Minister Dempsey to open adventure centre in Athboy

Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey will next week launch the Mellowes Adventure Centre at the Mellowes Childcare Centre outside Athboy. Since 2004, Mellowes has been operating a childcare facility on what it describes as 'one acre of fun': a place where children are introduced to a world that provides fun activities with an educational foundation and allows them to grow in perfect surroundings. Mellowes is the first creche to introduce a large pet corner, where animals will be integrated into the child"s educational process. This is a pets" corner in a childcare environment with a Shetland pony, pot-bellied pig, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, hens and other animals. There is also an eco-friendly grow garden and growing tunnel, helping children understand how to plant, grow and care for flowers, fruit and vegetables. Fun activities include mini-golf, inflatable fun, mini-soccer, age-related play areas, picnic area, snack shop and lots more. In addition to daily activities, annual events include Easter and summer camps with Hallowe"en and Christmas events also organised. Mellowes can be booked for school/creche tours, private parties, group bookings, family events and parent and toddler groups, as well as weekend tourist groups. Minister Dempsey will open the centre at 3.30pm on Monday 15th June.