Channel Adventure

26/11/2025

🌟 Summer HAF Success! 🌟

As we near the start of the Winter programme, we wanted to reflect on the summer HAF success. 🎉 We’re proud to have delivered 22,416 funded spaces across 118 venues with an 91% attendance rate, thanks to the support of 43 amazing providers! A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible. 💙

The winter programme bookings will go live on Monday 24th November at 10am. To book activities, parents and carers will need to have a booking code provided by their child's school or referrer. Activities start on Monday 22nd December – Friday 2nd January. Visit www.sasp.co.uk/happy-healthy-holidays for more information.

26/11/2025

19/11/2025

Who are Channel Adventure?

Channel Adventure is a community-focused outdoor adventure organisation based right here in the South West of England and our mission is simple: to make the outdoors accessible, inclusive, and enriching for everyone.

From kayaking and paddleboarding along the canal to team-building and bushcraft, every experience we run helps build confidence, resilience, and a love for the natural world.

As a Community Interest Company, we reinvest our profits to support schools, community groups, and individuals who might not otherwise get the chance to experience outdoor activities — because adventure should be for everyone. 💚

Find out more on our website: https://channeladventure.co.uk/

12/11/2025

Why every young person should try archery! 🎯

Archery isn’t just about hitting the target — it’s about focus, patience, and confidence. It’s a fun, accessible sport that challenges both the mind and body, helping children develop coordination and problem-solving skills.

Whether part of a youth club, school group, or Scouts/Guides, archery brings everyone together. It teaches teamwork, encourages positive competition, and gives every participant a sense of achievement when they see their arrow land closer to the bullseye. 🙌

It’s suitable for all abilities and provides a calm, focused environment that helps improve concentration and self-belief — all while having a great time!

Contact us to find out more: [email protected]

YMCA Dulverton Group YMCA DG Youth Clubs

05/11/2025

Adventure and new challenges! 🎯🧗‍♀️

Last week, Channel Adventure hosted a YMCA Day Camp in Bridgwater for an action-packed half-term with young adventurers aged 4–11.

From testing their aim in archery, exploring the dark in caving and taking on the indoor climbing wall - even blindfolded for an extra challenge!

It was an incredible day full of fun and confidence-building, we can’t wait for the next adventure!

YMCA DG Youth Clubs YMCA Dulverton Group

04/11/2025

29/10/2025

Indoor climbing is a workout for both the body and mind! 🧗‍♀️

It helps build strength and endurance, while also helping focus and problem-solving skills as each route becomes a puzzle to crack. 🧩

Climbing is also a great way to relieve stress and connect with others, creating a fun, supportive community where everyone cheers each other on.

Whether it’s tackling fears or reaching new heights, climbing helps young people grow in confidence and resilience.

Want to get your school or youth group involved?
📧 Email us at [email protected]

UK Youth

29/10/2025

The Annual SASP Photo Competition 25 that will eventually result in next year's Getting Outside in Somerset Calendar 2026 is now open! 📸

The objective being to showcase the glorious outdoor environment Somerset has to offer and encourage people to get outside and savour it. 💚📅 Whilst all manor of outdoor photos (landscapes, animals, weather events etc) are encouraged, the judges this year will give a slight extra weighting to photos that highlight people being active or places to be active.

Entry is open to all, pictures with smartphones are perfect. In order to ensure the highest quality printing, please ensure that you choose the highest format available when emailing entries, ideally at least 750kb. The only rules are:

➡️ Photos must feature Somerset and it's outdoor environment
➡️ The photo must be yours
➡️ Any person identifiable in the photo must have given permission for it's entry and possible publication.
➡️ Email your entries to Stewart Collins at [email protected]. There is no limit to the number of entries any person can make.

Happy snapping, and most importantly enjoy your walks and activity and encourage others to come with you!

*Deadline for entries: Midnight Sunday 16th November and we anticipate the Calendar being available for purchase by the beginning of December. All profits from the Calendars will go to the Beacon Cancer Care Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital.

23/10/2025

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is an amazing youth programme for ages 14–24, inspiring young people to develop new skills, get active and take on adventurous expeditions! ✨

Participants can achieve Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards, building confidence and life skills that are recognised by employers and valued for life.

This year, Channel Adventure has been proud to deliver DofE expeditions across the South West, helping young people master walking and navigation, camp craft, basic first aid, weather awareness and expedition equipment. ⛺🧭

Interested in getting involved?
Email us at [email protected]

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

21/10/2025

Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.

20/10/2025

Take a mindful walk along the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal this Autumn 🍂

Regular walks can boost your mood, reduce stress and improve both mental and physical health. Whether you’re strolling solo for a bit of mindfulness or catching up with friends, this peaceful route offers space to unwind and reflect.

Keep an eye out for the incredible wildlife that calls the canal home too, from ducks and moorhens to the elegant mute swans, who pair for life and can often be spotted gliding gracefully along the water. 🦢

So wrap up warm, grab a hot drink and enjoy the calm of the canal this autumn and winter - nature’s best therapy, right on your doorstep. 💚

13/10/2025

📍 Come and find us at our new home in Bridgwater!

Channel Adventure is now based at The George Williams Centre on Friarn Avenue, right beside the skate park and the canal, with free parking on-site. The centre is just a short walk from the High Street, the centre is super easy to reach by car, public transport or on foot.

Why not take the scenic route? You can stroll from the town centre along the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal footpath which is a peaceful, traffic-free walk that makes your visit even more enjoyable.

And while you’re here, don’t forget to stop by the The Purplespoon Cafe, Catering & Events for a coffee or a bite to eat before or after your adventure! ☕

See you soon by the water!

YMCA Dulverton Group