 Lord Lieutenant launches Activity Centre The ceremony to celebrate the start of development of the new Robin Hood Activity Centre in Blidworth took place last month.
Sir Andrew Buchanan Bt the Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire and the President of Nottinghamshire Scouts, placed a time capsule in the ground under the main building in celebration of both 100 years of Scouting in Mansfield and 50 years of camping and activities at the Site.
Speaking at the event, Chairman of Mansfield & District Scouts Gwilym Griffith said: “The Robin Hood Activity Centre will be one of the most valuable resources in the County and will provide activities for everyone, whatever their age and ability, providing a healthy and active lifestyle in our beautiful local environment.
We are honoured to be working with and receiving funding support from the ‘Aiming High for Disabled Children Short Break Project Team’ from Nottinghamshire County Council. We are also very pleased to be having support from WREN, (Waste Recycling Environmental Limited) who is providing our full catering kitchen”.
The Robin Hood Activity Centre will offer a unique, fully equipped outdoor activity site attracting a vast range of visitors including; scouts and guides, youth clubs and community groups and school children and college students whether for leisure or educational trips.
The site will offer indoor hostel style accommodation and external camping facilities plus the option of short or long term bookings, day centre availability and 24 hour sleep over sessions.
The Robin Hood Activity Centre is already taking bookings for 2011 and a new website offering more information can be viewed on www.robinhoodactivitycentre.co.uk
The ceremony to celebrate the start of development of the new Robin Hood Activity Centre in Blidworth took place last month.
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