We’re Talkin Fun

Carlisle City Council Leader Cllr Mike Mitchelson, Cllr Ray Bloxham portfolio holder for Environment and Infrastructure and Cllr Barry Earp portfolio holder for Learning and Development were on hand with pupils from Brampton Junior School to launch new ways of exploring Talkin Tarn on Thursday, June 12, 2008, at 10.00am.

From Thursday young people will be able to try a host of new activities, which include our brand new Numeracy Trail, which includes a giant chess board to test their navigational skills and a Geoboard designed to test their familiarity with co-ordinates and geometrical shapes. The trail is a series of mathematical problems for young people to solve whilst walking round the site testing their skills in adding, subtracting, geometry and much more.

As well the Tarn’s brand new Numeracy Trail they are launching their new pack of Environmental Education Programmes. The pack has been sent out to over 60 local primary and junior schools to let schools know how the facilities at the Tarn can be used to meet National Curriculum targets for environmental education. New day long programmes include Minibeast Magic, Come to Your Senses and Designs for Life and qualified ranger staff are on hand to lead these programmes for visiting schools should they wish.

City Council Leader Cllr Mike Mitchelson said:

‘’ this is another example of the investment and continued development of this important public space, we are constantly looking at ways of enhancing the experience of visitors to the park which will continue to ensure that it develops and evolves to meet new demands. The learning packages are an excellent opportunity to build on the strong links we already have with schools in the district and further cement this relationship.’’