Salford City Council is inviting residents to share their cherished memories of Lledr Hall, an outdoor education centre in Wales, to celebrate 50 years under the council’s ownership.
They can share their memories on the council’s Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/SalfordCouncil/
Since 1974 the historic hall, which is nestled in Snowdonia National Park, has hosted generations of Salford’s young people who have experienced unforgettable adventures there.
With around 1,800 children visiting annually, and an estimated 90,000 visitors over the past five decades, Lledr Hall has become a cornerstone of outdoor education for the community.
From exciting activities like climbing, abseiling, and surfing to serene experiences like walking and canoeing, the centre has left a lasting impact on countless lives.
In testament to its excellence, Lledr Hall has earned the prestigious Gold Standard from the Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres, with an impressive average score of 4.85 out of five in its latest inspection this year.
Councillor Bill Hinds, Executive Support Member for Education, Learning and School Improvement, said:
“Lledr Hall is a fantastic place that will hold so many great memories for young people now, their parents, and grandparents. The centre enables children to try new experiences in an unfamiliar environment, working together, supporting each other and developing self-confidence and self-esteem. We want to celebrate everything it has done over the years.
“We’re very proud of the standard of our residential outdoor education centre which, through a recent inspection, continues to hold the highest award for quality outdoor education provision and outdoor learning in the UK. This result is because of the hard work, dedication and commitment of the whole staff team at the centre who strive to give of their best to the children of Salford every day.”
All 18 staff at the centre are employed by the council, these include teachers with additional specialist qualifications in outdoor activities, and staff who provide meals, look after the site, vehicles, and cleaning.
Teachers at the centre look at the topics the children are studying in school and strive to support these studies in a real life environment, such as PE, Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education, geography, and art.
Encouraging children to be active, helps mental and physical health, provides tools so they can look after themselves and make healthy choices as they grow older.
The adventurous activities can spark an interest in those children who don’t enjoy traditional PE.
The children come with their school staff who support the visits, which helps show teachers in a different light and leads to improved working relationships back in school.
There will be a small celebration of this significant milestone on 17 September at Lledr Hall, when council elected members and invited special guests will mark the occasion.
