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. ...

Fly fishing is so different from your preconceived idea of fishing. This exciting, active & fascinating branch of the sport is perfect for total beginners or improvers. You’ll enjoy a clear, fun & illustrated tuition, before spending the rest of the time fly fishing from the banks of Rutland Water. You will be entitled to take a couple of trout home if you're successful. You will meet at the Lakeside Lodge for a brief introduction into the art of fly fishing, where you will learn how to cast with a fly rod on the grass outside the lodge. After this you'll go straight out & fly fish from the bankside. The instructor will always be on hand to give you tips & advice. The permit & tackle are included within this experience. ...

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. ...

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. ...

experience the coolest thrill on water
- learning how to wakeboard! this is a surface water sport that combines water skiing,
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feel the wind on your face & the sensation of water flowing under your feet as you experience the thrill of learning to water-ski. this is a must for all adrenaline junkies! your session will start with land training on the dock once kitted up. you will be given a safety briefing, after which you will learn basic techniques such as how to transfer your weight & perform deep water starts. then it's out to the water to practise your new found skills for a fun-packed session. ...