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Simon
Simon is a skilled and passionate angler with a natural hunter’s instinct. Starting his journey at a young age in the Kentish Stour Valley, he mastered the local gravel pits before setting a British record at Conningbrook, landing the legendary Two Tone at 65lb 14oz. He later achieved the ultimate prize, Colnemere’s Black Mirror, and became the first angler to catch two English 60lb plus carp, including the renowned Chertsey mirror at 60.4lb in 2015.
With his infectious enthusiasm, extensive angling knowledge, and exceptional coaching skills, He will help inspire and support our young anglers at Cottington Lakes, helping them elevate their skills to new heights.
Colin
Colin has 7 years experience of working in a specialist SEMH school as a HLTA. In this role, Colin worked closely with young people with complex needs who face challenges in accessing their education, providing the support and tools they need to thrive.
Colin has over 3 years of experience as a Forest School Assistant Practitioner, and Outdoor Enrichment Lead, and is currently working towards his Level 3 Forest School Leader Award.
Colin is passionate about using the outdoors as a positive tool to implement positive opportunities for young people who need it the most. His experience not only lies in using the outdoor environment to improve the well-being of young people but also in building relationships and self-confidence within these young people.
Beyond his professional work, Colin has been a dedicated youth leader at his local church for over 8 years. In this role, he mentors and leads young people, guiding them through critical stages of their development.
Football Pitch
Experience the excitement of our community’s football pitch, where passion and camaraderie come together on the field.
Fishing
Fishing at a Trail Blazers integrates practical outdoor skills with environmental education, offering our young people hands-on experience in natural settings. This activity can teach children about aquatic ecosystems, the importance of conservation, and responsible fishing practices.
It encourages a connection with nature, promotes physical health through outdoor activity, and can enhance social skills,resilience and teamwork as students learn together.
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Football Pitch
Experience the excitement of our community’s football pitch, where passion and camaraderie come together on the field.
Allotment
Our allotment is like a classroom where students learn to grow food and care for the environment, helping them connect with nature and their community.
They also get to enjoy the fruits of their labour by cooking with the fresh produce they help grow.
Games Area
Games area where the spirit of collaboration and friendly competition thrives.
Fishing
Fishing at Trail Blazers integrates practical outdoor skills with environmental education, offering our young people hands-on experience in natural settings. This activity can teach children about aquatic ecosystems, the importance of conservation, and responsible fishing practices.
It encourages a connection with nature, promotes physical health through outdoor activity, and can enhance social skills,resilience and teamwork as students learn together.
Teepee
Our teepee not only fosters community but also serves as an outdoor classroom where nature becomes the ultimate teacher.
Team Building Area
We use this area to use games, and challenges to build trust, build better communication skills, boost morale and support collaboration between young people.
Woodland Gym
By integrating a woodland gym into Trail Blazers, we can provide our young people with a stimulating, engaging and holistic learning environment that benefits our young people’s physical, mental and emotional health.
Sensory Path
Our outdoor sensory path allows young people to connect with nature but also offers sensory stimulation for young people to enhance sensory integration and contribute to their overall sensory development.
Tools Area
Where children develop learning at their own pace working through personal challenges. Once basic skills are mastered they can move on to open ended exploration – tinkering, exploring possibilities and start making unique creations using taught whittling techniques.
Wood Chopping
An area where children chop wood for the days activities which promote resilience, fine motor skills and a sense of achievement.
Zip Line
Where our Trail Blazers become thrill seekers on an 80 metre zip wire down to our woodland lake.
Creative Area
An area where young people can express their creativity aswell as encourage young people to take risks and try new things by encouraging them to learn through a variety of experiences.
Emotion Tree
A physical place where our young people can go to have a sense of relief and regulate their feelings/emotions away from the community.
Nature Trail
This path takes you on a tranquil walk to provide opportunities for observing and learning about the flora, fauna and animal tracks.
Fire Lighting
An area where traditional fire lighting skills are learnt, taught and built upon.
Kitchen
Where young trail blazers are given the opportunity to hone their culinary skills to prepare community breakfast and lunch using seasonal ingredients foraged from our ancient woodland when available
Base Camp
The Heart of our community. The day begins and ends here.