£1 million project to help Falkirk young people get active
On Monday 6 April Scotland’s leading inland waterway charity, The Waterways Trust Scotland and Falkirk Council opened a brand new outdoor activity centre on the bank of the Union Canal, giving young people in the region the opportunity to get out and get active.
The centre, part of a £1 million project, will offer a wide range of activities both on the canal and in the surrounding area, was officially opened by Cathy Peattie MSP. Falkirk East MSP Cathy Peattie said: "This is a very welcome addition to the sporting facilities available to families in this area. I am sure it will be very popular, and it's great to have it on our doorsteps, making the most of our local assets. This will make use the canal more accessible and enhance people's appreciation of our local waterways." Karen Moore, Development Director for The Waterways Trust Scotland, said: “From canoeing to cycling; rock-climbing to angling, Action Outdoors will give people of all ages the opportunity to try out new sports and meet new people. “The Waterways Trust Scotland runs a number of projects across the country to encourage people of all ages and abilities to make use of the Lowland Canals to improve their health and fitness and also to learn more about the natural environment. This new outdoor activity centre is part of a £1 million project which aims to make the most of the facilities that we have on our doorstep – the canals, the towpaths and the natural environment, and will make a real difference to people in the area.” Falkirk Council is also keen to encourage people to develop a more active lifestyle and is delighted to support the new Action Outdoors centre which offers access to decent facilities and a wealth of new opportunities. Provost Pat Reid said: “Falkirk Council is also keen to encourage people to develop a more active lifestyle and is delighted to support the new Action Outdoors centre which offers access to decent facilities and a wealth of new opportunities. “Alongside an extensive outdoor activity programme, there will be teambuilding courses designed to help people grow in confidence. We hope that Action Outdoors will help young people in Falkirk and the surrounding areas take up a better, more healthy lifestyle while learning new skills at the same time.” Louise Martin CBE, Chair of sportscotland said: “With the growing popularity of outdoor pursuits in Scotland, sportscotland is delighted to have supported the creation of the new activity centre in Falkirk by The Waterways Trust Scotland with an investment of £173,917. “This investment demonstrates our commitment to enhancing sporting opportunities for communities across Scotland by providing them with good quality, accessible and well-designed facilities. The new centre will enable local young people to participate in sports and activities in a safe and friendly environment, while at the same time boosting their activity levels.” Action Outdoors will be run in partnership between The Waterways Trust Scotland and Falkirk Council. For more information visit www.thewaterwaystrust.org.uk Action Outdoors has been funded by sportscotland Lottery Fund, the Scottish Government, Falkirk Council, Big Lottery Active Futures, the Robertson Trust, British Waterways Scotland, , SCHRI – Scottish Community and Householder Renewables Initiative, SUST – Lighthouse, Glasgow, The Tay Charitable Trust, Mrs JMF Fraser Trust, Scottish Countryside Alliance, Claremont Trust, The Hugh Fraser Foundation, The Headley Foundation, The Rank Foundation, W.A Cargill Charitable Trust, The Bernard Sunley Foundation, Cruden Foundation, Grand Lodge of Scotland, James Wood Bequest Fund, John Watson’s Charitable Trust, Clackmannanshire Council and a private donor. The Waterways Trust Scotland has also received numerous donations from individuals for the project.
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