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Fantastic set up,everything has been
thought through to thehighest quality
experience.
Kelford School
Where to find usThe Lake District Calvert Trust is convenientlylocated near Keswick approx. 20 mins fromjunction 40 of the M6, and Penrith RailwayStation where pickups can be arranged.
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Calvert TrustLake District
Calvert TrustChallenging Disability Through Outdoor Adventure
Lake District
Challenging Disability Through Outdoor Adventure
Registered Charity No. 270923
T • 017687 72255 F • 017687 71920E • [email protected]
CalvertTrustLakes @calvertlakes
www.calvert-trust.org.uk/lakedistrict
CalvertTrustLakes #CanDoCalvert
Lake District Calvert Trust, Little Crosthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QD
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Version 002 April 2015
Membership No. L10382
The Calvert Trust Family:Calvert Trust Exmoor, Devon 01598 763221Calvert Trust Kielder, Northumberland 01434 250232
Discover life changing experiencesproviding positive results lasting longafter your stay. We work with you toencourage you to reach your full potentialno matter what your level of ability.
Just speak to any of our visitors and theywill tell you how invaluable their visit hasbeen; building self-confidence, acquiringnew skills, making friends and havingfun. This enables them to take up newchallenges back at home.
ChallengingDisability
With 40 years’ experience of delivering outdoor adventureholidays for people with disabilities,we really are a place to discover it’s what you can do that counts.
Our residential breaks areexclusive to people with physical,learning and sensory disabilities,including those with the mostcomplex needs for which mostoutdoor centres cannot cater.
We support you to make your groupresidential a reality with adaptedequipment and experienced staff ina fantastic location.
Our Centre
Most centres don’t offer a full range ofactivities to some of our group but Calvertmakes the kids feel capable and notdifferent as society tends to do.
Springfield School
Hi, I’m Sean the Centre Director at the Calvert Trust and I would like to welcome you to the Lake District.We take advantage of this beautifulNational Park and offer adventurous,fun packed activities for groups outand about in the countryside making ittruly accessible to all. We offereverything from traditional water andclimbing activities to paragliding andexpeditions, so read on and let theexcitement begin.
Welcome
Centre DirectorSean Day
It is the best residential centre
I have ever taken a group to!
Merseyside YouthAssociation ”“
It’s what you can do that counts!
to Calvert Trust This way to
new adventures
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*Please note this activity is extremelyweather-dependant and involves an additional payment
The Calvert Trust brings enrichment in thelife of our students through adventure andpersonal achievement.
Hereward College
Calvert enabled me to achievethings I never
thought possible.
Sandra Pryor It was amazing
and we made lotsof new friends.
WednesdayLeisure Club
Accessible
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Adventure
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Your Lake District
AdventureMatt HopkinsSenior InstructorAs Group Instructors we stay with youthroughout your visit; organising your activitiesand making sure you have a wonderful time. We help you to achieve your full potential and most importantly have loads of fun!
• Canoeing and Kayaking• Sailing• Climbing and Abseiling• Trapeze and Swing• Zip Wire• Horse Riding and Trap Driving• Lakeland Walk and Push• Ghyll Scrambling• Hand Biking and Cycling• Archery• Bushcraft• Wheelchair Assault Course • Problem Solving• Orienteering• Camping/Hut Nights• Paragliding*• Mine Visit
Staff
Fun and Safe
Their clear,professional and calm
attitude enabled allstudents to experience
the week to the full.
St John VianneySpecial School
Innovative &
Enabling
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Our dedicated and experienced staff work with you to ensure that everyone in yourgroup reaches their potential and meets theirown personal level of challenge. Our qualifiedInstructors hold National Governing BodyAwards and have undertaken specialist training in working with people withdisabilities. They are innovative and enabling,using safety equipment to remove physicalbarriers wherever possible, allowing you tosay yes to all the adventures we offer you.
Your safety is of paramount importance to us.The centre is licensed by the AdventureActivities Licensing Authority (AALA) and isapproved by National Governing Bodies forteaching outdoor activities. See our websitefor more details on activity safety, riskassessments, licenses, liability insurance etc.
www.calvert-trust.org.uk/lakedistrict
Membership No. L10382
I will put your activity programme togetherwith you to meet your aims whatever theymay be, just let us know: educational, teaminteraction, personal development,independence, developing social skills orjust holiday fun!
John FordActivities Manager
Once we have tailored a programme toyour group’s needs we will allocate you agroup instructor. This is your dedicatedinstructor for the whole of the visit, allowingour staff to get to know every individual inyour group - helping you to make the mostof your stay!
Taking every opportunity to use theamazing Lake District landscape, we run asmany of our activities as we can in thecountryside.We have a fully accessible boathouse on Bassenthwaite Lake, a dedicatedRiding for the Disabled (RDA) stables inKeswick, and accessible catamarans on lakes Windermere and Derwent Water, as well as numerous activity sites aroundthe National Park.
Your Challenge
AdventureAccessible
Activities were all alot of fun and really
inclusive so wecould all be involved
at our own level.
The Back Up Trust”“
Truly Accessible
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Feel free as a bird as youdescend a 65ft/20m cragwith the help of ourLarkin frame which canlift you out over the edge.
Shoot an arrow with‘robobow’, nostrength required.
Hoist into a stable,rafted canoe direct fromour jetty and paddle outto play ‘pirates’.
Sail an access dinghy,possible with just achin control, or boardour accessiblecatamaran cruiser andspeed across the lake.
Make your own hotchocolate and toastmarshmallows as youlearn bushcraft skills.
Climb to the top ofour adjustable wall,don’t forget to ‘hootthe horn’.
Visit our stables,meet the ponies andtry a ride or trapdrive in the beautifulcountryside.
Try out a range ofadapted bikesincluding handbikes and recumbants.
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More activitiesahead…
The mixture ofactivities, brilliant
instructors and set-upof the centre really
helped us with team interaction,
independence andpersonal social skills.
Kaimes School ”“
CanIts what
youdo that
Counts!
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• Raisable Beds• Manual Hoists• Electric Tracking Hoists• Shower Chairs• Raisable Toilet Seats• Bed Sides• Listening Monitors• Room Alarms• Corridor Alarms• Elephant Feet • Table Raisers• Medical Fridges• Over Tables• Monkey Pole
Available Equipment
Comfortable Our team aim to make your stay ascomfortable as possible. We have a range of equipment available, just let usknow what you need and we will have itready for you when you arrive.
Eleanor EvansHousekeeper
We cater for up to 60 guests per week in three areas of accommodation: theFarmhouse, the Lower Byre and the Upper Byre. Split into self-contained annexeaccommodation some of our rooms aredesigned specifically with overnight care ofpeople with profound and complex disabilities in mind and include inter-connecting rooms for your staff and guests.
All our accommodation is en-suite with levelentry shower rooms and toilet facilities withgrab handles and plenty of space. Prefer abath? We have fully accessible bathrooms with hoists, transfer seats and changing bedsavailable. The centre also has a Clos-o-Mattoilet. Most rooms are twin, with some 3 or 4beds available and many have fantastic viewsacross the lake or into the woods.
Time for Bed
We loved thefacilities. We felt
very welcome andvery safe.
Crewe Buddies”“
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Stay
Food
FoodGlorious
Relax
Eat Well
The facilities,staff, food and
location was spoton, it’s amazing.
SouthfieldSchool ”“
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Catering Manager Gary MilesHi I’m Gary, the Catering Manager. Our team of chefsprepare locally sourced meals from fresh ingredientsevery day. Our delicious range of home cookedmeals can be adapted to your dietary needs. If youhave any special dietary requirements please do letus know and we will be happy to help.
Built around a traditional farmstead, thecentre is accessible throughout with slopes,ramps and lifts allowing groups to move freelyaround the site.
The Calvert Trust is a great place to make newfriends; groups can socialise after a busy dayof activities. In the Games Room we havetable tennis, table football and pool tables, atuck shop for souvenirs and a bar for you toenjoy a drink. If you prefer a quiet moment, sitback with a book in the library or catch up withyour favourite soap in the TV lounge. Theregular disco is a popular highlight or howabout a film night on the big screen.
Some groups love the chance to enjoyplaying team games together in the sportshall such as basketball, football, badminton,boccia and relay games.
Sample MenuStarter:
Soup or Salad.
Main course: Spaghetti Bolognaise, Cumberland Sausage, Roast Lamb, Pizza
Served with fresh vegetables.Dessert:
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Cheesecake,Strawberries and Cream There is always a vegetarian option.
Start your day with a hot cookedbreakfast with toast and cereal.Collect your packed lunch of freshfilled rolls or savoury pastries andreturn in the evening for a heartythree course meal. Our temptingdesserts will have you comingback for more. Hot drinks areavailable all day and there is afridge to store your own snacks.
Watercentre
The pool andsensory room are abonus, so relaxing.
Walton Hall School”“Pool and Sensoryroom are excellent andenhance the eveningopportunities for all!
Ysgol Gogarth ”“
Fun
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Our state of the art Water Centre includes ahydrotherapy pool, poolside sauna, multi-sensoryroom and indoor and outdoor seating areas.
The pool combines technology with the warmth ofhydrotherapy to provide a complete sensoryexperience with spa, bubble pads and water curtain.There is also above and below-water lighting andsounds that can be changed to flood the whole poolarea with different colours and music.
To aid access the pool has a raisable floor, poolsidehoist and two pool side changing rooms withchanging beds and overhead tracking hoist.
The sensory room is the perfect place to relax withbubble tubes, lights, projectors and a range oninteractive equipment.
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in the
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In 30 years of attending and organisingresidential courses, the
Calvert Trust is at the topof my list – try it and
make up your own mind.
Foxfield School ”“
AdventureHi, I’m Jill, a member of the bookings team.Did you know we have a bursary scheme tohelp groups fund their visit? Just ask to see ifyou are eligible. If you have any questions orwould like to book please give us a call - we’rea friendly bunch!
Jill Liley Bookings Co-ordinatorBook you
r
now
It’s what you can do that counts!
There is such apositive atmosphere
here, makes you wantto be part of it.
Choices ProjectKnowsley ”“
Want to Come?Our prices are fully inclusive of all accommodation, delicious home cooked food, activities,instructional staff and transport whilst at the centre. All you have to do is get here; we evenprovide waterproofs, boots and warm layers if required.
• Give us a call 017687 72255 or email [email protected]
• We will send you everything you need to secure your booking.
• Return your booking form with a deposit to confirm your visit.
As a not-for-profit charity we work hard to keep our prices as low as possible for our visitinggroups and each year we fundraise £250,000 in order to subsidise the running of the centre.
Did you know we offer a choice of activity breaks at the Calvert Trust and you don’t always haveto be part of a group?• Expeditions in the UK and beyond including Duke of Edinburgh and river trips in Europe• Specialist Courses allowing you to focus and develop your skills in one activity• Self Catering in our cottages or Bunk Barns near Keswick• Family Activity Breaks in the school holidays• Adult Activity Breaks for individuals with their friends and carers
Beyond the Group
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Fantastic set up,everything has been
thought through to thehighest quality
experience.
Kelford School
Where to find usThe Lake District Calvert Trust is convenientlylocated near Keswick approx. 20 mins fromjunction 40 of the M6, and Penrith RailwayStation where pickups can be arranged.
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Calvert TrustLake District
Calvert TrustChallenging Disability Through Outdoor Adventure
Lake District
Challenging Disability Through Outdoor Adventure
Registered Charity No. 270923
T • 017687 72255 F • 017687 71920E • [email protected]
CalvertTrustLakes @calvertlakes
www.calvert-trust.org.uk/lakedistrict
CalvertTrustLakes #CanDoCalvert
Lake District Calvert Trust, Little Crosthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QD
Designed and Printed by Print Graphic Limited 01228 593 900
Calvert TrustChallenging Disability Through Outdoor Adventure
Lake District
J40M6
M6
Lake
Dis
trict
Cal
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Version 002 April 2015
Membership No. L10382
The Calvert Trust Family:Calvert Trust Exmoor, Devon 01598 763221Calvert Trust Kielder, Northumberland 01434 250232