THREE Duchy College Outdoor Pursuits students James Neil, Katie Ballard and Harley Hadley Lawrance have secured employment as Multi-Activity Instructors in the Ardeche, South of France.

The three all enrolled onto outdoor programmes at Duchy College and are now working for PGL Adventure as part of the work placement element of their course.

The students are on the Outdoor Instructor and Advanced Instructor Training Programmes, and as part of their course they complete a five month work-based placement which involves them instructing white water canoeing and kayaking along with leading mountain biking, climbing and walking activities for children, teenagers and adults.

For the full report, and a round-up of the area news and sport, please see this week's edition of the 'Post'.