3H Autumn 2013 Newsletter Dec 2013 | Page 2

2013 Group Holidays Southdowns Holiday Village, Bracklesham Bay, West Sussex in June A five day trip to the seaside where everyone had a lovely time. The weather was perfect with sunshine all week. There were trips to Chichester for some ten pin bowling and shopping. A brilliant day out to Exbury Gardens and Railway as well as a visit to Fishbourne Castle followed by a cream tea. Evening entertainment had everyone on the dance floor including our wheelchair users. Teenagers’ Activity Holiday at the Calvert Trust, Exmoor in July Our young group went to Devon this year. We had 5 new guests as well as 3 regular ones. New friendships were formed amongst the guests who said they can’t wait for next year! A trip to the Big Sheep was very popular during the week and the activities on site were excellent. Our amazing helpers did a fantastic job of ensuring the holiday went without a hitch. A activity holiday for over 18s at the Bendrigg Trust, Lake District in August Our older activity holiday went to Bendrigg for the first time this year and loved it! They did various activities during the week in three groups of 11 as there were so many of them but got together in the evenings. Their day out to Blackpool for a trip to the circus was followed by a fish and chip supper on the beach. Everyone had an amazing week. West Shore Hotel, Llandudno, Wales in September A fun packed holiday in great weather made for a very successful holiday. Everyone loved seeing Blood Brothers at the theatre. There were also trips on the horse drawn barge in Llangollen. Visits to Bet sy co ed, Great Orme, Bodnant Garden and Anglesey made for a busy week. There were plenty of smiles on their return. Our thanks to all our helpers, especially the new ones who were brilliant according to our holiday leader Eileen. Tall Ships - Day Trip Three young guests had the opportunity to sail on a Tall Ship for the day.They left from Poole in Dorset and sailed along the coast, taking turns to pull the sails down and learn about the ropes. They also loved the food on board, especially the cake!