The Gateway Club Chester Zoo Trip 2023

Last Tuesday night’s bingo, whilst a success, was very much overshadowed by the excitement building about the trip to Chester Zoo.

Saturday dawned with the promise of a glorious day. Everyone met at the Tesco bus stop and boarded the coach. Eager smiles of anticipation in abundance and that was just the staff and volunteers. These smiles were clearly outshone by those of our members and chatter of excitement filled the air. The journey wasn’t much quieter.

Chester Zoo provides such pleasure for everyone. From a shy Rhinoceros, to a nosey Meerkat. Pretty Flamingos and swift swimming Penguins, there were so many delightful species of our wonderful animal, bird and insect kingdoms to take in.

Everyone entered into the spirit of the day experiencing the joy of being able to see these beautiful and exotic creatures.

All too soon the day was drawing to a close and it was time everyone to climb back on to the bus and head for home. With a reluctant last glance back we were Uttoxeter bound. On the journey home the atmosphere was a little more subdued and for some of our members the day had been particularly exhausting! Would they want to do it again sometime? A resounding yes!

Thank you to all our wonderful Staff, Volunteers and Trustees without whom special days out simply could not happen. Not forgetting our brilliant members whose obvious pleasure from events such as this, makes all the hard work fundraising worthwhile.

Our next adventure will be a Treasure Trail starting at Wilfred House.

Until next time…

Activity Schedule