Alton Towers trip for young carers

Date: Monday, August 12th 2013
Categories: All Leicestershire Activities & Events Groups & Forums

There were thrills a-plenty for our young carers on 7th August when our group went to Alton Towers for the day.

Paid for via our Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Communities Foundation (LLRCF) grant, which funds two ‘special events’ a year for our group, 14 young carers, Gillian Wood (a Trustee of VASL) and Hannah Currington left the Satellite Centre at 8.30am, fortified by water and Murray mints.

We were blessed with the weather, which was fortunate as within half an hour of arrival both adults were absolutely drenched on the Congo River Rapids. The young carers scarpered as soon as we got through the gates, anxious to get in the queue for the most stomach-churning rides – ‘The Smiler’ looks particularly likely to make you lose your lunch!

Despite having to share the park with every wasp in the UK, a great time was had by all, and at least half the group fell straight to sleep on the coach home.

The following feedback was left on Facebook:

“Want to go again!”

“Alton Towers was amazing – you are all so so awesome.”

“Had a great time at Alton towers with everyone yesterday it was really fun… love you all at y.c.c !”

“Alton Towers with YCC was awesome!”

“Me with my girls at Alton towers today xxxxxx had a really good day thanks guys xxx and the rest of YCC, had a good laugh on the bus.”

“Honestly had the best day at Alton Towers with YCC […]! Love you guys.”

“It was the best day ever.”

“Was really good, thanks guys!”