News About Call of the Wild
News for 2010
SMARTA 100 Special Commendation
In February 2010 Call of the Wild Ltd were chosen by a judging panel including Deborah Meaden and other leading entrepreneurs such as Bebo Founder Michael Birch as a winner of Smarta.com’s inaugural ‘Smarta 100’. At the presentation evening for the 100 companies in London on 19th May 2010, in addition to the above, Call of the Wild were picked out for a special commendation by the sponsors.
For more information on the SMARTA Special Commendation click here
Icelandic Volcanic Eruption
Will the Icelandic Volcanic eruption have unexpected positive consequences for the UK holiday industry. Call of the Wild have seen an upturn in enquiries
Ryder Cup 2010 Wales
The World's biggest golf tournament comes to Wales in 2010. The Ryder Cup is to be held at the Celtic Manor in Newport from 28th September to 3rd October 2010. Ryder Cup Information
Free Tickets for the Outdoors Show
Take advantage of this free offer from Call of the Wild - A pair of tickets for the 2010 Outdoors Show at the NEC Birmingham taking place over the weekend of the 26th-28th March 2010.
Read on for more information about free tickets for The Outdoors Show 2010
Leading Wales Awards 2010 Winners
Call of the Wild have won another two prestigious awards at the Leading Wales Awards 2010. We didn't just pick up one award we actually won two which is unique in itself. (8th March 2010)
Read more about the Leading Wales Awards 2010
St David's Day 2010
St. David's day events take place across the World and not just in Wales.
Here are a list of events and festivals taking place across the world to celebrate St.David's Day
SMARTA Top 100 Companies in the UK
Call of the Wild are delighted to announce we have been voted in the UK's Top 100 Small Companies in the UK in the 2010 SMARTA 100 Awards. Further we were voted in the Top 5 in the UK for our business ethics. (22nd Feb 2010)
Read more about the SMARTA 100 Top Small Businesses in the UK
What's on in the Brecon Beacons National Park in 2010
If you are looking for ideas for short breaks and holidays during 2010 then why not coincide your holiday with a visit to one of the many festivals and events happening during 2010 in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Read on for what's on in the Brecon Beacons in 2010
Call of the Wild MD Named as Finalist in Leading Wales Awards 2010
Geraint Lewis from Call of the Wild Ltd has been shortlisted at the Leading Wales Awards 2010, which recognises and celebrates outstanding leaders across Wales.
Geraint Lewis, Managing Director at Call of the Wild Ltd is one of the three finalists in the “Leading Management and Leadership Skills Development” and “Business Leadership in the Community” categories sponsored by Leadership Management Wales and The Church in Wales respectively.
Read on for more about the Leading Wales Awards 2010
Filming Channel Five's The Gadget Show
This week we've been filming Channel Five's popular TV programme the Gadget Show. If you want to find out more then click on this link. (Jan 2010)
Channel Five The Gadget Show>>
Snow Bound But Still open For Business
Well we've had more snow this year than in the last 10 but it doesn't mean that activity breaks are out of the question. Quite the opposite. The snow makes the stunning Welsh countryside even more attractive. (Jan 2010)
Read On>>
Customer Satisfaction at All Time High
Having just collated our customers satisfaction figures for 2009 we are pleased to announce that your satisfaction levels are at an all time high. 95.4 % of our customers voted our service as being good or excellent in 2009 - up 1% on 2008 (Jan 2010)
Prices Held for 2010
Good news - we have held our prices for 2010. So if you book an activity or an activity weekend in 2010 with Call of the Wild Ltd you will be paying 2009 prices! (Jan 2010)
News for 2009
Winter Wonderland Cardiff Christmas Events
Cardiff Winter Wonderland returns to the beautiful Civic Centre for the ninth time in 2009. The magical open air ice rink is back between 12 November 2009 and 3 January 2010.Cardiff Winter Wonderland is one of many elements of Christmas festivities in Cardiff, which include the Christmas Lights Switch On on 12 November, Cardiff's Calennig New Year's Eve celebrations with FREE live music stage, the FREE Admiral Family Fire Show, and Admiral FREE New Year's Eve buses. (Nov 2009) Read On>>
Winter Wonderland Swansea Christmas Events
Here are some more ideas if you are looking for things do in the run up to Christmas. The Christmas lights get turned on in Swansea on 15th November, Christmas market and waterfront iceskating also all open in November.(Nov 2009) Read On>>
Top Tips For Arranging an Office Christmas Party
It's that time of year again with people thinking about their respective office Christmas party. So we thought we'd give you some advcie in the form of top 10 tips for arranging your Xmas party this year. (Nov 2009) Read On >>
Some Great Testimonials from Recent Weeks
We have received from great testimonials from our customers in recent weeks thanking us for the quality of their experience with Call of the Wild. (Oct 2009) Read On >>
Launch of Our 2009 Christmas Party Packages
See our 2009 Christmas party ideas and Xmas office party packages (Sept 2009)
Another Award For Call of the Wild
Our cafe, bar and accommodation called Merlins has won a Welsh Food Hygiene Award (August 2009)
Celebration of Dylan Thomas's Birthday
From 27th October 2009 there are a series of events being held in Swansea to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the birth of Dylan Thomas. (August 2009) Read On >>
Dave Thomas Successsful Ascent of Kilimanjaro
Dave, our senior instructor has this Summer successfully led a group to the top of Kilimanjaro (July 2009)
What's on in Swansea this Summer - Events and Festivals
4 reasons to visit us this Summer with some great events and festivals in Swansea. (June 2009) Read On>>
Dave Thomas Promoted
Dave Thomas becomes a Director at call of the Wild Adventure Activities. Read On>>
Red Nose Kilimanjaro Climb
The Director of Call of the Wild's Partner Overseas Expedition Company is one of the leaders of the BBC Comic Relief Red Nose Kilimanjaro Climb. Read On>>
News From 2008
A Fantastic Award Winning Year for Call of the Wild in 2008
Call of the Wild are thrilled to announce they have won yet another accolade to complement the long list of awards won during 2008. We have been named finalists for the Outstanding Training Organisation Award at the Barclays Bank Finance Academy Supplier Awards 2008. This caps off a memorable year with a plethora of prestigious awards being won which will be hard to top in 2009. Read on >>>
Welsh Small Business of the Year 2008 Winners
We won! We are now officially the best Small Business in Wales
Welsh Small Business of the Year 2008 (Finalists)
Call of the Wild Ltd are pleased to announce that we have reached the final of the Welsh Small Business of the Year Awards 2008.
New for 2008 - Clay Pigeon Shooting and 4x4 driving in the same day!
If you are looking for an excellent value for money activity day then you've found it! We can now offer a combined activity day which includes both clay pigeon shooting and 4x4 driving. Give us a call to find out more.
Canyoning with Call of the Wild as Good as in New Zealand - Its Official!
One of the first groups of the year in 2008 was David Manley and family trying out our canyoning activity. He explained that he had heard of Cal of the Wild whilst visiting New Zealand last summer. He explained
"
I recently returned from an adventure holiday in New Zealand where I went canyoning and caving and the guides over there asked me why I had come all the way to New Zealand to try canyoing when he could have done it with Call of the Wild in the \Brecon Beacons National Park. When back I booked a day canyoning with Call of the Wild as a joint birthday present for my father and brother. The scenery was every bit as good and the activity just as exciting (and wet!). In future I'll contact Call of the Wild before choosing to fly to the other side of the world! "
BBC's Ben Fogle and Extreme Dreams
BBC’s Extreme Dreams is back! Travel presenter and adventurer Ben Fogle gives more members of the public the chance to realise their dreams and conquer some of the world's most extreme environments in the second series of Extreme Dreams.
Embarking on a voyage of personal discovery each candidate will be tested mentally, physical and emotionally on this journey of a lifetime. Members of the public have been selected to go on once in a lifetime expeditions to some of the remotest parts of the World including Nepal, Uganda, Libya, Venezuela and Papua New Guinea. They will journey through extreme environments such as dense jungle, parched desert, high mountains and navigate little explored rivers.
Due to the tough conditions to be experienced on these trips the BBC decided to have a rigorous selection process seeking to eliminate those people who wouldn’t be up to the demanding physical and mental requirements of the expeditions. Call of the Wild were asked to help design and deliver these 5 shows in South Wales based at their training centre in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Each of the selection shows was themed to tie in with the expedition the individuals would go on. These programmes involved fun and demanding challenges putting the candidates under pressure seeking to highlight personality and behaviour. The first show goes out on 14th January 2008
News from 2007
Call of the Wild Team Building Company of the Year 2007
Call of the Wild Ltd, outdoor activity provider and team development Company are thrilled to announce they have been voted Team Building Company of the Year at the Visit Wales National Tourism Awards 2007 – the Oscars of the tourism industry. Short-listed with two other Companies from Wales, the winner of this prestigious award was announced at a grand ceremony which took place on October 4th 2007 at Bodelwyddan Castle, Denbighshire. This was the climax of Wales’ biggest tourism event - Showcase Wales, where tourist and travel related buyers from across the globe visit Wales to see what the country has to offer.
“We are absolutely delighted. It illustrates that our work in the fields of management training, team building and leadership development is recognised as some of the best in the country,” explained Geraint Lewis, Managing Director.
This year, the final adjudication was carried out by an independent judge, David Atkinson. He is an experienced travel writer with credits that include the Lonely Planet Wales guidebook. He has already visited Call of the Wild. The winner was revealed by BBC presenter, Huw Edwards. The cabaret act was Rob Brydon who you can see here with our Sales Director
Call of the Wild was set up in 1998 by three old school friends from Neath, who gave up their professional careers and returned to their hometown to pursue their dream of owning and running a training and activity centre with a difference. They are committed to ensuring that clients are introduced to the wonderful local environment with a view to enhancing their learning, appreciation and enjoyment of the unique countryside within Neath, Gower and the Brecon Beacons National Park
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mackenzie Crook of "Pirates of the the Caribbean" and "The Office" Fame Filming with Call of the Wild
This week Mackenzie Crook has been filming his latest movie with Call of the Wild in South Wales. Although it was only one scene, it involved him jumping off a waterfall into a pool whilst being chased. Call of the Wild suggested the venues, oversaw the safety and provided a stunt double for Mackenzie.
The stunt went well with Mackenzie being confident enough to try it himself after Call of the Wild had completed the jump. He was a very nice fellow and is welcome back anytime.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Call of the Wild Ltd Finalists in National Tourism Awards
Call of the Wild Ltd, outdoor activity provider and team development Company based in Seven Sisters, Neath are thrilled to announce their short-listing for the Team Building Company of the Year Award at the Visit Wales National Tourism Awards 2007 – the Oscars of the tourism industry. Short-listed with two other Companies from Wales, the winner of this prestigious award will be announced at a grand ceremony taking place on October 4th 2007 at Bodelwyddan Castle, Denbighshire. This will be the climax of Wales’ biggest tourism event - Showcase Wales, where tourist and travel related buyers from across the globe visit Wales to see what the country has to offer.
“We are absolutely delighted. It illustrates that our work in the fields of management training, team building and leadership development is recognised as some of the best in the country,” explained Geraint Lewis, Managing Director.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
