Blackpool with Michaela & Steve - November 2015

     Blackpool     

 We all went to the top of the tower and were amazed by the view! Some of us even stood on the glass floor.

One afternoon we visited the tower ballroom and we all loved watching the dancing.

We all had a great time at the Circus show.  

At the Madame Tussauds wax museum we had so much fun having our photographs taken with all the famous people on display.

We spent an afternoon at the Sealife centre walking through the tunnels with Sharks & Rays swimming all around us. It was amazing to see all the different types of Marine life.

 We spent a day at Blackpool Zoo. We had a great time seeing the Giraffes & Penguins to name just a few.

Potters Leisure Resort with Paula & Phil

    Potters Leisure Resort    

 Every evening we were entertain with incredible shows. We especially loved our last night where we sang and waved flags on stage whilst singing proudly “Land of Hope and Glory” and “Rule Britannia”.

 During our stay we experience different fun activities. We all tried our skills at curling, archery & air-rifle shooting. At the end of the week our instructor rewarded us with medals!

A relaxing afternoon was spent painting and decorating Christmas ornaments. 

We all had a fantastic time playing ten pin bowling. Everyone one did jolly good and Peter was as our winner over all!

Our Christmas meal was fantastic, we even had crackers! This was followed by a surprise visit from the great man himself  “Father Christmas” 

Bowling & Pool Competition in Essex with Phil, Pat & Derek

   Bowling & Pool Competition   

Everyone was very excited to begin the tournament. We started with round of Pool which showed some great skills.

At bowling everyone had a smashing time. The final was fabulous, thanks to all for making it so fun & enjoyable.

On our final day we went off to Deans Diner to enjoy our last meal together and for the results to be read out. There was much excitement over who would come through and grab the trophy.

 At the end of our exciting tournament the winners of 2015 pool competition was John & bowling was Jonathan.  Well done guys!

The winners of the two competitions were presented with trophies that they can display at home whilst all the competitors received medals for each discipline, so everyone came away with a great memento! 

Center Parcs Leisure Resort with Michaela & Steve

Center Parcs Leisure Resort

During our staying we enjoyed friendly tournaments of ten pin bowling and pool. Everyone was very fair in their play and all had great fun!

Everyone was enthusiastic and keen to win the table tennis tournament.

We enjoyed some fun time playing on the amusements.

The air hockey was the favourite by all! 

We had great leisurely walks through the forest and all loved spotting the wildlife, we even had them come close to our woodland lodges.

Cheers everyone for a fantastic week!  

London Sightseeing & Theatre with Netty, Pat & John

~ London Sightseeing & Theatre~

On route to Buckingham Palace we encountered a number of horse guards and a procession of the Queens horses. We arrived in time to witness the Queen leaving the Palace. We all got a very good view of the Queen as she passed by us!

At the London Eye we had a pod all to ourselves and saw the fascinating views over London; the experience lasted 30 amazing minutes.

Where better to find gifts and souvenirs than Harrods and Hamleys!

It was so impressive to see Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament!

At the Novello Theatre we enjoyed a fantastic performance of Mamma Mia. Everyone was on their feet singing and dancing.  

We had an exciting river cruise from Westminster to Greenwich and back again, taking in the impressive city sights all around us!