Press Release
RICHARD BURT
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, West Worcestershire
Contact: 07970 713 032 Embargo: Immediate 16th July 2007
TORY AXE TO FALL ON OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRES
Conservative controlled Worcestershire County Council looks set to close its
outdoor education centre in Llanrug, North Wales and seriously reduce facilities
at its West Malvern centre.
The decision, to be taken by the Council Cabinet this Thursday (19th) is likely
to favour an option to close Llanrug and demolish the South Block at Malvern,
replacing it with Tepees for summer accommodation only.
The decision will come as a great disappointment to the many pupils, parents and
teachers, supported by a strong Lib Dem campaign to keep them open.
West Worcestershire’s Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, Richard Burt
said,
“This is a real tragedy and will mean that thousands of local children will no
longer have the opportunity to visit the centres. They also instill a greater
appreciation and understanding for the natural environment.
“Outdoor education helps to build self esteem, confidence and teamwork, much of
which will be lost. Many teachers, pupils and parents who know the benefits of
outdoor education will be concerned at the direction in which the County Council
is now heading.
“The public’s only wish was for the centres to keep going and to go on providing
the service they value so much.
Now the recommendations seem to guarantee these centres will be either closed or
cut and future generations of children will lose out. Surely we should be
investing in opportunities for children, not limiting them.”
Ends.
For further information or comment, please contact Richard Burt on 07970 713032
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