Our 2018 visit took place from July 6th until August 3rd. The two outstanding features this year were the great weather (The only rain was on one Sunday so all the weekdays were blessed with wall-to-wall blue skies and warm sun) and the youngsters who were a complete joy. We also had the benefit of two interpreters because our group size this year was 17 - one over the limit for having one interpreter. Natalia was our Leader for the third year running and was ably assisted by Victoria who had just completed her degree in English at Minsk University.
The journey from Gatwick, which takes place on a Friday afternoon was, as usual, very tedious. We used a cross country route via Haywoods Heath, Pullborough and Chichester then onto the A27/M27. It took 4 hours on July 6th including a stop.
We organise every day while the children are with us apart from weekends and one family day on the day before they return.
The children visit the dentists (courtesy of South Coast Dental Practice) and opticians (Scrivens of Broadstone) where they receive eye checks and if needed, prescription glasses.
On the first day here we have a Welcome Party. We collect a lot of clothes and footwear so that they have enough to last them for four weeks. Some arrive with very little and it is important to try to protect the shoes or sandals that they arrive in so that the parents don't have t replace them when they go back home. We also issue rucksacks, generously provided by Route One, so that they can carry their packed lunch, any extra clothing and swimming gear when required.
At the end of the visit the youngsters give us a concert which is followed by a shared supper and disco. It was held at Henbury View School.
Click the link to see the planner or hover over the pictures to read their captions
The journey from Gatwick, which takes place on a Friday afternoon was, as usual, very tedious. We used a cross country route via Haywoods Heath, Pullborough and Chichester then onto the A27/M27. It took 4 hours on July 6th including a stop.
We organise every day while the children are with us apart from weekends and one family day on the day before they return.
The children visit the dentists (courtesy of South Coast Dental Practice) and opticians (Scrivens of Broadstone) where they receive eye checks and if needed, prescription glasses.
On the first day here we have a Welcome Party. We collect a lot of clothes and footwear so that they have enough to last them for four weeks. Some arrive with very little and it is important to try to protect the shoes or sandals that they arrive in so that the parents don't have t replace them when they go back home. We also issue rucksacks, generously provided by Route One, so that they can carry their packed lunch, any extra clothing and swimming gear when required.
At the end of the visit the youngsters give us a concert which is followed by a shared supper and disco. It was held at Henbury View School.
Click the link to see the planner or hover over the pictures to read their captions
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