Our Team

Sophie Hurst Sophie Hurst (BA Oxon Biochemistry)
Director
Co-founder of Preseli Venture, Sophie is committed the concept of the 'green gym' and passionately believes in the power of the shared adventure experience to deliver successful, positive results for corporate team building, training, and events - in a stunning wilderness environment.
Claire Carlile Claire Carlile (BA Education Honours)
Manager
Claire is Marketing Manager at Preseli Venture. If you are seeking alternative conference rooms and a venue for corporate events, call or e mail the office with any questions and Claire will be happy to help.
Nick Hurst Nick Hurst
Co-Director
Co-founder of Preseli Venture, Nick is the invaluable "behind the scenes guy" in marketing and operations- he loves creating and building.
Lorraine Taylor Lorraine Taylor
Event Co-ordinator
Lorraine is on hand to make sure that your time at Preseli Venture runs smoothly, and that you leave Preseli Venture happy, having achieved your team building and training goals.

Qualifications
  • First Aid
  • PSV driver

 

Martin LeonardMartin Leonard
Team-building facilitator and Instructor
Sea kayaking specialist

Qualifications

  • REC First Aid
  • WCA Level 4 Sea Kayak Coach
  • BSA Level 1 Surf Coach
  • NARS Beach Lifeguard
  • MLTB SPA assessed
  • MLTB Summer ML assessed
  • PSV driver

 

Jon KellieJon Kellie
Instructor
A keen longboarder, Jon knows all the best breaks and the best waves that Pembrokeshire has to offer. Talented guitar player and has also been known to warble a tune or two.

Qualifications

  • REC First Aid
  • WCA Level 3 Sea Kayak Coach
  • BSA Level 1 Surf Coach
  • NARS Surf Coach Lifesaver
  • MLTB SPA trained
  • Powerboat Level 2
  • PSV driver

 

Paul EllisPaul Ellis
Instructor and team building facilitator
Paul is our coasteering specialist, having coasteered most of the Pembrokeshire coastline at some time or another.

Qualifications

  • NARS 1st Aid at work
  • WCA Level 3 Sea Kayak Coach
  • BSA Level 1 Surf coach
  • BSCA Bike leader
  • NARS Beach Lifeguard
  • MLTB SPA trained
  • MLTB WGL trained
  • PSV driver

 

JackieJackie
Cook

Not a week goes by without Jackie being asked for the recipe for her splendid, warming and hearty home made soups - apparently it's a trade secret and she's not telling! Jackie'll make sure that you're so well fed and comfortably full of good and wholesome home cooked food that you won't want to leave!

 

Beth JonesBeth Jones
Hospitality Assistant

Beth helps Jackie in the kitchen and runs the Bar for your evening relaxation. She'll also sort out a bonfire for you to sit outside and enjoy the stars of our clear west Wales skies!