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Video of Rescue at Oxwich Bay, Gower, Swansea

SMARTA 100 Top Small Companies in the UK

Call of the Wild Ltd has been chosen by a judging panel including Deborah Meaden, of the BBC's Dragon's Den fame, and other leading entrepreneurs such as Bebo Founder Michael Birch as a winner of Smarta.com’s inaugural ‘Smarta 100’.  Not only did Call of the Wild make the Top 100 Small Companies in the UK it was also voted in the Top 5 for its Business Ethics.

The Smarta 100 is the ultimate business accolade, recognizing the UK’s smartest small businesses. Smarta.com has uncovered remarkable companies who have gone the extra mile to differentiate themselves from the market or found clever ways to compete, from their marketing plan to their ethical stance. The result is a fascinating insight into the unique business ideas that are thriving in the current economic climate.

Business isn't always about bulging bank balances. The top 5 for ethics category chose "companies are out there to make a positive impact on the world. They dedicate themselves to protecting our environment, helping people more vulnerable than themselves and rejuvenating communities starved of socio-economic opportunity."

Deborah Meaden commented:
“Discovering great new businesses is a passion of mine as is encouraging businesses to think and work better.  The Smarta 100 does both of these things – and celebrates the best of British business at the same time. I was delighted to see ambitious people saving hard and raising finances to turn their ideas into flourishing businesses ”

Read more about the award and the SMARTA 100 Top Small Companies in the UK

Waterskiing with Ocean and Earth , Gower, Swansea

Waterskiing with Ocean and Earth on Oxwich Bay, Gower, Swansea, Wales.

Kayaking with Ocean and Earth on the Gower, Wales

Kayaking on the Gower at Oxwich Bay. A fantastic place to experience the great outdoors in Wales. Book an activity weekend or ana ctivity with Ocean and Earth.

Canyoning Photo Gallery

If you are looking for adventure activities and  activity ideas then take a look at these photos of canyoning in Wales. This is one of the best stag activities in the Uk. Visit our website to find out why canyoning is so popular activity weekends.

Canyoning Photo Gallery

Rock Climbing Photo Gallery

If you are looking for adventure outdoor activities and  activity ideas then take a look at these photos of rock climbing in Wales. This is one of the best adventure activities in the UK. Visit our website to find out why rock climbing  is so popular activity weekends

Rock Climbing Photo Gallery

Escape from Floods in Madeira

Taken from the Surf GSD Blog. Simon's story

"I was hoping to catch a plane today (weds) before the next storm hit us, but, the car we use broke down after a rock hit it. 

We all had to hike back into the village in the dark climbing through and over the rock falls. Which made for another adrenalin filled day here on danger island.

Early this morning we packed our gear and made the most of a dry period for a mad dash up the old road which was open. However, the rain was approaching and rocks had been falling during the night.

 Welsh artist Tony was driving like a demon to get us up and out of the firing range which claimed one locals life over the weekend.

 We got to the top and had a beer it was just gone 9 a.m and the relief of escaping from the village below, before the storm was evident.  Part of the road trip video is below a pic of our car full to the brim with boards and food."

If your on fb then click on link you may need to  log in b4 you watch > Escape up the old road on danger island

What's On in the Brecon Beacons in 2010

The Brecon Beacons National Park is in  Wales. It has become an extremely popular location for stag outdoor adventure activity weekends. The park covers almost 519 square miles of spectacular countryside. The highest point is Pen y Fan standing just over 2,900 feet above sea level, and is one of the iconic features of the Park.

Not just famous for the stunning landscape and outdoor activities it's also famous for its events and festivals. You may want to combine a visit to the the Brecon Beacons try some activities and then visit and experience one of the following festival and events:-

1. Hay Book Festival

The book festival in the UK.

2. Brecon Jazz

One of the largest jazz fetsivals in the UK. Book early as this is an extremely busy weekend.

3. The Royal Welsh Show

This is a great week long show which has something for all the family to enjoy.

4. The Green Man Festival

The alternative music festival set in the heart of the Brecon Beacons.

5. The Abergavenny Food Festival

One of the biggest food festivals in Wales

6. National Eisteddfod

A celebration of Welsh culture, language and music.

Indoor Surfing lessons with Gower Surf Development

One of the only facilities of it's kind in Britain is the indoor surfing at the LC2 in Swansea.

For more information on adventure activities in swansea, Gower and Brecon beacons visit the Ocean and Earth website.

Euphoria Sailing

For more information on adventure activities visit the Ocean and earth website