Links

• Learning Outside the Classroom

  http://www.lotc.org.uk

  

  We believe that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances.

  The Manifesto for Learning Outside the Classroom partnership has created this resource with the help of many experts and practitioners in learning outside the classroom. The resource is designed to help professionals working with young people aged 0–19 to provide high-quality experiences.

• British Canoe Union

  http://www.bcu.org.uk

  

  Set up in 1936 to send a team to the Berlin Olympics, the British Canoe Union (BCU) is the lead body for canoeing and kayaking in the UK. The BCU is the umbrella organisation for Canoe England, Canoe Scotland, Canoe Association of Noerthern Ireland and the Welsh Canoeing Association.

• Recommended for a Reason

  http://www.rfar.co.uk/

  

  The best place to find all the outdoor gear you need.

• Canoe Focus Official Magazine for BCU

  http://www.canoefocus.co.uk/

• Support the Rivers Access Campaign

  http://www.riversaccess.org/

  A campaign funded by Canoe England to raise awareness of the access issue on inland waterways in England (and Wales) and to bring about a change to the access situation.

• Montane

  http://www.montane.co.uk

  

  These days Montane is, by design, not the biggest outdoor clothing brand, but it is certainly one of the most specialist, being at the forefront of innovative, lightweight design and the use of the most technologically advanced fabrics. Great kit and providers of staff uniform.

• Sigg

  http://www.sigg.com

  

  SIGG is a brand of optimism and hope, of forward thinking and positive action. They make bottles to the highest standards of Swiss quality and craftsmanship. They make bottles that are ecologically sound, reusable and ultimately, recyclable. They make bottles that are as fashionable as they are functional.

• Bridgedale

  http://www.bridgedale.com/

  

  Bridgedale Outdoor Ltd is the market leader in the manufacture of technical Outdoor socks for: Walking / Hiking, Mountaineering, Running, Skiing, and Everyday.

• Recta

  http://www.recta.ch/en/home

  

  Compasses and other navigational equipment.

• Welsh Canoe Association

  http://www.welsh-canoeing.org.uk/

  

  Canoe Wales manages canoeing in Wales, with 1800 individual members and 2000 members of affiliated clubs and centres.

• Scottish Canoe Association

  http://www.canoescotland.com/

  

  Established in 1939, the Scottish Canoe Association is the recognised governing body of canoe sport and recreation in Scotland. The SCA works to improve access to waterways, has a comprehensive canoe coaching scheme and uses lottery funding to support Scottish Olympic Medalists – current and future.

• DEFRA

  http://www.defra.gov.uk/

  

  The overarching challenge for Defra is to secure a healthy environment in which we and future generations can prosper.

• Environment Agency

  http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/

  

  We are the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. It’s our job to make sure that air, land and water are looked after by everyone in today’s society, so that tomorrow’s generations inherit a cleaner, healthier world.

• British Waterways

  http://www.britishwaterways.co.uk/

  

  Our ambition is that by 2012 we will have created an expanded, vibrant, largely self-sufficient waterway network used by twice as many people as in 2002. It will be regarded as one of the nation’s most important and valued national assets. Visitors will be delighted with the quality of the experience and as a consequence many will become active participants.

• The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

  http://www.dofe.org/

  

  Since we began in 1956, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has been dedicated to the personal development of young people from all backgrounds.

• Outdoor Equipment Hire

  http://www.outdoorhire.co.uk

  

  Hire from Outdoorhire.co.uk and use the best outdoor equipment available without the expense and hassle of owning it. Select what you want to hire, tell us the dates you want it for and we’ll ship it to your door. When you’ve had your fun just send it back, it’s as simple as that.

  At Outdoorhire.co.uk we believe that families should get out and about together so where ever possible we have tried to include equiment suitable for children or family activities.