Author: Belinda Kirk
Geographical Fieldwork Grants: Deadline 22 January
The longest running RGS-IBG grant supports teams doing field research and scientific expeditions overseas. The Geographical Fieldwork Grants programme offers RGS-IBG endosement and multiple grants worth up to £3000.
Bristol Explorers Drinks – Thursday 14th January
Bristol English Channel Swim Team Fundraiser
An evening with TV Historian Dan Snow, on life in front of the camera, and his forthcoming series on the Royal Navy. In aid of Bristol English Channel Swim Team - 6 local children planning to become the youngest team ever to swim the English Channel.
Spanish Speaking Explorer needed to give talk in Barcelona
We need a Spanish or fluent Spanish speaking explorer / adventurer who could do a talk on their travels in Barcelona on February 27.
Mel and Annie Atlantic Crossing Blog 2
Hello everyone from the Atlantic at long last! We’ve survived our first day at sea!
Mel and Annie Atlantic Crossing Blog 1
I can’t believe I finally get to say this but…. we’re off!! We will be leaving La Gomera at 1.30pm on Monday 4th January.
Job Vacancy – Fieldskills Training Manager, Borneo
The role involves taking on the training side of Fieldskills’ Borneo operations including planning and running first aid (HSE) courses, forest safety courses and jungle training.
Job Vacancy – Landmine Clearance Manager
The HALO Trust conducts humanitarian mineclearance in Abkhazia, Angola, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Kosovo, Mozambique, Nagorno Karabakh, Somaliland and Sri Lanka. You must be responsible, adaptable, possess considerable self-drive and have experience of leading large expeditions. The brightest HALO recruits may well find themselves running a 700- personnel strong operation by the time they have spent two years working for us.
John Wilton-Davies, Polar Explorer
In early 2007, John almost became the 7th person in history to walk solo and unsupported to the South Pole, falling short by only a few days because the last flight out of Antarctica was due to depart.
To get that close you’d think he’d had years of experience but the first time John slept alone in a tent anywhere was in Antarctica that year. Previously the lowest temperatures he’d experienced were in Bournemouth.
North Pole expedition gets the go-ahead
Polar Explorer Antony Jinman has just gained a major financial supporter for his North Pole Expedition next year.