Mountain Bike Trail 2010

Purpose built 300 metre track, designed and built by 'Back on Track'. Mountain

biker Rowan Sorrell

with 16 years riding

experience, from racing

cross-country to

more recently downhill.

The skill of the designer

has enabled the

circuit to not only be

suited for Primary

children but can

easily challenge

secondary students

and will even excite top adult mountain bikers.

Archery Area

NEW FOR 2010 - The old venue for the archery has been landscaped to give a flat surface which will make the activity safer for all concerned.

As the winter goes on staff will

landscape the area with turf and netting.

Eventually there will be a

shelter so that archers can

shoot in the dry.

New for 2010!

Nyth Y Bran - The Crow's Nest

A multi purpose building that can accommodate visiting schools as a base for activities or as an evening venue for diary writing and reflection.

A meeting place for welcome and goodbyes.

Since it's opening in late 2009 it has been used for parties and

musical evenings.

It also has the facility for extra showering and it's own toilet facilities.

The Viking Chalenge 2010

SUNDAY MARCH 14TH

The Viking Challenge will be one of the most fun fundraising events that you will ever have been involved with. It will test your team’s skill, teamwork and sense of humor, whilst raising funds for Diabetes UK

Set at Morfa Bay Adventure on the golden coast of South West Wales, this 4-person team challenge will involve many adrenalin-filled challenges such as axe throwing, archery, team challenges, a muddy assault course and much more, all packed into a one fun filled day of adventure. Accommodation is available for teams on the Saturday evening.

The objective of the challenge is to gain maximum points for your team, and a minimum sponsorship of £200 per team for Diabetes UK (and more if possible!) The winning team will be presented with the Viking Challenge trophy

Included in your costs is:

§ Entrance fee to the event and activities including insurance for the activities

§ Accommodation on Saturday night if required (there is limited accommodation and will be offered on a first come first served basis to teams who book first. Accommodation comprises of shared rooms)

§ Evening entertainment Saturday night

§ Breakfast and lunch on Sunday

§ Safety and qualified instruction

Extra

§ There will be a small charge for teams requiring food on the Saturday night

Safety

Safety is paramount at all times during this event. All teams will be given a thorough health and safety briefing prior to the start of the event. There will be qualified instructors supervising each activity

Compulsory Kit

All safety equipment will be provided throughout the event. However, each person must bring suitable footwear for the events (walking boots are ideal but trainers are fine), waterproof clothes in case of inclement weather, old clothes for the mud assault course, including an old pair of trainers + towel etc. Bin liner to take muddy clothes home.

Food

Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all teams on Sunday. There will be food provided on the Saturday evening at a small cost and there will be evening entertainment! There are no cooking facilities on the site but snacks and drinks can be purchased.

For further information please contact: Andy Edwards on 07815 823497 or Rhys Hughes (Morfa Bay) on 01994 452091

Email: play@morfabay.com

Bush Craft @ Morfa Bay

Following the generated entusiasm from the Bush Craft course and the ever desire to introduce new activities, Morfa Bay has decided to design and develop a session of their own targeted at both primary and secondary school level. Braving the elements Andy, Merv and Gethin have begun clearing an area within the confines of the assault course so that the activity can go on a trial period in preparation for the schools/youth season.

If successful a 'Bush Craft' activity could become a permanent feature on programmes to come!?

The Big Freeze! Brrrrrrrr!

Morfa Bay like most of the United Kingdom got covered in a white blanket last week with near to four inches of snow falling in places. This however did not prevent the centre from opening and so it was work as usual for all the staff following the welcomed Christmas break.