Richard Prideaux
Lead Instructor
Richard has spent a great deal of time outside. As a child he loved exploring the woods and fields around his home, building dens and trying to stay out as late as possible. He hasn’t really grown up much since then! This love of all things outdoorsy continues to this day, and now he gets paid for doing a job he loves.
He spends his time climbing, mountain biking, surfing and getting muddy/wet/cold/happy. Often in that order. With a strong sense of adventure, he often chooses slightly more unusual options for his holiday time. Such as spending several nights living in a snowhole on the edge of a Norwegian glacier or snorkelling off the Isle of Skye, catching mussels and cooking them on the beach. If being indoors gets a little too restrictive then he picks up his bivvy bag and heads out into the local woods or hills for a night under the stars.
As a qualified Mountain Leader, Richard has worked all over the U.K. as a freelance expedition and challenge leader on challenges such as the National Three Peaks or the Coast to Coast. As well as challenge events and expeditions Richard works in outdoor personal development He is an experienced navigation and leadership instructor, and is involved in the training of Mountain Rescue and Search and Rescue personnel across the country. Richard believes that organisation and safety are key to group management and personal development, using these skills to coach people in the outdoor environment to fully realise their goals.
Richard’s 5 Favourite Rucksack Items:
Headtorch – If you can see in the dark then you can solve most of the problems of being caught out by the sunset!
Hat and Gloves – Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean that it can’t be cold…
Group Shelter – Not just an emergency item, you need somewhere dry to eat lunch, right?
Gaffer Tape – Everything can be fixed with gaffer tape
Sweets – Always room for Haribo! Nutritionally useless but a great morale-booster late in the day!
E-mail: richard@originaloutdoors.co.uk
Phone: +44(0)1824 703 121
Website: www.richardprideaux.com
Ann Prideaux
Foraging and Team Building
Ann outdoor experience comes form years of equestrian sports, plus time spent with Cheshire Constabulary. Now she runs our foraging and wild foods courses, as well as assisting with the logistics for our big events.
If you phone our offices, this is who you are most likely to be speaking to!
Ann is also an author, and her website can be found below:
www.aaprideaux.com
E-mail: ann@originaloutdoors.co.uk
Phone: +44(0)1824 703 121
Wayne Thackray
Blackhill Medical Lead Instructor
Blackhill Medical Training went live in 2005. Founder Wayne Thackray provides first aid training for a variety of environments and works alongside UK Mountain Rescue teams to provide remote-area medical training to a wide variety of clients. There is a particular emphasis on healthcare training provision, and Wayne has first hand experience in his role as a member of a Mid Pennine Mountain Rescue team and one half of SARDA mountain search unit with with Dodge, the border collie!
Using hands-on scenario based teaching methods and simple terminology, Blackhill Training gives clients a unique learning experience for outdoor enthusiasts and instructors.
Graham Munns
Climbing, watersports and mountain biking
Graham started off serving with the British Army, and now teaches young adults and uses adventurous outdoor activities to bring his students to a different learning environment. He is a qualified Mountain LEader, and also holds the SPA, BCU and MIAS awards.
He is also a member of the local mountain rescue team.
Phone: +44(0)1824 703 121