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Title: Land rovering instruction and day out
Post by: Jong Madala on April 12, 2005, 16:08:19

Hi all

I am trying to find a reputable company that does off roading days out that would include some instruction.  Would prefer it to be in the East Midlands area but will travel further affield for highly recommended venues.  The land rover would need to be included as it is a present and I will not be taking mine with.

Thanks in advance to everyone.
 :D

Title: Land rovering instruction and day out
Post by: xmob on April 12, 2005, 16:24:39

You can't get more reputable than Land Rover.   :D

Would a Land Rover Experience be suitable?  The have a centre in Solihull:

http://www.landrover.com/gb/en/Adventures/Experience/Locations.htm

Title: Land rovering instruction and day out
Post by: strapping young lad on April 12, 2005, 16:24:47

landrover experience do training days i think

tixover quarry is in northants which i think is one of their bases (But i could and most probably am wrong)

Title: Land rovering instruction and day out
Post by: Bob696 on April 12, 2005, 16:52:50

Lee James 4x4 are based in nottingham .

http://www.leejames4x4.co.uk/

Went on a training half day with them and it was well worth the money. The guy who did the training was very plesent to boot.

Title: Land rovering instruction and day out
Post by: strapping young lad on April 12, 2005, 17:13:21

yeh i did lee james; course when i first bought my disco

taught me stuff bout how diffs behave and what angles are safe etc.

Title: Land rovering instruction and day out
Post by: Vam on April 12, 2005, 18:01:34

Quote from: "Bob696"

Lee James 4x4 are based in nottingham .

http://www.leejames4x4.co.uk/

Went on a training half day with them and it was well worth the money. The guy who did the training was very plesent to boot.

They are who I went with and it was brilliant!
Would  reckonmend them

My Diff lock siezed at the end of the day and they spent ages fixing it and made it fun rather than 'whydidIbuyalandrover?' and 'ohmygodhowamIgoingtogethome?'

have fun :wink:

Title: Land rovering instruction and day out
Post by: Dirty Gertie on April 12, 2005, 18:54:11

Land Rover Experience's east midlands base is Rockingham Castle, methinks....
Also training is available at Global Pursuits (http://www.globalpursuits.co.uk) at Kirton Lindsey. :)

Title: Land rovering instruction and day out
Post by: thermidorthelobster on April 12, 2005, 20:51:33

Land Rover Experience are quite expensive, but very good.  When I went they put a strong focus on safety and responsibility, rather than just hooning it through ditches.  If you can afford it, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Title: Land rovering instruction and day out
Post by: Skywalker on April 12, 2005, 23:01:34

Quote from: "Dirty Gertie"

Also training is available at Global Pursuits (http://www.globalpursuits.co.uk) at Kirton Lindsey. :)

A "young" lady we know went to Global Pursuits at Kirton for some off road training, to say she had a good time is somewhat of an understament, can't get her to shut up about it.  :D

Here's some of what happened  :shock:

Dave

Title: Land rovering instruction and day out
Post by: Guy90 on April 13, 2005, 00:07:21

Been underneath that Discovery more than once :lol:  :lol: . Other than the Land Rover expeirence try the other side of the business (bit cheaper) at www.protrax.com

Not been to Lee James but understand he is OK. Did his instructor course at Protrax as I remember.

Guy

Title: Land rovering instruction and day out
Post by: Colin 009 on April 13, 2005, 18:41:35

Eerr, Guy better check that web address mate.

Title: Land rovering instruction and day out
Post by: LOULA on April 13, 2005, 18:58:10

We did a course when we first bought the landy and taught us some really good basic skills.  We went for a training day with protrax at Tixover quarry northants, Ed Cobley was our trainer and most entertaining.

Did enquire at time with lee james but they were a little more expensive as i reacall.

Title: Land rovering instruction and day out
Post by: iianorthants on April 13, 2005, 20:36:07

protrax one is .co.uk not com :)

Title: Land rovering instruction and day out
Post by: Guy90 on April 14, 2005, 16:47:45

Quote from: "iianorthants"

protrax one is .co.uk not com :)

Your right. I'm always getting it wrong :oops:

Guy