Butlins with Pat & Steve

Our first full day was initially spent exploring Butlins and we spent time on the amusements and had lots of fun. Lunch was taken and then it was off to the ten-pin bowling alley and as always it was competitive and very enjoyable. Swimming was next on the agenda and we all had fun with some brave souls going on all of the slides and flumes. Others just enjoyed swimming and splashing about. Later in the day we prepared to go out to a local pub where we celebrated Steven’s birthday. Steven blew out his candle and we had a slice of cake to finish off our dinner. It was then back to Butlins for an evening of “steps and soul”. We were all exhausted after another late night on the dance floor and fell into bed.

The following morning, after breakfast, we drove to Lynton & Lynmouth where we had a lovely walk and had lunch overlooking the beautiful harbour. On our return, we proceeded to have games of snooker and as the weather was still dull we went to the cinema to finish off the afternoon. After dinner we went to enjoy another evening of top entertainment with a “Bee Gees” tribute band. We danced while they were on and then it was dancing to the disco and once again, we were the last to leave!

The next day we took the “spooky train” along the front and into town where we did a little shopping for gifts and then we walked back along the sea front. After lunch it was off to the fun fair and it was time to be turned upside down and inside out for those that had the stomach for such things! It was great fun and we spent a long time there. We had a very civilised afternoon tea and then organised ourselves for dinner and yet another great night of entertainment. This time it was “Take That” and this was followed by “the Blues Brother’s”.

As it was raining cats & dogs in the morning we decided to go again to the cinema, followed by lunch and then swimming and more time in the amusement arcade. Dinner was at another nice country pub and then it was back in time for a “Tina Turner” tribute and then the Butlins cast went into “Glee” mode. It was all highly entertaining and yet another late night.