JollyDays Supported Holidays - Blog

  Motor Madness  It was the day we had all been waiting for, Formula Fast Indoor Karting!! Upon arrival we prepared for our session by donning fireproof racing suits, helmets and gloves. Next, we had our full safety introduction making sure we all knew the basic rules on the track. We had a tutorial on how to drive the 200cc Karts, a practice at driving them and then it was green lights for GO! Flags were waved to start the 25-minute race! Everyone started out slowly to get used to their Karts but quickly built-up speed. Some great overtakes and grease lightening speeds ensued!  Before we knew it the chequered flags were flown. Everyone took to this impressive sport, following lights, flags and instruction so well and showing great improvement to driving skill throughout.    After the racing had finished, we hit the podium enjoying our time in the spotlight. We made the journey to the famous Silverstone Race Circuit. This track has been ...

 Exmoor Activity Centre  Everyone was very excited to hear that climbing was our first activity of the holiday. After being kitted up with helmets and harnesses, we followed Tiff to the outside climbing wall. We started with a team building session, where we took it in turns to be pulled in the air along the zip wire, hoisted upwards by other members of the group. It was great fun ringing the bell at the end before being lowered back down to the ground. From here we tackled two different climbing walls, everyone had a go and loved challenging themselves on the more difficult wall. Tiff then set us a further challenge of abseiling down the wall, again everyone took on the challenge. Some of us were very confident, others needed some reassurance, but we were all very brave and succeeded.  We donned our life jackets headed through the woods to the lakeside. We all climbed into two canoes and set off from the jetty, paddling our way to the opposite side of the lake. Tiff had ...