We welcome Holy Name R.C Primary School from Fishguard for a 3 nights residential from today.

Already the children have settled into their new surroundings and have experienced their first taste of activities this afternoon.

These included Archery and MTB Track with Rhys and Bush Craft with Andy.

Weather conditions are dry but foggy and so we hope to see some sunshine from tomorrow and for the rest of the week.

With the proposed changes and even suggestion of abolishment of adventure activities licensing we are happy to confirm that the Welsh Government/Llywodraeth Cymru have decided to retain adventure licensing in respect of Wales.

Check out the link for further details;  http://www.outdoor-learning.org/Default.aspx?tabid=118&Id=222

The new Morfa Bay Adventure Bushcraft centre is now complete.

Shortly we will be welcoming the first schools that will benefit from this additional facility at the centre.

Over the last week work has been focused on developing a new on-site venue for bushcraft. Reclaiming existing land an area has now been cleared to allow for this unique activity to take place as part of the schools’ programme from Spring 2012.

Once completed the venue will consist of a storage unit, an all weather session shelter, woodland and fresh water stream. It is hoped under the specialist guidance of Head Instructor Andy Booth, Bushcraft will become a popular activity choice amongst the schools, as it will allow for further learning outside of the classroom and access to all.

Below are some photos from the the early stages of development.

The children and accompanying staff arrived safely at Morfa Bay and following lunch started their adventurous activity programme.

Mon evening the children walked to the beach and enjoyed playing in the shallow water and building castles etc

Later returned to the centre for hot chocolate and a well earned rest.

Tues – Beautiful sunny not too cold start to the day.

Some of the children have just returned from Sea Activities and all excitedly commenting on the fun and wishing they could do it all again!  Other groups having fun and challenging themselves on the climbing wall,abseil face and zip line.

This afternoon Mountain bike trail,Archery,High ropes and some of the children returning to the beach to have a go at rock pooling.

Thursdays have now become a highlight in the weekly calender for the young Joneses’ because  as a treat for good behaviour they are allowed to join us at Morfa Bay for the final night barbecue.

As you can see from the photo they make the most of the opportunity!