Stramash Blog

Loch Etive Expedition

Wed 01 Sep 2010

Stramash Apprentices 3 day Expedition of Loch Etive

Our dedicated team of Stramash apprentices have just returned from the successful completion of a 3 day self lead expedition of Loch Etive. Our budding group of outdoor instructors set sail on Canadian Canoes up Loch Etive on Tuesday the 24th of August in blistering summer sunshine.  Over the course of the three days apprentices practised their mountain navigation, walking, canoeing and bushcraft skills.  On their return apprentices presented their findings from their expedition to the entire Stramash team, highlighting the challenges they faced and what they learned from their experiences. 

Please visit our facebook page to see pictures.

The Loch Etive expedition was lead and co-ordinated by senior apprentice Bruce Griffiths who done an exceptionally good job!  Unfortunately this was Bruce’s last expedition with Stramash as he has now left the organisation to begin his studies at Dundee University.  We would like to take this opportunity to say a massive THANK YOU and GOOD LUCK to Bruce. Bruce is an exceptionally hard worker and great team player who will be sadly missed by the organisation.  Fingers crossed Bruce will return to instruct with Stramash during his holidays from University!!

 

Stramash Summer Youth Programme Summer 2010

Mon 09 Aug 2010

Just a quick update on the Stramash Youth Programme, 2010.

Stramash have had another excellent summer taking youths from across Argyll & Bute and beyond away on life changing outdoor adventures!  This week sees the last of our residential trips for this summer leave the office.  Niall and Martin are away to Machrihanish for our famous Surf Camp trip while Aileen and Dave headed to Tayvallich for the Girlsallowed camp! Over the next week we will be preparing a Newsletter which will review summer 2010 which will include highlights of all our trips and our plans for the rest of the year!  Please join the Stramash mailing list to ensure you receive your copy! 

To everyone who has been on an adventure with us so far this summer we hope you had a Stramashing Time!!  Also, visit our facebook page to see some brilliant pictures from the Assynt Adventure Trip, Tiree Bikes & Beaches camp and more!  http://www.stramash.org.uk/facebook

We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Take care

The Stramash Team :-)

 

Oban Outdoor Summer Adventures

Mon 09 Aug 2010

On holiday in Oban this summer? Looking for something new and exciting to do?  Want to take the family out on an unforgettable adventure that doesn’t cost the earth? Then Stramash has the answer!

Oban Outdoor Adventure Activities!!!

Stramash are offering amazing outdoor summer adventures in Canoeing, Coasteering, Canyoning, Kayaking, Gorge Scrambling and much more all based in the Oban area!  Miles cheaper than our nearest competitors, Stramash offer a great value family ticket for as little as £59 which includes two adults and two children! Single adults are go for only £27 and Children £10.

Activities are all based around Oban lasting on average 3 hours and necessary transport is provided. 

NO experience is needed, all Stramash require is for you to have a change of clothes ready for getting wet, a towel and an abundance of enthusiasm!!

Get involved, book online or call 01631 566080 for more information!!

The Stramash team look forward to seeing you soon!! :-)

 

TripAdvisor

Fri 06 Aug 2010

Find Stramash on TripAdvisor!!

The Stramash team would like to let you all know we now feature on the popular website TripAdvisor!!  If you have been on one of our Stramash adventures over the past few years or your children have please share you views with others here :-)  Find us on: TripAdvisor

 

Stramash Staff Dinghy Sailing

Fri 09 Jul 2010

Office Staff on the loose in Oban Bay!

The Stramash ‘All Star Office Team’ were let loose again this week.. this time the name of the game was Taz Dinghy sailing!  From our Stramash Sea Store at Dungallan Park, Paula, Helen, Janet and Aileen set sail on Stramash Taz Dinghies under close supervision of instructors Ben and James.  These sailing novices soon learnt the ropes and by the end of their afternoon session were cutting some ‘jibes’ in Oban Bay.  Everyone had a brilliant afternoon and the girls can not wait to get back out on the dinghies again. 

For more pictures check our facebook page. 

 

Staff Day Out

Mon 05 Jul 2010

Stamash Team Day - Coasteering at Ganavan Sands, Oban.

Over the past month the Stramash team has rapidly expanded. We have just welcomed a new Head of Instruction, Health and Safety Co-ordinator, Business Development Co-ordinator, Administrator and Adventure Club Co-ordinator to the organisation.  To celebrate the arrival of the new All Star Cast and initiate the start of our team development days Stramash took off to Ganavan Sands for the morning to embark on some wild coasteering.  Scrambling along the coastline, jumping from cliff tops into magnificent tidal swells, swimming in the sea…....... yes, just another day in the Stramash office!

An excellent time had by all, next stop Canyoning!

Check out more pictures on our facebook page.

 

Join us on Facebook and Twitter

Mon 05 Jul 2010

Stramash enter the world of Social Networking

Stramash have recently entered the world of social networking through facebook and twitter.  Please join us on cyberspace to keep up with the latest Stramash news, pictures and events!

 

Luing Adventure Club, visit by MSP

Tue 15 Jun 2010

MSP Adam Ingram and the Inspiring Scotland team visited the Luing adventure club where the youth group cooked amazing fresh sea food on the beach.

A grant has been given to enable Stramash to expand its work with children from more rural communities across Argyll and Bute through a network of adventure clubs.

A pilot club has now been established – on the Argyll slate island of Luing – and earlier today (15th June 2010) Children’s Minister, Adam Ingram MSP, visited. The minister wanted to see how funding from the Scottish Government’s Go Play programme is helping to create better play opportunities for five to 13 year-olds.

You can read the full article on the forargyll.com website.

 

2010 Easter and summer programme

Thu 01 Apr 2010

We are pleased to announce that the full Easter and summer programme of fun packed residential adventure trips throughout Scotland, and fantastic day courses throughout Argyll & Bute are now open for bookings.

New for 2010

Adult expeditions and Skill courses

Yes, you too can have as much fun as only your kids have had until now. We are now running a full adult programme, starting with a skills weekend on the 24th/25th of May, which will be an introduction to Mountain navigation.

We will also be running courses in canoeing, kayaking, climbing, mountain skills and bushcraft. Check the website for the full range of courses.
For the younger ones aged 6 — 9

How about a bit of Bog Trotting, where nimble footwork won’t keep you out of the soggy bits. The muckiest puddle jumping fun anyone could ever have…...guaranteed to get them wet and happy.

Book now

 

Duke of Argyll abseils Inveraray Castle for Stramash

Sat 13 Mar 2010

At yesterday’s launch of Stramash, handed over into independence by Council Leader Dick Walsh from its parent body, Argyll and Bute Council, its Patron literally descended from the heights of his ancestral seat, a living statement of Stramash’s motto, ‘inspiration through adventure’.

You can read the full story on the forargyll.com website.