meet the team
We have a wonderful staff team and one Adventure Dog! All the staff are trained in Safety Interventions, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Outdoor First Aid and Makaton.

Helen Harris-Ellis
Qualifications and Achievements
BSc (Hons) in Social Sciences (Sociology/Social Psychology)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education
Level 2 British Sign Language
Level 3 Forest Schools Practitioner
Silver NNAS (National Navigation Award) Scheme
Archery Instructor
Institute for Outdoor Learning Bushcraft Competency Certificate
Canoe 2 Star
FSRT (Foundation Safety and Rescue Training)
Aromatherapist
Level 3 Better Sailing
Powerboat Level 1
Preferred Hot Drink
Ginger and Lemon Tea
Director and Education Coordinator

Terry Harris-Ellis
Qualifications and Achievements
Institute for Outdoor Learning Bushcraft Competency Certificate
Single Pitch Assessment Training
Accredited Practitioner of IOL
Archery Instructor
Cave and Mine Leader
Mountain Leader
Mountain Bike Leader (Summer)
Paddlesport Leader
British Canoeing Foundation Safety Rescue Training
Powerboat Level 2
RYA Safety Boat Training
Royal Yachting Association Level 2 Basic Skills in Dinghies
City & Guilds Certificate in Teaching Adult Learners
Qualified
Safety Interventions Trainer
Level 4 Social Care Management
National Small-bore Rifle Association Youth Proficiency Scheme Tutor's Diploma
Preferred Hot Drink
Millicano black coffee, no sugar. (Two Spoons!)
Director and Senior Outdoor Instructor

Mala Ramsamooj
Qualifications and Achievements
BA(Hons) Silversmithing & Jewellery BA(Hons) in Media; Production & Communication
Hill and Moorland Leader
Paddle Sport Leader
Archery Instructor
Mountain Bike Leader level 1 Award
British Canoeing 2 Star Award
British Canoeing Foundation Safety and Rescue Training
Weaselling Training
Institute for Outdoor Learning Bushcraft Competency Certificate
Preferred Hot Drink
Millicano black coffee, no sugar. (Two Spoons!)
Day Service Manager (Mansfield Woodhouse) and Lead Outdoor Instructor

April Ulyatt
Qualifications and Achievements
Paddle Start Award
Paddle Discover Award
Paddle Sport Leader
FSRT (Foundation Safety and Rescue Training)
RVA-MCA Sea Survival Course
RYA/SAF Offshore Safety Course
Silver NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme)
Practical Sailing Course
Care Certificate
Antler, Copper and Pewter Training
Institute for Outdoor Learning Bushcraft Competency Certificate
Preferred Hot Drink
Tea, splash of milk, no sugar.
Day Service Manager (Top Valley) and Outdoor Instructor

Lee Ellis
Qualifications and Achievements
Institute for Outdoor Learning Bushcraft Competency Certificate
Level 2 Mountain Bike Leader Hill and Moorland Leader
Archery Instructor
Weaselling Instructor
Water Purification Training
Fire Lighting Training
Fire Safety Awareness
Edge Tool Training
National Small-bore Rifle Association Youth Proficiency Scheme Tutor's Diploma
Preferred Hot Drink
Yorkshire Tea, milk, two sugars.
Lead Outdoor Instructor and Chief Maintenance Engineer

Amanda Clifton
Qualifications and Achievements
1 and 2 star in Kayaking
Paddle Sport Leader
Hill and Moorland Leader
Silver NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme)
FSRT (Foundation Safety and Rescue Training)
Institute for Outdoor Learning Bushcraft Competency Certificate
Kayak Instructor
Preferred Hot Drink
Tea, milk, two sugars.
Lead Outdoor Instructor

Harry Sargeant
Qualifications and Achievements
Level 1 Paddle Coach
FSRT (Foundation Safety and Rescue Training)
Power Boat Level 2
RCI Training
3 Star Canoe
2 Star Kayaking
Tomahawk Instructor
Care Certificate
In house Bushcraft Training
Fire Lighting Training
Institute for Outdoor Learning Bushcraft Competency Certificate
Preferred Hot Drink
Tea, milk, one sugar.
Trainee Outdoor Instructor

Margaret Lamb
Qualifications and Achievements
Level 2 Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
GB Archery Instructor
Young People's Wellbeing Training
Institute for Outdoor Learning Bushcraft Competency Certificate
British Canoe 1 Star Training
Bronze NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme)
Natural Shelters and Cordage Training
Preferred Hot Drink
Doesn't drink hot drinks!
Outdoor Instructor

Dave Craggs
Qualifications and Achievements
Canoe 2 Star Award
Mountain Bike Instructor Award Scheme (MIAS) Level 2
FSRT (Foundation Safety Rescue Training)
Bronze NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme)
Care Certificate
Firebox Training
Antler, Copper and Pewter Training
Institute for Outdoor Learning Bushcraft Competency Certificate
Preferred Hot Drink
Coffee, milk, one sugar.
Trainee Outdoor Instructor

Lucy Marshall
Qualifications and Achievements
White Water Safety and Rescue Training
UKCC Level 2 Canoe and Kayak Award
BCU 3* Canoe Award
BCU 3* Kayak Award
BCU SUP Award
NVQ Level 2 in Outdoor Learning
NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services
ISA Level 2 Powerboat Award
Preferred Hot Drink
Tea, Milk, Two Sugars
Trainee Outdoor Instructor

Connor Hibbert
Qualifications and Achievements
Extended IT Diploma Level 3
Additional IT Module Level 4
MPQR First Aid Award Level 3
Preferred Hot Drink
Tea, Milk, No Sugar
Trainee Outdoor Instructor

Kaye Beastall
Qualifications and Achievements
BSc Wildlife conservation
Silver NNAs
BSL level one
Preferred Hot Drink
Coffee with oat milk
Trainee Outdoor Instructor

Eric Shivley
Qualifications and Achievements
Qualified Teacher (QTS)
BSC in Environmental Studies
Surfed all the oceans of the world
Master scuba diver
Climbed Mt Whitney, tallest mountain in USA, not including Alaska (14,494 ft)
Cycled coast to coast in England (C2C)
Preferred Hot Drink
Black Filter Coffee
Trainee Outdoor Instructor

Annie Hickling
Qualifications and Achievements
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Fire Lighting Training
Fire Box Training
Preferred Hot Drink
Strong coffee, little bit of milk, two sugars.
Support Worker

Millie Thorley
Manual handling certificate
Food hygiene certificate
CPI certificate
Prevent certificate
Radicalisation and extremism certificate
Footballer
7 GCSE's
Safe tool use training
Fire lighting training
Apprentice Activity Support Worker

Tobias Eaton-Hill
Qualifications and Achievements
Level 3 Cyber Security
Working towards BSc (Hons) for Cyber Security
Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
Preferred Hot Drink
Hot Chocolate
Administrator

Christina Smith
Qualifications and Achievements
Level 3 Diploma in Criminology
Level 3 Advanced GCE in Psychology
Level 2 and 3 Sports Leader
Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
Trained Boccia Coach
Preferred Hot Drink
No hot drinks please!
Trainee Outdoor Instructor

Harry Victory
Qualifications and Achievements
Working towards a Level 2 Qualification in Health and Social Care.
Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 Certificate
Channel and Prevent Training
Care Certificate
Preferred Hot Drink
No hot drinks please!
Apprentice Activity Support Worker

Liah Turton
Qualifications and Achievements
Awaiting information
Preferred Hot Drink
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Apprentice Activity Support Worker

Amy Hancock
Qualifications and Achievements
First Aid at Work
Epilepsy Awareness
Essentials of GDPR
ECDL Computer Course
Preferred Hot Drink
Biscuit Brew, milk, one sugar.
Administrator

David Crowson
Qualifications and Achievements
Edged Tools Training
Fire Box Training
Epilepsy Awareness Training
Preferred Hot Drink
Decafe Coffee, milk, no sugar
Activity Support Worker

Clare O'Malley
Qualifications and Achievements
BSc (Hons) in Psychology
BA (Hons) in Community Justice
Antler, Copper, Pewter Training
Edged Tools Training
Fire Lighting Training
Preferred Hot Drink
Coffee, milk, no sugar.
Activity Support Worker

Lenka Middleton
Qualifications and Achievements
Diploma in Information Management
Level 4 Certificate in Further Education
Level 2 in Working with People with Learning Disabilities
Bronze NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme)
Hedgerow First Aid Training
Epilepsy Awareness Training
Antler, Copper and Pewter Training
Preferred Hot Drink
Tea, milk, no sugar.
Business Manager

Broc Harris-Ellis
Qualifications and Achievements
The Cutest Boy at The Adventure Service
Can Run REALLY Fast
Worst Breath and Wind at TAS
Top Plastic Bottle Collector
Most Affectionate Staff Member (LOVES A CUDDLE!)
Preferred Hot Drink
Broc prefers cold pond water