Avon Tyrrell October 2011

Avon Tyrrell Update

Winter is on its way and although a little chillier we still have enjoyed some good weather.  Avon Tyrrell remains busy with residential and day visits from schools and young people groups as well as families and friends.  We have now had our main sports court surface upgraded with a rubberized surface and this will make it a great surface for groups to use.  We have also managed to replace two of our settees in our 6 berth lodges for the comfort and enjoyment of visitors, so we hope you like them if you are using these lodges.

We have recently had a visit from Nat West employees who volunteered to help for a day and they continued the work on our heathland area.  The team did a great days work and cleared a great amount of vegetation which included revealing the views across The new Forest, which have not been seen for many years from this area.

Jaguar/Landrover apprentice staff also kindly organised a digger for half a day to do some work on the heathland and this made a good start on the work and we hope to get a digger in to do some more work in the near future.

We have also launched our tractor appeal, as with 65 acres of grounds to manage and maintain we are in desperate needs to get a decent tractor to ensure we can maintain and develop the grounds for the benefit and enjoyment of our visitors.  We are hoping to raise £35,000 and would appreciate any help in reaching this total.

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