JollyDays Supported Holidays - Blog

 Crufts Dog Show  Our dog mad group made their way to the National Exhibition Centre for the opening day of Crufts. The vast exhibition halls were filled with dog lovers, stalls and competitions. The group watched obedience displays featuring breeds such as Border Collies, Labradors and German Shepherds, and met a memorable seven-month-old German Shepherd puppy named Pepsi who won her class – earning Grace the promised rosette. In the main arena they watched exciting events including agility finals, the Young Kennel Club Jumping Cup, working dog awards and the fast-paced flyball competition, where Odyssey defeated the Yorkshire Bouncers to take victory. We were in chocolate heaven as we took a trip to Cadbury World , where the group learned about the history of the famous chocolate brand founded by John Cadbury in 1824. Highlights included chocolate-themed films, incredible chocolate sculptures and sampling warm melted chocolate. Later they travelled to Stoke Golding to boa...

 Potters Leisure Resort   Excitement built during the short journey to the resort, and upon arrival guests settled into their spacious rooms before gathering for their first dinner together. The evening continued with entertainment in the theatre, beginning with a lively performance from Rachel and James followed by the energetic  “Totally 80s”  show, featuring music from artists such as Michael Jackson and David Bowie. Singing, dancing and plenty of laughter made for a fantastic first evening. After breakfast on Tuesday , the group jumped straight into the activities with the fun quiz game “Who Wants to Be a Potter Trillionaire?” competing in teams led by Oli and Ayshea. Later, the team “The Jollys” took part in an 80s quiz , finishing an impressive second place, with John answering many of the questions. The day also included a relaxing treat for the ladies at the Aphrodite Beauty Studio , where manicures were enjoyed, followed by a creative craft session de...