A Memorable Day by the Seaside
A group of residents had a wonderful day out at the seaside last week. They enjoyed a day of walking along Tynemouth beach, eating fish and chips and just watching the waves and enjoying the sea air. Claire’s daughter arranged for our residents to use some special beach buggies – these were great fun and the big tyres meant they were able to get onto the sand and right down to see the waves!
It was also a chance to celebrate Colin’s 90th birthday. We all visited Crusoes Restaurant on the beach and over some delicious fish and chips we watched Colin open his presents and cards. Our team gave him some model making kits of a ship and an aeroplane as Colin is such a talented model maker. He opened his cards, we all sang happy birthday and he told us that he was looking forward to a slice of his home made birthday fruit cake when he went home.
Colin had a go in the beach buggy and said “it’s wonderful to get to the water’s edge but I don’t fancy putting my feet in there today!” He added “Thank you to everyone for making my day so special, including the staff at Crusoes restaurant. I can’t believe I’m 90! It’s great when you have a party as everyone comes together, and it was lovely to spend my birthday with my family and friends”
Margaret G said “The seaside brings back lots of memories, especially because we all used to swim here once a week when I was at school.”
Ernie said “It was a lovely day, especially spending it with my niece. I’m tired now but I think that’s down to all the seaside air.”
Claire told us “I loved being in the buggy and walking along the beach with Kate. We used to do this all the time and its wonderful I can do it again.”
John added “We should do this more often! I didn’t want a go in the beach buggies myself, but they are marvellous.”
Thank you to everyone who helped us on our visit – relatives, staff and volunteers – this trip has been the highlight of the summer holidays!
