After much searching online for a cheap activity company in the Llangollen area I settled for Safe and Sound Outdoors who were the cheapest, though not by much. The company were very difficult to get in touch with as the mobile phone number provided on the website is rarely answered, however, once I finally got through, the staff were VERY helpful and accommodating. They even agreed to offer me a 10% discount if I booked for a group of four or more. After much deliberation I chose a half-day(3 hour) Open Canoeing session for me and my partner costing £90 in total which, had it not been a special occasion, wouldn’t have been spent. On the day, the price tag and all the hassle of organisation was forgotten thanks to a friendly, knowledgeable and approachable instructor called Hillary. Canoeing was very enjoyable, even on the calm Llangollen Canal. I felt I had really learned something and I was surprised to find that the lesson had been so much fun that I couldn’t wait to try canoeing again! My only regret is that I didn’t go with a larger group of friends!