstrate how to work a dog & then you will have the opportunity to try your hand at this under their supervision, to put your new found knowledge to the test. You will be encouraged to ask any questions you may have throughout the experience. ...