Sunday - 29 Members and 14 helpers departed liverpool on coach driven by Billy to Bournemouth.
After a short stop off at a service station on the M6 by-pass we arrived at the hotel. After unpacking we had dinner which was followed by a quite night in the hotel bar, or an evening stroll along the cliff top promenade.
After a short stop off at a service station on the M6 by-pass we arrived at the hotel. After unpacking we had dinner which was followed by a quite night in the hotel bar, or an evening stroll along the cliff top promenade.
Monday was spent in Bournemouth and consisted of games (cricket) on the hoter lawn followed by lunch. Groups of Helpers and members went into Bournemouth in the afternoon either to shop in the town or explore the beach. After dinner we were entertained by a Disco and DJ in the hotel with much dancing, singing, limbo dancing and other activities for which prizes where awarded.
Tuesday consisted of a trip across the ferry to Swanage where members spent an eventful day on the beach and exploring the town. In the evening 20 members visited Poole Dog Racing where Big Ray came out on top, but never bought any beer!
Wednesday was a day out at Marwell Zoo. A glorious day with lots of different animals to see and a good time had by all. In the evening members and helpers went to the Pier Theatre to see ABBA, no not the real group, but that didn't stop member, and helpers, joining in on the singalong and aisle dancing!
Thursday the rains set in on . However, it didn't spoil the fun. After a morning of Horse racing in the hotel the afternoon was spent Ten Pin Bowling followed by a visit to Poole harbour in the evening where we were entertained by a band and firworks.
Friday was another sport day in the morning, shopping in the afternoon, foam fight before dinner and disco and prize giving in the evening.
Sadly, Saturday we departed Bournemouth and arrived back in Liverpool in the early evening.
