Funding was secured to provide three coach trips over the summer period to Great Yarmouth, Maldon and Southend, 100 people from as young as 1 to 96 years came on the trips to help build the community and prevent loneliness. Thank you to our local councillors, Colchester Borough Homes and proceeds from our 2023 Christmas Fair for funding the trips.
Keep an eye out next March for more trips during 2026
VE Day 13th May 2025
A wonderful afternoon was had celebrating VE day in the hall at the centre. 61 people attended the event and enjoyed bangers and mash plus dessert, bingo, raffle and a quiz!
BeWILDerwood 29th May 2025
On our first trip of the year we took 47 of the local community to BeWILDerwood in Norfolk. They had lots of fun, smiles and laughs as they climbed up and down on slides, swings and zip wires. This trip was heavily discounted as it was funded by money raised at our Christmas Fair.
Aldeburgh & Southwold 13th Jun 2025
This months coach trip took 48 local residents to enjoy the gorgeous weather along Suffolk’s coastline. Fish and chips were enjoyed by many, including the seagulls!
—
54 of elder community had a fish & chip two course lunch, entertainment & raffle all heavily discounted.
Last years Christmas Fair raised over £1000 and was put back into the community.
115 children received FREE a gift from Father Christmas, we are expecting more this year!