JollyDays Supported Holidays - Blog

  Royal Norfolk County Show  Today was the first of our two fabulous days at the Royal Norfolk County Show, and it did not disappoint! This grand celebration of Norfolk’s rural life was packed with events, competitions and displays. We then watched the adorable pig racing. The piglets, wearing numbered vests, raced around a mini track—Harry Trotter, Pigachu and Justin Beboar taking the wins in their respective heats. In the Horticultural Tent, we were wowed by displays of fruit, vegetables, and stunning floral arrangements. Our final stop was the impressive collection of steam traction engines. The sheer size of the tyres amazed us; they were nearly as tall as we were! Some of us even climbed into the tractor cabs and felt like we were sitting on top of the world.  We stopped at the farriers’ demonstration, where we saw traditional horseshoes being made, followed by some incredible chainsaw carving—including bears, owls and dragons! The highlight of the day came...

  Center Parcs - France  Excitement was in the air as we arrived at Center Parcs in France  which offered breathtaking views of the lake and sandy shore.  We decided to spend some time on the pedalos exploring the lake. Following a quick safety briefing, everyone donned their life jackets and eagerly climbed aboard. We had two boats and took turns at the helm, each of us relishing the chance to steer as we gently glided across the sparkling water. Naturally, the friendly competition quickly turned into a splash fight, water flying everywhere, a refreshing way to cool off under the warm morning sun.  With the sun now shining warmly, we made a beeline for the inviting outdoor pool. We all relaxed in the infinity pool’s pleasantly warm water before drifting into the bubbling jacuzzi. Meanwhile, the boys bravely tested the cold plunge pool—their initial shocked expressions quickly melted into laughter as they acclimatised and embraced the refreshing chill. Everyone...