Email Captain John... explosive_education@yahoo.co.uk
Phone Captain John... (07905) 757 431
Click the link below to view The Captain's Jokes Page and More Session Details from the Archives...
http://smugglershole.blog.co.uk/2007/07/
WELCOME ABOARD...You have navigated your course well...
Welcome to my pages of Piratey Fun...
Be sure to regularly check my Archives link below to learn more about my latest Piratey Antics... :-)
Set sail for Education and Adventure with Captain John...
Learning and activities have never been so much fun...
My passion is expanding the inquiring minds of new crew members by involving them in themed sessions, covering Science and History, and bringing the real lives of 18th century Pirates and Sailors to life....
Piratey Reinactment...
So whether it's Pirates, salty tales, sea shanties, hand made goods, 18th century crafts, nautical goods, exciting demonstrations, in-school visits, workshops or courses that you are intersested in; look no further and set sail for adventure!
The Courtyard Centre for Education and Crafts...
The home of Smugglers Cove...
Deep in the Dorset countryside lies the Courtyard Centre, my chosen location for making learning activities exciting.
I have created a themed area for Crafts and Education which works alongside and compliments the other onsite crafts.
Smugglers Hole...
Why not visit my Pirate Ship...?
Neptunes Lament and Her cannon...
This is the base for my Demonstrations, 18th Century Crafts, Outdoor Activities and Workshops.
Aboard Neptunes Lament...
Imagine... Neptunes Lament (an ex training schooner), residing in a little piece of the Caribbean, with Exotic Palms and the faint sound of Sea Shanties on the breeze...
Captain John at Smugglers Hole...
From Thursday to Sunday each week, I can be found here with my Treasures and Handmade Wares.
The Captain's Hand Crafted Wares and Treasures...
This Magical Haven is designed to excite and inspire the minds of all ages.
In The Summer Time...
During the summer months I spend my time telling Salty Tales, listening to Sea Shanties and putting on regular Displays of genuine and Historic Artefacts. (many of which may be handled), As well as giving passers by the opportunity to witness or try their hand at Piratical Skills.
During School Term time, Neptunes Lament itself becomes a fine stage and activity area for would be Pirates and Parents of all ages.
Captain John's stage (Neptunes Lament)...
As we don't live in the Tropics however, in the case of inclement weather, be it wet or blustery, I will either raise the Deck Tent on the Pirate Ship, or retreat away from the weather completely, by utilising the Courtyard Centre's spacious Medieval Themed Hall. Complete with armour, shields and banners it's just the place to get the creative juices flowing.
There is Free Entry and Parking for the whole centre.
If you would like to show your support, voluntary contributions are always welcome to help fund the extensive Educational Projects at Smugglers Hole.
Click below to view...
YouTube Smugglers Hole video... ( 1.40 mins)...
YouTube Channel... http://uk.youtube.com/SMUGGLERSHOLE
A brief introduction to Smugglers Hole...
Sign Aboard
Get ready for Adventure...!
This summer I have included a whole range of fun activities (which are closely linked to the National Curriculum), for all budding Buccaneers, from Powder Monkey, to the older would be Sea Dog.
I endeavour to keep numbers small, to encourage a Challenge by choice ethos and Encourage Team Skills in a Controlled and Safe Environment.
Everyone can now experience true hands on learning and Fun.
New course titles and activities listed below...
Become a member of the crew
A Pirates life...
This offers the opportunity to sign on board as a pirate, learn about the Ships Articles and make your own, learn about the food, the lives and the diseases of the most notorious of sea dogs.
Experience fun 18th Century Pirate Games.
Finally sign aboard, by making your own ink and quill to take home with your letter of the Marque and Ships Articles.
Navigation at sea...
A salty crash course demonstrating the ways in which Buccaneers navigated the vast oceans.
Learn how Pirates navigated and sailed across the Seven Seas and how to use real and replica 18th Century Tools.
The daring Privateers will make a Compass, a Quadrant and their own Log.
It's Not Just Pirates...!
'Pirates' is a theme which I use to link Primary and early Secondary School Curriculum subjects with Historical Crafts and Techniques, covering the eras before the Industrial Revolution in Britain.
Click the link below to view The Captain's Jokes Page and More Session Titles and Booking and Prices Information from my Archives...
http://smugglershole.blog.co.uk/2007/07/
Any questions, queries, thoughts or ideas...?
Please feel free to leave your comment below or send me a Personal Message at blog.co.uk...
Email Captain John... explosive_education@yahoo.co.uk
YouTube Channel.. http://uk.youtube.com/SMUGGLERSHOLE
Thinking of popping down to Smugglers Hole or making a booking...?
You can find site Location Details, other course titles and Booking and Price Information listed in my Blog.co.uk Archive (navigate half way down this page, on the right you will find an Archive Link)...
Alternatively, please call...(07905) 757 431
I will be pleased to hear from you...! :-)
Remember to mention that you have already visited Captain John here at blog.co.uk :-)
How to find Smugglers Hole @ The Courtyard Centre...
The Pirate Ship is located at The Courtyard Centre, Lytchett Minster, just off the B3O67.
The Full Postal Address can be found in my Profile, the Postcode is BH16 6BA.
Please click the link below to view a map of Captain John's location...
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&search_result=&db=pc&lang=&keepicon=true&pc=BH166BA&advanced=&client=public&addr2=&quicksearch=BH166BA&addr3=&addr1=
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Phone Captain John... (07905) 757 431
YouTube Channel... http://uk.youtube.com/SMUGGLERSHOLE
