Adventurous Activities
Outdoor Activities Adviser - Vacant
Berkshire do not currently have an adviser - if you have experience of a variety of outdoor activities and are interested in helping leaders run their own activities please visit the Opportunities page where details of the role can be found.
Boating & Water Activities Adviser - Tamsin Phipps MBE
"I learnt to canoe in 1974 with my Ranger Unit at Longridge Centre on the River Thames. I was so taken by the sport that I have canoed and kayaked ever since. I taught canoeing in the Army and once back in civilian life joined Reading Canoe Club where I took on the challenge of redeveloping the club “shed”. I led on the fundraising and redevelopment of the large clubhouse on the banks of the River Thames.
I am known for my long-distance endurance kayaking and has taken part in the Devizes to Westminster 125-mile canoe race many times. I was the second women ever to complete 8 races and thus joining the elite 1000-mile club. As well as a canoe/kayak coach I am also a Bell Boat instructor, I paddleboards and I enjoy sailing and narrow boating too. Watersports have been and continue to be a huge part of my life and I regularly kayak 4-5 times a week in all weathers."
Please see the Adventure for Girls information on boating/water activities. For further help and advice contact boating@girlguidingroyalberkshire.org.uk
Risk assessments and, where applicable, RENS for all boating/water activities should be reviewed by the boating/water adviser prior to the event.
Walking Adviser - Hilary Jenkins
The County Walking Adviser can:
- provide information about all aspects of walking, from the chip shop walk, hike from camp, Duke of Edinburgh expedition or hill-walking experience.
- explain what experience or qualifications are needed for these activities
- facilitate training – locally or further afield - as appropriate
Information about the walking scheme can be found here ; details of training opportunities can also be found there as well as on the Girlguiding South West England website.
Facebook groups - Girlguiding SWE walking and Girlguiding walking group.
Other Activities
Archery, Grass Sledging, Soft Axe throwing, Pioneering, Fire-lighting, Orienteering, Low Ropes amongst others can all be booked at Thirtover Place either during a residential stay or as evening/weekend sessions.
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