Avon Tyrrell October 2011

Avon Tyrrell Update

So much happening again that we want to tell you about, from visits from Blue Peter to having British Peddle Car Champions in our midst and the great efforts from B&Q volunteers in completing clearing the vegetation around our main lake.  And whilst all this goes on we are enjoying a visit from Scholing College and Robert Piggott Junior School.  And wow what great weather we have had which has ensured our outdoor pool has been used right into early October.

Last weekend we had a visit from Blue Peter who were filming families from the  Children’s Chronic Arthritis Association Charity, who visit Avon Tyrrell annually and enjoy a weekend of activities and support meetings for families.  Barney was here all day with the families and the feedback we received was a huge thank you to all the team for such a fantastic day that ran so smoothly. The families all had an amazing time, and so did the film crew! You can watch the visit on Blue Peter Monday 10^th October, BBC1 at 4.30pm.

In late September, 3 members of Avon Tyrrell’s past and present staff – Christine Blackburn, Amy Blackburn and Steph Mills went to Curborough race circuit to enter the 7th and final race of the British Pedal Car Racing season. This was a 7 hour endurance relay race, which starts in daylight and finishes in darkness.  28 cars entered the starting grid and they finished 16th competing against men’s teams, mixed teams and junior teams most of which had 4 team members.  The team won the ladies trophy and for their efforts over the season they also won the British Pedal Car Championship ladies trophy too.  Excellent Peddling Ladies and we hope to see you racing again next season.

The B&Q volunteering teams have continued their excellent work around our main lake, with more hard work and great team spirit.  On two separate days the Compliance Team and then the Finance Team finally completed clearing the vegetation from the overgrown pathways around the main lake and the lake pathways are now fully accessible.  We now want to improve the quality of the paths so everyone can enjoy walking around the lake.  A magnificent effort from B&Q staff and we are so very grateful.  And not content with clearing around the large lake, a small team from the B&Q Training Team also did some fantastic work helping start work around our ornamental pond and overgrown garden beds by the Queens tree.

 

You are most welcome to visit and see what we are up to or to find out more about Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and the many varied opportunities we offer please contact us on Tel; 01425 672347 or email info@ukyouth.org or view our website www.avontyrrell.org.uk

Remember… experience – learn – develop