UZIN summer camp
This unique event blends industry education with outdoor adventure, offering participants a chance to enhance their professional skills and create lasting memories.
The Summer camp starts with a day's training at the UZIN UTZ Campus, it is then followed by two days canoeing down the River Severn and camping at Buckley Farm in Shrewsbury.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Day 1
- Subfloor identification
- Overview of British Standards relevant to the flooring industry
- Explanation of moisture tests
- DPM solutions
- Priming methods
- Smoothing and levelling compounds
- Adhesive selection & application
- Dry adhesive application
- Overview of tools and machine
- Set up Camp at Buckley Farm, Shrewsbury. (Please bring your own tents and camping gear)
Day 2
- Explore the River Severn by canoe for two days. Starting in Llandrinio in Wales, paddle along the English-Welsh border for a short while and then follow the River Severn Canoe Trail as it begins its journey through Shropshire all the way down to Shrewsbury! (7 miles)
- We will wake up with the birds singing and the smell of bacon cooking, we will issue your kit and then drive you to the start point in Llandrinio.
- Bring along a picnic lunch as we will stop off for lunch along the way down to our campsite at Buckley Farm where we have chance to relax by the river and enjoy the pub in the evening.
Day 3
- Pack up camp then head off for your second day of canoeing, this time to Frankwell in the centre of Shrewsbury (17 miles). We will drive you back to your car. This is where we will say goodbye!
Please Note: You will be taking part at your own risk, prior canoeing experience is recommended but not required. You will be given a safety brief and will be made aware of the features to look out for along the way.
2025 Dates:
- Friday 29th - Sunday 31st August
The cost of this course is £150 per person. Please note your booking is not confirmed until you have paid the invoice and received confirmation.
Where?
Uzin Utz Campus, Stafford Technology Park, Staffordshire, ST18 0GE
Shrewsbury (Llandrinio – Buckley Farm)