The Government's new Minister for Landscape and Rural Affairs, Jonathan Shaw MP visited the Field Studies Centre at Blencathra in the Lake District National Park on Thursday 27th July as part of his first visit to a National Park in his new role.Tim Foster ,Head of Centre said 'It was very pleasing to hear the Minister praise the work of the FSC in playing a leading role in developing The Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto and for our work with schools as part of the London Challenge. Mr Shaw is also keen to 'make the National Parks more accessible to inner city youngsters who ought to have the opportunity to visit "this wonderful national asset". 'It was a very productive visit even if we slowed him down to his next visit by our famous sticky toffee pudding !'

Tim Foster - Head of Blencathra Centre. Email for more info.