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TESTIMONIALS
2001.
I've
been on 3 adventure weekends - Yours was the best - Mr. M.Dyson, Yorks.
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All staff members
made the weekend what it was, an excellent impression was given - Mr.
B. Rossling, London
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Over all we
all had a great time and have all said we would recommend call of the
wild to anyone wanting to do these types of activities, a great weekend
was had by all, many thanks - Mr. R. Haigh, Herts
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It was great,
very organised, professional and enjoyable. - Mr. Worley, Edinburgh
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I thought organisation,
pick-ups, etc was excellent. - Mr. Cartwright, Bristol
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I felt that
all of the Call of the Wild staff wanted to make our stay as good as possible
and I would recommend you to anyone for an adventure weekend. - Mr. Ward,
London
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Very confident
and safe instructors, yet relaxing attitude - Mr. Rankin, Bucks.
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I don't think
anything could have been improved. Many, many thanks for a truly memorable
hen weekend - Ms. White, London.
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Thank you all
for ensuring the weekend went so well. The stag will certainly remember
his do - Mr. R.Langdell, West Mids.
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Had an excellent
time wouldn't change it for the world - Ms. S. Williams, Llanelli.
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The weekend
totally exceeded our expectations, thanks - Ms. L. Parker , Devon.
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I thoroughly
enjoyed the weekend and was very impressed by your service. - Mr. A. Choyce,
Southampton.
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It was a brilliant
weekend, I have already recommended you to someone else planning a group
weekend - Mr. M. McElihinney, Hants.
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Had an excellent
break, staff were all very professional and good company. Will recommend
to friends / family and colleagues, can't wait to come back - Mr. A. Scargill
Hants.
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I would recommend
the stag weekend to anybody, no everybody. - Mr. A. Thomas, Southport.
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I felt the
service was excellent, being in the trade myself I could not fault any
aspect of the service and hospitality. Probably one of the best weekends
I've ever had. - Mr. N. Francis, Hampshire.
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Staff were
extremely friendly and seemed to enjoy activities as much as participants.
Outstanding, will come back again. Mr. R. McDonald, Kent.
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The whole stag
weekend could not have been better, from the time we arrived to the time
we left on Sunday we were felt welcome no matter what condition we were
in. Great weekend thanks. Mr. A. Griffiths, Stourport.
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All staff very
friendly, funny and enjoy what they are doing - Mr. I. Moore, Portsmouth.
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We found all
the Welsh people very friendly and welcoming, thanks for a great time.
Ms. D. Hatt, Kent.
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CORPORATE
TESTIMONIALS 2001
On behalf of my colleagues, and myself, I am writing to thank you for
an absolutely superb weekend that we enjoyed with you... The weekend was
wonderfully organised and everyone we met was professional and great fun
to be with.
Ms
l Williams - Proteus Software LTD.
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All staff were
excellent, friendly, helpful, fun and interesting. All activities were
well organised and greatly enjoyed. Thank you, we all had a great time.
Mr.
D Bailey - ABRS LTD.
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I would like
to say that I did a lot of things that weekend that I would normally never
dream of doing, and tried them all and loved every minute of it. Thank
you all for an excellent weekend.
Ms.
C. Stanford - Hope Tech.
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I have recommended
this course to other colleagues and friends. Our group had such a fabulous
time because of the wonderful people and the well organised day. Thank
you.
Ms.
E Haughty - CISCO.
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First of all
can I thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable weekend. I've been on many
events of this kind, and I can say without doubt that yours is up there
with the best. The quality of the events, the staff and the organisation
was very impressive.
Mr
N Palfrey - INNOGY
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Everyone who
attended the team challenge day has come in this morning enthusing about
the day and talking about more of the same. I would like to take this
opportunity to thank you for the organisation of the day and your colleagues
who were responsible for the Activities. My colleagues were full of praise
for the professional way in which they organised the whole day.
Mr
M Evans - Marketing and Training Officer, Clay Shaw Thomas Chartered Accountants.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES TESTIMONIALS 2001
"The
experiences you provided not only excited and tested them but brought
the best out in a number of individuals that is not often witnesses in
the class situation
Cedwyn
Davies, Head of Year, Year 5/6 Crynant Primary
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"What can I say...We had a brilliant time. Our staff were all amazed
at how much time the instructors were prepared to give - other centres
have been restricted by staff wanting to clock off"
Nicola
Thorp, 6th Form PE Residential, Cedars School
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"I thoroughly enjoyed the canyoning & was hugely impressed by
the expertise and care of all leaders. Their assessment of risks and attention
to safety was always first class"
Huw
Davies, HND Sport & Leisure, Swansea Institute
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"We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves yesterday it was excellent…
All our class would love to come again".
Pupils,
Blaendulais Primary School.
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Just a brief message to say a HUGE thank you to all of the team that made
our residential such a success. I have had a de-brief with all of the
students and, without exception, all agreed that the week was extremely
well organised and that all of your staff were great.
Hertford
Regional College Residential.
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"I thank you for a fantastic camp. That was the most fun camp ever.
The activities were fun but safe. The food was great...Thanks again"
Daniel
Gedrych, Year 6, Castle Batch Primary School
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"First I would like to thank you for the great five days, it was
alot of fun. My funniest moment was when I went climbing. Ashley climbed
up about 90cm and then he started to shout I'm gonna die. We were laughing
for about 20 minutes"
David
Knapp, Year 6 Castle Batch Primary School
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"I enjoyed every single activity with you lot. You're the best! the
gorge walking was the best as we jumped off a waterfall. The climbing
and abseiling were OK but I didn't like it when I got to the top and didn't
want to come down. It was the scariest moment of my life..I honestly could
have have wet myself. But I didn't! Pweeh!"
Leah,
Year 6 Castle Batch Primary School
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Question
(8) of questionnaire. How could we improve our service to make your holiday
more enjoyable
Q8.
I really can't think because you were all so friendly and the activities
were great, you couldn't have done more for me. I hope you have a brilliant
year. Thank you so much. - Ms. C. Francis, Kent.
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Q8. Couldn't
really, it was one of the best stag weekends ever - Mr. M.Kilbridge, Birmingham.
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Q8. Excellent,
great place, great people, couldn't be improved - Mr. K Jones, Staffs.
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Q8. You can't.
A most excellent weekend, made all the more special due to everyone's
friendliness and good humour which made my stag weekend unforgettable
not only to me but all our party - Mr. N. Wright, Derby.
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Q8. Can't think
of anything. The overall organisation was excellent, which took a lot
of pressure off those who arranged the trip - Mr. M Jackson, Croydon.
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Q8. I can't
think of any way you can improve it. I'd just like to thank you for an
excellent weekend. You made us all feel welcome and it was a pleasure
meeting you - Mr. M Richards, Lancs.
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Q8. Staff were
very friendly and approachable, activities well organised, I don't think
I would change anything. - Ms. L. Culling, Cardiff.
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Q8. You couldn't.
Perfect break for my birthday. I wanted something different and that's
exactly what I got - Ms. D. Newitt, East Sussex.
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Q8. Unfortunately,
I can't think of any improvements. The whole weekend was fantastic, best
I've been on. Many thanks to all the staff. Ill be back - Mr. B Northnagel,
London.
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Letters
2001
We
also receive "thank you" letters from past customers. Here are
some of the things they wrote last year.
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I just wanted
to write and thank you all for an excellent weekend which the kids loved
even though some of them wouldn't admit it! We've all been doing a lot
of work about our time in Wales. The work is brilliant and full of positive
experiences and enthusiasm, so I know they had a blast. As did we!……..so
Wales gave us loads of positive stuff to work with.
Well thanks again for a great weekend and I'm sure I'll be seeing you
all again.
Vanessa
Watson, Youth Worker with Momo Project, South Wimbledon.
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Weekend was
excellent. Thanks to everybody at Call of the Wild for their efforts.
You've got a brilliant team there, well done.
Carlton
Moore.
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I would like
to take this opportunity to thank you all on behalf of the Griffiths stag
weekend members. The weekend was run to a very high standard but at the
same time a casual approach was given. This made us all feel very welcome
and allowed us to thoroughly enjoy our activities. Most of us had never
taken part in these activities before and all of us will definitely be
taking part in them again. Would you please also pass on our thanks to
those who looked after us at Merlins. Barry and the catering staff including
the waitresses, without them this weekend would not have been a STAG weekend.
Barry was a star he looked after us for both nights, by keeping the bar
open until the early hours. Once again thanks from all of us, you will
be on the top of our list for the next weekend of this nature, that we
consider taking part in.
M
Griffiths - Berkshire.
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Just a note
to say a huge thank you to yourself and the Call of the Wild team for
a fan tastic weekend. I cannot begin to tell you what an amazing time
we had. We all wanted to come away feeling challenged, shattered and on
a high and that certainly happened! although speaking for myself here
in saying that I did things that I never thought I would ever have the
courage to do, I think the others would agree to that to. A huge thanks
to you for doing a brilliant job of organising us all........But the main
thing was we did everything that was set for us and we are still on a
high from it all. Well, we are already planning when we can all get together
in the Spring to do it all again, and remembering it all again while I'm
sitting at my desk not wanting to be here!!!
Ms
T Askew - Kent.
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Just a brief
note to say we had a most excellent weekend last weekend. Everyone really
enjoyed it and we were all impressed by how you managed to be laid back
and friendly and get usto the right place at the right time in such an
efficient manner.
Mr
N Davis - Cardiff
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A big thanks
from all the boys who attended at the weekend. Everybody, without exception
had a great time. I would like you to pass on our thanks to all the staff
who provided us with a great welcome and excellent tuition. Finally, Ystradgynlais
is a lovely place, all the locals we met made us very welcome.
Mr
P Clements
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2000
Thanks
for a great weekend I'll certainly recommend you to all my friends and
colleagues - Miss R. Shepheard, London
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Everything was superb - Mr D.Sheppard, Worcs
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Well organised, exceeding expectations for prices paid - Mr R. Bowie,
Surrey
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43 of us were managed and entertained without hitch. - Mr J. Foster, Derby.
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100% fun, very well run. See you next year - Mr B.Wright, West Midlands.
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Keep up the good work! "CU" soon. Fantastic organisation. -
Mr J. Tailor, Potters Bar.
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I had an excellent time, staff and activities were fantastic; best activity
stag I have been on! - Mr N. Threlfall, Hants.
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Thank you all for a truly brilliant Hen weekend that has had us all planning
our next visit and recommending Call of the Wild to everybody! - Charlotte
Bowles, Hants
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Call of the Wild operate a service which is a market leader within the
U.K. holiday business They have done and will continue to do a wonderful
job.. Thanks, Paul. - Mr P. Constant, London.
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Thanks to all for a fantastic weekend! Thoroughly enjoyable and the groom
was absolutely over the moon. Good luck for the future, hope to see you
soon. - Dowdall Group
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I thought that being picked up and delivered to each activity was brilliant,
it adds to the excitement and leaves you less to think about. I have recommended
Call of the Wild to everyone - P. Warrington, Kent.
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The staff at Call of the Wild were fantastic, I want more!!! - Mr H. Patel,
Chelts.
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The activities were top notch, real value for money - D. Hatcher, Kent.
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Me being the stag, and the other 8 had the best weekend I can remember.
It will never be forgotten. I cannot think of any improvements, sorry!!
- Mr K. Spouncer, Surrey
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Your whole co-ordination was out of this world. I have recommended you
to all my work colleagues and friends, the photo's tell some stories,
Many thanks! - Mr A. Fisher, Essex.
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Little or no room for improvement, top break, cheers - Mr J. Gamblin,
Somerset
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I think you have an excellent overall product. I would certainly return.
I especially enjoyed the more challenging climb on the second day. Excellent
personalities that make the activities, many thanks. Mr J. Pacelli, London.
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Most exciting weekend in years - Mr N. Hussain, London.
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Fantastic weekend-will definitely come back - Miss C. Blackley, Bath.
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10 out of 10, superb weekend - Mr K. Lacey, Isle of Wight
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It was nice to be organised by your staff in every way. This made the
weekend more enjoyable and stress free! Cheers- Mr J. Richardson, Berkshire.
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Cannot over-stress how fantastic your staff all were and what an excellent
time we all had - Mr M. Varney, London
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Excellent time had by all, good beer and company, friendly natives!! Excellent
scenery would like to return - D. Woolliscroft, Northampton.
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Superb break, keep up the good work - Mr J. Edwards, West Midlands.
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It couldn't have been any better, everyone in my group really enjoyed
themselves and we all intend to come again next year, role on next year!
Thanks to everyone for making it a fab weekend, see you all in 2001 -
Miss Z. Dryden, Fleet.
Letters
2000
We
also receive 'thank you' letters from past customers. Here are some of
the things they wrote last year :-
A
quick letter to say a big THANK YOU to you (especially for your patience!)
and the rest of the Call of the Wild staff. We really had a fantastic
time in Wales and shall be recommending your organisation to anyone who
feels the urge to get amongst it in the wilderness! - Adam Jones, Plymouth
On a personal note, I cannot thank you enough for the efforts made on
our behalf - especially for the less decisive members of the group! Having
spoken with other companies offering similar services to yourselves, my
decision was swayed as much as anything by your positive nature and willingness
to accommodate almost regardless……….Everyone enjoyed themselves
so much it was generally agreed that we will probably return sometime
next year to have another go! - Tim Vousden-White, Gloucs
Thank you all so much for the fantastic weekend! Yes, the events were
excellent and yes, the organisation was perfect. I'm even bound to say
that your accommodation was just what we needed but it is none of these
elements that have moved me to write. The 'people' in and around Call
of the Wild are brilliant! I didn't see a single sour face all weekend
and every member of the group has commented on what a fantastic bunch
of nutters you are. We will see you again and with your permission, I
am going to tell everyone how good you guys are! - D.Mayle, Somerset
Our daytime activities were excellent. Saturday's Quad biking was a real
buzz and a new experience for us all. However, Sunday' Canyoning was in
my opinion the best day. I couldn't believe we were doing some of the
things we found ourselves doing! It often meant stepping outside your
comfort zone, but this tends to lead to a sense of achievement. I was
surprised that certain members of the group were able to get through some
of the gaps we squeezed through, but we always came out the other side
with the same number as we went in with! Also, we all agreed that the
final jump into a pool of cold water was not only the biggest rush of
the weekend, but the most effective hangover cure we have ever sampled!……..My
sincere thanks for giving us an excellent weekend which created many memories
and which marked my passage into married life so poignantly! Wishing you
all the best for the future. You have gained 11 walking endorsements of
the Call of the Wild experience! - S.Emonson, Shropshire
On behalf of Simon Price the groom and the rest of the lads, thanks very
much for an absolutely fantastic weekend. Quite a few had been on this
type of weekend before and all said this was the best organised and most
fun. Everything was thought-out. The bus was always there on time as was
the food. All we had to do was get up - no mean feat in itself!……Once
again, thank you for providing Simon with the perfect send off from freedom!
- Ian Burley, Albury, Herts
Question
(8) of questionnaire. How could we improve our service to make your holiday
more enjoyable?
Nothing
I will be coming again - Mr A. Towle, Bristol. I don't think you can,
it was fantastic, thank you very much - Mr J.Over, East Sussex.
Make our holiday time longer! It was wonderful, we rank it as our best
holiday. Loved the friendliness of everyone we came in contact with, thanks
Karen - Miss K. Vollmer, Ohio, USA.
I don't think you could improve it. We had a brilliant time, couldn't
have been better - Mr M. Lonsdale, Oxfordshire.
Free beer!! Only kidding. We all had a fantastic weekend. We couldn't
have asked for anything else. Many thanks to all your staff, Josh - Mr
J. Brett, London.
I think the problem you have is maintaining your very high standard, you
can't get much better - Mr S. Lemon, Dorset.
It was an excellent break, friendly and amusing staff who know how to
make sure people enjoy themselves, would definitely recommend it - Mr
A. Banks, Kent
Couldn't - Mr R. Stirzaker, Bristol.
Not possible, everyone clearly enjoys their job which creates a great
atmosphere, a fabulous weekend and a great start to the wedding - Miss
S. Bass, Bristol
Keep on doing what you are doing. I had a great time, the staff really
made it special. Happy New Year to you all - Mr R . Greener, Bristol.
Testimonials
1999
'Well
briefed, good equipment and always fun.Top weekend, in fantastic countryside,
run by friendly and enthusiastic people!
Jon Milsom Southsea, Hants
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Many thanks to all of you. The 'people' content of your business is clearly
your best asset'.
Major D. M. Thorpe, Farnborough
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'Cannot wait until the next trip! Excellent weekend.'
Lorah Towns, Nottingham
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'Very enjoyable; good instructors; Great Fun!'
Alex Crow, Worcester
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I thought I would take this opportunity to write and express my thanks
and appreciation for helping to make what was a brilliant weekend. The
professional organisation and instruction was first class on activities
which were nothing less than sheer enjoyment!'
Steven Bragg, Kent
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'Really enjoyed it! Recommended to my friends - we'll be back next year!'
Paul Smith W. Sussex
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Brilliant!…Quite simply a 'splashing' weekend!'
Peter Skelton Jnr. Kent
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Couldn't believe how friendly & helpful the staff were. All the people,
the activities and the atmosphere created by everyone we met could not
have been bettered. Please thank everyone for all they did!'
Peter Maynard, Monmouthshire
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'Instructor was excellent. His obvious ability was very re-assuring.'
Simone Cuthbert, Hove
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'Thanks for a great weekend! We will be coming back again.'
Gary Howells, Dudley
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Thanks for exceeding all of our expectations. A thoroughly enjoyable week
made particularly so by the support and encouragement of all concerned.
Excellent!'
Serah Grech, Essex
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In answer to the question "How could we improve our service to make
your holiday more enjoyable?"
'Difficult to think of anything!'
Bob Carnie, W. Sussex
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On behalf of my stags, thank you for a storming weekend. I thoroughly
enjoyed everything and I would be grateful if you would pass on my thanks
to your boys!'
Gerry Pye, Lincoln
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'The staff were very friendly and approachable. Had a great time on all
activities'
Andy Black, Herts
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'Totally
amazed!'
Andrew
MacFarlan Harpenden
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