John Cummings

John Cummings educated at Clifton College, Bristol and prior to joining the Army travelled in Europe and America. His GAP Year was spent in America. During his time in the Army he has travelled extensively both as a soldier and in his spare time in Africa, the Middle East, Canada and Europe. Having left the Army he is now ready to explore South America successfully.

Since leaving the Army he has become a Suzy Lamplugh Trust personal safety at work tutor trainer and is working alongside the NHS in developing personal safety strategies. As he still has the urge to travel his next trip will be to South America.

“Spanner” Manley

“Spanner” Manley has served in the Army for 36 years all over the world. It was during his tour in Brunei as a jungle warfare instructor that he became fascinated about survival. He is well known throughout the South West having worked alongside a number of schools and companies for his infectious enthusiasm for life and his knowledge of survival. Supremely fit, a former Army orienteering team member and a man who has many tales to tell.

Chris Smart

Chris Smart has served in the Army for 22 years. A trained mountain leader who has travelled to many dark corners of the world, he has spent the majority of his career instructing and in particular, survival techniques and unarmed combat.

Alice Curtis

Alice Curtis is currently studying at Exeter University. She spent her GAP Year travelling in Thailand, Australia and America on a round the world ticket. She has also toured Eastern Europe and this summer she is climbing in Canada with the British Army.

Additional Team Players

In addition SAFETREK is well supported by travellers, students and graduates. They have all travelled extensively, experienced life as students either abroad or at home. They are ready and willing to provide the reassurance and their personal experiences in order for you to live and travel safely at home and abroad.