Meet the Team
We have a wonderful staff team that consists of 20 members of staff and one Adventure Dog! All the staff are Trained in MAPA (Managing Actual and Potential Aggression), 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
Bushcraft Competency Award
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
Bushcraft Competency Award
SPA Trained
Accredited Practitioner of IOL
Archery Instructor
Cave and Mine Leader
Mountain Leader
Mountain Bike Leader
Paddlesport Leader
FSRT (Foundation Safety Rescue Traning)
Powerboat Level 2
RYA Safety Boat Training
Royal Yachting Association Level 2 Basic Skills in Dinghies
City & Guilds Certificate in Teaching Adult Learners
Qualified MAPA Trained
Level 4 Social Care Management
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 Award
British Canoeing 2 Star Award FRST (Foundation Safety and Rescue Training)
Weaselling Training
Bushcraft Competency Award
Preferred Hot Drink
Millicano black coffee, no sugar. (Two Spoons!)
Day Service Manager (Mansfield Woodhouse) and Lead Outdoor Instructor
Sarah Francis
Qualifications and Achievements
Mountain Leader
Archery GB Instructor Award
British Canoeing 2 Star Award
FSRT (Foundation Safety and Rescue Training)
Bushcraft Competency Weaselling Training
Registered NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme) Leader, trained to deliver Bronze and Silver
Group Leader for the Duke of Edinburgh Award
Preferred Hot Drink
Coffee, milk, one sugar.
Day Service Manager (Top Valley) and Lead Outdoor Instructor
Lee Ellis
Qualifications and Achievements
Bushcraft Competency
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
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)
Bushcraft Competency
Kayak Instructor
Preferred Hot Drink
Tea, milk, two sugars.
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
IOL Bushcraft Competency
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
Preferred Hot Drink
Coffee, milk, one sugar.
Trainee 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
Preferred Hot Drink
Tea, splash of milk, no sugar.
Trainee 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
Preferred Hot Drink
Tea, milk, one sugar.
Trainee Outdoor Instructor
Bryony Lewis
Qualifications and Achievements
Rock Climbing Instructor
Paddlesports Instructor
Yoga Teacher
Personal Trainer
Level 2 Activity Leadership
Mountain Leader Training
GB Archery Training
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training
NSPCC Safeguarding Training
Preferred Hot Drink
Coffee, Oat Milk, No Sugar
Trainee Outdoor Instructor
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
Lee Whitworth
Qualifications and Achievements
Canoe 1 Star Award
NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme) Bronze Award
Wool Spinning Training
Fire Bow Training
Hedgerow First Aid
Care Certificate
Antler, Copper and Pewter
Preferred Hot Drink
Tea, milk, one sugar
Activity Support Worker
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
Craig Flanagan
Qualifications and Achievements
Certificate and PGCE within Special Education Post 16 Students
BA(Hons) Degree in Photography
Level 1 in British Sign Language
Preferred Hot Drink
Strong tea, soya milk, 2 sugars
Activity Support Worker
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 big of milk, two sugars.
Support Worker
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!
Trainee Outdoor Instructor
Lauren Ingram
Qualifications and Achievements
Level 3 Diploma in Social Media and Digital Marketing for a Business
Apprentice of the Year 2018 (East Midlands Chamber Business Awards)
Functional Skills IT
Essentials of GDPR Training
Epilepsy and Learning Disability Awareness Training
Keeping Children Safe Online Level 2 (NSPCC)
Mental Health Awareness Training
First Aid in the Workplace
Preferred Hot Drink
Strong tea, milk, one sugar.
Head of Marketing
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
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.
Adult Short Break Coordinator and Financial Administrator
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
Don't drink them, but he likes cold water!