Coventry City Council Prepares for 60th Anniversary Celebrations at Plas Dol-y-Moch
Coventry City Council's outdoor education centre, Plas Dol-y-Moch, in north Wales, is getting ready to mark its 60th anniversary in 2026. A report to be considered at an upcoming meeting highlights the significance of this milestone for the city and its residents, who have spent countless hours at the centre. The celebrations will be an opportunity to look back on the centre's history, recognize its current impact, and plan for its future, with a focus on expanding access to outdoor education and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
Key Takeaways:
- The 60th anniversary of Plas Dol-y-Moch will be marked with celebrations in 2026, reflecting on the centre's past, present, and future.
- The centre has a unique contribution to generations of Coventry children and families, providing outdoor education and access to green space.
- The council will engage with schools and communities to gather ideas for the next phase of the centre's development.
- Renovation work is needed at the Grade II listed property, including creating en-suite staff accommodation and improving student living spaces.
- A new multi-purpose building is being considered, which would include additional staff accommodation and support flexible group bookings.
- The centre is fully funded from income and grants, with the bill coming to around £1.8m in the last financial year.
- Coventry Outdoors, a service launched in 2021, is also available, providing in-city outdoor education.
Statistics:
- 60 years of operation as Coventry City Council's outdoor education centre
- £1.8m in funding for the centre in the last financial year
- 87 beds at the centre, spread between the main house and the converted stable block
- 2026: year of the centre's 60th anniversary
- Development of a new multi-purpose building to support flexible group bookings
Sources:
- Coventry City Council's report to the education and children's services scrutiny board
- Facebook: Plas Dol-y-Moch