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Avon Tyrrell Update May 12
05 May 2012
Plenty happening at Avon Tyrrell over the last few weeks, and happily it’s all been positive good stuff.

We have enhanced the off-road cycling facilities for young people and the local community with the £8,000 raised at last summers’ annual ‘Big Bike Bash’ and a recent £2,000 grant from the New Forest National Park Authority.  The money has been invested in improving existing sections of bike trails and new decking in our ‘north-shore’ area, as well as a fleet of new bikes and training for instructors who cater to growing demand for biking skills sessions.


We have just finished 2 amazing Forest School programmes, which were part funded, one through Hampshire County Council and the other through Wettons Bursary.

A group of Year 8 students from Mountbatten school in Romsey participated in a 6 week programme.  During this time they learnt how to light fires, build dens, track animals and most of all play in the woods. They learnt a great deal and  their confidence grew each week.

Jack and Jill’s pre-school from Bransgore also took part in a 6 week programme. This group was the youngest we have had at Forest School and all of the staff loved working with them.  The freedom of playing in the woods was the biggest highlight for all of the children.  They loved climbing trees and role playing in the woods and each week the Name Tree would give them a Tree Cookie with their name on (so we couldn’t forget their names!)  We spent lots of time exploring and using our senses as well as using well known children books such as ‘We’re going on a bear hunt’ and ‘Stick Man’ to keep the children engaged.

Forest school is such a great way for children to learn and develop in the outdoors.  It gives them such an opportunity and here at Avon Tyrrell our Forest School Practitioners love running the programmes.

And a Thought;- maybe just maybe if more young people had been given opportunities like Jack & Jill's at such an early age then perhaps some young peoples life paths may have been more positive, as after all our early years experiences shape our future.

Work is now well under way to replace our zip wire tree with a pole due to fungi damage to the tree.  We hope to have it all up and running and independently safety checked within the next couple of weeks.  The Zip Wire remains an exciting ride across our small lake and you can even learn to calculate your speed of travel.

And I have no idea why blogger makes these pictures go sideways.....


We also recently ran in partnership with HCC two overnight events for families who have a young family member with a disability. These Inspiring You events were well attended and very successful, inspiring all who attended to enjoy the outdoors and participate in activities they would not normally do or have the confidence to do.  We will be running more of these events throughout the year and if you are interested in attending please contact us and we will happily discuss with you what we are doing and when.


And finally yet another member of staff after the Bosses Chair…….. definitely has a more friendly smile



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

Local Attractions

If you are bringing a group to us and want to visit some of our local attractions, please find below a list of suggestions.

  

As the age and nature of our groups vary considerably please make sure that you visit the attraction website before making any plans to check out it's suitability for your group, and if you visit somewhere great that isn't listed, let us know so that we can include it on our list.

 

  Telephone Address Details
Longdown Dairy Farm 02380 292837Longdown, Ashurst, Southampton, S040 7EHHands on activities, plus indoor and outdoor play areas.  
The National Motor Museum 01590 612345 

Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire,

SO42 7ZN

Few car museums in the world can match the unique collection of the world renowned National Motor Museum at Beaulieu
 New Forest Museum 02380 283444

Lyndhurst,

Hampshire,

SO43 7NY

 Be inspired by the brand new galleries, featuring displays on every aspect of life in the New Forest including  details of its intriguing history.
 The Dinosaur Museum 01305 269880 

Dinosaur Museum

Icen Way,

Dorchester,

DT1 1EW
 The only museum on mainland Britain dedicated to dinosaurs, a treat especially for children.
 Snowtrax 

01202

499155

  Matchams Lane

Hurn,

Christchurch,

 BH23 6AW
 Everything for the ski enthusiast or groups wanting to enjoy an evening of fun.
 New Forest Cider 01425 406589 

Pound Lane

Burley,

Hampshire,

BH24 4ED

 Take time to browse a variety of traditional produce including; preserves, country wines, handmade pottery, apple juice and sparkling ciders
 Burley Fudge Shop 01425 403513 

2 -3 The Mall

Burley,

Hampshire,

 BH24 4AD
 Traditional handmade fudge and chocolates.
 Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum 01425 616446

 Bashley Cross Rd, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SZ

 The finest collection of fully restored motorcycles in Europe
 Otter, Owl & Wildlife Park 02380 292408

 Deerleap Lane, Longdown, Marchwood, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 4UH

As you walk about the Wildlife Park you will see some of Europe's largest gathering of otters, owls and other indigenous wildlife all in their natural surroundings.
 Watercress Line 01962 733810

 The Watercress Line, The Railway Station, Alresford, Hampshire, England, SO24 9JG

Formerly part of Britain's national rail network, this preserved heritage steam railway line is now operated by dedicated volunteers for the enjoyment of all
 Exbury Gardens 02380 891203 Exbury Gardens, The Estate Office, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire SO45 1AZ A spectacular 20acre woodland garden, famous for the Rothschild collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias.
 St. Barbe Museum 01590 676969 

New Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9BH

 Explore the unique history of Lymington and the New Forest Coast
 Tower Park 01202 716123

Tower Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY

 The south coast's largest entertainment centre offering activities for all including; a 10 screen multiplex cinema, bowling and a water park with 12 of the UK's most exciting indoor and outdoor rides.


 

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