Summer BBQ Fun: Celebrating The Young People We Help

Last Saturday we held a summer Beach Day for our young people and mentors. It was a way of celebrating what we’re achieving as a charity, and getting everyone together to enjoy the sunshine and the beautiful Devon coastline.

We had a wonderful time with paddle boards courtesy of Kayakhub Teignmouth, beach volleyball and of course, the obligatory barbecue.

Many of the young people had not previously met each other, but with the help of the enormous paddle board (on which they managed to squeeze15 people), that initial anxiety was quashed and they all got on amazingly. So much so that they asked if they could do it again.

“It was a great time! I met many new and amazing people, and had fun (despite being flipped into the water) everyone was so welcoming and kind, even though I was new, I was treated like an equal. Overall a brilliant time with brilliant people! I was thankful to make new friends!

Charlly,

The young people that we see suffer from anxiety, stress and other issues; seeing them come together and seemingly forget their problems for a few hours was wonderful. They were free to get involved in some of the childhood pleasures which many of them would not have experienced.

“It was truly inspiring to see so many young people coming together, connecting, and clearly enjoying themselves. The day was a powerful reminder of how valuable group activities are in bringing together youth, mentors, and supporters, and in strengthening the bonds between them."

Hannah Moon, Head of Trust

We’re looking forward to getting together again in the autumn.