Testimonials

End of year comments about the BVT

 

Just wanted to say what another good year it's been for BVT. I have loved all the activities, my favourites being Target Shooting and Scuba Diving. Where else would I get to try these activites?!! All the staff are great and I have learnt lots of new skills. I would recommend BVT to anyone wanting to make new friends in a freindly atmosphere, who wants to learn new skills and have lots of fun all at the same time. I look forward to what 2011 brings.   Sam Goldsworthy

 

So far, been really impressed and welcomed by the BVT.  Keep up the good work.  It appears that you are all at the BVT greatly appreciated.                           Shrene Jones

 

Thank you for a year of great memories.     Steve and Kate Woodclock

 

The great outdoors! What a great way to explore and have a great time with great people and the nicest volunteer staff. Long may it last.                                               The Mundin Family

 

Comments after Climbing at The Roaches

 

"Thank you for teaching me how to climb. I love the feeling I get when I have completed a really challenging climb also for conquering my fear of abseiling. All the staff are great and push you to your limit because they know you can do it. Thanks for all the great days out you have given me they have all been brilliant."    -   Lauren Slater

 

Comments after the Activity Week

 

To all the staff and helpers,
Thank you for arranging the activity week. This was our first time. It was all lots of fun.  Our favourite day was archery and target shooting. We were very tired at the end of the week but would love to do it all again.
Thank you all again, we cannot say 'thank you' enough. The staff are all BRILLIANT -  Rebecca and Edward Sheffield

 

Thank you for the activity week. My favourite day was the shooting. It was good to see my friends and have fun!

-   William Eastaugh.

 

 

Just wanted to say thank you very much for entertaining the girls this week, they have had a thoroughly good time.  Please also pass on my thanks to all your staff and helpers who made their week so enjoyable.

Again, many thanks  - Pamela Foy

 

 

Comments after the Canoeing with the Midland Canoe Club

 

"I enjoyed Friday night because we used the Canadian canoes for the first time. Additionally, it was the first ever time I've been down a chute in a kayak. I found it very enjoyible and entertaining. I got very wet!"  -  Aidan McElroy

 

Comments after the Proficiency Camp July 2010

 

"I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and your team for helping Wil to enjoy his first camping weekend away. He has been telling us snippets about what he has been doing and it all sounds very exciting! The photo is wonderful and shows  Wil in action. Thank you for all your hard work." - Ruth Poxon

 

"I thought the camp was amazing!  It was just like an old coven camp with the camp fires, singing, jokes and fun! You can't get any better entertainment than what all the staff gave us! Thank you so much I really enjoyed it and also it helped to round off the end of my exams, much appreciated." -   Alice Legate

 

"Loved the camp,  it was all perfect.  Thought I wouldn't  sleep with four people in my tent, but who cares it was wonderful." -  Alex Harvey-Young

 

Comments After the Feature on ITV Central News June 2010

 

"Congratulations on a really great piece on the BVT, I could've watched more of the same but the article was really good, great editing and interviews.  Brings it all back!!! Great day!  All the best   -   James and Kate Woodcock

 

"I just wanted to say that the peice on the ITV news was truely stunning. It truely reflected the spirit of the BVT. Well done to everyone in the film it was beautiful."     - Rebekah Noah-Sangster

 

"Graham,  Picked up the transmission this evening.  Well done!  That's one group of youngsters who someone cares about.   - Chris McDonnell

 

"I have just watched the film from Wednesday and had to tell you that it was excellent. I think you spoke really well and you put across a really good image and message and ITV did an epic job with the editing.  Really tidy job - Cheers Ben

 

"  ........ you were all very good on the TV/central news and you  made the Burton Venture Trust look great."  - Andrew Garbutt

 

"We saw the news item on ITV on Wednesday. It was great. Sam enjoyed seeing  you all on the TV!!!   Well done to all involved." -  Kim Goldsworthy

 

"What stars! We watched the Central News and it came across very well - it must be very gratifying."  - John Dixon

 

"Graham, managed to record it and saw it for the first time today.  It is all you said it would be and more.  You all came over very well and I thought all the others with speaking parts couldn't have done a better job if they had been paid actors!!" -  Nigel Fermor

 

“Your TV programme gives a very good impression of loads of kids having the time of their lives.  I'm amazed that their boiler suits were so clean but maybe Mouldridge isn't that muddy - never been in it myself.  Loved the little lad who came out saying it was "Awesome!".  Good that you have older people who have stayed with you from taking part in activities as children - that makes a heck of a difference and shows the group has really had an effect on their lives.”      

-   Jenny Potts  (Sec. Derbyshire Caving Association)

 

Comments after the Family Caving Trip - 7 April 2010

"Thanks ever so much to the team for such a fantastic day yesterday. We were all exhausted when we got home and I ache a bit too much this morning!" - Karen McElroy

"I had a really great time....thanks so much for getting me involved! Got back to Dorking and pretty much straight to bed! Few bruises today and a bit stiff in places but all reminders of a great day out!" - Sarah Hitching

"We thoroghly enjoyed the day - I have thought about it many times since returning home and it was a real tonic. Many thanks to the whole team - they were great." - Kate Woodcock

"Lewis and I thoroughly enjoyed the day although I ached somewhat the next day! Roll on next week for the ice skating and more aches and pains." - Lucy McPhereson

 

General Comments About the BVT

 

  "BVT are great for learning new things and for enjoying yourself camping, trying archery, climbing and lots more.  It is great fun and good to meet up with new friends too." - Tom Woodcock

 

 

"I think the BVT is fantastic as is everyting else they learn whilst doing activities, e.g confidence, organisation skills, team work, leadership skills - I could go on ...... it would all be difficult to find elsewhere."                - Karen McElroy