WITH the start of the school summer holidays and warmer weather, the Mineral Products Association (MPA) appeals to parents to ensure that their youngsters are not tempted to enter local quarries uninvited.

Quarry lakes or other open water – like reservoirs may look inviting but the temperature of the water can be icy cold, extremely deep and conceal unexpected hazards such as currents, pumps, weeds or obstacles hidden beneath the water.

I would urge parents and others to view and share our Facebook page Stay Safe Stay Out of Quarries with others. Our message is simple – Please Stay Safe ... Stay Out of quarries.

ELIZABETH CLEMENTS Mineral Products Association London