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Covid Success Story!

Jun 16, 2020

All over Scotland paddlesport instructors have had to adapt to make it through lockdown. Some have become delivery drivers, some started online companies, whilst Jonny turned his hand to woodwork. He set up Wood4Nature, selling bee hotels, bird boxes and feeders made of disused pallets through Facebook and Etsy.  This provided him with some structure to the day, a source of income but more importantly he hopes it has helped people connect with nature in their gardens.  He has sold around 150 items and the dream is that it has ignited a curiosity for nature around peoples homes which will transfer further afield once we are allowed to travel more.


He has received lots of positive responses from people saying how much they have enjoyed watching the animals on their feeders, so if nothing else it has provided a bit of excitement and fun though lockdown. 


Jonny is now looking forward to his next venture, setting up a company aiming to teach people the outdoor skills required to be self-sufficient on their own paddling and mountaineering adventures.

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Online Core Coach Training - starting 20 May

25 Apr, 2024
We are pleased to announce a new course date available to book for the BCAB Core Coach Training taking place online.

Mental Health First Aid Training - 20 May at Glenmore Lodge

04 Apr, 2024
Mental Health First Aid Training - 20th May 2024 at Glenmore Lodge AWARD IN FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH AT SCQF LEVEL 5 (1 day course) We are delighted to be able to offer you the opportunity to complete Mental Health First Aid Training at Glenmore Lodge Monday 20th May 0830 - 1730. This will be run by Noush Duffy and Mo Samson - two experienced paddlesport coaches, Mental Health First Aid trainers and part of the Paddle Scotland Equality Groups. This Paddle Scotland course is being offered at the subsidised rate of £75 (inc. lunch and refreshments for the day). Bookings close 5 May . Sunday evening accommodation at Glenmore Lodge is also available to book via the link below. We are passionate about supporting paddlesport coaches to increase knowledge in this area so you can better support the people you work with. We'd love it if you could attend. Login to JustGo Then click here to book This forms part of our longer term strategy to increase Mental Health knowledge and awareness within our coaches and leaders and will be the first of other subsidised courses to follow.

Upcoming PSRC Provider Orientations

07 Feb, 2024
We have two upcoming training opportunities for coaches wanting to become a provider of the Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course.
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All Ability Session at SWPS 2024

09 Jan, 2024
Spaces are available to book for the All Ability session at the 2024 Scottish Women's Paddle Symposium, which will take place 17-19 May 2024 at Glenmore Lodge in Aviemore.
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