Save Stanley Head Outdoor Education Centre from closure
Stoke on Trent City Council has proposed the closure of Stanley Head Outdoor Education Centre by April 2012 as outlined in their budget cuts. This is a decision that will affect 100's of young people... continue reading »
"During 2010 I had visited the site three times with my son on lads and dads bonding weekends. With the help of the dedicated staff many activities from climbing through to archery. All of which helped us both get closer to one another. The weekends helped"
"I went here as a child - what a fantastic experience!!"
"It would be devastating to many schools if Stanley head was to close. So many pupils over the years have benefited from the great facilities and activities that are offered by this great place!"
"Stanley head would be a great loss to Stoke"
"many young people really benefit from this opportunity"
"Closing Stanley Head would deprive our children of a fantastic experience"
"Stanley Head is the only outdoor education centre available to city children. It is a resource which could actually bring in money for the authority if marketed appropriately. The children of Stoke on Trent deserve to be able to experience more than city "
"Outdoor Education is increasingly important as a means of inspiring and nurturing young people- we should be opening more centres, not closing them! There are amny studies showing the value of outdoor education at many different levels, in improving the m"
"I learnt to sail at Stanley and over the years have taught many youngsters to sail. The OEC is a vital part of teaching kids to interact and learn new lifeskills"
"NOT IN THE NAME OF CHILDREN"
"spent many weekends and weeks there"
"Stanley Head Outdoor Education Centre is fantastic for all that use it & it's superbly run, it would be huge loss to the community if it were to close."
