Merry Go Round Toy Libraries fundraisers abseiling to raise money

Merry Go Round Toy Libraries are looking to raise much needed funds when they take part in an abseil from the 20 metre tower at the new Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre tomorrow (Saturday 13 July).

The charity runs two toy libraries, Carousel at West Exe Children's Centre, and Merry Go Round at Exeter Scrapstore in Belmont Park.

During sessions, children can try out toys, including inclusive and multicultural ones, before choosing some to take home. They have a wide selection of good quality toys, games and resource books for children of all ages, and staff are happy to offer help and advice about meeting the needs of individual children. Members include families, grandparents, childminders and childcare groups, all are welcome.

In the current economic climate any opportunity to raise money to enable the libraries to stay in operation is welcome, and therefore the opportunity to abseil the new climbing tower was one not to be missed.

Run on a day-to-day basis by Exeter College, the New Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre has been built and paid for by Devon County Council and is the biggest single sum to be allocated from the proceeds of the sale of Exeter Airport.

Haven Banks offers a variety of water and land-based outdoor and adventurous activity opportunities providing a contemporary hub for outdoor activities for young people and adults from Exeter, Devon and across the region.

The Centre offers an innovative approach to outdoor education, training and recreation. Facilities include extensive changing rooms, training, conferencing & meeting rooms and equipment stores. Not to mention the new 22 metre iconic “Tower”, climbing wall enclosure and artificial cave system. There really is adventure available to all.

Merry Go Round Toy Libraries fund raisers will be carrying out their abseils between 11am and 2pm. Come along and support them, with the rowing regatta out on the river, there is plenty to see and do for all the family.

For more information visit http://mgrtoylibrary.org