Morfa Bay staff spent their Xmas party doing a bushcraft day
.Monday, December 21, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
MORFA BAY XMAS PARTIES!!!!
Come on people! Do something different this xmas!!!! Morfa Bay are offering XMAS PARTIES WITH A DIFFERENCE for BARGAIN PRICES this year!!! Activities, food and lots of laughs along the way! Transport can be arranged if required. Get in touch with Rhys for more info on 01994 452091 or play@morfabay.com
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Winter at Morfa Bay
Many people ask - What do we do over the winter at Morfa Bay???
Well, at the moment we still have schools in! Southville this week and Liden next week. Some of the staff like Pagey, Mark, Jason, Evs, Tom will take time off over the winter, usually exploring distant countries (nice for some!!!). Then the full time staff are busy out on activities, making sure everyone is having fun + keeping warm!
Other jobs over the winter include general upkeep of the centre such as painting + developing new activities!
The most important job of all however is ........................................ keeping the log fire burning so Mervyn can dry his socks on his tea breaks!
Well, at the moment we still have schools in! Southville this week and Liden next week. Some of the staff like Pagey, Mark, Jason, Evs, Tom will take time off over the winter, usually exploring distant countries (nice for some!!!). Then the full time staff are busy out on activities, making sure everyone is having fun + keeping warm!
Other jobs over the winter include general upkeep of the centre such as painting + developing new activities!
The most important job of all however is ........................................ keeping the log fire burning so Mervyn can dry his socks on his tea breaks!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
PAM FEST
SPAM DAGGERS - MOONDANCE
'When can we do it again'
100 plus music lovers enjoyed an eclectic day of live acoustic music, kicked off by Yasgur's Farm, a 4 piece band from West London giving their rendition of 60's Americana.
The Starcross Lovers took us into the 70's and 80's with some dulcet harmonies and a mix of banjo and guitar started to warm up the ever increasing audience.
Humble Hybel insisted on a spot and their mix of self penned tunes and sweet catchy lyrics by Rosie were a delight to the ears,
'they were so good that Simon Cowell wouldn't have liked them'
An impromptu interlude of old time folk music was a welcome change in direction. The Downhill Racers pumped out a couple of tunes that kept feet tapping and many a shout of 'woohoo'
On came Ceri with some friends from Ysgol Gyfun Dyffryn Taf and once again gave us original acoustic music of a high standard.
John Wright, guitar, Meurig Griffiths, bass put togeether a set of songs that warmed audience and then took it up a level when John Mile End joined on harmonica. Huw Balti joined in a few songs and the festival was alive with good humour and good music.
'I've never seen Meurig concentrate so much when he was playing
'Ballad of John and Yoko'
Yasgur's Farm and The Starcross Lovers did their second sets and picked the pace up.
Followed by The Spam Daggers aka Uncle Lyndon and Ginger Gar ably supported by bassplayer Meurig on a djembe.
A short obscure set by The Frank Jenkins Experience climaxing in Warren Zevon's Halloween special 'Werewolves of London' and The Allman Brothers' 'One Way Out' kept everybody dancing in readiness for the headlining act The Spam Daggers who took us up to the midnight hour.
An ensemble finale saw the Stereophonics' Local Boy in a Photograph finish the night off with the amassed crowd singing and dancing for more.
'Happy Shiny People'
£340 raised for Diabetes UK
Thank you
Friday, October 16, 2009
Kayaking at MBA
Parc Y Cynnog will hopefully be the venue for the new inland water area used by the Adventure Centre. A new inland lake was checked out yesterday by Gethin and Rhys. There is a chance that the Centre will be able to use the lake from November 2009.
'It's a fantastic opportunity for youngsters to learn the basic skills of kayaking', enthused Head of Centre, Gethin Jones,
'What a beautiful setting for the children to develop their paddling and encourage water confidence in a safe environment.'
Thursday, September 17, 2009
PAM FEST 09
Pendine, over the years has gained a reputation for providing live music whether at the Annual Music Festival or within the pubs, social clubs and cafés of the area.
Saturday, October 31st, Pendine Acoustic Music festival will take place at The Crow’s Nest, Morfa Bay Adventure from 2 p.m. till late.
Saturday, October 31st, Pendine Acoustic Music festival will take place at The Crow’s Nest, Morfa Bay Adventure from 2 p.m. till late.
The festival is attracting performers from all over the country aswell as local musicians from Carmarthen and Narbeth. The line up includes: London based, ‘Yasgur’s Farm’, and ‘The Dodgy Digits’ performing 60’s and 70’s covers throughout the night. Devon’s own, ‘Starcross Lovers’ and Pendine’s ‘Two Fat Cyclists’ will add to the variety with an ecletic mix of singalong. Time will be put aside for local youngsters to showcase their talent with an open mic slot.
All musicians are giving of their time towards the charity. All proceeds will go to Diabetes UK
BBQ and refreshments will be available at the site. Budget accommodation is available at Morfa Bay Advebnture from £10 per night. Contact Rhys on 01994 452091
The full list of performers can be found on www.thetwofatcyclists.co.uk/pamfest
On the Friday night, October 30th, The Two Fat Cyclists will support Yasgur’s Farm from 7 p.m. for an acoustic evening of wild music at The New Three Mariners Inn, Laugharne.
Monday, September 14, 2009
The Bear visits his cave
The Excalibur Challenge 2009
The 2nd Excalibur Challenge took place last weekend around the golden coast of West Wales at gloriously sunny Morfa Bay to raise money for Velindre Cancer Centre.
The Challenge is a 4-person team challenge involving many adrenalin-filled challenges such as sea kayaking, axe throwing, assault courses, archery, orienteering and hiking; all packed into a 2-day thrilling adventure with the victorious team winning the Excalibur sword!
The Challenge is a 4-person team challenge involving many adrenalin-filled challenges such as sea kayaking, axe throwing, assault courses, archery, orienteering and hiking; all packed into a 2-day thrilling adventure with the victorious team winning the Excalibur sword!
News will follow of the 2010 winners!
Welsh International, Martyn Williams with the 2008 winning team and the Excalibur Trophy.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Operation 'Bear Shed'
On a cold and drizzly day at approximately 1626 hours an elite task force set about one of their toughest missions to date - the mission - to successfully erect a 4m x 3m garden shed for The Bear to spend the winter months in.The team consisting of Rhys,
John Brad and later on Merv set about preparing the ground - levelling and laying slabs.
Tomorrow we hope to finish the foundations and start onthe construction.
Updates will follow.....................
Look at me I can stand up
Phil looking cool on his new stand up paddle board - he couldn't wait to unwrap it and have a go. He could even stand up on it! Not sure the tables were too happy with the situation! No matter how hard he paddled though and how hard he wanted it, he couldn't quite make it to the Kit Kat machine.
Reports have come back in the last week that it is not quite as easy to balance on the board in the water and that the lovely paddle is no longer with us. Eye witness reports from Morfa Bychan, a normally peaceful south wales beauty spot, suggest that the paddle was snapped over a the Pork Pie's left thigh in frustration ........... more to come
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Rhys has somehow got his hands on a new toy! Looks like he had a lot of fun - who knows, we may see a new activity make an appearance at Morfa Bay in the not too distant future! Watch tis space!
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Youngest ever zip-liner!??!
Is this a new Morfa Bay record?
I believe so!!!! Jasmine (3.5yrs old) was up the ladder and down the slide before we could say SMILE FOR THE CAMERA!
Well done little one
I think in total she had 4 goes on the zip line, 3 on the abseil wall, 5 times up the climbing wall and quickly round the assault course!
www.morfabaywales.co.uk
Friday, August 21, 2009
British Gas have a Gas
Team Leaders from British gas in Cardiff enjoyed Raft Building, Sumo Wrestling and the Assault Course durring their visit this week. The night before they enjoyed a night out in Laugharne - nothing like a cold dip in the briney to get rid of a hangover.
www.morfabaywales.co.uk
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Do your Duty!
John Bradshaw keeps the duty team from doing their duty by insisting that they play 'huggy bears' with him.
The odd couple, Tomos and Kieron, go along with the veteran instructor.
'He loves it, when we play huggy bears with him, he's like a big old pussy cat', quipped Kieron.
'I always like to care for the older, more infirmed instructors - they're lovely really!, added a bemused Tom.
www.morfabaywales.co.uk
Saying Goodbye
Staff test out the strength of Mervyn's fence building capabilities as they say goodbye to the French students of Marlwood Comp.www.morfabaywales.co.uk
Designed by Rowan Sorrell
Rhys and Andy went to visit old friends at Ygol Bro Myrddin, Carmarthen to try out their 350 foot Mountain Bike Trail designed by world class downhiller Rowan Sorrell.
Perhaps Rowan will have to be asked to design one for the Centre!!
www.morfabaywales.co.uk
Monday, June 29, 2009
This could get messy!
Oh oh! The electric goes off in the kitchen - Rhys thinks he has sorted it when he discovers a trip switch has gone but then the girls get worried when they discover the dishwashers won't turn on!
Rhys reassures the girls not to panic and that Gethin will sort it out on his return from the sea! Judging by this picture however I think they have every right to panic! Could be a long night....
www.morfabaywales.co.uk
Work Experience Boys
Jason, Adam and Ben are with us for the week on their work experience placement from Whitland School. We are 3 hours through the first day and Adam is already exhausted..... only 4 and three quarter days to go Adam, don't worry!!!
www.morfabaywales.co.uk
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Swine Flu
Andy hasn't been feeling too good the last few days.
Think he took the doctors question of 'have you been to Mexico recently?' a bit far when he turned up to work the following day in full Mexican dress!
Or is he just preparing for the grand opening of the new building at the centre (a fiesta party) on July 24th?!?! Who knows......
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