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  To make any of this possible we require help with our FUND RAISING

  – the cost of running the PHAB outings and holidays can be about £30,000 a year.

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Prince Philip Centre PHAB Leeds Activity Holiday

 Bendrigg Trust Centre  – Kendal  14-9-26 to 17-9-26

Monday 14th September

Once again, we arranged the holiday in partnership with National PHAB and joined PHAB clubs from other parts of the country.  A total of 14 Leeds PHAB members and PA’s went on the holiday. A further 2 were also due to go but sadly they had to cancel at short notice for personal reasons. As on previous occasions we liaised with Rebecca Hargreaves, National PHAB Projects and Development Manager, and together we jointly planned the arrangements including bedroom allocation, activity programme etc. We also provided our own mini-buses to transport the members to Bendrigg driven by our “Fabulous” volunteers.  In addition, we hired a transit van for luggage and mobile shower/toilet equipment. St Agnes’ Church was again our departure and return venue which was ideal. We have used the Church for the past four years which has proved to be an excellent rendezvous for us as it is very accessible and we have sole use of the church hall, kitchen facilities, parking and toilets. As we had an early departure on this occasion a “breakfast tuck bag” was provided for everyone to have before leaving or take on the minibus to have while on the journey.  Generous Leeds PHAB Patrons donated the funds to cover the cost of the breakfast bags. We set off at 10.00am. Road works delayed us but we all arrived at Bendrigg Trust at 12.30pm, just in time for lunch which was enjoyed by everyone. After lunch one mini bus and the luggage van return to Leeds with two mini buses remaining at Bendrigg Trust for the four days which is a big mileage and cost saving.  

A range of fun packed activities including archery, cycling, zip wire and much more start in the afternoon. After the evening meal there is more fun and games in the sports hall and sensory room or the option to do art work and socialise in the lounge. The following days are very busy with more activities, including canoeing, tube slide, wall climb, abseil and woodland walk at Sizeregh Castle with a short stop-over at a local pub!! Also a very popular party night with two Leeds PHAB members winning “best fancy dress costume”. Nothing ever deters the members; they just go for all the challenges facing them and enjoy the experience and breath-taking thrills. It’s truly amazing to see them, they are all stars     

Thursday 17th September

It’s the final day but activities continue in the morning and afternoon. The Leeds PHAB minibuses and equipment van arrive around 5.00pm and we load up with luggage and shower/toilet chairs. Everyone enjoys an evening meal of chicken pie, potatoes, carrots, broccoli and chocolate mousse. After lots of goodbyes and hugs we set off to Leeds around 7.00pm. We arrive back at St Agnes’ Church about 9.00pm where family members and taxis await to take people home. This has been yet another very successful event and grateful thanks go to the Prince Philip PHAB Management Committee, volunteers, helpers, Rebecca and her team plus of course the sponsors who kindly supported this project.

Paul

18.9.2026