This is a fascinating introduction to an ancient & intriguing pursuit. See for yourself an extraordinary relationship between man & bird of prey. Falconry was originally introduced as a means of obtaining food for the table. In Medieval Britain birds of prey were often present at grand occasions such as pageants, weddings & jousting tournaments. Seeing these magnificent birds up close is still a very special experience & one which you wont forget. You will be given an overview of the disciplines & history of falconry by one of the countrys best falconers, followed by a brief introduction to the husbandry & welfare of birds & the equipment used in falconry. The expert falconers will demonstrate the skills required to handle the birds themselves & discuss the importance of breeding & conservation to help species in the wild survive. In the afternoon you will head off into the countryside for a unique afternoons sport. Programmes vary depending on the location. You must be at least 16 years old & under 18s should be accompanied by an adult. General fitness is required as there can be a lot of walking involved. Some locations hunt the birds during the afternoon, therefore it is not suitable for the squeamish people. No previous falconry experience is necessary. Devon
- Ipplepen Dumfriesshire
- Lockerbie Leicestershire
- Greetham Shropshire
- Bridgnorth Sussex
- Chichester




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This is a great opportunity for you to learn new cookery skills from an expert. You could be taught by Valentina Harris; a bright & passionate authority on Italian food who has written many books on the subject. Frank Pontais, a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio, may be at h&, or perhaps youll have the pleasure of Ann Hood, a past BBC Masterchef contestant. These classes run along a variety of themes, including: BBQ, easy entertaining, cooking for two, Italian, chocolate & desserts. Your day will consist of the following programme:
- A meet & greet with fresh coffee (and croissants on a full day). Your Chef will explain the days events & health & safety procedures. Also you will be given a Smart School apron to use throughout your class.
- The chef will then invite you to prepare & cook the dishes with him/her, one dish at a time for everyone to follow & taste test. Whilst cooking, the chef will keep you entertained with stories of their life & times whilst working in the world of food.
- With each dish you taste you will also get to try a fine wine or Champagne which compliments the food you are eating.
- A Smart School note pad & pen for you to make notes is for you to take home. If you would like to know which chef will be teaching you, we recommend you enquire at the time of booking as the chefs may vary occasionally from those mentioned above. Fresh local produce is used throughout this course. The minimum age is 16 years. There are no fitness requirements for this experience. You do not need any experience or qualifications to enjoy this experience. Buckinghamshire
- Beaconsfield Cambridgeshire
- Cambridge Essex
- Danbury Hertfordshire
- Bishops Stortford Kent
- West Malling London
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This is a great opportunity for you to learn new cookery skills from an expert. You could be taught by Valentina Harris; a bright & passionate authority on Italian food who has written many books on the subject, or perhaps Frank Pontais who has appeared on Ready Steady Cook & in regular broadcasts on BBC Radio. Or Ann Hood, past BBC Masterchef contestant. Programme These classes run along a variety of themes, including: BBQ, easy entertaining, cooking for two, Italian, chocolate & desserts. You day will consist of the following programme:
- A meet & greet with fresh coffee (and croissants on a full day). Your Chef will explain the days events & health & safety procedures. Also you will be given a Smart School apron to use throughout your class.
- The Chef will then invite you to prepare & cook the dishes with him/her, one dish at a time for everyone to follow & taste test. Whilst cooking the Chef will keep you entertained with stories of their life & times whilst working in the world of food.
- With each dish you taste you will also get to try a fine wine or Champagne which compliments the food you are eating.
- A Smart School Note Pad & pen for you to make notes is for you to take home. If you would like to know which chef will be teaching you, we recommend you enquire at the time of booking, as the chefs may vary occasionally from those mentioned above. Fresh local produce is used throughout this course. Duration This experience lasts for Approx. 6 hours. Group The maximum group size is 20 people. Spectators Unfortunately you cannot bring spectators to watch. Fitness There are no fitness requirements for this activity. Experience You do not need any experience or qualifications to enjoy this activity. Minimum Age The minimum age is 16 years. Availability This experience is available on selected dates Monday to Sunday, throughout the year. Available Locations Essex
- Danbury




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With this experience you will get the opportunity to paddle both an open canoe & a kayak across the water. There is such a thrill in powering yourself along with a paddle in your hands. The kayaks & canoes used are very stable & designed for tuition so you are unlikely to fall out unless you try very hard! From this full day session you will be able to take on this sport in a more indepth way & if you really enjoy it, help you to progress on to BCU star awards. Following registration you will meet your instructor who will fit you with your equipment, including buoyancy aid, boat & paddle (spray decks are available for experienced paddlers). There will then be a full safety briefing & explanation in the use of the equipment before going onto the water. Then it is time to take to the water. You may also play some games to test your new skills. The minimum age is 14 years old. You must be reasonably fit & confident in the water. A medical declaration form must be completed before taking part. If under 18 this will need to be signed by a parent, guardian or responsible adult. It is not necessary to be able to swim as buoyancy aids are worn by everyone. You must, however, inform your instructor if you are not a confident swimmer. Gwynedd
- Bala Warwickshire
- Leamington Spa

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Forget everything your driving instructor ever taught you. Rally driving is all about slamming the steering wheel, heaving the handbrake & taking those corners at a skid. For fast & furious excitement, its hard to beat. Youll be amazed by the techniques used in rallying
- the car seems to be permanently skidding, but actually its under control (more or less!). Youll start your day with an introductory briefing from your instructor & then its time to get behind the wheel for some practice sessions
- youll learn techniques such as hand brake turns & controlled opposite lock slides. Many of our courses have loose surface stages
- which means much more sliding, & much more fun! The cars you will drive will vary according to the location. The person driving the car will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage to the vehicle. The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Full details are available at the time of booking. You need to be at least 17 years old & under 18s will need parental consent on the day. Please make staff aware of any fitness or medical conditions prior to your activity day. The maximum height is 1.93m (6ft 4"), the minimum height is 1.52m (5ft 0"). The maximum weight is 18 stone. You need to hold a full valid UK or European driving licence in order go rallying. Essex
- Langley Lower Green Gloucestershire
- Down Ampney Leicestershire
- Prestwold Hall North Yorkshire
- Cleveland North Yorkshire
- Seaton Ross Oxfordshire
- Great Tew








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Immerse yourself into the world of spies & espionage with this Spy HQ experience! Engage in a series of thrilling master classes in which you will be shown what it takes to become a top secret agent. The day is split into five missions which are as follows: Sniper Lane
- get immersed in the murky world of the sniper. You will be taught the marksmanship principles of the sniper alongside camouflage & concealment methods that will help you stay hidden but alive! Laser Room Challenge
- dodging lasers is an everyday occurrence for a spy! See if you can weave in & out of laser alarms in order to get to the safe at the end of the course. A true test of agility & spy skill. Unarmed Combat
- you will be trained in hand to hand combat for when bullets & bombs run out! Learn specialist techniques that will incorporate blocks, knife work & take down techniques. All of these skills will be taught by a knowledgeable instructor with real life experiences. Off Road Buggies
- prepare for a speedy getaway or high speed chase! You will be issued with waterproofs & helmets & then race around the off road circuit in Bobcart Buggies. Reaching speeds up to 30mph, you’ll have great fun in the wet & the mud. Blank Firing Pistol Techniques
- pull off the shots like you’ve seen in the movies! You will be taught by experienced instructors on how to carry out all the procedures in order to shoot the lank firing pistol. You will learn the various firing positions as well as magazines changes & stoppage drills. You must be aged between 18 & 70 years old to take part. General fitness is required. If you have any medical conditions or take medication please advise the centre when you arrive. Buckinghamshire
- Milton Keynes





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You & a friend can immerse yourselves into the world of spies & espionage with this Spy HQ experience! Engage in a series of thrilling master classes in which you will be shown what it takes to become a top secret agent. The day is split into five missions which are as follows: Sniper Lane
- get immersed in the murky world of the sniper. You will be taught the marksmanship principles of the sniper alongside camouflage & concealment methods that will help you stay hidden but alive! Laser Room Challenge
- dodging lasers is an everyday occurrence for a spy! See if you can weave in & out of laser alarms in order to get to the safe at the end of the course. A true test of agility & spy skill. Unarmed Combat
- you will be trained in hand to hand combat for when bullets & bombs run out! Learn specialist techniques that will incorporate blocks, knife work & take down techniques. All of these skills will be taught by a knowledgeable instructor with real life experiences. Off Road Buggies
- prepare for a speedy getaway or high speed chase! You will be issued with waterproofs & helmets & then race around the off road circuit in Bobcart Buggies. Reaching speeds up to 30mph, you’ll have great fun in the wet & the mud. Blank Firing Pistol Techniques
- pull off the shots like you’ve seen in the movies! You will be taught by experienced instructors on how to carry out all the procedures in order to shoot the lank firing pistol. You will learn the various firing positions as well as magazines changes & stoppage drills. You must be aged between 18 & 70 years old to take part. General fitness is required. If you have any medical conditions or take medication please advise the centre when you arrive. You do not need previous spy experience to participate in this experience! Buckinghamshire
- Milton Keynes





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This is a great rally experience where you can spend a whole day behind the wheel of some rallying legends. At first youll be tackling the Subaru WRX & Mitsubishi Evo on a tarmac stage which is nothing in comparison to a loose gravel stage. Youll get to drive both the Focus RS & VW Polo Group N Rally cars on the dirt. Youll find that most of the time you will be looking out of the side windows to see where youre headed. This is a great experience to introduce you to the world of rallying. Programme Your experience will begin with a welcome, introduction & safety briefing on circuit driving techniques. You will then receive a demonstration with an instructor in a Subaru Impreza WRX rally car on a tarmac stage. Then it will be your turn to drive. You will drive a Subaru Impreza WRX & Mitsubishi Evo on a tarmac stage & a Focus RS & VW Polo on a gravel stage. There will then be a short stop for lunch & then youll do it all again in the afternoon to see if you can enhance your rally skills. At the end you will be rewarded with an individual Driving Certificate & be given a high speed passenger ride with an instructor at the wheel to see how it should be done! Duration This experience will last Approx. 6 hours. Group There will be other people there on the day. Spectators Youre welcome to bring spectators to come & watch. Fitness Maximum height 1.98m (6ft 6) & minimum height 1.52m (5ft 0"). Max weight 108kg (17 stone). You will be asked to sign a disclaimer on the day, as you will not be covered for damage caused as a result of reckless and/or negligent driving. Experience A full UK or European manual driving licence with no serious offences. You must be able to drive a manual transmission. Minimum Age The minimum age is 17 years. Availability This experience is available on selected dates, throughout the year. Available Locations Leicestershire
- Prestwold Hall
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Take part in this fantastic Western Adventure Day, as you learn about the western-style of riding & help to prepare the horses for a day trailing the New Forest. On this experience youll be riding in a Western saddle. Western saddles are mainly used for western riding, for working horses throughout the United States & theyre the choice of saddle for cowboys. They are designed to provide security & comfort for all riders on long journeys, especially over rugged terrain. Your working day starts at 9am with a coffee, a bacon sarny & an introduction by the Trail Leaders. The first task of the day is grooming & getting to know your horse. Youll be shown how to fit headcollars & how to lead & rack up on the yard. Finish by tacking up your horse before stopping for a quick coffee break. After coffee its time to mosey down to one of the arenas for a western riding lesson, where youll be taught the basics of western-style. Lunchtime is for horses & riders alike, so after ensuring that your mount has hay & water, its time to sit down to a sizzling Chicken & Steak BBQ lunch. After lunch set off to ride into the wide blue yonder on a Western Trail into the new Forest. Beginners are welcome on all western rides since only gentle paces are used. The trail takes you across the plains where you will ride amongst the free roaming wild forest ponies, foals & cattle, & then on into several of the forest enclosures where, with a bit of luck, you may catch a glimpse of the Forest Deer or one of the other inhabitants of the woods. Finally the day winds up back at the ranch where the horses need untacking & a good rub down before hay & feeds. That done, you get the chance to sit down with plenty of hot coffee & a doughnut or you can help turn the horses back out into their fields for a good roll & a play before they settle down to munch the grass. The minimum age is 12 years. The maximum weight is 95kg (15 stone). This activity is suitable for beginners as well as seasoned riders. It is not suitable for pregnant women. If you are disabled you will need to have a medical certificate. Clients sign a registration certificate. You will be asked to fill in a registration & acceptance form on the day. Hampshire
- New Milton
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Split your HDMI signal to 2 HDTVs or projectors, ideal for presentations or distribution to another room. Enables image & sound from your HD satellite receiver, set-top box, games console or Blu-ray Player to be simultaneously shown on 2 screens (HDTV or HD projector). Suitable for Full HD 1080p & all 3D formats. Means that it is not necessary to change HDMI cables if you wish to watch films or want to play games on another screen. With built-in repeater & equalizer for correcting any possible loss of signal, so you can connect up to 15 metres of HDMI cable to the output. HDMI ATC certified; fully compatible with all HDMI certified devices. Free of interference because of the solid metal casing. ...