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Paul is an active mountaineer, walking, mountain biking and climbing whenever possible. For over ten years now he has been involved in Outdoor Education, delivering a wide range of experiences and challenges to meet the needs of many different organisations and groups, working with people of all ages, ability and backgrounds.He holds National Governing Body qualifications in Mountain Walking, Climbing and Mountain Biking, and is licensed through the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA). Paul is passionate about the outdoors and he recently left Local Government as a Senior Personnel Manager to pursue his ambition to develop a career in Outdoor Education. He enjoys meeting and working with people, and as well as instructing in the more traditional outdoor pursuits activities he is now using the outdoor environment to complement his staff development and staff management experiences to deliver Team Building and Management Development training.For details of other Instructors Paul works with follow the Instructors link below
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The Childrens Adventure Activities are being run as 1 week programmes commencing 23 and 30 July 2012.Caving, mine exploration and other adventure activities can be organised to suit individual or organisation needs. For general enquiries, queries about the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and the Mini-bus Drivers Awareness scheme (MiDAS), please contact Paul Robinson using the Contact link below. If you would like further information and details about booking underground exploration trips, please contact Les Hewitt by following the Instructors link.
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7 Ridley Close Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 2BT Tel: 0191 2841334 Mobile: 07742 441355 Email: rock.roam_gmail.com

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The Childrens Adventure Activities are run as a complete 5 day course. There are 2 scheduled:23 July to 27 August 2012 & 30 July to 3 August 2012 As well as having great fun, the activities are designed to help learn new practical skills; learn about risks, how to manage or avoid them; and learning to work in teams and to be a good leader.The programme remains flexible in order to meet the vagaries of the weather, but will be built around the following activities:Crag climbing & BoulderingAbseilingGorge scramblinga Tyrolean traverse!Exploring a lead mineProblem solving and team gamesIndoor climbing wallFire lighting & camp cookingCaving and Snorkeling To download an Information Pack & Application Form for 2012 click here

Adventure Activity Course Application Pack 2012.pdf

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Caving

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Open to all ages and abilitiesCourse/Programme OutlineExploring natural caves in County Durham and Yorkshire.Trips can involve a simple guided short tour, or be used as a proper introduction for those who may want to go on to develop skills to take up caving as a regular sport.Note: Caving is not all about crawling about in the pitch dark getting soaking wet! An introductory trip usually involves walking and stooping with the occasional crawl down side passages, but these can always be avoided if desired.At the other extreme participants may be climbing waterfalls, squeezing and crawling down stalactite filled passages or walking down vast tunnels covered with the most beautiful calcite formations imaginable. If you are considering any underground trips it is advisable that you speak with our underground leader to discuss what you want from the trip.

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ProgressionFrom introductory one hour trips, you can progress to our Cave Safe special 2 day courses which will enable people gain the skills required to undertake their own underground trips. Details of these courses can be discussed on an as required basis.
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Mine Exploration

Exploring Lead mines in the Alston and Nenthead area.Course/Programme OutlineTrips can involve a simple guided short tour, or used as a proper introduction for those who may want to go on to develop skills to take up mine exploration as a regular sport.Open to all ages and abilitiesNote: Mining is not all about walking down flooded passages! An introductory trip usually involves walking and stooping with the occasional crawl, and whilst there might be water covering the floor in some passages you can remain warm and dry by wearing appropriate clothing and boots.If you are considering a mining trip it is advisable that you speak with our underground leader to discuss what you want from the trip.

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Adventure activities and instruction on a range of outdoor pursuits may be delivered by Paul, or in conjunction with two colleagues of his, Les Hewitt and Mike Graham. Les and Mike operate in the same way as Paul, ie as independant providers of Outdoor Education, but they often work together as a team of two, or three, depending upon numbers involved and the activity chosen. This 'mini team' works well as Paul, Les and Mike share expertise in some areas but each also have areas of specialism that the others don't have, so in combination they offer a very broad spectrum of activities. Les is the lead for underground adventures for example, and Mike is the lead on water based pursuits. For further details of their background, qualifications and specialisms please follow the individual links on this page.

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Les Hewitt is a qualified rock climber, caver, mine leader and orienteer.During 15 years as a Countryside Warden Les was responsible for the development of outdoor adventure activities for Northumberland National Park, working with groups and individuals from all walks of life.He coordinated one of the best children's outdoor activity playschemes in the north-east and went on to become Director of Adventure Activities at Mowden Hall school. In 2009 he worked alongside Paul Robinson and Mike Graham to deliver an Adventure Activities programme during the summer holidays. Les Hewitt is a qualified rock climber, caver, mine Les also has experience in theatre and television as an abseil advisor to northern Stage and location and safety advisor for BBC and Yorkshire/Tyne Tees television.

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Mike is a qualified teacher of outdoor activities with over 40years experience. As a deputy head responsible for community development he worked with a range of groups in many ifferent recreational and adventourous pursuits.He has led expeditions by river and mountain in Britain, Ireland, the French Alps and Pyrenees.He is a qualified mountaineering and canoeing instructor .Mike is a very active rock climber, mountaineer and canoeist.

MiDAS

MiDAS is organised by the Community Transport Association U.K. (CTA) which promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. It is a membership based scheme that has been designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses. Many public bodies have adopted MiDAS as a means of addressing the assessment of risks from driving and carrying passengers within their particular organisation.
Member organisations range from small voluntary organisations operating one vehicle, to local authorities operating large fleets of minibuses as well as schools, colleges and universities.Course OutlinePaul Robinson is a MiDAS qualified Driver Assessor/Trainer (DAT) who can deliver a course programme in accordance with MiDAS requirements and to MiDAS standards. This comprises a classroom session of around half a day covering issues relevant to driving minibuses and carrying passengersLegal Responsibilities of a Minibus Driver Passenger Safety Child Passenger Safety Defensive Driving Manual Handling and Health & Safety Awareness Accident & Emergency Procedures Personal Safety for Drivers The session is informal and relies on active participation and discussion around participants own experiences wherever possible. The classroom session is concluded with a short theory paper and thereafter practical driving assessments are undertaken on a one to one basis. The assessment normally takes about an hour.Drivers who successfully complete the MiDAS assessment and training programme will receive a nationally recognised certificate valid for four years.
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MiDAS Training and AssessmentCourses.......
MiDAS Induction for standard minibuses Classroom-based theory training and an on-road driving assessment for drivers of minibuses designed to carry up to 16 passengersMiDAS Induction for Accessible minibuses Classroom-based theory training and an on-road driving assessment for minibus drivers with additional training on passenger assistance and the use of wheelchair accessible vehicles, for drivers who will be transporting passengers with disabilities.MiDAS Refresher for standard MinibusesFor current MiDAS drivers wishing to renew their certificate. The refresher training provides an update on key issues affecting drivers as well as a further practical driving assessment.MiDAS Refresher for Accessible minibuses As above but with additional elements covering accessible minibusesCourses to meet individual needs.......Courses can be designed and delivered to meet specific needs eg half day programme including practical assessment for driver assistants using powered tail lifts and wheelchair tiedowns.Courses can be delivered flexibly in order to manage around work or other constraints, for example sessions can be delivered in the evening or on weekends, or classroom sessions and practical driving assessments can be organised seperately.CostsPlease contact Paul Robinson to discuss your needs. Costs will vary depending upon course type, numbers involved, location etc.
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