What a Fabulous UCG Autumn 2024

The Gateway Club took the opportunity to hop on a Leons of Stafford Coach Holiday and take a few of our members on a summer break to Llandudno.

The itinerary was a busy one but nevertheless the team were determined to make the most of every minute and give the members an experience they would never forget.

Day 1 was spent travelling to Llandudno which was to be their base for the week checking into their hotel and settling in.

Day 2 they were off to Bews-y-coed then on to Porthmadog for lunch and a ride on the Ffestiniog Railway.

Day 3 was a trip up the Yr Wyddfa Railway (Snowdon Railway) but only half way due to the 58 mile an hour winds at the top (need to have words with who was responsible for the weather!) Then on to Llanberis Lake Railway with such beautiful scenery.

Day 4 was spent at the seaside with fresh sea air building up an appetite, there was nothing better than traditional Fish and Chips to satisfy rumbling tummies. There was time for a play in the amusement arcade followed by a walk along the pier and swimming in the hotel pool to round off the day.

Day 5 after a good night’s sleep, and following a walk along the promenade, it was time to climb aboard the coach for one last time and journey home back to Staffordshire.

The members were treated each night to entertainment at the hotel and everyone had a fabulously fun time. Oh, I almost forgot the Alice in Wonderland trail in Llandudno which was an opportunity to appreciate some of the characters from the Lewis Carol books.

Back to Club nights, and it was time to bowl a strike at the Cinebowl. One of our members managed it with their first bowl and there were happy faces all round.

This week was time for something completely different. Bramshall Park was our venue, so off we went to listen and feel the sounds from nature – the stream, trees and leaves with Tim. Followed by nature painting with Aster. The members had so much fun and the colours were wonderful and vibrant.

Uttoxeter Gateway Club are back at Bramshall Park on Saturday 24th August as Uttoxeter Lions host Lark In the Park from 1.00pm. We are fundraising for the Club with a Children’s Tombola and a new twist on our wheelbarrow raffle. This year not only can you win the wheelbarrow but the fun gardening related items inside. Come along and have some fun whilst supporting great charities.

Fingers crossed the weather is good for us. See you soon for a report on how it went.

Until next time…

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