February 3rd, 2012
Cobnor Activities Centre is expanding its established programme after several highly successful team-building events last summer. Just some of those that took up The Cobnor Challenge and experienced an action-packed day of outdoor activities in 2011 include: the staff team from a local primary school, a newly-merged department of one of London’s largest professional auditors and several generations of an expanded family.
“Cobnor Activities Centre was established in 1979 and…
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Tags: archery, canoeing, climbing, Cobnor Activities Centre, corporate activities day, kayaking, low ropes, mountain biking, orienteering, outdoor activities, raft building, sailing, South of England, team building events, team-building activities |
January 18th, 2012
Last Friday Cobnor Activities Centre received a visit from Sport England who awarded us £50,000 as part of their Inspired Facilities Olympic Legacy fund.
Sport England’s Chairman, Richard Lewis, handed over the cheque to Centre Manager Mark Murray-Brown (pictured left) who is going to put the fund towards a new safety boat.
In an interview with the Chichester Observer Mark said: “The funding was much needed.
“We have a wide…
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Tags: canoeing, Chichester Observer, climbing, Cobnor Activities Centre, learning to sail, local sports facilities, Mark Murray-Brown, mountain biking, Olympics, powerboat, safety boat, sailing, South east, Sport England |
November 23rd, 2011
We’re so excited because the lovely people from Chichester Creative Network are holding a Christmas Craft Fair at Cobnor Activities Centre and they’re also going to help raise money for the Cobnor Friends!
Chichester Creative Network presents Christmas Arts & Crafts at Cobnor on Saturday 10th December, 10.00 am to 5.00 pm and there will be Christmas Creativity and Festive Fun for all the Family, including:
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November 4th, 2011
Christmas is just around the corner and the Cobnor team, like you, plan ahead for the coming year so that we know what’s what. Now, you’ll find our new Course Programme online so whether you’re looking to brush up on your sailing skills or your New Year’s resolution will be to get outdoors more, take a look at our new brochure and see what tickles your fancy. Here are some…
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October 4th, 2011
Why not send them to Cobnor Activities Centre for some outdoor activities fun…
As our Summer Camps and Multi-Activity Weeks were a huge success once again this summer we thought we’d offer all of you outdoor activity fans something to get your teeth into this October Half Term. Not only are we introducing Daily Activities Week but we’re also offering a special Seal Watching Trip and Cream Tea. Are you…
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August 23rd, 2011
Cobnor’s Family Activity Day (previously Family Fun Day) is making a return this year on Saturday 10th September. All families are welcome to visit Cobnor Activities Centre between 9.00 and 16.30 and join the Friends of Cobnor as they host their annual fundraising event in support of Cobnor Activities Centre. You have the option to take part in any of the following challenging and exciting outdoor activities, for just £5…
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Tags: archery, bosun sailing, climbing, Cobnor Activites Centre, Cobnor's Family Activity Day, Friends of Cobnor, harbour tours, kayaking, open canoeing, outdoor activites |
August 10th, 2011
Cobnor Activities Centre runs Summer Camps throughout August and last week saw the second round of Campers arrive for a fun-packed week of activities on the South Coast. We thought we’d share one of our evening trips with you as they are always a hit with the kids.
Summer Camps, Multi-Activity Camps and Residential Sailing Camps run throughout the Summer Holidays at Cobnor Activities Centre. Campers get to take part…
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Tags: climbing, Cobnor Activities Centre, Cobnor Chairboat, East Head, kayaking, Multi-activity Camps, navigation, outdoor activities, Residential Sailing Camps, sailing, seals, South Coast, Summer Camps, Summer Holidays |
July 19th, 2011
This weekend Cobnor Activities Centre was host to The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold Award Ceremony 2011 for West Sussex. Gold achievers from all over the county collected their awards and enjoyed an afternoon of multi-activities, despite the not-so-clement British weather.
Guests arrived from midday and signed up for the various outdoor activities laid on for after the awards ceremony, such as: pico sailing, kayaking, trips on the Cobnor Chairboat,…
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Tags: 8th Worthing Sea Scouts, Andy Hall, archery, Ardingly College, Bishop Luffa School, Bognor Regis Open D of E Centre, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Central Sussex College, Chichester Youth Wing, climbing, Cobnor Activities Centre, Cobnor Chairboat, College of Richard Collyer, D of E, Downlands Community College, Farlington School, Gold Award, Haywards Heath Open D of E Centre, Hazelwick School, Holy Trinity School, Horsham Open D of E Centre, Hurstpierpoint College, Imberhorne School, kayaking, Kings Manor Youth Wing, Littlehampton Academy, Mark Murray-Brown, multi-activities, pico sailing, Seaford College, St Paul’s Catholic College, St Philip Howard School, Steyning Grammar VIth Form, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex, West Sussex, Worthing College |
July 14th, 2011
For over a decade Cobnor Activities Centre has had a basic climbing and abseiling wall that’s built on an old water tower, making it a sound structure and a nifty bit of recycling too. It remained a two sided climbing wall and abseiling tower for many years. However, BCU Paddlesport Coach and keen climber Andy Hall has been working with the Centre’s master craftsman Pete Davies and they’ve recently revealed…
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June 28th, 2010
Cobnor Activities Centre is popular with schools and youth groups in West Sussex and beyond and we’re always delighted to hear feedback, especially the positive kind!
Sussex Clubs for Young People had a fantastic time when kayaking at Cobnor Activities Centre and wrote us this lovely email to express their thanks:
Dear Liz, Mark and Andy,
Just a quick note to say thank you for a great day of kayaking…
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