Solihull parks recreated in Minecraft online game

Councillor Ken Hawkins stated the council is inviting colleges to entry the parks in Minecraft, offering them with a studying instrument which pupils can use to discover them just about.

“We have fantastic parks and open spaces in Solihull and bringing them to the world’s best-selling video game is a great way to open them up to even more people, particularly those who cannot access them in person – for instance, if they have issues getting to a physical location,” he stated.

“It will also help those who have social difficulties within open environments by providing a safe introduction to the parks from the comfort of their own home, giving them the confidence to visit physically.”

Newlands Bishop Farm, in Catherine-de-Barnes, is a part of the charity Family Care Trust which helps folks with studying disabilities and psychological well being situations by way of work-based studying, coaching and employment.

Jon Watts, media and fundraising officer on the belief, stated Minecraft was one its hottest actions.

“Our service users absolutely love Minecraft,” he stated.

“They have particularly enjoyed this project, which has helped them to be creative and collaborative in a safe online environment, whilst learning elements of coding, planning and mathematics in a more captivating way.”