The Mill Adventure Base - Nottinghamshire County Council

The Mill Adventure Base Location MapM1/J28Sutton-in-AshfieldKings Mill Rd A38Kings Mill Rd EastMcDonaldsHReservoirSutton Road A38A617Hamilton RdMansfieldThe MillAdventure BaseKings Mill WayHermitage LaneOutdoor and EnvironmentalEducation CentresCoxmoor Rd B6139To Kirkby-in-AshfieldTo NottinghamVia A60T 01623 556110F 01623 446699E outdoor.environmental@nottscc.gov.ukW www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/outdoorenvironmentalThe Mill Adventure Base, Kings Mill Reservoir, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts NG17 4PAD&P/CFCS/1.12/0000The MillAdventure Base

£Special offers!The Mill Adventure Base offers great opportunities for young peopleto get active at very reasonable rates (see enclosed price list forall of our current charges) but there are ways you can make yourmoney go further with one of our amazing offers!Get 12.5% off the price of bookings for visits between1 November and 1 May.We also offer a 12.5% discount on bookings for 5 sessions or moreduring one school term. Contact us for further information (see backcover).We provide all of the personal safety equipment at no additionalcharge, to help make your visit both safe and affordable.AccreditationAll of our activities have a staff to young person ratio which fulfil theNational Governing Bodies guidelines for accreditation. Please note thatsome activities have a recommended minimum age.Minibus hire serviceWe have two mini buses available for hire by groups who have bookedan adventure provision with the Mill –whether you are coming to theMill or going off-site for your activities:1 x 14 seats (excluding driver)1 x 8 seats (excluding driver)You can hire a minibus either withan adventure staff member as thedriver or, if you hold a NCC permit todrive, on a self drive basis, paying per mile.Please contact the Mill for further details and availabilityWelcomeThe Mill Adventure Base is a purpose built, urban adventure centre situatedat Kings Mill Reservoir, Sutton in Ashfield. The base offers a multitude ofadventure activities to suit all abilities and requirements, ranging from a twohour taster/fun session to enhancing the educational experience of youngpeople through alternative education programmes, National Curriculumfocused learning or extra curriculum activities at National Governing Body level.The Mill offers a mixture of land and water based activities suitable for ages 8+.On land we offer team games, a low ropes course, outdoor and indoor climbingwalls, a Jacob’s ladder, a maze of underground tubes (tunnels) and mountainbiking. On the water you can try raft building, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, siton canoes, disability sailing or inflatable fun.If you want to go further afield, the Mill team can take your group offsite to gorock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing on rivers or we cancome to your venue with our mobile climbing wall and team games.The benefits of your group enjoying these fun, exciting and adventurousactivities include learning new skills, gaining confidence, working bothindependently and in groups and trying new activities that could become ahobby and a lifelong passion.If you can’t find activities to interest you, or would like to discuss an individualpackage of activities tailored specifically to your group, pleasecontact us (see back cover).www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/outdoorenvironmental

Water Activities(available April to Mid October)The manmade, 72 acre, Kings Mill reservoir is situated within beautifulparkland and is the ideal setting to try out a variety of water sports, whetheryou are a competent water user or a complete novice.We offer a range of activities for young people which can be done as twohour taster sessions, a huge amount of fun trying out new experiences, ora way develop skills as part of accredited National Governing Body awardcourses.All they will need to bring is a complete change of clothing and enclosedfootwear (such as old trainers or aqua shoes) which will get wet.KayakFor ages 11+, 8 people per group.These 2 hour sessions provide agreat introduction to the sport ofkayaking.Open canoesFor ages 11+, 12 people per group.2 hours of paddling these great,user friendly canoes.Single handed sailingFor ages 11+, 12 people pergroup. Have a go at single handed/disability sailing in these 2 hoursessions.Onboard instructor sailingFor ages 8+, 5 people per group. Inthese 2 hour sessions you will havean instructor on board as you gosailing in our Cobble and Laser 16boats.Raft buildingFor ages 8+, 8 people per group.Your group has 2 hours to builda raft then test it on the water – agreat activity for team building.Water fun activitiesFor ages 8+, 12 people pergroup. 2 hours sessions in avariety of activities includingcanoes, katakanus, rafted canoesand dinghy sailing. (Activitiesdependant on weather and age.)Inflatable funFor ages 8+, 8 people pergroup. These 2 hour session aregreat fun, splashing around withvarious inflatables.BCU Paddle Power courseA mixed course of kayaking andcanoeing for ages 11+ comprisingof five 2 hour sessions. Certificatesare included in the price.RYA Stage 1 SailingSchemeA dinghy sailing course for ages11+ comprising of five 2 hoursessions. Certificates and logbooks cost £4 each.RYA Stage 2 SailingSchemeA more advanced sailing course forages 11+ comprising of five 2 hoursessions. Certificates cost £1 each.www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/outdoorenvironmental

Team building and problemsolving activities12 per group. A variety of fun,challenging activities designedto help groups work bettertogether.All weather activities(available all year)Whilst you wait for spring to return, the winter months are no excuse tohibernate with so much on offer at the Mill. A whole range of land-basedand indoor activities are available that will keep you active whilst stillhaving fun.From the depths of the underground artificial caving system to theheights of the climbing tower; from the archery for aspiring Robin Hoodsto the exhilarating high ropes challenge, there is something for everyoneprepared for adventure!Artificial caving12 per group. Explore ourundergound tubing network.Climbing and abseiling9 per group. The indoor andoutdoor climbing walls offer avariety of challenges.Low ropes challenge12 per group. Teamwork isneeded to walk the ropes andnegotiate obstacles on this funcourse.High ropes challenge9 per group. A more challengingropes course encompassing thehigh Vs, pamper pole andJacob’s ladderBushcraft skills12 per group. Learn outdoorsurvival skills such as firelighting and cooking onopen fires.Archery12 per group. One of thefastest growing sports in theUK, it provides a balancebetween fun and fitnessfor all abilities.Mountain biking12 per group. Get fitand enjoy cyclingin a variety of scenicsettings.www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/outdoorenvironmental

Rock climbing9 per group. The Peak Districtoffers a great variety of climbsso your group can learn thebasics on gentle routes orreally test themselves onchallenging ones. PleasleyCrags are local to The Mill andsuitable for two hour sessions.Offsite ActivitiesIn addition to all the fantastic activities and courses at the Mill, we offerexciting opportunities in other attractive Nottinghamshire destinations andfurther afield in Derbyshire, the majestic Peak District, and beyond.These can be an extension to skills learnt at the Adventure Base or presenta brand new challenge in a new environment. All promise a fun and positiveexperience, providing a rewarding and memorable time for all taking part.Caving8 per group. Caving is a sport for all,a chance to see a different world.Experience the underground labyrinthof passages that attract cavers of allabilities to The Peak District.Millersdale abseil12 per group. An 80 foot free abseiloff a disused railway bridge eitherover solid ground or over the river(you might get wet!), either way youare guaranteed an adventure.Geocaching9 per group. A worldwidegame of hiding and seekingtreasure. Search for treasurein the Peak District usingGPS.River trips6 per group. We run trips onrivers in both canoes andkayaks. A great way toexplore the countrysidewhilst learning a new skill.Weasling12 per group. Scramble over andunder the boulders of Higger Tor,squeezing through a few tight gapson the way. There are many routesproviding a range of challenges for allabilities.Mountain biking12 per group. Whether you wantfast forest single track or scenicbridleways we have a selection ofoff road routes in Nottinghamshireand Derbyshire to suit your needs.www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/outdoorenvironmental

Self led environmental& field study activitiesThe Mill Adventure Base is the ideal place to run your own environmentalstudy day, with the reservoir and neighbouring wildlife meadow hosting avariety of wildlife to explore. The site provides a great location for a day ofstudies linked to nature or the local surrounding.Only£4 per 2 hoursession, asaving of£64!SportivateSportivate provides funding to get 14 – 25 year oldsactive, playing sport, joining local clubs and using localleisure centres. Funding can be used towards 8 hours ofone of these activities at the Mill: indoor climbing, mountain biking,kayaking, sailing or canoeing.For more information on how to apply for funding and the criteria, visitwww.sportnottinghamshire.co.uksportivateFor availability, contact the Mill.Our highly qualified and experienced outdoor staff canorganise and deliver the whole of the expedition elementof the Award. From the initial route-planning to trainingand practice expeditions and final qualifying expeditions.We include the equipment, training and supervision forthe expeditions, accredited assessors and a varietyof high quality options and venues including the PeakDistrict, Wales, the Lake District and Scotland.We also specialise in fantastic, alternative types of expeditionsuch as canoeing, touring kayak or bicycle.Please contact the Mill for more information.Kings Mill Reservoir is a man made reservoir that was once a medieval millpond alluded to in the Doomsday book within a small country park and is awildfowl sanctuary with a pleasant 1.5 mile walk around the perimeter.Included in your day’s self led provision is a large classroom to act as a baseand lunch room, equipped with an overhead digital projector which can belinked into your lap top, environmental study equipment, waterproofs andwork sheets.Environmental study activities available include: nature walk, ponddipping, bug hunting (nets and jars available) and picture orienteering.Examples of topics you can study here are:the industrial revolution – visit England’s oldest railway viaduct,Biodiversity and urban conflict with nature – use theviewing platform to investigate a wide variety of landand water species in this island within an urbansprawl, Green power – the reservoir containsEurope’s largest geothermal loop; a networkof heat exchangers, pipes and pumpsproviding environmentally friendly heatingand cooling to the nearby hospital, Watersafari – paddle around and get reallyclose to the wildlife (extra charge applies).Alternatively, hire in our tutors to leadyour day. Don’t forget we can help withyour transport needs too!www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/outdoorenvironmental

The Mill Adventure ClubsQuest Club (for 8 - 12 year olds)Outdoor and EnvironmentalEducation ServiceFrom mid April to end October,Saturdays from 10amActivities range from kayaking and raft buildingto climbing and team games. Some sessionsare half days, some full days.Youth Activity Club (for 11- 19 year olds)Every Wednesday from 5.30 – 7.30pmFrom mid April to end October, Saturdays 10am – 12 noonA range of activities, both on and off site.Summer Saturdays are normally wateractivities - an opportunity to polish upon skills acquired or to gain furtherNational Governing Bodies awards andaccreditation. If doing a D of E award,you can use these sessions to gainyour skill or physical element.We are an approved D of E access provider.The Mill Adventure Base is partof Nottinghamshire County Council’sOutdoor and EnvironmentalEducation team, which provides aunique and diverse range of centresto support learning and developmentin the outdoors for young people.These centres provide a variety ofadventurous and environmentalactivities and residential and day visitexperiences.Hagg Farm Outdoor EducationCentre: a residential centre in thePeak District National Park for youngpeople aged 10 – 18.Tel 01433 651594St Michael’s EnvironmentalEducation Centre: a residentialcentre in Hathersage, Derbyshire foryoung people of primary school ageand special schools.Tel 01433 650309Perlethorpe EnvironmentalEducation Day Centre: on theThoresby Estate, for primary andsecondary school aged youngpeople. Tel 01623 822218Brackenhurst EnvironmentalEducation Day Centre:near Southwell, for primary andsecondary school aged youngpeople. Tel 01636 817059.Disability Sailing Group (8 – 25 year olds)From May to end September, Saturdays 10am – 12 noonOur Access Dinghies are suitable for most types of disability.To assist with transfers, we have a jetty hoist with 4 point slings.An ideal activity for families or befrienders.For more information on any of the centres, visitwww.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/outdoorenvironmentalor email outdoor.environmental@nottscc.gov.ukContact the Mill for further information and programmes.www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/outdoorenvironmental