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Butlins with Derek, Jan and Pat

After checking in and unpacking we had a walk around to get familiar with our new settings. We then got ready to go out to a very nice pub and had our dinner. Then, we went back to Butlins for the evening and enjoyed watching and listening to a “Kylie” tribute and danced the night away.

The next day we went swimming and Gareth was brave enough to go down the flumes and on the raft. Jon did very well too, trying his best to swim a few strokes. Later in the day we went to the mini golf course and played nine holes. Dinner was in another local pub and then it was off to Centre Stage for the evening’s entertainment and to listen to Storm. Some of the guys bought CD’s.

After a hearty breakfast we took a stroll along the prom in the lovely sunshine. We had ice creams and stopped off for a drink. There were people in the sea and we watched the kite surfers! After lunch we went to the fun fair and Gareth and Robbie practiced being Louis Hamilton and Jenson Button on the go-karts. Chris took to the bumper cars and flew round the ring. We all had a good time. In the evening, after dinner at the Yacht Club we were off to Reds for the night. First up was a “Robbie” tribute who was fantastic! He even came off the stage and danced with us all. Then it was another tribute act. We danced to the Blues Brothers. Wow, what a great time we were having.

The next day we went bowling and although Derek’s team beat Jen’s team, Chris had the highest score of 110. Well done Chris. After lunch we went to the games room and had a long session of snooker. It must have been one of the longest games in the history of snooker.....off to the table tennis table where Chris, Jon and Lesley excelled. Dinner was again at the Yacht Club and we again went to Reds for the night’s entertainment. Dancing went on until late.

Our last day and after a big breakfast it was time to pack and once done it was a quick mooch to the shops for last minute shopping. We stopped for a drink and as it was Andy’s birthday the next day, we had a present opening! Off we went on our journey home. On the way we stopped off at a nice pub for a good lunch and then it was time to hit the road and do battle with the normal Friday evening traffic.

















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