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*11 How to put your garden in a good light ^
of summer camps is set for British teens
by Rachel Armstrong
FOR children in the US the long summer break means one thing - a trip to camp.
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offer such as night-time meditation, canoe ing or practising rock star behaviour. Now teens in the UK could get a taste of
the same. The Government has decided summer camps have more to offer than a bit of respite for parents and is aiming to give every 11 to 17-year-old at least one week on a residential camp. Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell explains
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SUMMER camps can provide youngsters with access to a number of sports, such as archery (s)
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that the camps help teenagers develop their personal and social skills and gives them the opportunity to mix with people from a range of different backgrounds. And 2,500 children will he heading to
How to choose the right camp THE British Activity Holiday Association
requires its members to meet a rigid set of safety standards including, where neces- sary, being licensed by the. Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA). See their website for the full list of their
members;
www.baha.org.uk . For non-members of BAHA ask what
licences the camp has. Any camps offering activity holidays should be licensed by AALA. Go for well-established companies which have a lot of experience of looking after children. If you are worried your child is likely to
be homesick send them along with a sib ling. Some camps provide e-mail addresses
of'other children going on the holiday so your child can make contact in advance
camp this summer, as part of pilot scheme. Get Real - costing £100 a week, or £25 for children whose parents are on benefits. Steve Lenartowiev, Youth Development
Director at Brathay Hall Trust, who runs part of the scheme, believes the camps can achieve a lot. “ There are various aims of the pro
gramme, the most important being person al and social development and raising the self-esteem of young people. It is also hoped the programmes will enable young people to mix with others from different backgroimds, particularly with members of different ethnic and religious groups, “We’ve been involved in running amilar
programmes for young people for a number of years and just a week on such a course tends to have a lasting impact on young people. “They come to take part in a range of dif
ferent activities, but hopefully all of them come back having bonded with lots of other young people and improved the way they relate to others.” And a growing number of companies in
the UK run summer camps for children, covering a variety of activities. PGL has been running summer camps
for nearly 50 years. The company’s director of Corporate Affairs, Martin Hudson, says there are four elements to a good summer camp. “The first and most and important thing is just to concentrate on children hav ing an enjoyable summer interacting with other young children. Secondly it’s a chance for children to spend some time away from their parents but in a structured and safe environment, and thirdly to con centrate on getting some rest and relax ation away from school,” he said.
Place for outdoor lighting
by Gabrielle Fagan
ALTHOUGH it might not seem like it, summer is upon us and, when the clouds lift and the rain stops, our gar
dens are alive again. And one of the keys to be able to enjoy
them is to use lights in the garden much more while we sit outside enjoying the,
hopefully, long, hot evenings. Just a few well-placed outdoor light fit
tings, or even tea lights hung in lanterns, transform a garden into a magical space. The ‘outdoor room’ as gardens are now k n ow , is an overworked expression, but you should actually view its lighting needs in much the same way as you would a
room indoors. Few people rely on one overhead hght m
a room, and the same applies to a garden. Use spotlights in the same way as table lights, and for wall lights think of direc tional flood lights which wash a garden
fence or wall with light. Well-lit gardens have atmosphenc pools
of light, so there is a contrast with the dark areas. This is particularly effective in a
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HERE are some tips for using lights toenhance the look of your garden. 0 Take everything you know about
lighting indoors and use it outdoors. 0 Break the lighting down into lighting a pathway, defin
functions -
ing an entrance, highlighting a fea ture, illuminating a terrace for dining, and security.
0 Identify the main features you .
wish to light - from a tree or shrub, to architectural features like a statue. 0 If you have a pond, avoid light
ing the water itself as algae will make it look muddy. Instead light a wall or nearby object so the light reflects in a
mirrored effect. 0 Ensure all cables are mounted
well away from anywhere that needs digging or regular mowing. If cables are in the centre of a garden, they should b e a minimum o f 450mm (Dfln) underground. Check all equip ment is weatherproof and suitable for exterior use. All y ou need is a warm summer evening, an array of candles, and a
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gathering of friends and you have the vital ingredients for a dazzling out
door setting. 0 For inspiration, glance through
Open Air Living by Enrica Stabile (Ryland Peters & Small, £18.99), which includes all sorts of schemes on how to supplement the light from the moon and stars.
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gmall garden as it gives an illusion of more
space beyond the light. It’s an ideal time of year to expenment
- try out effects with inexpensive solar- powered or battery lights in different spots or corners, to find out what really works. Then consider splashing out on permanent mains-powered garden lights so the garden can be used and seen all year round. If You’ve got a large garden, and want it
to sparkle, it’s helpful to call on the exper tise of a lighting specialist, particularly for lights running off the mains so that instal lation is correct and safe.
o. „ „ „ Top lighting designer Sally Storey,
desitm director at John Cullen Lighting, savs: “One of the most important pomte to bear in mind when planning a lighting
scheme for a garden is that “Resist the temptation to floodlight the
whole garden, as you will destroy any chance of creating an atmosphere. The other key to successful garden lighting is concealing the light source while lUuminat- “
ee trunks or foliage so you create a
warm welcoming feel.” Try hiding small, green or copper low-
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an atfact similar to that ot a Stained glass window.
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