Chris - you mention summer holidays, are you a student cos if so it might be worth
getting in touch with your college and university and seeing if they know of any
funding for extracurricular activities. When I was at uni I remember seeing a sheet
pinned to the wall offering funding for people who wanted to undertake something
that was completely unrelated to their studies. Unfortunately I can't remember
what it was (it was a long time ago!) and it stuck in my mind cos I recall thinking
"why on earth would anyone want to fund that?!" - but they did
If you've got a library nearby you could ask to browse the Directory of Grant Making
Trusts and see if there's anything in there - you might have to go off and give a talk
to a group if you get sponsored, or write a report (!) but nothing too onerous. It's a useful
book to be aware of in any case.
Failing that perhaps local companies - or the place you're working for - might cough
up. Is there a local paper that you can write a letter to and offer them your exclusive
report?
Did a quick Google and found this sponsored link - I've no idea who the company is
but they have two day courses from £185 but you have to factor in getting to Wales though:
http://www.freshweekends.com/outdoo...ushcraft_weekend-fwprs_90042-breakdetail.aspx
and
http://www.freshweekends.com/outdoo...l_skills_weekend-fwsur_90022-breakdetail.aspx
I wonder what from means... maybe it relates to popularity of the days you choose to go.
Good luck
getting in touch with your college and university and seeing if they know of any
funding for extracurricular activities. When I was at uni I remember seeing a sheet
pinned to the wall offering funding for people who wanted to undertake something
that was completely unrelated to their studies. Unfortunately I can't remember
what it was (it was a long time ago!) and it stuck in my mind cos I recall thinking
"why on earth would anyone want to fund that?!" - but they did
If you've got a library nearby you could ask to browse the Directory of Grant Making
Trusts and see if there's anything in there - you might have to go off and give a talk
to a group if you get sponsored, or write a report (!) but nothing too onerous. It's a useful
book to be aware of in any case.
Failing that perhaps local companies - or the place you're working for - might cough
up. Is there a local paper that you can write a letter to and offer them your exclusive
report?
Did a quick Google and found this sponsored link - I've no idea who the company is
but they have two day courses from £185 but you have to factor in getting to Wales though:
http://www.freshweekends.com/outdoo...ushcraft_weekend-fwprs_90042-breakdetail.aspx
and
http://www.freshweekends.com/outdoo...l_skills_weekend-fwsur_90022-breakdetail.aspx
I wonder what from means... maybe it relates to popularity of the days you choose to go.
Good luck