TESTIMONIALS

THERE ARE MANY REASONS TO CHOOSE ROCK & RIVER - SOME COMMENTS FROM OUR CUSTOMERS...

"Watching our students overcome anxieties and fears was our high point. All activities were wonderful for our students. Didn't have a low point! Good compact site, excellent food, enthusiastic staff, admin, insturctors and caterers. Thanks a lot"

"Very good overall experience for students and staff alike. One very minor criticism - we would have liked evening meal later. Thank you - we will come again"

"We will stay longer next time we come back and if we can sustain prices it offers excellent value for money!" St Annes College Grammar School Staff - One night residential

"High point was the children's sense of achievement, a really good day and we will be coming again"

"The kids really enjoyed all activities and staff were friendly and approachable, excellent day! Raft Building was the high point!" Holme Slack Primary School - Outdoor Activity Day

"The kids had a great time, the staff were really good. Excellent, we will come again, our children had a wonderful time - the activities on the lake were the high point, thank you" St Luke's Primary School - Outdoor Activity Day

"Zip Line was the high point! Team Initiatives for me was the low point. Adam was brilliant, Peter and Jordan were really good!"

"Zip Line fab! Open Canoes - great! Great day - thanks" Roby Mill Primary School

"High point was seeing the children taking risks and enjoying themselves. No low points for us, excellent, thankyou we will return!" SS Osmond and Andrews RC Primary School staff 

"For us the high point had to be the raft building, there was no low point - a great day for team building, thanks" Maghull & Ormskirk District Football Club

"High point was watching our students on the water! Low point was leaving. Yet again another fabulous two residentials, we can't wait to come back again next year!" Staff from Siddal Moor Sports College - Residential Visits

"Canoeing and kayaking activities were our highlight, the low point was the rain and having to go home! Everyone has had a fabulous time, many thanks"

"The Climbing Tower was a real high point, the rain wasn't! We had a fantastic day" St Patrick's Primary School

"On behalf of the 19th Fairfield Beavers and Cubs leaders, thank you for a great day we had at Cliff's Farm on Saturday 2nd July. The instructors were so professional in their approach, teaching the boys the skills required. They were patient and always addressed the boys by their name. (I can't even remember their names sometimes!) Please pass on our appreciation and thanks to all the staff. I was also impressed by the cleanliness of the toilets and showers" Pat Johnson - Assistant Cub Leader - 19th Fairfield Beavers & Cubs

"Thank you for three good days! The female instructor was excellent - can't remember her name - tell her thanks from me!" Jean Holmes - Newburgh Girl Guides

"Seeing confidence and encouragement during climbing activities was a high point. No low points, all very worthwhile!"

"All of it was good, appropriate enjoyment, excellent instruction, very personable" St Edmund Arrowsmith High School

"Lake activities were the high point for me, but we enjoyed it all. Thanks again, all the kids enjoyed themselves and it was well organised". Staff from Edge Hill Summer School

"Our high point was watching them all pluck up the courage to do the abseiling! Excellent weekend, would have been nice to have had toilet upstairs in the accommodation" Leaders - 9th Leyland St James Brownies"

"High point was abseiling, low point for me was kayaking, all very good though"

"High point was kayaking, low point was sunburn! An enjoyable weekend" Norris Green Youth Centre

"Our high point was when all the kids tried balance beam after four not wanting to at first! Great day"

"Everything was fantastic, no drinks with the lunch, but the kids loved it!" St Mary & St Thomas Primary School - Outdoor Activity Day

"Brilliant self-esteem booster for the kids. When the kids saw their dens had been ummade was a low point! Everyone we have dealt with was friendly and encouraging. Very pleased with it all"

Crawford Village School - Outdoor Activity Day

"Kids loved the weather, didn't like the horsefiles! Fantastic!" Staff comments

"High point was raft building and the BBQ, low point - nothing. Excellent activities for children" Staff comments

"High point was the canoeing, low point - the flies!" Everything was awesome!" Pupil comments

Lathom Park Primary - Outdoor Activity Day 

"Children enjoyed all the activities. A thoroughly enjoyable day! Thank you" Staff comments

Wrightington St Joseph's - Outdoor Activity Day 

"Next year in school my son will be going on a 4 day residential trip into the rainforest which has a similar set up to Rock &River.  All his classmates have never done abseiling, climbing, raft building etc so he can't wait to be the leader and be the first one to do the task and show them what to do, which is all thanks you guys!" Proud parent, Ormskirk

"One boy said it was the best day of his life!"
"Super instructors which made it easier to relax, knowing the children were in safe hands."
"Organised, and not too serious!"
"Had a great time. Enjoyed by all." Teacher from St Pius X Primary School

High point: "Seeing the students getting so much from the sessions and progressing was a real high point"

Low Point: "Going home!"

Comments: " Excellent 3 days, well organised, great staff, tip-top!" Comments from tutor -  Milton Keynes College - BTEC Outdoor Unit 9 - Outdoor & Adventurous Expeditions

"The campsite was fun, getting a blister wasn't! Thoroughly enjoyed my time, would do it again!"

"High point was having an experience, learning new skills and team building. Low point was not enough sleep and back pain! The food was good!! I enjoyed my time here and would come again, the instructors were a laugh and very down to earth"

"High point was camping out and having a laugh whilst walking. Low point was having to do the paperwork associated with our assignments! Thanks for a good time and great instructors!"

"Successfully navigating was a high point, having fun and completing the walks in good time, great course!"

"High point was having a bonfire at the campsite with the instructors getting involved. Not having a shower on the second night was a bit of a low point! Fantastic service - will definately recommend you guys"

"High point was completing the multi-day expedition. Having to carry the rucksack, which rubbed on my shoulders was a low point, but wasn't so bad. Very good overall, good knowledge of locations and very friendly staff"

"Learning navigation skills to complete the exped was a high point for me. Early starts was a low point! The team at Rock & River were friendly and very helpful"

"Really pleased I completed the Leap of Faith, low point for me was putting the tents up in the rain! Overall was a great visit, really enjoyed it, very well looked after and everything catered for, thank you."

"High point was spending time with and bonding with my team mates. Low point was the weather! It was good, I recommend this to other people" Student comments -  Milton Keynes College - BTEC Outdoor Unit 9 - Outdoor & Adventurous Expeditions

High point - "Laughing all day"
low point - "none"
comments - "a good day used for team building, objective achieved" Laurel Road Care Home - Staff Teambuilding Day
 

" Well organised and the activities lasted for an appropriate amount of time (not too long or short). The staff were friendly and helpful."
high point - "everything"
low point "none"
comments - "the staff were great" Tameside College
 

"The children have enjoyed every minute!! The staff were so friendly throughout and very accomodating. An excellent place to come and enjoy yourself!!"

" The whole experience for staff and children was brilliant! All the staff were fantastic with the children and excellent catering too!"

"Absolutely fab - thank you so much for such a memorable visit. The food was amazing, can't thank you enough!"

high point - " seeing the children challenge themselves"
low point - "didn't have one"

" We were so well looked after. Thank you." Trinity Primary School - One Night Residential
 

"Pupils enjoyed all the activities. Excellent set up. Friendly staff. Cafe was great" All Hallows - Half Farm visit and Half Activity Day
 

"The instructors were really kind and funny, not sure there were any low points, I enjoyed all the activities"

"My favourite activity was archery, wasn't too keen on the leap of faith, thank you soooo much for everything"

"I really enjoyed kayaking and leap of faith, I had a really good time"

"Enjoyed all of the acitvities thanks for a brilliant weekend"

"A great fun-filled camp, thanks you!"

"Really enjoyed the weekend and will do it again!" Comments from some of the Lancashire West Girl Guides Weekend Camp

"There were too many high points to comment on, the low point was the weather, but you weren't praying hard enough!" 

"Can't praise enough the support of John and the staff - they have been superb, keep up the good work" Coments from the leaders of the Lancashire West Girl Guides

"Excellent value for money."

"Opportunity for people to experience opportunities together in a lovely setting. Food excellent and plentiful".

 "Watching the children do canoeing and giving them the opportunity to do something completely different"  

"This is an excellent centre that both myself and the children have loved spending time at. Thank you so much"

"Both staff and children had a super visit. It was relaxed, challenging and really enjoyable. Thank you. Well done to the instructors and team."

"Watching the children experience new and exciting activities - Den Building, Canoeing and Abseiling. Food was great. Staff relaxed and very friendly." Comments from the staff of Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School

High Points "All of it"

"Indoor rock climbing"

"Spending time with everyone"

"Its a good place and I'd definately come again"

Low Points "Nothing" Comments from children of Our Lady Star of the Sea

"The children really enjoyed themselves today. They have smiled and laughed the whole day. Thank you" (St Richards Catholic Primary School)

"Very good. Children would all come again. Great fun had by all. Thank you!" (St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary)

"All children had a brilliant time, no bad behaviour, because the activities kept them so busy and on task." (St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary)

"My daughter loves Rock and River and always looks forward to attending their school holiday scheme. She has learnt so many new skills with excellent, friendly and supportive staff. I think it provides excellent value for money and with such a great variety of activities on offer, she never gets bored! I would not (and my daughter would not let me) send her anywhere else!" A very satisfied parent!

"I think Rock n River is amazing and THE place to have fun! The people who work there are really kind and they encourage you to do activities you wouldn't normally do.
They give you confidence and are really funny. It is the best place to make new friends too!" Charlotte Jeacock  aged 10 

"I was recommended Rock & River by a friend after I expressed an interest for my two boys to begin rock climbing. I discovered that they ran a summer camp. My girls also got involved in this even though my eldest wasn't a great fan of such activities after her first session she said "did not know I was good at sport". I found that again the scheme instilled confidence in them and a belief to try things they wouldn't normally try in a very safe and positive environment."Rhiannon Goulding - parent.

“Our students completed Unit 36 as part of the National Diploma in the Sports course. As part of the unit, the students partook in 1 and 2 day expeditions - walking the Yorkshire Dales and camping out. The students thoroughly enjoy staying at Rock and River due to the friendly and relaxed approach that the staff have with our students. The rapport that the Rock and River staff develop with the students over such a small time is fantastic and serves to get the very best out of our students, all of which finish with merit or distinctions. We choose to do this unit within the first couple of weeks of the course as it really helps the students to come out of their shell and bond with the rest of the group. Upon our return to college, Rock and River staff have made several visits to support students to achieve their potential and all internal verification is completed by them. We have chosen Rock and River for the past 3 years and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. It is an excellent centre with the very best of academic and practical equipment with some of the very best outdoor and adventurous instructors”.Mike Carney (Sports Lecturer) – Hugh Baird College

"The Sports Department at Runshaw College has used Rock & River outdoor activity centre for a number of years.  The centre provides our new Extended National Diploma Sports Development students with a full packed day of team building activities and personal achievement goals. The staff are very friendly and supportive.  There are a range of small group tasks that are carefully planned out.   Rock and River is set in a peaceful location, but it has a buzz of excitement when we attend .  I would earnestly council any school college to spend a day Rock and River".James McKeown - Runshaw College

"We visited Rock and River in September 2010 on two consecutive days and over the 2 days they catered for approx 150 students as part of our 'Getting to Know You' induction week. It was a fabulous couple of days that was jam packed with team building activities both water and land based. All activities were led by friendly, highly skilled instructors who provided top quality service which led to a very successful induction period for our Sport and Public Service Students.We will definitely be back next year!"Charlotte Russell - Blackpool and the Fylde College

"Yesterday, Sunday 28th November, we were at Rock and River for our Son Jacks 11th Birthday. We would just like to say what a fantastic day it was. Jack and his mates had a wonderful time. Please can you pass on our thanks to Pete, who did a cracking job looking after the kids,
Pete's thoughtfulness and understanding of all the lads wide ranging problems was exceptional. Thanks for giving Jack a Birthday to remember"

"Jack used to struggle with his social skills and we have tried many different ways to try and improve them.
Since he started coming to Rock and River with Mosaic his Self confidence has improved so much.
He has made many new friends and he just loves the place.

He's booked in most weekends, we did try and get him booked in during the Christmas Holidays but unfortunately we were too late.

We will see you soon"
Nigel & Alison

"We brought 60 students for a 'multi activity day'. We were over the moon with the experience, it provided a great ending to the year. The day ran effortlessly and the staff were continually motivating and enthusiastic" - Colin Rockley (Bishop Rawstorne C of E Language School)