DiscoverTake2Adventure, The Founders, Our Values, Our mission
About Take2Adventure
We are an adventure company based in Retford, Nottinghamshire. We offer bespoke adventure programmes for schools made up of; curriculum based outdoor learning, residential adventure camps and multi-activity days.
We also provide access to adventure for all ages and abilities from our private woodland activity base in Laneham, near Retford.
We are passionate about sharing our knowledge and encouraging others to get outside and try something new!
We believe in a small group ethos and strive to keep our ratios low to ensure plenty of contact with us and more importantly more time on the activity! Our aim is to provide a memorable experience to each person that takes part in one of our packages, whether that be a child setting up and lighting their first campfire or the teachers witnessing the growing confidence of their quietest student.
We work on our reputation to ensure that schools and individuals will look to us for future events and will happily recommend us to others.
We hope you chose one of our adventures and if you don’t see anything you like, contact us, we can make it happen!
Stuart (Co-founder)
Stuart is a ‘mountain man’ with a strong passion and drive to be involved in all things outdoors, during any free time Stuart will be out finding a new adventure to share.
From setting up and managing his own sports coaching business, to being a highly successful personal trainer with OutKlass Fitness, his list of life experiences is long.
Stuart is known for his work ethic, dedication to the job and for getting the best out of people.
He is calm, careful, fun but prone to jumping in feet first to experience all that life has to offer and is the best person to have on any trip!
Stuart's Qualifications
- Outdoor First Aid (16hrs)
- Data and Baring Service subscription (DBS)
- NRSA Air Rifle Tutor Diploma
- Mountain Leader (Summer)
- Duke of Edinburgh Assessor (Bronze, Silver & Gold Award)
- Climbing Wall and Abseil Award
- Mountain Bike Instructor Award Scheme Level 1
- BCU/UKCC Level 1 Paddlesport Coach
- Single Pitch Award (Trained)
- NVQ Level 2 Activity Leadership
- Active IQ Personal Trainer Level 3
- BSc Sports and Exercise Science
Laura (Co-founder)
Laura has always had the adventurous streak and after a number of successful years in office-based managerial roles, she has given it up to lead a life of adventure and help others to do the same.
She is determined, passionate and hardworking. Past experience has provided her with the vital tools to effectively plan and manage a whole host of projects; overseas expeditions, Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and most importantly the set up of Take 2 Adventure. An integral leader, Laura is always at the forefront making sure everything runs smoothly and is very much a people’s person.
Over recent years Laura has developed her love for the outdoors by inspiring the younger generations to get outside and explore. She grew up in the countryside and appreciates the value of nature, she strives to promote more learning outside the classroom within schools and is always looking for new ideas and ways to develop her skills and share her knowledge.
Laura's Qualifications
- Data and Baring Service subscription (DBS)
- Outdoor First Aid ( 16hrs)
- Level 2 Food hygiene certificate
- Archery GB Instructor
- Mountain Leader (Summer)
- Duke of Edinburgh Assessor (Bronze, Silver & Gold Award)
- Climbing Wall and Abseil Award
- Mountain Bike Instructor Award Scheme Level 1
- BCU/UKCC Level 1 Paddlesport Coach
- Single Pitch Award (Trained)
- BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
- NLP and Coaching Diploma