Rough Edges

22/02/2026

Last weeks Groundwork Greater Manchester The King's Trust Team ASH24 were quite possibly the quietest team I've ever met on the first day but by Thursday they were a strong team with capable leaders and everyone having improved in some way. They also had the most consistent attendance during the week for a long time. A pleasure to work with.

05/02/2026

Final day for Team R171 at . Some weeks in this job are special and when you see a group change into a team and progress throughout the week it makes the job worthwhile.

04/02/2026

A motivated Team R171 today, with a big mission day at Hobson Moor Quarry. Orienteering and successfully solving a large puzzle got then the safety kit to complete an abseil. Lots of happy abseilers who originally thought they couldn't do it but completed it through perseverance and help from the team.

04/02/2026

Strong start to the week with and Team R171. Monday began quietly, but the group quickly found their stride with problem-solving and team-building challenges. Tuesday took us caving at Giant’s Hole — and on a bitterly cold day, it was much more pleasant underground. There were plenty of nerves at the start, but everyone pushed through and came away smiling.

10/10/2025

A really inspiring week with Groundwork Greater Manchester ASH23 last week. Best quote of the week "how the hell did they get us to do the abseil".

20/02/2025

20/02/2025

A good day at a busy Summit Up Climbing Centre with Groundwork Greater Manchester The King's Trust Team ASH21. Everyone climbed, everyone belayed and everyone did more than they thought they could do. A really enjoyable day with a good team.

19/02/2025

Caving today in Giant's Hole with Groundwork Greater Manchester The King's Trust Team ASH 21. We had a split group today, some were keen for the drop into Garlands Pot, down to Chert Hall and then back along the high level traverse, others wanted to do a more leisurely trip. A warmer day today, mostly because we'll be indoors at Summit Up Climbing Centre

18/02/2025

Glorious weather today at Hobson Moor Quarry for Groundwork Greater Manchester The King's Trust Team ASH 21, if a little chilly. They got stuck in to everything, with high participation, good teamwork and two good leaders. Caving tomorrow.

17/02/2025

A good start to the week for Groundwork Greater Manchester The King's Trust Team ASH 21. A day of problem solving and team building. Quite a quiet start from the team but they soon got into their stride and found their voice.
Tomorrow we'll be at Hobson Moor Quarry for some orienteering, problem solving and abseiling.

14/02/2025

💕Happy Day of YOU💕
I find Valentines Day a bit cruddy, but I do think you should celebrate LOVE...

💛 LOVE of LIFE
💛 LOVE of TRAVEL
💛 LOVE of FRIEND & LOVED ONES
💛 LOVE of PROGRESS
💛 LOVE of YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS
💛 LOVE of THE SMALL STUFF

Celebrate allllll of these things today and why not TREAT YOURSELF to the LAST SPACE on our WILD SWIM ADVENTURE, FORAGING & HIKING weekend on the 📆 25th - 27th April.

Let's go and explore the Yorkshire Dales together, make new friends, eat well, learn, challenge yourself and leaving with great memories 🫶

🌿 TWO nights accommodation at Hilltop Farm Bunkbarn
🌿 Guided wild swim with the Dales Dipper at TWO locations (with transport)
🌿 THREE hour guided hike
🌿 Wild Food Foraging & Natural Navigation Skills workshop
🌿 Time to chill and relax
🌿 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners and treats in between and before departure on the Sunday
🌿 Stay the Sunday night for no extra cost if you want to extend your weekend