News About Call of the Wild
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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