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Young people from The HUB were fortunate enough to fly off to the UK for an amazing day of fun at Paultons Theme Park earlier this month, courtesy of Blue Islands.
Nine young people, along with staff and a volunteer, left for Southampton on what turned out to be one of the wettest days of the year. However, the rain could not dampen the spirits of the young people who thoroughly enjoyed the thrill-seeking day out.
Many of the young people had never experienced travelling by plane or travelled outside of Guernsey before. One young person said, ‘This is the best day ever, I wish we could come back every day.’
Senior project worker at The HUB, Rosie Williams, said, ‘We were rather worried that the weather may ruin the day for some of the young people but much to our delight they hardly even noticed the awful weather conditions because they were having so much fun.
‘For some, simply travelling to the destination was a special occasion in itself. The day at the theme park is an experience they will treasure forever. It has been an amazing opportunity for young people who have faced many difficulties in their lives and we are extremely grateful for all of Blue Islands’ generosity.’
Hampshire-based Paultons Park was recently voted the UK’s best-rated amusement park for the second year running in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards. Paultons Park – home of Peppa Pig World and Lost Kingdom – has more than 70 rides and attractions for children and young people to enjoy.
The HUB is a service delivered by The Youth Commission which offers a safe and confidential space for children and young people to access one-to-one, structured and evidence-based emotional support.
Wigwam Support Group and The Youth Commission for Guernsey and Alderney are next to travel to the theme park as part of the three charities chosen by Blue Islands to enjoy the opportunity. 36 young people in total will get the chance to experience this fabulous theme park.
Blue Islands CEO, Rob Veron, said, ‘As a Channel Islands based airline we are keen to support local charities and the people they work with. Hearing about the young people’s adventures has been simply fantastic and everyone at Blue Islands is thrilled they had such a terrific time. We hope it is an experience they will remember for years to come, and with two more groups to go, there are even memories to be made.”
