News and Media

Welcome to the PGL online newsroom!

You'll find information here about PGL events, new product launches and updates to our centres and activities.

Latest news from PGL

02 July 2009

PGL Statement regarding A/H1N1v

A statement from PGL regarding A/H1N1v (Swine flu)

30 June 2009

Learning Outside the Classroom School Awards 2009

Is your school a candidate for the LotC School Awards?

30 June 2009

LotC Schools Photo Competition

Win a camera in this schools photo competition organised by the NAHT and Outdoor Education Centres.

24 June 2009

Steffan Griffiths Sponsorship

PGL's newest sponsorship - semi-professional rugby player Steffan Griffiths. 

18 June 2009

PGL Liddington - opening in 2010!

PGL Liddington - new centre opening in May 2010

12 June 2009

Windmill Hill - our newest centre!

Our newest centre Windmill Hill in East Sussex is now open!

10 June 2009

Our Summer Camps Reviewed!

PGL Summer Camps were recently reviewed in the Times - see what they had to say!

02 June 2009

Diversity Dance to Victory!

Learn from the professionals and street dance like Diversity!

01 June 2009

Josh Wedgwood Sponsorship

PGL sponsored athlete Josh Wedgwood comes 2nd place in the under 15's 'Youth Freestyle Series Llangollen 2009' beating two GB team members!  

26 May 2009

GirlGuiding Leader Preview weekends - New Dates!

New dates now available for GirlGuiding Leaders to preview their local PGL centre.

22 May 2009

Helen Barnes selected for European Championships

PGL sponsored athlete Helen Barnes has been selected for the European Championships.

08 May 2009

LOtC Quality Badge Scheme

PGL Ski have been awarded the Quality Badge by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom.

18 March 2009

Going to the World Championships!

 PGL sponsored athlete Lowri Davies has made it to the 2009 GB Freestyle Kayaking Team!

03 March 2009

PGL Centre investments

We've had a very busy Winter with our centre improvements programme!

02 March 2009

Great Value Activity Weekends for Groups

Great value activity weekends for Uniformed Groups - save on brochure prices!

16 February 2009

Sports Colleges Innovation and Recognition Awards 2009

Park High Sports College wins the PGL award for engaging families, parents and carers.

11 February 2009

Motivate the girls at PGL!

New dates for our Dance, Football, Netball and Cheerleading weekends for girls. 

27 January 2009

Good Snow & Great Fun!

A big thank you to the fantastic teachers who attended our Christmas and New Year Ski Previews!

10 November 2008

Discover France from £199

Bringing French language to life for your class at our château in Normandy!

05 November 2008

Launch of the Quality Badge Programme

The Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge Programme gives confidence to schools in choosing a school trip provider.

03 November 2008

Make the Most of Your Activity Week!

Make Activity Week 2009 a real high with PGL - great value multi-activity courses in the UK, France and Spain!

30 July 2008

Ready, Steady, Win - Sporting Bursaries

PGL were delighted once again to sponsor the Herefordshire ‘Ready Steady Win’ bursaries.

11 July 2008

Curriculum Changes and Your PGL Educational Trip

What effect do the changes to the National Curriculum have on the content of PGL study courses?

11 July 2008

National School Sports Week

Dame Kelly Holmes and 'Spartan' from Gladiators meet the PGL chicken at the Grantham School Sports Week events!

04 June 2008

Sport Tournament Dates for 2009

Following the success of our Secondary School Football and Netball Tournaments, here are the dates for our 2009 tournament schedule.

13 May 2008

New PGL Centres for 2009 and 2010

Presenting Liddington in Wiltshire, Winmarleigh Hall in Lancashire, Windmill Hill in Sussex, Lou Valagran in the Ardèche and Albatros on the Atlantic Coast!

01 May 2008

PGL Sponsorship of Helen Barnes

One of our sponsored canoeists has been selected for the Irish Olympic team for Beijing 2008!

18 April 2008

RFU announce PGL Club of the Year

Paviors RFC have been named PGL Club of the Year in the Rugby Football Union's Seal of Approval awards.

11 November 2007

Dance Workshop Weekends - New Dates

PGL teams up with FitPro™ to offer Dance Workshop Weekends to schools and groups for girls in years 7 - 11.

04 October 2007

Kelly Holmes & Norwich Union GirlsActive at PGL

Dame Kelly Holmes is back at PGL with Norwich Union GirlsActive - inspiring girls to get active and enjoy exercise!

08 August 2007

Congratulations to the Scouts on their 100th Anniversary!

PGL were at the Scout Jamboree - thanks to all the Scouts who made us feel so welcome!

12 June 2007

PGL purchased by Holidaybreak PLC

We are delighted to announce that Holidaybreak PLC have now purchased The PGL Group.

18 April 2007

Living History - Themed Tours for KS2

Themed History Tours for Key Stage 2 pupils.

06 February 2007

Youth Sports Trust Innovation Awards

PGL @ The Youth Sport Trust Innovation Awards ceremony for Sports Colleges across the country.

19 November 2006

Kelly Holmes supports the School Sports Initiative

Kelly Holmes revives girl power for the School Sports Initiative 

19 November 2006

Sponsorship for Olympic hopeful

PGL have agreed a three year sponsorship for aspiring Champion Canoeist Andrew Hadfield.

20 June 2006

Supporting Healthier Eating Habits

Our menus have changed - encouraging young people to improve their diets and incorporating the ‘5 a day’ guidelines. 

02 February 2009

Teacher Preview Dates - for 2009

Come and see your preferred centre, course or destination in action and try out the adventure activities for yourself!