Other activities - Learn something New

Try your hand at a variety of sports, pastimes and hobbies, discover talents you never knew you had or improve the skills you already possess with an experience day combining lessons with fun.

One Lesson of Brazilian Football Skills - £6 Learn to play like some of the best players in the world Ever wondered how players such as Pele and Ronaldo became so good at football? The reason is that they started by playing Futebol de Salão. This is a 5-a-side version of football of South American origin that is played with a smaller, heavier ball that has virtually no bounce. The game became very popular in Brazil where some of the greatest players were brought up first playing Futebol de Salão before moving on to conventional football.

Socatots Football Lesson - £6 A great introduction to the new football academy sensation Socatots is the world's first soccer specific physical play programme for children from six months to school age. Aimed at giving children their very first start with the ball. Now you have the chance to get your young ones involved in this amazing opportunity. The classes help young children pick up skills such as balance, flexibility, coordination and confidence all through the nation's favourite sport – football.

Brazilian Soccer Schools Session for Two - £20 Do you know someone who aspires to be like Pele, Ronaldo or Rivaldo? Well the game of Futebol de Salao is cited as being the game that made them the great players they are today. Brazilian Soccer is an exciting and fast moving 5-a-side game of South American origin, played on a hard basketball court-sized pitch using a small, weighted and specially manufactured ball. Over a million children are enrolled in this soccer academy worldwide and already graduates are making their way into top flight clubs and making their own history in the nation´s favourite sport. Who knows, maybe your child or someone you know could be next!

Gym Membership and Health Check for Two - £25 Put your fitness first with this fun trial for two at the world's largest gym and health club chain The friendly team at your local Fitness First health club will personally show you the ropes with this informal introduction, helping you to take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle. This gift experience could make a real difference, as it includes a health check with a member of the fitness team, freedom to try out the gym's facilities, even have a go at a class before relaxing in the comfortable lounge.

Five Lesson Brazilian Soccer School Course - £29 Learn some impressive football skills Some of the world's greatest football players such as Pele and Ronaldo started by playing Futebol de Salão. This is a 5-a-side version of football of South American origin that is played with a smaller, heavier ball that has virtually no bounce. The game became very popular in Brazil where some of the greatest players were brought up first playing Futebol de Salão before moving on to conventional football.

Socatots Five Lesson Course - £29 Start your toddler off on the right foot Have you ever wondered if your toddler might be the next Rooney or Beckham? These classes have been set up with the clear goal of helping young children pick up skills such as balance, flexibility, coordination and confidence, as well as encouraging the development of numeracy and literacy skills, all through the nation's favourite sport – football. This 5 lesson course is the perfect opportunity to see how much fun your child can have while learning.

Golf Lesson with a PGA Pro - £29 If you want to improve your golfing game then a lesson with a pro will certainly help you with your handicap. One of our highly trained instructors will put you through your paces. Whether it is your driving, putting or following through that you want to work on, or any other aspect of the game, a golf lesson with a professional is sure to turn your bogeys into birdies in no time! Your experience will consist of a 30 minute lesson with a follow up video analysis from a choice of 150 PGA golf instructors so there is sure to be one close to where you live.

Junior Cookies Workshop - £29 This is the chance for your child to learn and have fun in the kitchen with this hands on junior cookery workshop This special 2-hour cookery session is packed with fun learning and plenty of hands on cookery. The children each make their own creation and get to take home what they have made.

Cocktail and Cupcakes Experience - £34 Enjoy learning how to make delicious cupcakes whilst sipping on a delicious cocktail This is a hands on class where you will learn how to make cupcakes quickly and easily with the emphasis being on beautiful and unique decoration. Take home your beautifully packaged handmade cupcakes to impress your friends - along with The Cocoa Box’s secret cocktail recipes.

Creative Cooks Workshop - £35 This is the chance for your child to learn and have fun in the kitchen with this hands on junior cookery workshop This special 2-hour cookery session is packed with fun learning and plenty of hands on cookery. The children each make their own creation and get to take home what they have made.

Ski Lesson - £35 Prepare for the piste with a lesson on this fantastic new ski simulation technology This ski simulator replicates the feel of movement over snow allowing the skier to experience the sensation and physical effort involved in a range of ski runs from the easy blues to the challenging black double diamond. This lesson is excellent for beginners of any age, being fun, convenient and very safe thanks to built-in safety devices which prevent falls and create confidence.

Lunchtime Cookery Lesson for Two - £36 Learn to cook a meal with a friend in your lunch hour This is your chance to try the new generation, modern cooking school that teaches busy working people how to cook during their lunch hour! L’Atelier des Chefs has already proved a success in France and has now come to London. During your lesson the professional chefs will help you cook different cuisines that you can easily repeat at home. You will also enjoy the dessert of the day made by the chef.

Childrens' Cookery Classes - £40 Perfect for kids who are a whiz in the kitchen! Even if your children have never cooked at home before, they will enjoy the messiness, the tasting and creativity of being in charge of their own food. Children from the age of five will learn all the basic skills of cooking. Depending on the chosen course, children will learn basic cooking techniques from bread making to cooking lasagne and will even have a go at making chocolate soufflés.

Abseiling Taster - £44 For those with a thirst for adrenalin and a love of the extreme, abseiling can give you the buzz you're looking for. The exhilaration of hanging on a rope no thicker than your finger is immense. Originally a mountaineering technique, people now abseil just for fun - as long as your idea of fun is going to the edge then stepping off! At the beginning your instructor will carefully explain the whole process and ensure your complete safety and wellbeing.

Ceroc Dancing Experience - 5 Classes! - £45 A fantastic modern fusion of Jive and Salsa. Exciting & stylish and keeps you fit! Ceroc is a modern jive, similar to Salsa but without the complicated footwork. It’s therefore easy to pick up - so no excuses!! There is no need to take a partner with you because during the classes everyone is moved around. The evenings start with a Beginners class, designed for people with no Ceroc experience

Abseiling Experience - £45 This session is perfect as an introduction for those who’ve never abseiled before and want some serious fun! In a busy stressful life, we all need outlets to unwind. What better way to beat your stress, than by feeding your fear as you lean back over the edge and shoot down the 30ft abseil tower! Learn the basics of abseiling, confident in the knowledge that you are attached to a safety rope. You can up the adrenaline even more and try it blindfolded!

Chocolate Delight Workshop - £48 Chocolate heaven! A dream gift for anyone with a sweet tooth and a love of fine Belgian chocolate Learn about the history of chocolate before the chocolatier takes you on a journey to create a filling for your truffles before dipping them into Belgian chocolate and then decorating your masterpieces. Great fun for groups, couples and individuals.

Learn to Cook with The Smart School of Cookery (Evenings) - £48 Learn to cook the Smart way with an evening class at The Smart Cookery School! Need to find some inspiration in the kitchen but are too busy during the day, or just fancy unwinding in a creative and fun way? These fantastic evening courses from the Smart School of Cookery are just the ticket. Choose from a great selection of courses, where it's all about hands-on fun and learning a new culinary trick or two.

Wedgwood Pottery Experience - £49 This experience offers a great combination of relaxation, interest and hands-on fun at the Wedgewood Visitor Centre. At the Wedgewood Factory in Staffordshire. Your experience includes a self- guided tour of the centre, where you can learn all about Josiah Wedgwood and his company, see some rare museum pieces and watch the mastercraftspeople at work. Next, enjoy a two course lunch (served on Wedgwood china of course!

Basketball Slam taster day - £49 This one day basketball slam is an excellent way to get a taste of the sport, it's also great for those that really want to improve their game. Qualified coaches and ex-pro players will be teaching you the game. Your day will be made up of learning the fundamentals, expert coaching sessions, games and competitions and an awards ceremony. <br><br> February: Cardiff <br> April: Ascot<br> May: Exeter<br> May: London<br> July: Birmingham<br> August: Aylesbury<br> October: Edinburgh<br> Group Size: There will be others there on the day.

Tennis Taster Day Camp - £49 This one day Tennis school is for all levels, it introduces beginners to the sport while challenging the moore serious player. <br><br> The camp covers the necessity of developing correct habits, fine tuning skills and gives those who have an appetite for tennis a programme that is both fun and informative. The Tennis Taster includes: Player development drills and stations; Competitive and tournament games; Speed, agility and quickness training; Skills testing and evaluation and to finish an awards ceremony.

Full Day Sea Fishing for One - £49 Pick a good spot, drop anchor and get fishing! Enjoy a great day out Sea Fishing, and experience the thrill of the catch as you go after cod, bass, smoothhounds, ray or congers.  You’ll spend a day out on the beautiful water of the Bristol Channel, learning fishing tips and tricks from your expert skipper, and – best of all - you can take home anything you catch!

Learn to Play Poker - £49 A great way to exchange ideas and learn some tricks of the trade. You don’t need any previous poker knowledge to experience the UK’s fastest growing leisure activity, without losing a penny on the day! This exhilarating face to face, fun poker experience offers the perfect opportunity to meet and chat with other budding poker players. A great way to exchange ideas and learn some tricks of the trade.

Ice Climbing for One - £49 An introduction to a very cool sport! Ice climbing is an offshoot of mountain climbing. Climbing ice started in the early days of mountain climbing as climbers encountered the hard water ice in the gullies and faces of their lofty objectives. With this experience you will be given an introduction to a very cool sport! The UK’s most challenging ice walls offer 8 metres of real indoor ice climbing - inside at a constant temperature of -12°C a concave, real ice climbing wall presents a steep challenge for all aspiring adventurers!

Outdoor Climbing Experience - £50 This session is perfect if you’re thinking of getting into climbing or are just having a go at this exciting sport Ask any climber, and they will tell you that indoor climbing is great, but outdoors is where the fun, the atmosphere and the exhilaration really begin. If you've ever wanted to try climbing then do it outdoors and you’ll be hooked. The session will be tailored to your ability and aspirations, so whether you want to climb to the top of every mountain or just hope to get your feet off the ground, there's a challenge for everyone.

Outdoor Climbing Experience in Gwynedd - £50 The perfect session for those wanting to get into climbing, or just having a go! Any climber will tell you that climbing indoors is all well and good, but outdoors is where the fun, atmosphere and exhilaration are really at! If you've ever wanted to try climbing, then do it on a proper rock surface, and in no time you'll be hooked. The session will be tailored to your ability and what you want to achieve, so whether you want to reach the tops of mountains or maybe just get your feet off the ground, there's a challenge for everyone.

Ski or Snowboard Taster - £50 If you fancy learning to ski or board, now you don’t even have to leave the country! Nothing can beat the adrenalin rush of speeding down a slope covered in crisp snow with the cold air in your face. If you fancy learning to ski or board, now you don’t even have to leave the country! Get to grips with snow sports all year round with your choice of a group ski or snowboard lesson on real snow…indoors.

Flower Arranging Workshop - £55 Learn some skills in this flower arranging workshop to inspire your own home creations. You will be shown a flower demonstration, showing you how to create displays of varying formality, but still using readily available seasonal materials. The highly experienced flower demonstrators will pass on valuable tips and ensure that you feel confident to re-create the arrangements at home. Your afternoon will be spent practising your new found skills in a hands-on session where you can create your own arrangement to take home with you.

A Round of Golf at the Marriott Breadsall Priory Hotel and Country Club - £55 Enjoy a round of golf at the Marriott Breadsall Priory Hotel and Country Club The Breadsall Priory Country Club is on the grounds of a 13th century Estate and has picturesque views of the surrounding Derbyshire countryside. The Club possess the renowned, Priory Course (a Championship course) and the challenging Moorland Course. Both have a 70 par and cover over 5800 yards of land. The club hosted the Euro-Pro tour in 2003 and is available for you to play a demanding round of golf.

A Round of Golf at the Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club - £55 Enjoy a round of golf at the Dalmahoy Country Club The Dalmahoy Country Club is one of Scotland’s premier golfing venues and is situated just 7 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. It has two 18-hole golf courses (one is a Championship Flagship course). The club is set within 1000 acres of parkland and offers remarkable scenery and views of Edinburgh Castle. The course has deep bunkers and large trees which challenge even the most experienced golfers.

A Round of Golf at the Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club - £55 Enjoy a round of golf at the Forest of Arden Country Club The Forest of Arden Country Club is one of the top UK golfing destinations situated in the heart of the Midlands. The club features two fantastic courses, the Arden Course (a Championship Flagship course) and the Aylesford course. The Arden’s signature 18th provides a hole over water and is a must play for all keen golfers. The club is surrounded by impressive woodlands and many natural lakes and has hosted the British Masters and the English Open.

A Round of Golf at Marriott St. Pierre Hotel and Country Club - £55 Enjoy a round of golf at the Marriott St. Pierre Country Club The St. Pierre Country Club is set on 400 acres of parkland and is one of the premier golfing venues in Europe. It is a top destination for professional and amateur golfers.  It features two top class courses-Old Course (a Championship Flagship course) with a par of 71 and an impressive finishing stretch, and the Mathern Course which has a course par of 68.

A Round of Golf at the Marriott Meon Valley Hotel and Country Club - £55 Enjoy a round of golf at the Marriott Meon Valley Hotel and Country Club The Meon Valley Country Club is an impressive golf destination with the fairways surrounded by streams, lakes and oak trees ensuring a glorious setting for a round of golf. The course provides a good balance of bunkers, ditches and water that will make your game more challenging. The Meon Course is a Championship course and has a 71 course par.

A Round of Golf at the Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel and Country Club - £55 Enjoy a round of golf at the Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel and Country Club Located in 200 acres of grounds and in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales, the Hollins Hall Country Club is in the perfect location for a relaxing yet testing round of golf. The 18-hole course has a 71 par and offers challenging water hazards. The course has hosted the PGA Europro Championship Tour and was built to USGA standards.

A Round of Golf at the Marriott Sprowston Manor Hotel and Country Club - £55 Enjoy a round of golf at the Marriott Sprowston Manor Country Club The Sprowston Manor Course offers 18-holes of par defying play. The whole course features 74 bunkers and multiple water hazards. Having hosted the Europro Tour event, this championship course is now one of the finest inland courses in the region. The fairways are surrounded by old oak trees and the 7th hole has a water feature running parallel.

A Round of Golf at the Marriott Tudor Park Hotel and Country Club - £55 Enjoy a round of golf at the Marriott Tudor Park Country Club In the heart of the Garden of England lies the Tudor Park Country Club. Its’ golf course is surrounded by ancient oak trees and streams making it a perfect scene for an invigorating round of golf. The fairways are long and narrow and test most capable golfers. The adjacent rolling countryside makes this location a scenic haven for anyone in need of a relaxing day coupled with a round of golf.

A Round of Golf at the Marriott Worsley Park Hotel and Country Club - £55 Enjoy a round of golf at the Marriott Worsley Park Country Club The Worsley Park Course is an enjoyable challenge due to its natural water hazards and carefully positioned bunkers that reward an accurate game. The course was created to fit the USGA specifications and has an all-weather buggy path. The course has a 71 par and hosted the 2004 PGA Europro Tour and the European Challenge Tour from 2005-2007.

A Round of Golf at the Marriott Hanbury Manor Hotel and Country Club - £55 Enjoy a round of golf at the Hanbury Manor Country Club The very prestigious Hanbury Manor PGA Championship Flagship golf course is one of the best in England. It has a par defying terrain with double fairways and challenging water hazards. The course looks beautiful and provides you with a testing game. The club has hosted the Women’s European Open in 1996 and the Men’s European Tour English Open from 1997 to 1999.

Rock Climbing for Kids - £59 There is something fun and natural about finding a route, getting to grips with rock and making progress against the obstacles it presents. 5 feet or 50 feet off the ground - the moves are the same but it is what's in your head that makes all the difference. Welcome to the high adrenaline world of Rock Climbing. The session will be tailored to your ability and aspirations. With a qualified local guide you will scale sandstone and depending on location you may have the chance to abseil back down.

Evening Jewellery Making Course - £65 Learn to make beautiful jewellery at the esteemed Aristides Jewellery School At the esteemed Aristides Jewellery School, you will learn a selection of jewellery-making skills on the various courses on offer, all inspired by jewellery designer Claire Aristides. These include wire wrapping, how to make statement and chandelier earrings, and many more. You will be assisted through every step of the jewellery-making process, and at the end of the day you get to take your individual piece home with you.

20 Minute Microlight Flight in Lancashire - £65 Have a sensational, mind-blowing experience as you soar through the sky in a microlight This is your chance to be introduced to the world of microlight flying! Experience the thrill of being sky high and controlling a light aircraft. You will be flown by an experienced pilot who lives and loves flying. It will feel like you are in another world as you see Lancashire from this unique and amazing perspective.

Deluxe Wedgwood Pottery Experience - £69 The experience offers a great combination of relaxation, interest and hands-on fun at the Wedgwood Visitor Centre at the Wedgwood factory in Staffordshire. Your experience starts with coffee and shortbread on arrival and includes a self- guided tour of the Centre, where you can learn all about Josiah Wedgwood and his company, see some rare Museum pieces and watch the mastercraftspeople at work. Next, enjoy a three course lunch (served on Wedgwood china of course!

20-30 Minute Microlight Flight in Wiltshire - £69 Experience the most unique aerobatic sport around by taking to the skies in a microlight This is a great introduction to microlighting and counts towards total flying hours should you decide to pursue this marvellous hobby. Fly serenely above the picturesque Wiltshire countryside, taking in the breathtaking views and the famous landmarks from a birds-eye view. The instructors have hundreds of hours experience and are keen to pass on their flying knowledge.

30 Minute Microlight Flight in North Yorkshire - £69 An exhilarating hands-on experience in the lightest of flying machines Microlights are a fantastic way to experience the thrill of flying. The C42 aircraft is fully enclosed, modern, fast, comfortable, and safe. Your pilot is a qualified instructor who will guide you around the beautiful North Yorkshire hills and valleys, historic Abbeys, and other local landmarks. He will also show you how to fly these amazing machines.

20 Minute Microlight Flight in Strathaven - £69 An excellent hands-on experience lets you take to the skies in the "sports car of the air"! This is an excellent opportunity to fly in an Ikarus C42 above Scotland. Whilst airborne you can appreciate some of the famous sites of Strathaven including the Battlements of Bothwell Castle. This is a sensational experience which allows you to appreciate some beautiful scenery as well as fly an incredible aircraft.

30 Minute Microlight Flight in Bedfordshire - £69 Experience one of the most exciting areas of aviation! You'll take to the skies with an experienced CAA approved pilot for this flight of a lifetime!  Skimming past the clouds and watching the scenery below, the whole experience will take your breath away. This is the perfect opportunity to feel the exhilarating freedom offered by these superbly manoeuvrable machines. They might look scary, but they have become recognised as a stable, safe and pretty zippy form of travel!

Original Chocolate Making Workshop - £75 Indulge the Chocoholic in you! Learn the art of the chocolatier and create your own delicacies on this great course held in either Manchester or Merseyside. The course offers superb training and a fascinating insight into the world of chocolate. You will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience in making exquisite chocolates (which you can take away with you at the end of your experience).

Kids Introduction to Horse Riding - £75 Spend a morning learning to ride set amongst the beauty of the New Forest. Your half day experience includes a beginners riding lesson before you set out for an hour and a half ride across the grassland and heaths, riding amongst the wild forest ponies, and on into the woods, home to fox, badger and the many herds of wild deer. The New Forest was the hunting ground of Kings as far back as William the Conqueror and the best way to explore its plains and enclosures is still on horseback.

Learn to Play Golf with the Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club - £75 Take your first steps towards golfing success with a PGA Pro at the Dalmahoy Country Club The Country Club is run by PGA Golf Professionals who ensure that golfing skills are taught in the correct order giving you the most from your lesson. You can enjoy a day of first class instruction from the best in the business who will use latest techniques to teach you and free equipment will be available on the day.

Learn to Play Golf with Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club - £75 Take your first steps towards golfing success with a PGA Pro at the Forest of Arden Country Club This Country Club is one of the top UK golfing destinations and is directed by PGA Golf Professionals. You can enjoy a day of first class instruction from the best in the business who will use the latest techniques to teach you new skills, free equipment hire and range tokens to practice your swing. If that wasn’t enough you will also enjoy a free lunch and a 20% discount at the golf shop.

Learn to Play Golf with the Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel and Country Club - £75 Take your first steps towards golfing success with a PGA Pro at the Hollins Hall Country Club Run by PGA Golf Professionals the Hollins Hall Country Club is the perfect location to enjoy a day of first class coaching from the best teachers around. The Professionals will use their expertise to teach you new skills in the correct order, giving you the most from your lessons. We can’t guarantee you’ll be as good as Tiger by the end, but you’ll certainly have picked up some useful basics to get you on your way.

Learn to Play Golf with the Marriott Meon Valley Hotel and Country Club - £75 Take your first steps towards golfing success with a PGA Pro at the Meon Valley Country Club This Country Club is run by PGA Professionals who will give you two first class lessons. The Golf Professionals will use the latest techniques to teach you new skills in the correct order, giving you the most from your lesson. You will have free use of equipment (clubs, balls, tees) and range tokens are available to improve your swing.

Learn to Play Golf with the Marriott St. Pierre Hotel and Country Club - £75 Take your first steps towards golfing success with a PGA Pro at the St. Pierre Country Club The Country Club is headed up by PGA Golf Professionals. You can enjoy a day of first class tuition from the best in the business, using the latest teaching techniques and free equipment hire. The Pros will ensure all skills are taught in the correct order, ensuring you get the most from your lessons. We can’t guarantee you will be in the next Open Championships but you will have certainly picked up some useful basics to get you on your way.

Learn to Play Golf with the Marriott Sprowston Manor Hotel and Country Club - £75 Take your first steps towards golfing success with a PGA Pro at the Sprowston Manor Country Club Why not have two first class lessons with a PGA Professional in the beautiful surroundings of Norwich? You will have free equipment hire and use of range tokens to practice your swing. The Pro will use their expertise to ensure all skills are taught in the correct order, so that you get the most from your lesson.

Learn to Play Golf with the Marriott Tudor Park Hotel and Country Club - £75 Take your first steps towards golfing success with a PGA Pro at the Tudor Park Country Club Enjoy two lessons with this Country Club, headed up by PGA Golf Professionals who ensure that skills are taught in the correct order giving you the most from your lessons. You can enjoy a day of first class instruction from the best in the business using the latest techniques and free equipment hire. While we can’t guarantee you’ll be in the next open championship by the end, you’ll certainly have picked up some useful basics to get you on your way.

Learn to Play Golf with the Marriott Worsley Park Hotel and Country Club - £75 Take your first steps towards golfing success with a PGA Pro at the Worsley Park Country Club With this voucher you will get two first class lessons with one of the PGA Professionals that run the club, they will ensure all skills are taught in the correct order using the latest techniques so that you get the most from your lessons. You will have free hire of equipment and use of range tokens to practise your swing.

30 Minute Microlight Flight in Lincolnshire - £75 Skim past the clouds and watch the ground slide by during this breathtaking experience This is a unique opportunity to try something new and exciting. With this experience, you have the chance to take to the skies in a microlight - a vehicle designed either like a hang-glider or small plane, with a small engine and two seats. It is completely safe and stable - but still zippy and thoroughly exhilarating!

30 Minute Microlight Flight in East Yorkshire - £75 Enjoy a scenic, exciting flight over the beautiful Yorkshire countryside Microlights are small, lightweight aircraft designed like hang-gliders or small planes - stable and safe yet superbly manoeuvrable and capable of giving you a buzz! With this experience you'll take a trip with an experienced pilot, who will teach you about microlights; how they work, their history and how to fly one. Once in the air you can take control of the aircraft and experience the thrill of piloting the vehicle.

20 Minute Microlight Flight in Kent - £75 Experience true freedom in the air during a magical flight in a microlight Have a go at flying in a small yet tough aircraft. It is a safe and economical method of getting airborne and is sure to provide you with a thrilling experience! During your flight you have the chance to take control of the microlight and learn some basic manoeuvres. If you take a look down whilst in the air you will see the glorious Kent countryside passing by below you.

30 Minute Microlight Flight in Derbyshire - £75 Have a mind-blowing experience as you fly in an Ikarus C42 over Derbyshire Feel as free as a bird as you climb high into the sky in a microlight! After a full briefing and a quick run through of safety in the aircraft you are ready to take to the skies and fly amongst the birds and other planes. You can sit back and relax as you watch the countryside pass beneath you, and there's even the chance to have a go at flying the microlight yourself.

30 Minute Microlight Flight in Portadown - £75 Have an unforgettable experience - where you can literally touch the clouds With an experienced flight instructor guiding you throughout your flight, you will have an incredible flying experience and learn about microlights in the process! The pilot will give you a rundown of what microlighting is about and will show you what the aircraft is capable of - then you have hands-on control of the vehicle!

YO! Sushi Workshop for One - £75 Prepare to enjoy a morning of fun and great sushi! Prepare to enjoy a morning of fun and great sushi!  Generally low in fat and high in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, sushi is the ideal healthy fast-food.  Most people are put off by the idea of preparing it at home because it looks so complicated… but it isn’t!  In this workshop you’ll learn the history of sushi, how to prepare the ingredients, and then how to create great sushi yourself, before enjoying a tasty sushi lunch.

30 Minute Microlight Flight in Cambridgeshire - £79 Start a new hobby or have a once in a lifetime adventure with this experience. This ever-growing aviation activity is truly sensational; it's the nearest thing to flying like a bird you can experience! Governed by the CAA, the instructors are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate about microlighting and are superb teachers that will ensure you get the most from your flying experience. In addition, you can appreciate the wonderful Cambridgeshire countryside as you fly above it - overall, this is a truly magical experience!

20 Minute Microlight Flight in York - £80 Discover the pleasures of flying with this microlight experience Take to the skies with an experienced instructor as you experience a unique and fun way to fly. You'll pass through the clouds and watch the ground below slide by in this lightweight aircraft. With the design of a hang-glider or small plane, a small engine and typically two seats, these machines look scary but they are in fact an extremely safe and well-recognised form of travel!

Climbing and Abseiling Combo in Gwynedd - £80 Spend the day on the beautiful rocks of North Wales Outdoor climbing is where the fun, the atmosphere and the exhilaration are really at. If you've ever wanted to try climbing then do it outdoors and become hooked! The session will be tailored to your ability and aspirations. After climbing in the morning, spend the afternoon whizzing down the mountain, where you can learn the basics of abseiling, confident in the knowledge that you are attached to a safety rope.

Full Day Climbing Experience in West Sussex - £80 Your climbing skills will reach new heights with this great course This fantastic full day experience in a beautiful sandstone area between London and Brighton builds on the half day climbing experience and will really give you the chance to refine your climbing and rope skills. No matter what your ability, the course will be tailored to your aspirations. Experienced instructors will kit you out with all equipment needed for the day, and will teach you how to safely belay each other while giving you useful climbing techniques.

Saturday Morning Curry Course - £85 Learn curry cookery with the master - a great introduction to this spicy favourite. Celebrity chef and founder of The Curry Club, Pat Chapman, takes you on a whistle-stop tour of the curry basics in this three hour demonstration. Showing the classics Tikka Masala, Chicken Jalfrezi, Chickpea Curry and including other side dishes, there is not a supermarket jar in sight as you learn the art of mixing your own spices and flavourings.

Teen Fly Fishing - £85 Enjoy personal tuition from a professional instructor on one of the UK's beautiful trout lakes and rivers. You'll be "wet fly" fishing - this means that you are using a fly travelling through the water to attract the fish. It's much more of a skill than "course fishing", but easier to learn than "dry fly fishing". This is a great opportunity to try your hand at one of life's more serene activities.

Kids Half Day Cookery Course With Celebrity Chef - £85 Get your little ones started in the kitchen at an early age. This is a great opportunity for them to have some fun and learn from the experts. You could be taught by Valentina Harris who is a bright and passionate authority on Italian food and has written many books on the subject. The other chefs include Colin Capon, who has cooked his way around the World serving up his specialities to Royalty, Prime Ministers, Sultans and Presidents and has appeared on British radio and television; Tiffany Goodall who demonstrated at regional and national events and Martin Blunos who has held two Michelin stars for more than fifteen years. Martin's cooking attracts journalists of leading food publications from all around the globe and he appears frequently on television and radio including Saturday Kitchen.

Cookery Demonstration for 2 - £89 This is a great opportunity to pick up some great cookery tips! Depending on the school you pick and the season, you will have different themes to choose from such as vegetarian, Asian, Italian, Mediterranean, Chinese, Indian, Seafood or bread-making. Enjoy a warm welcome complimented with refreshments on your arrival. A qualified chef will then provide you with a cookery demonstration in a fun atmosphere where you will witness the cooking of several dishes in the theme of the lesson.

Interior Design Course for Two - £89 Learn a lifetime of trade and style secrets in this interior design workshop. On this half day course you'll learn how to approach projects and be given help with both the ideas and the practicalities of interior design by an expert instructor. You'll create your own mood board to take home with you, and have the opportunity to discuss your own individual design problems and ideas with your instructor.

Children's Cookery Course At Swinton Park - £89 This exciting course is aimed at encouraging children to master the basics and to enjoy and experiment with food, in a friendly and fun environment. The morning will be spent cooking, after which they will enjoy the lunch that they have prepared in the demonstration kitchen. At the end of the day, the children will take home an apron and recipe card to try out on their own. This amazing course caters for two age groups: 6-11 years and 12+.

Learn to Play Poker for Two - £89 A great way to exchange ideas and learn some tricks of the trade. You don’t need any previous poker knowledge to experience the UK’s fastest growing leisure activity, without losing a penny on the day! This exhilarating face to face, fun poker experience offers the perfect opportunity to meet and chat with other budding poker players. A great way to exchange ideas and learn some tricks of the trade.

Extended Microlight Experience - £92 This is fun. These great little planes are perfect for buzzing about in - and you can have a go at flying one! Your instructor will show you the controls, and then, if you're both happy, you can have a go at flying it yourself. Enjoy! You will be given a detailed briefing from your instructor, which includes how to use dual controls, how to enter the aircraft and pre-take off checks. You then take to the sky, climbing to up to 1500 feet above ground level.

Full Day Kayak and Canoe Experience - £95 With this experience you will get the opportunity to paddle both an open canoe and a kayak across the water. There is such a thrill in powering yourself along with a paddle in your hands. The kayaks and canoes used are very stable and designed for tuition so you are unlikely to fall out unless you try very hard! From this full day session you will be able to take on this sport in a more indepth way and if you really enjoy it, help you to progress on to BCU star awards.

30 Minute Microlight Flight in Herefordshire - £95 Escape from the mundanities of life and conventional flying - experience microlighting! Microlighting is freedom! Enjoy the out-of-this-world views as you skim past the clouds, swoop, soar and climb high into the heavens. You will be flying with an experienced pilot in a 3-axis fixed-wing microlight. Microlighting is growing ever more popular, as the craft are small, economical and above all, great fun to fly!

Ice Climbing for Two - £95 An introduction to a very cool sport! Ice climbing is an offshoot of mountain climbing. Climbing ice started in the early days of mountain climbing as climbers encountered the hard water ice in the gullies and faces of their lofty objectives. With this experience you will be given an introduction to a very cool sport! The UK’s most challenging ice walls offer 8 metres of real indoor ice climbing - inside at a constant temperature of -12°C a concave, real ice climbing wall presents a steep challenge for all aspiring adventurers!

Chocolate Delight Workshop for Two - £98 Double chocolate heaven! A dream gift for those with a sweet tooth and a love of fine Belgian chocolate Learn about the history of chocolate before the chocolatier takes you on a journey to create a filling for your truffles before dipping them into Belgian chocolate and then decorating your masterpieces. Great fun for all!

Garden Design - £99 Spend a day with one of the country's leading designer in a spectacular garden. In the morning learn about the principles of garden design including plants and planting from an experienced gardening professional. A light lunch will follow and in the afternoon enjoy a stroll around a stately garden looking at features and design ideas. There will be an opportunity mid afternoon for your questions to be answered and to discuss your own gardens and problems.

Watercolour Painting - £99 Discover your painting skills at a professional artist´s studio. With a little tuition you will be amazed what you can achieve! The programme is run as a small group with the tutor teaching by demonstrating the skills required. The classes take place in an artist´s studio or, if weather permits and depending on the venue, at an outside location. You will have a break during the day for a relaxing sociable lunch.

Half Day Indian Cookery Course for One - £99 Spend half a day at a cookery school in London and learn to cook dleicious curries! Learn to cook authentic Indian dishes from scratch with a hands-on cookery course at this fun and friendly cookery school in London. In groups of up to six people you will learn how to make five different dishes, with enough food to take home. You can choose from a variety of set menus including Curry in a Hurry, Dinner Party Group Class or Vegetarian Cooking.

Face Your Phobia - £99 The ideal way to get over your fear of all things creepy crawly! Under the supervision and guidance of the very patient reptile keepers you will get to 'face your phobia' and handle non-venomous snakes and other reptiles. And for those who have trouble with spiders in your baths - the biggest challenge will be to hold a tarantula. You are under no pressure to do anything that you need time to do, and you will be given as much time and encouragement as you need.

Indian Cookery - £99 Do you lack the confidence to experiment with Indian cookery? In this fun and informative day, you will be shown all the basics for you to be able to whip a culinary frenzy in your own kitchen. On this Indian cookery course you will cover traditional Indian recipes, covering topics such as party dishes, vegetarian main courses and some exciting and unusual side dishes. The use of spices and aromatic herbs will be explained in full so that you feel that you can season with confidence.

Half Day Whistle Stop Tour of Indian Cuisine - £99 Passionate about curry? Visit The Saffron House for a half day class on authentic Indian cuisine Take the heat out of the kitchen and have fun learning to cook. You will prepare a range of everyday Indian dishes from korma to party canapés. There will be hints and tips throughout the cookery class on how to work with spices, marinate food and provide low fat options to tickle those taste buds and keep your friends coming back for more.

Learn New Culinary Skills - £99 Enjoy a hands-on cookery lesson at one of our selected top cookery schools, which are renowned for their practical, down-to-earth and enthusiastic approach to good food. Depending on the school you pick and the season, you will have different themes to choose from, such as Sushi, Italian, Indian, Moroccan, Thai, Japanese, French, Tapas and Paella, Seafood, Knife Skills or Stress-Free Dinner Parties. This is a great chance for you to master new skills for your own benefit, and equally to impress your friends or family!

Clay Shooting for Juniors - £99 What starts out as an addictive hobby quickly becomes a competitive sport. It´s not surprising that clay pigeon shooting is one of the country´s fastest growing sports. If you have never shot before, this activity gives you an introduction to the sport of formal clay shooting. If you already shoot, the hour will be based around your requirements and will be tailor made by the Chief instructor, so that you can use the time effectively to brush up on your techniques.

Half Day Cookery Course With Celebrity Chef - £99 This is a great opportunity for you to learn new cookery skillls from an expert. You could be taught by Valentina Harris who is a bright and passionate authority on Italian food and has written many books on the subject. The other chefs include Franck Pontais who has appeared on Ready Steady Cook and in regular broadcasts on BBC Radio; Tiffany Goodall who demonstrated at regional and national events and Martin Blunos who has held two Michelin stars for more than fifteen years. Martin's cooking attracts journalists of leading food publications from all around the globe and he appears frequently on television and radio including Saturday Kitchen.

Climbing & Abseiling Combo - £99 Spend the morning climbing on the Sandstone rocks of Sussex and the afternoon whizzing down the vertical face of the abseil tower! Outdoor climbing is where the fun, the atmosphere and the exhilaration really begin. If you’ve ever wanted to try climbing then do it outdoors and you’ll be hooked. The session will be tailored to your ability and aspirations. After climbing in the morning spend the afternoon whizzing down the purpose built 30ft abseil tower, where you can learn the basics of abseiling, confident in the knowledge that you are attached to a safety rope.

Traditional Cooking Course for One - £99 Learn to cook 3 meals in 2 hours with L’Atelier des Chefs Have you always been clueless in the kitchen? If so this course is perfect for you. A professional chef will teach you how to make good meals from foods which are easily prepared and widely available. The class will take place at L’Atelier des Chefs’ large modern teaching kitchen, where you will also learn about product seasons and the secrets of cuisines of the world.

Casino Tuition Experience for Two - £99 Win, lose or draw, you won´t need real money or previous casino knowledge to experience one of the UK´s fastest growing leisure activities. This is a truly unique opportunity to learn the three greatest casino games of all time - Blackjack, Roulette and Texas Hold´em Poker. Now you can play without losing a penny! This experience is popular with players who are complete novices, looking to try their hand in the future or have already played in real casinos!

Play Golf Like a Pro at Marriott Breadsall Priory Hotel & Country Club - £99 Enjoy a lesson with a top PGA Pro instructor followed by a round of golf The Golf Academy at the Country Club is headed up by PGA Professionals ensuring that your skills are taught in the correct order, giving you the most from your lesson. Using the revolutionary ‘Explanar’ system, a unique approach to teaching the golf swing, you can enjoy a 45 minute lesson with a PGA pro. The club has two 18 hole courses to choose from, one of which is a championship course.

Play Golf Like a Pro at Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club - £99 Enjoy a lesson with a top PGA Pro instructor followed by a round of golf This Country Club is one of Scotland’s premier golfing venues. Your 45 minute lesson will be taken by a PGA Professional who will ensure that your skills are taught in the correct order. During your lesson you will be using the revolutionary ‘Explanar’ system, a unique approach to teaching the golf swing.

Play Golf Like a Pro at Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club - £99 Enjoy a lesson with a top PGA Pro instructor followed by a round of golf The Forest of Arden Country Club is one of the top UK golfing destinations, situated in the Warwickshire countryside. The golf academy is run by PGA Professionals who ensure that skills are taught in the correct order giving you the most from your lesson. Using the revolutionary ‘Explanar’ system, a unique approach to teaching the golf swing, you can enjoy a 45 minute lesson.

Play Golf Like a Pro at Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel & Country Club - £99 Enjoy a lesson with a top PGA Pro instructor followed by a round of golf The golf academy at Marriott Hollins Hall Country Club is led by PGA Professionals. You will have a 45 minute lesson with one of these trained specialists. They will use a revolutionary ‘Explanar’ system to help you to perfect your golf swing. Using their expertise the PGA pro can teach you new skills in the correct order so that you are gaining valuable techniques to improve your game.

Play Golf like a Pro with Marriott Meon Valley Hotel and Country Club - £99 Enjoy a lesson with a top PGA Pro instructor followed by a round of golf The Meon Valley Country Club has 2 Championship golf courses and is run by PGA Professionals. These specialists ensure that your skills are taught in the correct order giving you the most from your 45 minute lesson. Your PGA Pro will use the revolutionary ‘Explanar’ system which is a unique approach to teaching the golf swing.

Play Golf like a Pro with Marriott St. Pierre Hotel and Country Club - £99 Enjoy a lesson with a top PGA Pro instructor followed by a round of golf Why not book yourself for a 45 minute lesson at the St. Pierre Country Club? You will be coached by PGA Professionals who will give you the opportunity to use the revolutionary ‘Explanar’ system which will help to perfect your golf swing. The St. Pierre Country Club has two different 18-hole courses set in the beautiful Welsh countryside where you can use your newly learnt skills to play a round and practise your swing.

Play Golf like a Pro with the Marriott Sprowston Manor Hotel and Country Club - £99 Receive a lesson and a round of golf with top PGA Pro instruction The Golf Club is located in the scenic surroundings of Norwich. The golf course is an 18-hole Championship par 71, with 6,547 yards of green. A 45 minute lesson with a  PGA Golf Professional will include the use of the innovative ‘Explanar’ system which is a unique approach to teaching the golf swing. After your lesson you will have the opportunity to play a round on the golf course where you can practise your new and improved swing whilst listening to the birds sing in the oak trees surrounding the course.

Play Golf like a Pro with Marriott Tudor Park Hotel and Country Club - £99 Receive a lesson and a round of golf with top PGA Pro instruction The Marriott Tudor Park Country Club is home to a stunning golf course, surrounded by rolling hills and wooded areas. The golf course is an 18-hole Championship green with a 70 par. The club has PGA Golf Professionals that will provide 45 minute lessons. Within this lesson you will have the chance to learn and perfect your golf swing using the ‘Explanar’ system.

Play Golf like a Pro with Marriott Worsley Park Hotel and Country Club - £99 Receive a lesson and a round of golf with top PGA Pro instruction The Worsley Park Country Club golf course is run by PGA Professionals. A 45 minute lesson will ensure that skills are taught thoroughly. The PGA Pros will use the revolutionary ‘Explanar’ system which is used to teach the golf swing. The club uses USGA specification tees and has 7 water hazards included on the terrain. The Country Club has hosted the European Challenge Tour from 2005 to 2007.

Learn to Play Snooker Full Day Experience - £99 Learn to play snooker like a pro with this full day of expert tuition For the serious snooker enthusiast here is a chance to spend a fantastic full day learning the magic touch needed for the masterfully artful and accurate game of snooker - no experience is necessary. Take your cue from a World Snooker professional coach, who will show you how it's meant to be done and have you on your way to becoming a force to be reckoned with on the tables.

London Garden Design Consultation - £109 Get a gorgeous garden, delightful decking or a perfect patio. If your garden is looking pretty drab then how about sprucing it up with some assistance from a professional? We can’t do Ground Force unfortunately, but the next best thing. A designer will visit your garden to view the space and discuss your requirements, before presenting you with a variety of amazing ideas and images to give you the garden of your dreams.

Food Smoking Course - £115 Spend a day learning to smoke your own food Whether you’re interested in smoking cheese, meats or vegetables, this is the perfect course for you. Using a variety of interesting smokers, you will spend the day learning hints and tips for smoking your own food perfectly in the relaxing setting of Castle Court, just on the edge of the Lake District. At the end of the day you’ll get to sample all the delicious food you’ve smoked, and will even get to take some home with you.

Half Day Sushi Master Class for One - £120 Learn to impress friends and family with your new found sushi and sashimi making skills This hands-on master class teaches the subtle art of making perfect sushi every time. During the class you will learn how to cook rice for sushi, how to prepare ingredients and where to source the best ingredients. You will learn a variety of recipes that you can recreate again and again at home. Classes are small, with a maximum of 8 participants to ensure that you will get plenty of one to one tuition.

Full Day Indian Cookery Class with Lunch for One - £120 Learn to make your favourite Indian dishes with this hands-on cookery class Have you ever wanted to learn more about cuisines from around the world? Or would you like to be able to create tantalising food to impress your friends and family? You may choose from a range of classes, including Introduction to Curries, Party Food & Dips and Vegetarian Indian Cookery. Through detailed instruction with expert tuition, the class will inspire and provide the skills for you to confidently cook exciting food in your own home.

Designer Jewellery Making - £125 Spend a day creating your own unique jewellery Finding the perfect jewellery to match an outfit can be a nightmare – it’s either too long, too shiny, wrong beads… what’s a girl to do? The answer’s simple: spend a day at the stylish Aristides Jewellery School and create you own perfect piece. You will be assisted through every step of the jewellery-making process, and at the end of the day you get to take your two individual pieces home with you.

60 Minute Microlight Flight in York - £125 Discover the pleasures of flying with this microlight experience Take to the skies with an experienced instructor as you find a unique and fun way to fly. You will pass through the clouds and watch the ground below slide by.  During your extended lesson you will not only learn flying techniques and take to the controls for part of the flight, you will also get the chance to view some sublime Yorkshire scenery from a bird's-eye-view.

60 Minute Microlight Flight in East Yorkshire - £125 Enjoy a scenic trip as you fly over the beautiful Yorkshire countryside Microlights are small, light weight aircrafts designed like hang-gliders or small planes, they are stable, safe and superbly manoeuvrable. With this experience you will take a trip with an experienced pilot, who will teach you about microlights; how they work, their history and how to fly one. Once in the air you can take control of the aircraft and experience the thrill of piloting a microlight.

60 Minute Microlight Flight in Lancaster - £125 Have a sensational experience as you soar through the sky in a microlight This is your chance to be introduced to the world of flying. Experience the thrill of being sky high and controlling a light aircraft. You will be joined by an experienced pilot who lives and loves flying. It will feel like you are in another world as you see Lancashire from this unique, amazing perspective. This experience will be a period of pure magic that will remain a treasured memory forever!

One Day Photography Workshop - £125 This course is aimed at the beginner to those with some understanding of digital photography. Even if you are using some of the manual controls on your camera but don't fully understand the practicality of the manual controls - this course will suit you. The day will include several workshops in aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance and exposure control. It will also include the rules of compensation and how you can apply compensation creatively to drastically improve your photography. You´ll learn how to create depths of field and how to produce a sense of movement to capture the action.

Introduction to Powerkite Sports - £129 Get a taste of this thrilling water sport with a choice of three activities Spend a day on the beach experiencing this exciting and fast-growing sport. Whether you choose kitesurfing, landboarding or kitebuggying, you will receive expert instruction and will get a taste of what these sports require. Either way, you are guaranteed to have a fantastic time and will leave with a passion for these challenging sports and a desire to perfect your skills.

Cookery Course at the Angela Malik Cookery School - £129 Ever wanted to learn to cook an authentic Indian dinner or dazzle your guests with Dim Sum? Based in the heart of bustling West London, the Angela Malik New Flavours of the Eastern World Cook School offers an amazing Asian cookery experience. Whether an enthusiastic beginner or a more confident cook looking to advance your skills, the courses will demystify the art of South East Asian food.

60 Minute Microlight Flight in Cambridgeshire - £129 Start a new hobby or enjoy a one-off adventure with this experience This ever growing aviation activity is truly sensational; it's the nearest thing to flying like a bird. Governed by the CAA the instructors are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate about microlighting and are superb teachers that will ensure you get the most from your flying experience. You can appreciate the wonderful Cambridgeshire countryside below as you fly above it, this is a truly magical experience.

60 Minute Microlight Flight in Derbyshire - £129 Have a mind-blowing experience as you fly in an Ikarus C42 Feel as free as a bird as you climb high into the sky in a microlight. After a full briefing and a quick run through of safety in the aircraft you are ready to take to the skies and fly amongst the birds and other planes. You can sit back and relax as you watch the countryside pass below you and even have a go at flying the microlight yourself.

Half-Day Thai Cookery Course - £130 Learn to cook delicious and authentic Thai food under expert tuition Thai food is founded on simple ingredients; from fresh fish and vegetables to rice and aromatic herbs and spices. With this fantastic course, you'll be shown how to use these ingredients to make a selection of popular Thai dishes. In this half day class, you'll get to make a mouthwatering selection of exotic dishes; such as the ever popular Thai green curry and chicken satay with a peanut sauce.

Carp Fishing With A Difference For Four - £134 Its back to basics when you fish for carp on this beautiful 3 acre lake set in woodland. Learn about the life history, habits and food of the carp, watercraft, stealth, tackle and tactics with a fully qualified and insured instructor and learn how to stalk the wily carp amongst the jungle of overhanging trees and reeds in beautiful and tranquil surroundings, the lake is yours for the day, there will be no other anglers so that you can truly relax and enjoy the experience.

Introduction To Coarse Fishing For Four - £134 Learn to fish for the species of your choice be it bream,carp, chub,perch, pike or roach, or enjoy mixed coarse fishing learning how to fish with whip, float rod and leger. Learn about the fish themselves, tackle, baits and tactics with a fully qualified and insured instructor. All tackle, bait, rods, permits and tuition are provided. Group Size: Maximum number of participants is 4.

Introduction To Grayling Fishing For Two - £134 Pursue the "Lady of the Stream" in the Garden of Eden. Try fishing for the attractive and hard fighting grayling using traditional methods on Cumbria's beautiful river Eden, a river that supports an unusual and exceptionally rich aquatic flora with 183 plant species recorded; the highest of all rivers in Britain. A SSSI that has Special Area of Conservation status for white clawed crayfish, bullheads, 3 species of lamprey, Atlantic salmon, water crowfoot and otters. The river is also of high invertebrate interest for species associated with river shingles and sandbanks. The Eden supports a high diversity of breeding birds. The sand martins nesting in the riverbanks comprise the largest colony in Cumbria and this area is of regional importance for wintering wildfowl and otters.

60 Minute Microlight Flight in Strathaven - £135 An excellent hands-on experience lets you take to the skies in the "sports car of the air"! This is an excellent opportunity to fly in an Ikarus C42 above Scotland. Whilst airborne you can appreciate some of the famous sites of Strathaven including the Battlements of Bothwell Castle. This is a sensational experience which allows you to appreciate some beautiful scenery as well as fly an incredible aircraft.

60 Minute Microlight Flight in North Yorkshire - £135 Experience the sheer exhilaration of flying See the beauty of the North Yorkshire countryside as you fly 2000ft in the air, between the clouds. You will be taught the basics of controlling an aircraft and be offered the chance to take the controls of the microlight. With a professional pilot with hundreds of hours flight experience by your side you are in safe hands and sure to not only have a flight of a lifetime but learn about microlights in the process.

Original Chocolate Making Workshop For 2 - £145 Double the fun with Chocolate making for two! Learn the art of the chocolatier and create your own delicacies on this great course held in either Manchester or Merseyside. The course offers superb training and a fascinating insight into the world of chocolate. You will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience in making exquisite chocolates (which you can take away with you at the end of your experience).

60 Minute Microlight Flight in Lincolnshire - £145 Skim past the clouds and watch the ground slide by during this breathtaking experience This is a unique opportunity to try something new and exciting! With this experience, you have the chance to take to the skies in a microlight - a vehicle designed either like a hang-glider or small plane, with a small engine and two seats. It is completely safe and stable - but still zippy and thoroughly exhilarating!

60 Minute Microlight Flight in Portadown - £145 Enjoy an unforgettable journey through the clouds! With an experienced flight instructor present you throughout your flight you will have an incredible flying experience and learn about microlights in the process. The pilot will give you a rundown of what microlighting is about and will show you what the aircraft is capable of and then you can have hands-on control of the vehicle. The microlights are superb quality with predictable handling and great performance.

YO! Sushi Workshop for Two - £145 Prepare to enjoy a morning of fun and great sushi! Prepare to enjoy a morning of fun and great sushi!  Generally low in fat and high in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, sushi is the ideal healthy fast-food.  Most people are put off by the idea of preparing it at home because it looks so complicated… but it isn’t!  In this workshop you’ll learn the history of sushi, how to prepare the ingredients, and then how to create great sushi yourself, before enjoying a tasty sushi lunch.

One Day Novelli Cookery Course - £150 Learn culinary skills and prepare mouth-watering dishes to surprise your friends and family! Join a Novelli Academy chef for a ‘hands on’ cookery course involving some of Jean-Christophe Novelli’s most delicious dishes.  Courses take place at the award-winning Novelli Academy set in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, the perfect setting in which to spend time learning culinary skills and preparing mouth-watering dishes to surprise your friends and family!

One Day Cookery Course at Swinton Park - £150 Enjoy a day’s course at Swinton Park Cookery School, with a combination of hands-on and demonstration cooking. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain the knowledge and confidence to prepare delectable dishes and mouth watering meals on one of the friendly, fun and highly educational cookery courses. Enjoy a day’s course at Swinton Park Cookery School, with a combination of hands-on and demonstration cooking and a three course lunch.

Cooking Experience Day (Weekday) - £155 Perfect for anyone, from those who can't cook, right up to those who just want to be better! This is a hands-on course and is designed to be great fun and suitable for anyone. You will leave a more confident cook, having been shown new techniques and tips for making impressive entertaining easy. Your dinner parties will never be dull again!

60 Minute Microlight Flight in Kent - £155 Experience true freedom in the air during a magical flight in a microlight Have a go at flying in a small yet tough aircraft. It is a safe and economical method of getting in the air and is sure to provide you with a great experience. During your flight you have the chance to take control of the microlight and learn some basic manoeuvres. If you take a look down whilst in the air you will see the glorious Kent countryside passing by below you.

60 Minute Microlight Flight in Herefordshire - £155 Take an extended microlight flight and view things from another perspective Microlighting is growing every more popular, it is a small economical aircraft which is great fun to fly. Enjoy out-of-this-world views as you skim passed the clouds, swoop like a bird and climb high into the heavens. You will be flying with an experienced pilot in a 3 axis fixed wing microlight.  This is an amazing, unique adventure which will always remain a treasured memory.

60 Minute Microlight Flight in Wiltshire - £155 Experience the safest adrenaline sport around by taking to the skies in a microlight Fly serenely above the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, take in the breathtaking views and see famous landmarks from a bird's-eye view. The instructors have hundreds of hours experience and are keen to pass on their flying knowledge. The school is regulated by the CAA and BMAA, ensuring that you will have a safe, memorable experience.

Kids Full Day Cookery Course With Celebrity Chef - £160 Get your little ones started in the kitchen at an early age. This is a great opportunity for them to have some fun and learn from the experts. You could be taught by Valentina Harris who is a bright and passionate authority on Italian food and has written many books on the subject. The other chefs include Frank Pontais, who has appeared on Ready Steady Cook and in regular broadcasts on BBC Radio. Tiffany Goodall who demonstrated at regional and national events and Martin Blunos who has held two Michelin stars for more than fifteen years. Martin's cooking attracts journalists of leading food publications from all around the globe and he appears frequently on television and radio including Saturday Kitchen.

Full Day Indian Cookery Course for One - £165 Learn to cook delicious Indian food with a cookery course in London Learn to cook a proper Indian meal with this fantastic hands-on cooking class at a fun and friendly cookery school in London. In groups of up to six participants, you'll learn how to create nine authentic Indian dishes from scratch, with enough food to take home. The range of recipes on the menu is sure to expand your cooking skills within the realm of Indian cookery!

Saturday Morning Curry Course for Two - £169 Learn curry cookery with the master - a great introduction to this spicy favourite Celebrity chef and founder of The Curry Club, Pat Chapman, takes you on a whistle-stop tour of the curry basics in this three hour demonstration. Showing the classics Tikka Masala, Chicken Jalfrezi and including other side dishes, there is not a supermarket jar in sight as you learn the art of mixing your own spices and flavourings.

The Bertinet Kitchen Cookery Course - £175 Choose from a selection of courses at this top new cookery school. The Bertinet Kitchen is an award winning cookery school, opened in Sept 2005 in the centre of beautiful and historic Bath. Owned and run by French chef and baker, Richard Bertinet, The Bertinet Kitchen offers a range of relaxed and fun courses for food lovers of all abilities. You can choose from a range of courses including expert tuition on French Bistro or Modern British Cookery, Pasta, Baking, Patisserie, South East Asian Food and much more.

Cooking Experience Day (Weekend) - £175 Perfect for anyone, from those who can't cook, right up to those who just want to be better! This is a hands-on course and is designed to be great fun and suitable for anyone. You will leave a more confident cook, having been shown new techniques and tips for making impressive entertaining easy. Your dinner parties will never be dull again!

The Bertinet Kitchen Fish and Seafood Class - £175 The perfect gift for budding chefs The Bertinet Kitchen is a purpose built cookery school, opened in Sept 2005 in the centre of beautiful and historic Bath. Owned and run by French chef and baker, Richard Bertinet, The Bertinet Kitchen offers a range of relaxed and fun courses for food lovers of all abilities. During this fantastic fish and seafood class Richard will show you what to look for when buying and how to prepare and cook perfect fish and seafood at home using a range on recipes and ideas.

The Bertinet Kitchen Italian Cookery Class - £175 A great introduction to Italian cooking The Bertinet Kitchen is a purpose built cookery school, opened in Sept 2005 in the centre of beautiful and historic Bath. Owned and run by French chef and baker, Richard Bertinet, The Bertinet Kitchen offers a range of relaxed and fun courses for food lovers of all abilities. In this hands-on class you will learn the traditional methods to perfect fabulous seasonal Italian dishes that you can recreate at home.

Pies, Pates and Terrines Cookery Masterclass - £175 Learn the art of making hand-raised pies, pates and terrines Learn the art of making hand-raised pies, pates and terrines. Join celebrity chef Nigel Brown at his academy in North Lincolnshire to try your hand at making these savoury delights - from pies and puddings, chicken liver pate to foie gras, and a variety of terrines incorporating delicious flavours and an assortment of textures. Learn how to make the perfect dressings to compliment your dishes such as vinaigrettes, red onion marmalade and Cumberland sauce.

Meat, Poultry and Game Galore Cookery Master Class - £175 This meaty course is something to really get your teeth into! This meaty course is something to really get your teeth into! Experience a whole host of savoury dishes to cook and taste as you join celebrity Chef Nigel Brown for this one day cookery masterclass. You will cover a of dishes, learning essential techniques from evisceration (in season) to presentation. Learn how to check meat for quality, find out how to portion poultry professionally and get helpful hints on cooking methods for fantastic results every time.

Full Day Cookery Class with Chef Nigel Brown - £175 Join celebrity master Chef Nigel Brown in his home for specialist tuition! You can take your pick from a range of fantastic one-day courses tailored to cover particular skills and food genres, including courses such as Italian, Meat Poultry and Game, Fish and Shellfish, Hand Raised Pies Pates and Terrines, Pudding and Pie, Chocolate and Sugarwork, East Meets West, Know Your Knives and the brand new Saturday Workshop.

Full Day Whistle Stop Tour of Indian Cuisine - £189 Passionate about curry? Visit The Saffron House for a full day class on authentic Indian cuisine Take the heat out of the kitchen and have fun learning to cook. You will prepare a range of everyday Indian dishes from korma to party canapés. There will be hints and tips throughout the session on how to work with spices, marinate food and provide low fat options to tickle those taste buds and keep your friends coming back for more.

Full Day Cookery Course With Celebrity Chef - £195 This is a great opportunity for you to learn new cookery skillls from an expert. You could be taught by Valentina Harris who is a bright and passionate authority on Italian food and has written many books on the subject. The other chefs include Tiffany Goodall who demonstrated at regional and national events and Martin Blunos who has held two Michelin stars for more than fifteen years. Martin's cooking attracts journalists of leading food publications from all around the globe and he appears frequently on television and radio including Saturday Kitchen.

Two Day Photography Workshop - £195 This course is aimed at the complete beginner to those with some understanding of digital photography. Even if you are using some of the manual controls on your camera but don't fully understand the practicality of the manual controls - this course will suit you. The first day will include several workshops in aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance and exposure control. It will also include the rules of compensation and how you can apply compensation creatively to drastically improve your photography. You´ll learn how to create depths of field and how to produce a sense of movement to capture the action.

Postal Garden Design Package - £199 Get a gorgeous garden, delightful decking or a perfect patio. How about sprucing up your garden with some assistance from a professional? This kit contains everything you need to give you the garden of your dreams! You will complete your own site survey and answer a comprehensive questionnaire about your garden and your requirements before sending it to the designer who will respond to the information provided with a detailed scale design, planting scheme and step-by-step guides to completing the projects involved.

Full-Day Thai Cookery Course - £199 Learn to cook delicious and authentic Thai food under expert tuition Thai food is founded on simple ingredients; from fresh fish and vegetables to rice and aromatic herbs and spices. With this fantastic course, you'll be shown how to use these ingredients to make a selection of popular Thai dishes. In this full day class, you'll get to make a mouthwatering selection of exotic dishes; such as the ever popular Thai green curry, prawn and sesame toast, jasmine rice and fish cakes.

One-on-One Full Day Indian Cookery Course - £199 Learn to cook delicious Indian food with private tuition at a London cookery school Learn to cook authentic Indian food with this exclusive, hands-on cookery course at a fun and friendly cookery school. Your highly knowledgeable tutor is on hand to answer any questions you have and give helpful hints and tips. You'll learn how to make nine different dishes, with enough food to take home.

The Bertinet Kitchen Pastry Class - £220 An ideal gift for lovers of fine cuisine The Bertinet Kitchen is a purpose built cookery school, opened in Sept 2005 in the centre of beautiful and historic Bath. Owned and run by French chef and baker, Richard Bertinet, The Bertinet Kitchen offers a range of relaxed and fun courses for food lovers of all abilities. This class will introduce you to a variety of types of pastry, cooking methods and recipes.

Full Day Indian Cookery Class with Lunch for Two - £230 Learn to make your favourite Indian dishes with this hands-on cookery class Have you ever wanted to learn more about cuisines from around the world? Or would you like to be able to create tantalising food to impress your friends and family? You may choose from a range of classes, including Introduction to Curries, Party Food & Dips and Vegetarian Indian Cookery. Through detailed instruction with expert tuition, the class will inspire and provide the skills for you to confidently cook exciting food in your own home.

Mike Robinson Game Cookery Course - £240 Mike Robinson courses are designed as an introduction to the art of game cookery. Mike Robinson courses are designed as an introduction to the art of game cookery.  It will open your eyes to country life as well as show you how easy it is to prepare wild food. There are 3 exciting courses to choose from: Essential Game; Advanced Game and Smoking and Curing and Preserving.  Whatever your ability there will be something to suit you!

Overnight Stay, Meal and Pudding Club Extravaganza for Two - £249 Seventh heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth! Spend time at the home of the Pudding Club, a magical hotel set in the heart of the charming Cotswold countryside. This activity is pure heaven for all pudding-lovers. During the evening you will both enjoy dinner at a meeting of the Pudding Club which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2010, sampling seven different puddings and then casting your votes to find the 'Pudding of the Night'.

One Day Cookery Masterclass - £250 Exceptional cookery master classes with renowned patissier Eric Lanlard Spend an unforgettable day in the London kitchen of patissier to the celebrities, Eric Lanlard, as you choose from an exciting selection of unique and delicious cookery courses. Covering subjects such as Cooking with Chocolate, French Bakery and Glamorous Cake Decorating, you'll receive expert insights into gourmet cooking.

Two Day Novelli Cookery Course - £250 Learn culinary skills and prepare mouth-watering dishes to surprise your friends and family! Join a Novelli Academy chef for a ‘hands on’ cookery course involving some of Jean-Christophe Novelli’s most delicious dishes.  Courses take place at the award-winning Novelli Academy set in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, the perfect setting in which to spend time learning culinary skills and preparing mouth-watering dishes to surprise your friends and family!

Half Day Indian Cookery Class for Two - £255 Learn to cook delicious Indian food with a cooking class at Ren's Kitchen in London Learn to cook an Indian meal from scratch with this hands-on cooking course for two. Cookery classes are run exclusively for the two of you and a tutor, allowing you to ask as many questions as you like to get the most out of your private tuition. You'll learn how to make four authentic Indian dishes, with enough food to take home.

Mike Robinson Full Venison Cookery Class - £265 Mike has spent the last few years honing his skills as a professional stalker with Alan Hayward and was recently elected a councillor of the BASC. No-one is more passionate about the deer themselves and he whole-heartedly believes that an animal that has lived a wild, free life and is killed instantaneously becomes the healthiest and best tasting meat available. What does the activity include?

Japanese Sushi for Two - £333 How great would it be if to conjure up something really different for that bunch of friends that are hard to please! This cookery course brings you 2.5 hours of private tuition for two people to learn the secrets of making fabulous Sushi! What does the activity include? On arrival you will receive a welcome briefing and refreshments before being shown basic ingredients and cooking techniques.

Novelli Academy Tasting and Demonstration - £349 A full day of expert tuition from the charismatic French chef From his delightful 14th Century Hertfordshire home, Jean Christophe Novelli, the charismatic Michelin starred French chef and former star of Hell's Kitchen, will spend an informative and enjoyable day demonstrating some of his fabulous signature dishes. Students will taste each course, all accompanied by hand picked matching wines.

Demonstration and Tasting Day with Jean-Christophe Novelli - £495 This is a unique opportunity to join famous chef Jean-Christophe at his delightful 14th-century Hertfordshire farmhouse home. This is a unique opportunity to join famous chef Jean-Christophe at his delightful 14th-century Hertfordshire farmhouse home for an informative and fun cookery extravaganza, where he will share with you his passion and enthusiasm for cooking.  You will have the chance to taste each course prepared by the charismatic French chef, accompanied by hand-picked matching wines.

Novelli Academy Tasting and Demonstration for Two - £699 A full day of expert tuition from the charismatic French chef From his delightful 14th Century Hertfordshire home, Jean Christophe Novelli, the charismatic Michelin starred French chef and former star of Hell's Kitchen, will spend an informative and enjoyable day demonstrating some of his fabulous signature dishes. Students will taste each course, all accompanied by hand picked matching wines.

Two Day Swinton Park Cookery Class - £750 Two days of cookery tuition at the award winning Swinton Park including accommodation for two. With the acclaimed chef, Rosemary Schrager as your teacher, immerse yourself in culinary excellence during this two day course in the impossibly glorious surroundings of historic Swinton Park in the Yorkshire Dales. With a mixture of demonstration and hands on cooking, you will learn skills you never thought possible from soufflé to gravadlax, using fresh produce from the estate wherever possible.

Overnight Cookery Break for Two with the Bertinet Kitchen - £775 A day of fantastic cookery tuition with luxury overnight accommodation for two The Bertinet Kitchen is a purpose built cookery school offering a range of relaxed and fun courses for food lovers of all abilities. Enjoy expert culinary tuition at this renowned school before spending the night in a luxurious individually-designed room at the beautiful Michelin starred Bath Priory hotel. Enjoy access to the Garden Spa (opening September 2009) and a full English breakfast in the morning.

Weekend Cookery Break for Two with The Bertinet Kitchen - £859 Learn to cook with a weekend of cookery tuition plus luxury accommodation for two included The Bertinet Kitchen is a purpose built cookery school offering a range of relaxed and fun courses for food lovers of all abilities. Enjoy expert culinary tuition at this renowned school before spending the night in a luxurious individually-designed room at the beautiful Michelin starred Bath Priory hotel. Enjoy access to the Garden Spa facility (opening September 09) and a full English breakfast in the morning.

Novelli Academy Tasting and Demonstration for Two - £990 A full day of expert tuition from the charismatic French chef From his delightful 14th Century Hertfordshire home, Jean Christophe Novelli, the charismatic Michelin starred French chef and former star of Hell’s Kitchen, will spend an informative and enjoyable day demonstrating some of his fabulous signature dishes. Students will taste each course, all accompanied by hand picked matching wines.

Intensive Masterclass with Jean-Christophe Novelli - £995 The perfect gift for any food lover! This is a unique opportunity to join famous chef Jean-Christophe at his delightful 14th-century Hertfordshire farmhouse home for the ultimate ‘hands-on’ cookery experience, a perfect gift for any food lover.