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EVENTS

Introduction to Bushcraft

17th September 09.30 – Sunday 19th September 17.00
at The Blackdown Hills (Somerset/Devon border)
Cost:£180.00 plus you need to bring 2 x breakfast and 2 x evening meals
Tutor: George Yeomans

  • A three day introductory Bushcraft course in September.
  • Spaces are strictly limited so book early!
  • To book please call 01228 564580 and pay with a credit/debit card. Organisations can send an official order for invoicing.

South West IOL AGM announcement SOON!

The next big event in the region was going to be the AGM on 7th November. For a number of reasons this is being postponed to the spring – exact date to be circulated shortly. But rather than just leave it at that, we are arranging a number of events which will lead up to this. There will be 3 or 4 outdoor skills and experience days set up, a small number of local area pub based meetings, the idea being to meet and talk through the way forward for the region and finally, following a suggestion from a number of members, a meeting of all APIOLs within the region to look at next steps, mentoring and assessing.
I see all of these as a way of generating the impetus to get the region back up to the level of activity that we had just a year ago. If you want to get involved in any way – running a session, being on the group to set up the AGM, just want to pass on an idea - contact me Phil Berry.
There are still a couple of loose ends to tie up so a full programme will be sent around at the end of October.
And to finish on a high note – congratulations to those six members who successfully completed their APIOL in early October – brilliant!

Phil Berry

The 5th SWIOL Annual Professional Development Conference and AGM

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  • The South West Region held their 5th Annual Professional Development Conference and AGM on the 22nd November 2008 at Duchy College, Callington, Cornwall.  With an attendance in excess 50 it was an excellent opportunity to network and catch up with friends old and new.  Workshops included a BCU Coaching update from Andy Davy, An introduction to the MLTE Climbing Wall Award from John Garside, a Mountain Bike skills session, an introduction to Forest schools and a creative writing workshop from Orlando Rutter.  All workshops were well attended and delegates returned enthused and energised, with plenty to discuss and take forward. 
  • Chris Millett one of the Institutes Professional Development Manager.s addressed the conference, with an update on Professional Accreditation which was well received by those gathered.  During the AGM there was an opportunity for the Chair to say thanks to those who made the day possible and those who contributed by providing workshops.  The region also presented Su Porter with a small gift to say thanks for the input she has made to the region in her role as AP Moderator over a number of years.

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Report from Mark Lockett, SWIOL Chair
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  • The new committee will be meeting in the New Year to discuss among other issues next years Professional Development Day which has been provisional booked  for the 21st November 2009, venue to be confirmed.

Workshops were.....

  • Mountain Biking- Personal Skills, Trailside maintenance and outline of OTC courses
  • BCU – “I’ve got these qualifications, can I………”
  • Forest Schools – An introduction
  • Introduction to IOL Professional Accreditation
  • BCU Paddling Fundamentals
  • I don’t do writin' - Expressing your response to the natural world in a creative way
  • Climbing Wall Award
  • British Surfing Association – Surfing in the Outdoor Industry, Where are we going? Membership, Insurance and Liability

South West Meeting minutes..... click here

Access Issues

Plymouth Local Access Forum is concerned with sustaining and improving access to open land and public rights of way. They are seeking people with a passion for the great outdoors to become involved. Membership is voluntary but expenses will be paid. See their website for info.

July 2009
VITAL Notice on Insurance for all IOL Events

 

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