News and Media: New PGL Centres for 2010

24 August 2009

In 2009 we opened four new centres and in 2010 we already have one new opening planned - PGL Liddington in Wiltshire.

PGL Liddington

 Liddington

Liddington is due to open in April 2010. Located on the M4 Corridor in Wiltshire it combines a great location with fantastic facilities and accommodation.

Previously a hotel and conference centre, this premium site offers all en suite rooms and 150 acres of outdoor space - perfect for a PGL transformation! As usual we're running previews so party leaders can come and see Liddington for themselves. 

Liddington will offer our market-leading outdoor education programme. 
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PGL Windmill Hill

Windmill Hill

Windmill Hill opened in May 2009 following a £6 million refurbishment programme which has delivered new, purpose-built en suite accommodation and high quality, challenging adventurous activities on-site.

Previously a prestigious tennis centre, this premium site offers a great combination of a highly accessible location and plenty of outdoor space - perfect for a PGL transformation!

Located close to Brighton, Windmill Hill offers our market-leading outdoor education programme plus a selection of high quality cultural excursions including a variety of themed day-trips to France. 
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PGL Winmarleigh Hall

Winmarleigh Hall

Winmarleigh Hall near Preston in Lancashire, has also been undergoing a significant refurbishment programme which includes new purpose-built en suite accommodation and new high quality adventure activity bases on-site.

In addition to our traditional outdoor education programme, Winmarleigh also offers innovative ICT courses and a selection of local cultural excursions.                

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PGL Lou Valagran

Lou ValagranLou Valagran is a woodland side, bordered by vineyards and the beautiful River Céze. The area has an excellent climate and good transport links to nearby attractions and is just an hour from Nimes and 90 minutes from Montpellier.

Our Ardèche Adventure course runs at this centre - giving your group the opportunity to try a descent of the river in our canoes - with an option for an overnight bivouac under the stars! The centre also has a great range of adventure activities including climbing, ropes courses and mountain biking.

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PGL Partner Centre: Albatros

Albatros
PGL Partner Centre: Nestled between the Altantic Coast and a superb inland lake, Albatros is located near Biarritz. If you have ever dreamed of the perfect watersports centre we believe we have discovered it for you!

This new centre allows PGL guests to enjoy the support, enthusiasm and expertise of our own PGL staff team based at the centre while also benefiting from high-quality local instructors for some activities (body boarding, surfing and white-water rafting) for our Altantic Watersports course.

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News

Motivate the girls at PGL!
New dates & prices for our Dance, Netball and Cheerleading weekends for girls - improving confidence, skills and team spirit.

Centre Improvements for 2010
We've continued to invest in our centres to improve your experience with us each year!

St John Ambulance Cadet of the Year
St John Ambulance cadets compete for National Cadet of the Year title.

PGL Sponsors YST Award 2010
Congratulations to Failsworth School for winning an award at the 2010 Innovation & Recognition Awards.

Cooking Up a Storm!
PGL's chefs met up, prepared and tested the new season menus.

Great Value Activity Weekends for Groups
Great value activity weekends for Uniformed Groups - save on brochure prices!

Minister for Schools and Learning visits PGL
Vernon Coaker visited PGL's Head Office in Ross-on-Wye to discuss the Learning Outside the Classroom initiative.

PGL Sponsored Athletes for 2010
We'll be keeping you posted on the progress of our sponsored athletes for 2010.

Christmas Winner!
Christmas card competition winner announced.

New - Dance Weekends for Boys!
New mixed dance workshop weekends for girls and boys.

PGL Star Leaders
The PGL ‘Star Leaders’ awards have just been revamped and re-launched!

Learning Outside the Classroom
Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badges Awarded to our Adventure Centres!

The Big Brownie Takeover
Girls take over PGL Boreatton Park in celebrations 100 years in the making!

Reclaiming VAT Update
Clarification on reclaimable VAT on UK school trips.

Beachwatch Weekend
PGL staff joined the Marine Conservation Society's Beachwatch Weekend at Osmington Bay beach in Dorset.

New PGL Centres for 2010
Presenting Liddington in Wiltshire, Winmarleigh Hall in Lancashire, Windmill Hill in Sussex, Lou Valagran in the Ardèche and Albatros on the Atlantic Coast!

Charity Dragon Boat Racing in Ross
PGL sponsors the Dragon boat racing for Mayor's charity at Rowing Club on 29th August

Josh Wedgwood Sponsorship
Update on the progress of PGL sponsored athlete Josh Wedgwood - look out for his interview with Canoe & Kayak!

Film Sponsorship!
PGL have recently sponsored pupils from a local school in a film project for their work experience.

PGL Statement regarding A/H1N1v
A statement from PGL regarding A/H1N1v (Swine flu)

LotC Schools Photo Competition
Win a camera in this schools photo competition organised by the NAHT and Outdoor Education Centres.

Steffan Griffiths Sponsorship
PGL's newest sponsorship - semi-professional rugby player Steffan Griffiths. 

PGL Liddington - opening in 2010!
PGL Liddington - new centre opening in May 2010

Our Summer Camps Reviewed!
PGL Summer Camps were recently reviewed in the Times - see what they had to say!

Helen Barnes selected for European Championships
PGL sponsored athlete Helen Barnes has been selected for the European Championships.

LOtC Quality Badge Scheme
PGL Ski have been awarded the Quality Badge by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom.

Going to the World Championships!
PGL sponsored athlete Lowri Davies has made it to the 2009 GB Freestyle Kayaking Team!

PGL Centre investments
We've had a very busy Winter with our centre improvements programme!

Sports Colleges Innovation and Recognition Awards 2009
Park High Sports College wins the PGL award for engaging families, parents and carers.

Good Snow & Great Fun!
A big thank you to the fantastic teachers who attended our Christmas and New Year Ski Previews!

Launch of the Quality Badge Programme
The Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge Programme gives confidence to schools in choosing a school trip provider.

Ready, Steady, Win - Sporting Bursaries
PGL were delighted once again to sponsor the Herefordshire ‘Ready Steady Win’ bursaries.

Curriculum Changes and Your PGL Educational Trip
What effect do the changes to the National Curriculum have on the content of PGL study courses?

National School Sports Week
Dame Kelly Holmes and 'Spartan' from Gladiators meet the PGL chicken at the Grantham School Sports Week events!

Sport Tournament Dates for 2009
Following the success of our Secondary School Football and Netball Tournaments, here are the dates for our 2009 tournament schedule.

PGL Sponsorship of Helen Barnes
One of our sponsored canoeists has been selected for the Irish Olympic team for Beijing 2008!

RFU announce PGL Club of the Year
Paviors RFC have been named PGL Club of the Year in the Rugby Football Union's Seal of Approval awards.

Dance Workshop Weekends - New Dates
PGL teams up with FitPro™ to offer Dance Workshop Weekends to schools and groups for girls in years 7 - 11.

Kelly Holmes & Norwich Union GirlsActive at PGL
Dame Kelly Holmes is back at PGL with Norwich Union GirlsActive - inspiring girls to get active and enjoy exercise!

Congratulations to the Scouts on their 100th Anniversary!
PGL were at the Scout Jamboree - thanks to all the Scouts who made us feel so welcome!

PGL purchased by Holidaybreak PLC
We are delighted to announce that Holidaybreak PLC have now purchased The PGL Group.

Living History - Themed Tours for KS2
Themed History Tours for Key Stage 2 pupils.

Youth Sports Trust Innovation Awards
PGL @ The Youth Sport Trust Innovation Awards ceremony for Sports Colleges across the country.

Kelly Holmes supports the School Sports Initiative
Kelly Holmes revives girl power for the School Sports Initiative 

Sponsorship for Olympic hopeful
PGL have agreed a three year sponsorship for aspiring Champion Canoeist Andrew Hadfield.

Teacher Preview Dates for 2010
Come and see your preferred centre, course or destination in action and try out the adventure activities for yourself!