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I was an apprentice with Alfred Holt's Blue Funnel Line at Odyssey Works in Birkenhead when I was selected to go to Aberdovey Outward Bound Sea School in…
The OBSS at Aberdovey was like a holiday camp for the Cadets from HMS "Conway"� in July 1945. The war had just ended and, of course, rationing would be in…
I was nine in April 1979 and I think I was on one of the youngest courses. I had often been away with cubs camping so being away from home was not an issue.…
My experience at Outward Bound has lasted a lifetime. The group I was in was co-ed "Nansen" with Jonti as the leader, and I had the distinction of being the…
I was chosen to attend Outward Bound by my school in Oldham, and funded by the LEA. Back then it was a real honour to get on the course and I landed in Devon…
I have many fond?! memories of my time at Aberdovey during a very cold February in the early sixties. I suspect things may be different today, but then the…
The corporation of my home town (Letchworth) used to sponsor local children to attend Outward Bound courses and, after an interview at the corporation offices…
In what was stated as the worst March in 40 years, I had a great time and a great experience despite almost constant rain and very snowy, rough conditions.The…
I participated in a two week Outward Bound leadership course in Aberdovey in 1988, a external course provided by my employer, HSBC.The course highlighted the…
I attended Outward Bound school when I was 18 years old, 43 years ago.It was a life changing experience for me. Not just the fact I very nearly drowned but you…
My course was from 15th September to 11th October 1975.I was 18 when I attended my 4 week outward bound course at Rhowniar Wales.My course was paid for by the…
I was sponsored by Brixham's Inner Wheel to spend three weeks at Aberdovey in the summer of 1978 or '79. It was the first time I had camped outdoors in my…
