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Archive for May, 2008

May
19

Supercar Sensation at Silverstone

Posted by Lisa

This stunning, Supercar Sensation will allow you to sample the intrinsic finesse of the Ferrari. After three laps of Silverstone’s Southern Circuit you will have witnessed razor sharp handling and record breaking power!

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May
19

Lotus Exige

Posted by Lisa

Based upon this unique manufacturer’s racecar-for-the-road philosophy, the Exige is a truly hardcore mid-engine sports coupé. Its alluring curves and cutting edge design provide the ultimate package of balanced downforce, substantially contributing towards making it one of the quickest and safest cars on the road today.

Add to this a state of the art engine, tested in the most demanding conditions and delivering a top speed of 147mph, a six-speed gearbox that’s fast, precise and allows you to apply the power exactly when needed, and you’ve got a car you’ll never want to stop driving!

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May
19

Kids Spy Academy

Posted by Lisa

Take part in hands on secret agent training such as learning how to operate hidden cameras, bugging devices and radio equipment. During this fantastic spy kids day you’ll find yourself in a shoot out and use your laser tag gun to defeat the bad guys and dodge laser beams to crack open a safe against the clock. You’ll learn stealth, agility and cunning as you become a spy kid and you’ll wow your friends with your secret agent knowledge!

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May
19

Ice Climbing

Posted by Lisa

Ice climbing is an offshoot of mountain climbing. Climbing ice started in the early days of mountain climbing as climbers encountered the hard water ice in the gullies and faces of their lofty objectives. With this Ice Climbing experience you will be given an introduction to a very cool sport! The UK’s most challenging ice walls offer 8 or 16 metres of real indoor ice climbing - inside at a constant temperature of -12°C a concave, real ice climbing wall presents a steep challenge for all aspiring adventurers!

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May
19

Dads & Lads Tank Paintballing

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Share a tank paintballing session with Dad. You may also like to take up to two additional friends or family as well, for a small charge they can ride as a passenger on the armoured vehicle with you.
Experience the fun and excitement of driving an FV432 armoured vehicle over a variety of challenging courses set in a World War II bombing range. Combine driving and paintball to make an action packed day of adventure!.

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May
19

Ultimate Soldier

Posted by Lisa

Brace yourself for the chance to get to the very edge of the ‘Battlefield experience’ and become the ultimate soldier in the ‘Virtual Combat’ Arena. Using a purpose-built infra-red training system, codename “Headhunter”, recruits will use the SA80 style rifle which fires an invisible and safe beam up to 40 meters. Before going into action recruits will learn Infantry skills of ‘Fire & Movement’ and ‘Camouflage & Concealment’ from The Brigade’s authentic military instructors. Various true-life close quarter combat scenarios will be undertaken in this thrilling battlefield experience.

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May
19

Spy Games

Posted by Lisa

This really is the ultimate spy experience. On this fun-packed day you’ll train to become a secret agent and learn a whole host of specialist spy skills. Learn how to use specialist spy equipment, covert cameras and UHF radios, bugs, listening devices and lock picking gadgets. You’ll also be taught how to use a pistol, fire machine guns on the Close Quarter Battle area, apply precision shooting through the powerful telescopic sight of sniper rifles, try your skill at axe throwing and test your nerve and concentration with a bomb de-activation challenge! You’ll also receive some expert instruction on un-armed combat techniques, useful when you’re cornered by enemy agents!

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May
19

Wakeboarding

Posted by Lisa

Wakeboarding is an exciting mix of snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding. Towed by a cable, you are free of the limitations of fuel, boats, wind or surf, and if you think you need a wake to get air, think again! It’s easy to learn and a lot of fun to do! Ideal for those who have never wakeboarded or kneeboarded before, these lessons ensure some fast, early progression with some close instructor attention.

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May
19

Sailing

Posted by Lisa

Fancy yourself as a budding Ellen MacArthur, harnessing nature’s resources and cutting across the water under the power of the wind? Experience the joy of sailing with a half day or a full day course under the guidance of a qualified instructor learning the skills of sailing a yacht or dinghy. On the full day sailing experience, you’ll be taught the points of sail, rules of the waves and the gybe. A great introduction to the fun of sailing.

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May
19

Jetski Thrill

Posted by Lisa

Enjoy the rare opportunity to pilot two types of PWC (‘Personal Water Craft’, otherwise known as ‘jetskis’) on a specialised lake course. You’ll be taking to the water on two of the most exciting and powerful jet-powered craft on the market in the safe surroundings of a 25-acre inland lake, learning to handle both sit-down and stand-up jetskis.

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