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Hugh Rees

I was on course a340 at Aberdovey for four weeks in September 1974. That is me, the handsome fellow second from left on the front row I have never been so fit…

I could see and feel a change for the better

Our son, Jasper, attended the 19 day Skills for Life Award Outward Bound course.

I had an amazing experience.

I have a dietary requirement. Will I be catered for?

Yes, our catering teams at all our centres will meet any dietary requirements. You will be asked about your dietary requirements in your Participant…

I have achieved more than I thought I would

Chelsea shares with us her Skills for Life Award achievements from this summer.

I realised that I have the ability to be resilient

I wasn’t sure if the Skills for Life Award would be my cup of tea.

Iain (Mac) MacGregor

I applied to join the Royal Marines just before attending the course in Aberdovey. I was in two minds about joining after being accepted, and decided that if I…

Ian Boswell

I was sent on course U170 in June 1972 by Thames Valley Police where I was serving as a police cadet. I was still 16 and very green indeed. I was sent the…

Ian Cave

I particularly remember climbing Great Gable in the dark, so we could arrive at the summit and see the sunrise. Also setting a new record for getting 12 men…

Ian Cook

After becoming a Watch Captain at Aberdovey I was accepted as a Midshipman with B.F. in December 1944 serving through the ranks up to 2nd mate when I left to…

Ian Gawn

After a month learning to fly on an RAF Flying Scholarship, I took the train to Scotland for Outward Bound Course M112 at Burghead. The accommodation was…

Ian Henshaw

I attended course 134 U.along with a mixture of Army & Police recruits.I was a Junior Fireman with Lancashire Fire Service,which i had joined staight from…