Bows 'N' Arrows

     Time to start developing another activity this week, this time archery.  Although the area for the range had been felled many moons ago a lot of stone (more stone!) had to be carted in to create a hard, flat area.  The netting which will stop the arrows from going too far is in place now and there will soon be a large shelter, open at the front and with seating at the back which will be able to house a good number of people.  Some of the materials have again been cannibalised from the old centre, the building sides weigh a huge amount for there size and will need a bit of brute strength to lift them into place but if all goes well it should only be a week or two until it is finished.

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Team Building Challenge Days

     The first team-building groups have been arriving this month.  A large company from the North has brought us three groups of it's staff with another due in a few weeks time.  We gave them a full day of activities in the forest with Team Tasks, Low Ropes, NightLine, Problem Solving and Jacob's Ladder used to give them the experience they were wanting.  The company wanted a slightly competitive edge to the days and so we scored the groups with the highest scoring teams each receiving a bottle of bubbly.
     Everything appeared to go well, with subsequent reports of positive change after the event.  Hopefully more companies in the area will hear about the benefits of our team-building days and allow us to show them what we can do for their business.

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Design and Build - Paintball

     Paintballing was always a popular activity at Ability Outdoors and so Dalby Activity Centre is building new painballing areas.  Using the experience gained over the last 10 years we will have many game types suitable for all ages and abilities.

     The tree felling in the paintball areas has been extensive.  All of this area was very thickly wooded only a month ago.  After the trees came down they had to be chipped or moved out of the playing area's.  This involved days of heavy-lifting and hard work, often in the snow and always cold and uncomfortable.  It has, however been well worth it.  We have been left with some wonderful parts of open forest which we are sure will work splendidly.  Constructuion has now begun on the netting to stop paintballs reaching anywhere they shouldn't and the many obstacles, barricades, hutches and buildings that need to be built.

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High Ropes Construction

     After decommisioning the old Jacob's Ladder and having prepared an area for a new improved version to be created we set about working on a plan to construct the new activity.

     The plan is to have the ladder constructed between two large trees and suspended above a huge hole, maximising the length and exposure.  The usual set-up has the first pole at waist height and easily accessible but our Jacob's will now sport a rope ladder coming out of the hole.  This will have to be climbed to access the first pole giving a new dimension to the activity.

     Tree's had to be climbed and high belay points set-up so that we could trim the branches with the safety of a top-rope.  A wire was then strung between the two trees, this would be used for winching the ladder up to it's high point.


   

     Keep a lookout on the Blog to see the finished article.

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Design and Build - NightLine

     Nightline is a great team-building activity.  It involves a blindfolded group following a rope through the forest, encountering various obstacles along the way.  We won't give away too much here as we want it all to be a surprise when you visit.

      The activity has been designed to promote communication and listening skills as well as trust and teamwork.  It is challenging for adults and children alike but instruction and constant supervision ensure everyone is kept feeling safe throughout.

     Once finished this will be a great addition to our ever increasing range of activities.  Keep checking the Blog and Website for updates.

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Shooting Aliens

Paintball Target Range Now Open!

     Dalby Activity Centre's Paintball Target Range has been reopened after the winter.  It is located next to the play area at Dalby Visitors Centre and is easy to spot as it's surrounded by green netting.  If in doubt just head towards the loud noises.

     The range costs just £2.50 to shoot 50 paintballs and includes instruction from one of our trained marshalls.  It's a fun activity suitable for all ages.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Open 11am til 5pm every Saturday, Sunday, School and Bank Holiday (weather dependant)
• £2.50 for 50 paintballs
• Marshall instruction
• Fun for all ages

     We currently have an Alien and Predators theme but keep an eye on our Blog and Website as this may change at short notice.

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