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Concerned parent, Neil Currie (left) with Richard Burt and
Malvern West Councillor Tony Williams, saying no to the Tory axe on funding for
Malvern Outdoor Education Centre.
Contact: Richard Burt 07970 713 032
Embargo: Immediate 27th November 2006
LIBDEMS LAUNCH PETITION TO STOP TORY AXE FALLING ON OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRES
West Worcestershire Liberal Democrats have launched a petition to stop the Tory
axe falling on funds for Malvern and Llanrug Outdoor Education Centres.
Pledges to support the campaign to save the centres have been posted through
doors across the county in an effort to persuade the Conservative-run County
Council to reverse plans to save £700,000 on the centres as part of an
£18million package of cuts.
Wells District Councillor, Tony Williams joined West Worcestershire’s Liberal
Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, Richard Burt and Outdoor Education campaigner,
Neil Currie in a protest outside Malvern Outdoor Education Centre last Saturday.
The Malvern centre falls within Councillor Williams ward, and he has already
proposed a motion opposing the county council cuts which was approved at a
meeting of Malvern Hills District Council.
“Worcestershire County Council spends over £350million each year on education.
It is incredibly short sighted of the Conservatives to cut funding for such a
vital activity that benefits thousands of children across the county,” said Tony
Williams.
“Outdoor Education is not just an adventure holiday. It helps build self-esteem,
confidence and teamwork outside the classroom and helps students prepare better
for the challenges of adult life. It would be a tragedy to lose the quality of
service currently provided by teaching staff at the centres,” said Richard Burt.
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