Aerial Extreme will be hosting the region’s highest Easter Egg Hunt this season, and it’s open to everyone from Good Friday through to Easter Monday.

Reaching heights of up to 14 metres, the outdoor adventure ropes course is offering a unique and fun way to spend the Easter weekend by placing eggs for customers to find as they make their way around. In addition, management will be hosting a variety of Easter themed games and challenges over the weekend to give customers and spectators an extra special Easter experience at the course.

Instructors have hidden hundreds of the mini chocolate foil-wrapped eggs amongst the course, which will be replenished throughout the day. The bravest adventurers will be grabbing for the eggs as they jump between wobbly platforms, scramble up nets and nip down zip lines – but don’t worry – there will be some at the end if you didn’t manage to collect any!

To join the region’s highest Easter Egg Hunt, you just have to be booked on to the course between 10th and 13th April (inclusive).

“We’ve got loads going on to make Easter great fun at Aerial Extreme. Our revolutionary safety system enables us to hold exciting events like this knowing that participants are strapped in safely at all times.”

Management and staff will be dressing up for the occasion too, so look out for larger than average bunny rabbits hopping around!

For more information or to book your place for the Easter weekend you can do so online or by giving us a call on 0845 652 1736!

Local leisure business Aerial Extreme has ‘bucked’ the recession and announced record company figures during the recent half term – a positive indication for the leisure industry for 2009.

The outdoor adventure ropes course has enjoyed its best Spring half term attendance since opening in 2006, with just under a 100% increase in visits compared to the same time in 2008.

Last year saw 364 children and adults visit Aerial Extreme at Willen Lake in comparison to 704 this year, smashing both company records and targets: "We are thrilled with these figures – it’s fantastic to say we have beaten the recession and proved it’s not all bad news for businesses. The Spring half term figures are a good indication to estimate the trend for the year ahead." said Site Manager Ria Bugg.

In addition, the course is celebrating raising a generous £123.80 for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) during half term and a total of £237.77 across all four of the company’s sites throughout England.

Aerial Extreme supported BHF’s ‘Red for Heart’ campaign by transforming the site and taking on a red theme for the week, playing fun games for charity and offering information on the benefits of exercise to maintaining a healthy heart. "We felt the cause was particularly relevant to us because Aerial Extreme is a great way to exercise and have fun at the same time. We would like to thank all our customers for their support," explained Ria.
Following the government’s recently launched Change4Life campaign to encourage people to Eat Well; Move More and Live Longer and with the average person burning over 500 calories an hour at Aerial Extreme, the course is a fun and effective way to keep the pounds off and keep your heart healthy.

For all press enquiries, please contact:
Leigh Strathearn or Abbi Oakley at Perception PR on 01908 698909 or email on L.Strathearn@perception-pr.co.uk

For the third year running, Aerial Extreme is treating mothers to a FREE session on the course this Mother’s Sunday.

The adventure ropes course has offered mums free sessions on this annual day for the past two years, which has proven a huge success and a great alternative to the traditional flowers and chocolates – and a much cheaper option.

On Sunday 22nd March, sons and daughters can book their mum on at Aerial Extreme by prebooking them a slot.

“This is a fantastic alternative to the traditional presents exchanged every Mother’s Day. It was a great success last year and we promised to bring it back again for 2009, which we hope will be particularly well received in the recession," says Site Manager Ria Bugg.

So, if you fancy seeing your mum swinging 40ft in the air and tackling suspended obstacles from tightropes and zip lines to climbing walls and cargo nets, this is just what you need!

Already this year, the site at Willen Lake has seen the introduction of a brand new log cabin reception and is looking forward to the addition of a colossal 100ft Powerfan ‘Goliath’ in the next few weeks.

Ria adds: "Aerial Extreme is designed to suit those of all ages so it is ideal for parents as well as the children. The course is packed with exciting and challenging obstacles so why not give mum something a bit different that she’ll never forget this year?”

From the beginning of March, Aerial Extreme is open 7 days a week for the 2009 season, from 10am – 4pm.

So, treat your hard-working mother to something different this year and you won’t even have to tell her it’s for free – mum’s the word.

To redeem a free session on Aerial Extreme on Sunday 22nd March, either the son or daughter must book a time slot and attend with you – whether a participant or spectator.

For all press enquiries, contact Perception PR:
Leigh Strathearn or Abbi Oakley on 01908 698909 or email on L.Strathearn@perception-pr.co.uk

AERIAL EXTREME GOES RED FOR HEART
Not only is February a time for Valentine’s, it is also National Heart Month and Aerial Extreme will be helping to save lives by supporting the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Red for Heart campaign throughout the school Spring half term – starting Saturday 14th (Valentine’s Day).
Aerial Extreme is joining the government’s Change4Life campaign to encourage people to Eat Well; Move More and Live Longer. The aim is to prevent people from becoming overweight by encouraging them to eat better and move more, which is where Aerial Extreme can offer its facilities as a great active outdoor exercise.
The adventure ropes courses are holding a fun week that will promote this message, raise money for the BHF, and awareness of the importance of exercise to maintain a healthy heart.

Equipment will be provided so customers can have their own blood pressure measured, experts will work out how many calories you have burned by completing the course and visitors can take part in ‘hearty’ games with a chance to win prizes each day.
Research shows inactivity doubles the risk of developing coronary heart disease as much as smoking does. Increasing activity levels has multiple benefits that can improve your sleep habits, strengthen bones and muscles, reduce stress and ensure better independence in later life.
Government figures have revealed that two-thirds of adults in the UK are overweight or obese, and this number is set to rise. If we carry on as we are, 90 percent of today’s children could be overweight or obese by 2050. The government’s campaign is encouraging everyone to "address the rise in obesity for the sake of the future health of our children. The importance of health care practitioners to the success of Change4Life cannot be over-emphasised.”

With the average person burning over 500 calories an hour at Aerial Extreme, the courses represent a fun and effective way to keep the pounds off and maintain a healthy heart.
Jackie Skeel, Head of National Campaigns at the British Heart Foundation, said: "Thanks to Aerial Extreme going Red for Heart the money raised will help save lives and fight the UK’s biggest killer. Everyone can get involved with the campaign so please encourage your colleagues or friends to take part and help the BHF make a real difference.”
For more information about the Red for Heart campaign please visit bhf.org.uk/red, call 0845 2410976 or email red@bhf.org.uk

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Aerial Extreme outdoor ropes course is the perfect outdoor leisure activity for the Summer holidays.

For all ages from six upwards* (with a minimum height of 1.1m), Aerial Extreme is ideal for any ability and age. Open from 10am until 8pm (last bookings between 4.30 – 6pm) during these warmer months. The courses are packed with dozens of obstacles from 10 to 40ft tight ropes, zip lines, cargo nets and ‘wobbly leg’ poles, offering a fun outdoor adventure course for novice adventurers and adrenalin junkies alike.

Prices for children start from just £10 and adults from £20.

Customers are advised to pre-book a space on the course or they can visit the site on the day (subject to availability). For more information please refer to this website or call us on 0845 652 1736.

*varies between our different sites. Height, Weight and medical restrictions do apply.

Dad’s are being invited to Aerial Extreme adventure ropes courses on Father’s Day to have a go absolutely FREE.

As a gift from Aerial Extreme this year, the course will be open to fathers and grandfathers of all ages on Sunday 15th June. Open from 10am until 5pm, sons and daughters are welcome to bring their dad down for a Father’s Day with a difference.

“As there’s no reason to stay in and watch Euro 2008, what better way to give your dad something special – plus it won’t cost a thing," says site managers.

Aerial Extreme consists of fun packed obstacles created for abilities on all levels that are designed to help develop skills and strength. From 10 to 40ft tight ropes, zip lines, cargo nets and ‘wobbly leg’ poles, Aerial Extreme offers the perfect outdoor adventure course for novice adventurers and adrenalin junkies alike.

The end of the course climaxes with an optional 40ft Powerfan jump, giving a momentary feeling of freefalling before gracefully bringing you back down to earth.

Site Managers said:”The courses have been designed in such a way that it can be as challenging as you want it to be, making it ideal for all generations. Father’s Day is a perfect opportunity for the dads that haven’t tried it out to get involved, and those that have to hone up on their skills. It will certainly be a memorable Father’s Day present!”

To redeem a free session on Aerial Extreme on Sunday 15th June, either the son or daughter must book a time slot and attend with you – whether a participant or spectator. Call 0845 652 1736 or email info@aerialextreme.co.uk.