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Ed Offer

Tuesday 16 May 2006

 

Have a cracking sun burnt face today having been on the hills as part of East Lothian Council’s BELA course. This weekend was the course assessment and I’m chuffed to report that everyone in the group passed.

The course has been a big commitment with a lot of hours, including two entire weekends away. However, it has been incredibly rewarding and I’ve now got the confidence and qualification to take groups out on expeditions.

The 13 strong group consisted of teachers and council workers and became a superb team – everyone got on like a house on fire and worked to each other’s strengths and weaknesses. Cheers and well-done to all involved, especially Liz Brookes who ran it admirably. I really recommend it to anyone who is interested in outdoor activities, no matter what your previous experience.

We had a real mix of abilities from complete novices to experienced Munro-baggers and have all reached the required level whilst having a great time.

I’ll post some pics of our sun-kissed weekend on Arran when I get them, but maybe not the one of my face at the moment I got the worst cramp in my life climbing North Goatfell!!

If you are in East Lothian here is the link for next years brochure:

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