SUMMER 2005

Two groups of children arrived at the end of June and were here during July and August. Some had been before but there were new arrivals as well. They were aged between the youngest at 11 1/2 and going up through the teenage years. The weather was generally excellent and long summer days were spent in outdoor activities, walking in the Preseli hills, beach games, volleyball, outdoor barbecues, fishing, sunbathing, snorkelling, and all the usual visits to Pembrokeshire castle, Ramsey Island, Oakwood, Castle Henllys and Pembrokeshire sheepdogs.
One of the highlights of the trip was a chance to have a go at the controls of a 150hp RIB (under close supervision) courtesy of Mark Deane at Celtic Diving. Travelling at 30 knots over open water is quite an experience.
Another highlight was a chance to go sailing with Bryon Alabaster. The sea and its surroundings, cliffs, sandy bays, and all the sights and sounds are completely new to many of the children that come to Pembrokeshire from Belarus where their opportunities of travel are very limited. So it is always exciting to observe their reactions. We spent some time in South Pembrokeshire exploring the many small bays and amazing scenery around St Govan's Head.
All the children improved their swimming and were enthusiastic about surfing and for some of the older ones there were English lessons.
Below are the two group photos. There is a picture gallery containing thumbnails and enlargements of the some of the best photographs taken during the visit in the photos page. All the children return with a edited film of their activities and photographs of the what they have been involved with.

 
                                                       
          Artiom surfing at Newgale.