Eco-Explorer - Final Day

A morning mystery solving and shopping in St Ives then off to the train station for the short 6 hr journey home. On the train and being out done by a rather loud hen party, a little shocked to say the least. Phones in hand and quiet as mice on our way home. 

Eco-Explorer Day 4

A morning on the beach, swimming and playing games, then onto the Minack Theatre for some culture, Sense and Sensibility. 

The actors did well to keep our attention given the beautiful views and wildlife! 

Eco-explorer Day 3

Who knew a day at the farm could involve so much cake - homemade and organic! 

Other discoveries made were, bees rule the world, chicken are not scary but rather stroke-able and weeding is more fun than one might think! 

Bosavern Community Farm have been a local  run farm since the Second World War and for the last twenty years the community and made it into an organic farm selling and teaching about produce they knew and didn’t know about. All students had a very hands on experience of running the farm even got to try some freshly picked fruit, veg and honey.

The passionate volunteers could not have been more accommodating! 

In the evening they had a lovely chat to you back home, feasted on burritos and then headed to the beach for more frisbee!

Eco Explorer Day 1 & 2

Beautiful days in Cornwall. Weather could not be better!! Students enjoyed a thought provoking workshop and got out amongst the plants at The Eden Project, almost as hot outside as inside the Tropical Biome.

Students painting and playing chess in their downtime, maybe there’s something in the ‘soft’ water?

Eco Explorer Day 5

We began our final day in St Ives with a yoga session - yet again everyone participated with real focus and energy. Our last morning was dedicated to some well earned free time in the town, experiencing the retro arcade, buying Cornish clotted cream fudge and soaking up the fresh sea air. Then it was back to London on the train, with lots of happy memories from a wonderful week.

Eco Explorer Day 4

A very wet day here in Cornwall started with a yoga session and breakfast made with eggs collected by the students from the farm we visited yesterday. We then braved the outside world, and did a trail around St Ives, exploring the town whilst trying to solve a mystery! It was then on to the beautiful Minack theatre to watch 'The Third Policeman'. With a lot of bicycle-based humour, the play managed to make us laugh despite the rain! After fish and chips for dinner (yum) we tested our little grey cells with a quiz in the evening. We can't believe how fast the week has gone! 

Eco Explorer Day 3

Up early and out to Bosavern Community Farm (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qmCq-S9HP3Q) the group spent the day looking at four aspects of the farm, bees, chickens, horticulture and agriculture. They worked hard and ate well on this fantastic project. 

Following this we had an evening of yoga and relaxation.

Eco Explorer Day 2

We've had a wonderful day at the Eden Project, with workshops covering climate change and sustainability. From creating newspaper outfits to learning about the smelliest plant life in the world, a fascinating day was had by all. The students came up with lots of creative ways of making Latymer more eco-friendly, including using our exercise bikes to light up the school! After plenty of time hunting exotic specimens in the tropical dome and a quick trip to the gift shop it was back to the hostel for an amazing dinner all laid on for us, and movie night tonight. Tomorrow, the farm!

Eco Explorer - Day 1

After a broken down train and a small two-hour delay, we finally made it to beautiful St Ives and rounded off a long day travelling with a well deserved pizza. Walking back through the town we took in the beautiful views over the bay, before relaxing in the evening with a yoga session. Everyone is excited about tomorrow's adventures at the Eden Project!

Eco Exporer Day 1

After a broken down train and a small two-hour delay, we finally made it to beautiful St Ives and rounded off a long day travelling with a well deserved pizza. Walking back through the town we took in the beautiful views over the bay, before relaxing in the evening with a yoga session. Everyone is excited about tomorrow's adventures at the Eden Project!

Eco Explorer - Day 4

Exploring St Ives on a Murder Mystery Trail, followed by a pasties and a play at the amazing Minack Theatre near Lands End, then a quick dip in the pool at the campsite nearby, before dinner and a lively quiz!

Eco Explorer - Day 3

We spent the day on intensive workshops at the amazing Eden Project. Students were captivated by the rainforest biome and project work on an Eco enterprise activity.

The Eden Project geologist was very impressed by our group presentations!

Eco Explorer - Day 2

We had a great second day at Cornwall's top aquarium, played beech games, Eco drama and worked on lots more Yoga!

Eco Explorer - Day 1

After a long train journey to St Austell we arrive to find our coach waiting to take us to The Eden Project. 

After a swift introduction and informative chat on b-corps and triple bottom line charities it was off to investigate the Rainforest and Med Bio-Domes, almost as good as the real thing! 

From there we had a winding journey to the hostel. Rooms allocated it was time for some yoga. Dinner - the biggest portions ever, then 'getting to know you' games to tie up a long but fun day.