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Painting
and drawing *
Horseriding *
Activities *
Challenge Valley
Number Ten * 6 August 2001
Welcome…… It's a few weeks since the last Advantage
Gower so there is lots in this edition. We've been
celebrating the success of our new Painting and Drawing Days, how
surfing has taken off and what
Swansea should be doing to remember the life of Harry Secombe.
I hope that you will have
received a visit from our leaflet droppers - if not ring me on 01792
403333 and we'll get some out to you.
Just think If your visitors ask you for
places to go do you hand them the Pembrokeshire leaflets or those closer
to home? Every visitor you send to Folly Farm or Oakwood Park
potentially stays next year in or around Tenby. Keep them in Gower and
Swansea - there's plenty to do!
Also
inside - Learn to Paint and Draw - Special
Offer for you and your visitors
Although Foot and Mouth is
now
a back page issue it's interesting to see that the blood tests for the
cattle slaughtered at Skewen have mysteriously disappeared! The
slaughter of 6,000 healthy sheep (Logic - if you've had
Measles you don't catch it again or pass it on to other people - same
with FMD) on the Beacons has signalled the death knell of hill
farming and put tourism into a further downward spiral - thank you
Butcher Blair and the media!
We are continuing to list open and accessible attractions
in the area as well as details of Foot and Mouth (FMD) and the effects on Swansea and Gower on our
website.
Whatever the weather Advantage Gower
will continue to bring useful information to help
us all win and maintain visitors throughout the year. We welcome feedback so that we can provide
just the right amount of information to encourage visitors to come to
the area and stay longer once they have arrived.
IN THIS EDITION
Riding and Adopt a Pony
Days
Learn
to Paint and Draw
Holiday Activities at Clyne Farm Centre
Dump
of the Week
Gong
of the Week
Next Edition
The Irish market
Riding
By the time this edition is out we should
have a couple of new horses at Clyne Farm. Melody who was featured a few
weeks ago with stable manager Kevin has proved difficult to get into a
horsebox! Did I hear anyone say anything about being a typical woman??
Also due is Olivia - a 16.1hh shire cross with a great temperament
| This is Puzzles
who is the smallest pony that we have. She is a lovable Shetland in
the Thelwell mould and is ideal for the smaller rider. Check out
Puzzles'
details on our web
site.
Full details of our hacks and lessons are on our web
site as well as pictures of the horses and staff.
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Learn
to Paint and Draw
Jean and Rachel have proved
to be a great success with their painting and
drawing courses both for adults and children. With a wealth of subjects
around the farm there is never a shortage of subjects.
Each course, whether for a
day or a week, covers the
basics of drawing, sketching and watercolour painting of a
variety of subjects around Clyne Farm. Depending on the weather this can
include buildings, animals, sea and landscapes. Like every course at
Clyne Farm it will be
conducted in an informal atmosphere.
The normal cost is £40 per
day but we're offering it to participant providers and their guests at a
special price of £35 per day or £150 for
the week. Ring us on 01792 403333 as soon as possible to book places.
Holiday
Activities at Clyne Farm Centre
FREE TASTER SESSIONS
This is a great way to give your guests something extra for nothing.
Our FREE taster sessions are becoming more popular so if you
have guests who would like some action make sure they book in advance. The only conditions are:
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booking in advance on 01792 403333
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limited to ages eight and upwards
(riding lessons are from four year old upwards)
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limited to guests staying with you for
five days or more
Activities Can include archery,
indoor climbing, orienteering and horseriding
Times Monday 6 and
13 August 9.30am to
12.30pm
Our other activity days revolve around our
range of outdoor activities including archery, indoor climbing,
orienteering, horseriding, climbing and abseiling, surfing, rock
hopping, caving, canoeing and
Challenge Valley - the muddiest assault course in the
world!!!!!
Weekend special of Abseiling and Climbing on Saturday followed by an on-site day on Sunday
ACTIVITIES for
the two weeks beginning Monday 6 August 2001 - why not print out
for your guests' information?
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Monday 9.30-12.30
13.30 - 16.30 |
On-Site Taster
Session Can include archery, indoor climbing, horseriding Ages
eight to adult Cost Free to residents and guests of
partner organisations Waterfall
Country A big buzz day of action gorge walking at the top of
the Neath Valley Half Day £18 per person Ages 8 years to adult,
Transport not included |
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Tuesday
9.30 - 13.30
13.30 - 16.30
20.00 Dining Room |
Canoeing
Swansea Canal or River Tawe. Ages 8 to adult Cost
£18
per person Transport not included
Raft Building and
On Site Activities Ages ten
to adult Cost £12 per person
Conservation Talk If you are interested in the world
around you Paul Llewellyn has a thought provoking talk on local
and global issues illustrated with colour slides and a few of
his little animal friends. Ages eight to adult Cost
Free to residents and guests of
partner organisations. Others £3
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| Wednesday
9.30- 16.30
13.00 - 16.30
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The Cliff Challenge
Climb and Abseil at Bracelet Bay, rock hopping, sea cave
exploration Ages ten to adult Cost
£26 per person Transport not included
Coastal Challenge
Rock hopping, sea cave exploration, beach games Ages ten
to adult Cost £12 per person or Full Day £22 per person
packed lunch required, transport not included
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| Thursday
9.00 - 13.00
09.30 - 16.30
13.30
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Surf Challenge
Beginners surf morning at Caswell bay Ages eight to adult Cost
£15 per person
The Dinas Challenge A mixed day of
caving coupled with climb or gorge walking depending on weather
conditions. Half Day £18 per person Full Day £35 per person
(packed lunch required) Ages 8 to adult Transport not included
Challenge Valley -
the muddiest assault course in the world!!! Achievable but very
good fun Ages eight to adult Cost £10 per person. Change of clothes a
must!
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| Friday
9.00-16.30
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The Clyne Challenge
A morning which can include horseriding, archery and indoor
climbing and Challenge Valley in the afternoon. Change of
clothes and packed lunch needed Ages eight to adult Cost
£22 per person Half Day £12 per person |
| Saturday
9.00-16.30
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Clyne Coastal Challenge
Climb and abseil at Bracelet followed by a rock hop. In the
afternoon Challenge Valley for the end of an Ultimate Dirty Day
Out! Ages 14 to adult Transport not included Cost
£35 per person (packed lunch required) |
| Sunday
09.00 - 16.30
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Waterfall Country
A big buzz day of action gorge walking at the top of the Neath
Valley Full Day £35 per person Ages 8 years to
adult, Transport not included |
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Monday 9.30-12.30
Week commencing 13
August
09.30 - 16.30 |
On-Site Taster
Session Can include archery, indoor climbing, horseriding Ages
eight to adult Cost Free to residents and guests of
partner organisations Waterfall
Country A big buzz day of caving at the top of the
Neath Valley Half Day £18 per person Full Day £36
per person Ages 8 years to adult, Transport not included |
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Tuesday
9.30 - 13.30
13.30 - 16.30
20.00 Dining Room |
Coastal Challenge
Rock hopping, sea cave exploration, beach games Ages ten
to adult Cost Half Day £15 per person, transport not included
The Cliff Challenge
Climb and Abseil at Bracelet Bay, rock hopping, sea cave
exploration Ages ten to adult Cost
£26 per person Transport not included
Raft Building and
On Site Activities Ages ten
to adult Cost £12 per person Full Day £22
Conservation Talk If you are interested in the world
around you Paul Llewellyn has a thought provoking talk on local
and global issues illustrated with colour slides and a few of
his little animal friends. Ages eight to adult Cost
Free to residents and guests of
partner organisations. Others £3
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| Wednesday
9.30- 16.30
13.00 - 16.30
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The Dinas Challenge A day of gorge
walking depending on weather conditions. Half Day £18
per person Full Day £35 per person (packed lunch
required) Ages 8 to adult Transport not included
On Site Day Half Day £12 per person Full Day
£24 per person |
| Thursday 9.00 - 13.00
09.30 - 16.30
13.30
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Surf Challenge
Beginners surf morning at Caswell Bay Ages eight to adult Cost
£15 per person
Canoeing
Swansea Canal or River Tawe. Ages 8 to adult Cost
Half Day
£18
per person Full Day £35 Packed lunch required. Transport not included
Challenge Valley -
the muddiest assault course in the world!!! Achievable but very
good fun Ages eight to adult Cost £10 per person. Change of clothes a
must!
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| Friday
9.00-16.30
09.30 - 16.30
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The Clyne Challenge
A morning which can include horseriding, archery and indoor
climbing and Challenge Valley in the afternoon. Change of
clothes and packed lunch needed Ages eight to adult Cost
£22 per person Half Day £12 per person
The Dinas Challenge A day of gorge
walking depending on weather conditions. Half Day £18
per person Full Day £35 per person (packed lunch
required) Ages 8 to adult Transport not included
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| Saturday
9.00-16.30
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Clyne Coastal Challenge
Climb and abseil at Bracelet followed by a rock hop. In the
afternoon Challenge Valley for the end of an Ultimate Dirty Day
Out! Ages 14 to adult Transport not included Cost
£35 per person (packed lunch required) |
| Sunday
09.00 - 16.30
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Waterfall Country
A big buzz day of action gorge walking at the top of the Neath
Valley Full Day £35 per person Ages 8 years to
adult, Transport not included |
All programmes are subject to change due to
weather or other circumstances beyond our control
On Site Days which can include a mix of
archery, indoor climbing riding and Challenge Valley - the muddiest
assault course in the world are available every day - cost £22 per
person
You can find further details of our full
or half day activities (Details)
or our very popular self catering cottages. Details
on our website. For the peak season we are fully booked and would
welcome passing people on to other self catering operators who have
space - please let us know.
Dump of the
Week
This week
it's the whole of Swansea - not just for it's sloppy attitude to
presenting the City to visitors but the people - you and me - who
should be ashamed about what we have not done in remembering and
paying tribute to Harry Secombe.
So far the
city council have held a brainstorming session to decide what to do.
That is not leadership but abdication. What could have happened - but
it's too late now - is a summer Cymantha Ganu in St Helen's Ground. Pack
it with 10,000 people and do what Harry enjoyed - sing and enjoy.
And
then..... promote tours of the city to see places of interest to fans of
Secombe, Zeta Jones and Tyler. It would fill buses with the odd place
over for those few Dylan Thomas buffs who visit the city.
Gong
of the Week
Alex
Frith for her get up and go in organising a tribute to Harry Secombe.
Alex's shows at the Grand Theatre are all well worth the effort of
attending as they are full of young people who enjoy entertaining.
| Did
you know? Challenge Valley has a world wide
reputation and is the most used location for the tv programme
You've Been Framed (which means lots of £250 cheques for our
visitors with video cameras). It's used by over 15,000 people a
year ranging from management training groups, school and youth
parties, birthday parties. |
This youngster from Dunraven School in London
takes an early bath on
the Commando Pole. Sixty pupils and staff visited us in July and stayed at Swansea
Institute's Townhill Campus - one of our partner organisations |
Why
not? Take a walk through Clyne Gardens and continue up to Clyne
Farm Centre for the best view in Swansea.
Try Clyne Farm's coffee shop - the first turn after
the gardens is Westport Avenue. Follow Westport Avenue to its highest
point and you will see the sign for Clyne Farm Centre on your right.
Follow the sign through the houses and the Centre is ahead of you. The
Office and Coffee Shop are on the left of the farmhouse. We have a new
cook called Lisa ready to welcome you with good coffee and food.
WALK
OF THE WEEK
Everyone
does Rhossili but I really think that Three Cliffs has the most stunning
scenery. The easiest walk is from Southgate along the tarmac path where
you can drop down into Pobbles. If the tide is out there is a short walk
along the beach before you go under the arch to return up Pennard
Valley. The walk up to Pennard Castle is a bit of a slog (heavy storms
in the 17th century created the dunes and covered the medieval church
just inland from the castle) but worth it for the bird's eye view of the
meandering river.
The return
route can follow footpaths along over the golf course or back to East
Cliff. Toilets and good coffee at Pennard Stores are a reward for a
breathtaking afternoon.
NEXT
EDITION
Thank you for reading! Please let us know if there is any event or
attraction that you would like us to feature.
Clyne Farm Centre - making a difference to a stay in Swansea and
Gower. Horseriding, activities and Challenge Valley - 70,000 people and You've Been Framed can't be wrong - click here to check out
Challenge Valley
- the muddiest assault course in the world!!!
Geoff Haden
Clyne Farm Centre
Westport Avenue
Mayals
Swansea SA3 5AR
www.clynefarm.com
tel 01792 403333 fax 01792 403339
geoff.haden@clynefarm.com
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