Monday 7th July
was a lovely sunny morning. People awoke with a sense of excitement. Holiday at
Home was here at last. “Where is St. Andrew’s?” people asked. “Will my lift
arrive on time?” “Will I enjoy this?”
Well, at about 10.15 am, these questions were
beginning to be answered. 42 Guests and helpers descended upon St Andrew's Methodist Church. All
morning, there was the happy sound of chattering and cups of tea, with cakes
and biscuits being devoured. Everyone was warned that diets were strictly to be
left at home. After a wonderful lunch,
there was much amusement with musical Bingo and some grudge games of scrabble
and dominoes. All too soon it was time to go home.
Tuesday 8th July
dawned bright and fair. People were beginning to arrive but where was the
coach? It duly arrived and everyone
began to board. Amazingly, we left on time at 9.30 am.
First stop the Cherry Lane
Garden Centre for loos, drinks and cake. It was like a plague of locusts on the
cake containers! After being watered and snacked, we set off for Hornsea
Freeport.
We were treated to a splendid lunch of fish &
chips or lasagne, with apple crumble or black forest gateau.
We had a look at the shops
and saw some bargains. After this, we went to the other end of Hornsea and had
an ice cream tub by the sea. All day the weather was wonderful and the sun
shone on the righteous. Apparently, 12 miles away in Hull, there was a 2 hour
thunderstorm, and the Yorkshire Show had rain. All too soon, it was time to
return. We got back to St. Andrew’s bang on time at 6.30 pm.
The Wednesday started with a demonstration of aids for
the elderly. They even had an aid for pulling your leg, believe it or not!
After another wonderful
lunch, we were entertained by an excellent singer.
All too soon, it was the end
of our Holiday at Home. Everyone had a brilliant time. Friendships were renewed
and new friendships were made. There were a wonderful team of helpers, in the
kitchen, befriending people, transporting everyone about. I cannot thank
everyone enough for all the help that they gave so willingly.
I am assured that all our
guests are now on a diet and are in need of throat lozenges, after all the
chatting that took place. As for next year - watch this space……..
John
Pastoral Co-ordinator
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