Hengistbury Head, Brockenhurst College and Liquid logistics.

After fighting what seemed to be a losing battle, Hengistbury Head looked set to close its doors in August 2009, as Bournemouth Borough Council made their difficult decision to cease opening the Centre. Costs had become increasingly high, without the centre making enough money in return. Despite being made available for public tender; numerous petitions and campaigns on social networks such Facebook and Twitter; the outcome for the watersport and land activity centre looked bleak.

Then on the 20th August 2009 it was approved that Brockenhurst College would take over the outdoor centre from the 1st September 2009. The College will invest £100,000 to undertake repairs and maintenance to the building following the grant of a 25 year lease. Initially open to students, Brockenhurst College will open to the public from Easter 2010 offering activities such as Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking and Windsurfing, along with other outdoor activities.

Having taken on such a huge project Brockenhurst College will not be alone with their venture. Liquid Logistics Canoeing & Kayaking have offered their support and will be working closely with Brockenhurst to offer high quality courses to both students and the public.

Liquid Logistics Canoeing & Kayaking are based in the New Forest, offering many activities including Sea Kayaking and BCU Courses. The majority of their activities take place on the Beaulieu River, but trips are often taken to Dorset for Sea Kayaking days along the coastline. With their highly experienced staff Liquid Logistics have joined with Brockenhurst College to initially start running their BCU Courses from Hengistbury Head. They hope that by doing so, Liquid Logistics are both offering their support to the project, and offering their customers even better facilities for their courses.

Sam Sutton, Liquid Logistics Director has said:
“We are really looking forward to supporting Brockenhurst College, to provide first class paddle sport activities at Hengistbury Head this coming year.”

With such strong support behind it, it is hopeful that Hengistbury Head will reach its full potential, and will be enjoyed by students and the public for many years to come.

At New forest Activities you may think you get exactly what it says on the tin; fantastic outdoor activities for the whole family in the picturesque surroundings of the New Forest…and you certainly do get all that!

However; New Forest Activities want to go that extra mile for their customers and offer them something that little more exceptional to do in the New Forest. Knowing how special occasions are something we all delight in enjoying by doing something different, New Forest Activities are now helping you do that with special events for those well known calendar dates.

In October 2009 guests of New Forest Activities ventured out on the dark river for the first Spooky Halloween River Tour. Led by their ghoulish guide, these brave souls enjoyed a two hour trip filled with ghost stories and local legends. Getting into the spirit in their fancy dress, never has a sight so extraordinary been seen on the Beaulieu River.

And it didn’t stop at Halloween; in December Father Christmas joined New Forest Activities on the water. Bringing festive cheer to the river, and obviously more importantly, presents!

Having seen the enjoyment these special events have brought to their customers, New Forest Activities are not going to stop there. 2010 holds many new events in the New Forest Activities calendar; the first of which this February 14th, couples can join cupid on the peaceful river for a romantic Valentines paddle. Using the two person Open Canadian Canoes; with a special gift for the ladies courtesy of New Forest Activities.

You can also look forward to their Easter Eggstravaganza, as well as a great way to say thank you to your parents on the special Mother and Fathers Day paddles. With all their activities including Archery, Bike Hire, Canoeing and Kayaking; if you have an event in mind why not contact the New Forest Activities team to see what they can do for you! You can see what special events are coming up by keeping your eyes on the New Forest Activities website www.newforestactivities.co.uk or by signing up to their Newsletter.