April 19th, 2013
A Day in my “Office”
Here are a few words from Chief Paddlesport Instructor Andy Hall, who teaches kayaking and canoeing, about working at Cobnor Activities Centre. We hope that enjoy this rare insight into the world of one of our outdoor activity staff…
It’s 18th December, 2012, the sun is shining and I’ve just put my canoe on its wheels. I’m pushing it down the slipway and my faithful…
March 18th, 2013
Spring’s all about new beginnings – the daffodils burst into bloom, baby lambs take their first steps, fluffy little chicks hatch from their shells and, at Cobnor Activities Centre, you can try something you’ve never done before!
There are so many outdoor activities on offer at Cobnor that there’s bound to be something that you either haven’t yet tried or would like to improve on. What’s more, our Multi-Activity…
February 18th, 2013
Cobnor Activities Centre would like to welcome the new Head of Centre, Gary Palmer who took over from Mark Murray-Brown in January, 2013.
Gary started at Cobnor early this year and spent most of January finding out about Chichester Harbour, the South Downs and the history of the Centre. Before moving to Cobnor, Gary was the Portsmouth Services Manager for Motiv8; a young person’s charity based in…
August 17th, 2012
Wow, what a Summer Olympic Games, hey? The Cobnor Activities Centre team was delighted with the results that our ladies and gents achieved during London 2012 – a total of 65 medals. What a coup for the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), British Cycling and the British Canoe Union (BCU), to boot!
Unfortunately, London 2012 took place during two of Cobnor’s busiest weeks. Our Summer Holiday Youth Weeks (14-16 Expedition Camp,…
June 26th, 2012
Have you heard about Paddle Round the Pier? It’s the world’s largest free beach and water sports festival and it’s happening next weekend in Brighton & Hove. The event offers a fun day out for paddlesport enthusiasts as well as an opportunity for experienced kayakers to increase their skill-sets.
If you’re interested in kayaking and canoeing then head down to Hove Lawns on Saturday 7th July and Sunday 8th July…
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…
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…
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…
August 18th, 2011
Next weekend Katy Lassetter of Chichester Copywriter is hosting the first Writers’ Weekend at Cobnor Activities Centre. We’re all very excited about something a little bit different happening down here, so much so that Bryn has donned his poets’ beret!
This creative writing event is taking place at Cobnor over the Bank Holiday weekend, from the evening of Friday August 26th and all day Saturday and Sunday and it’s a…
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…