Short Break Reviews
Blackpool - September 2005
Benidorm - May 2005
Palma Nova - May 2004
Blackpool 2005
Staff
Attending: - Alan Gibson, Michael Gibson,
Jacqui Bain.
This was my 1st short break with Threshold and we went to Blackpool, travelling by minibus. The enrolment for the trip was approx 6.
Thursday: - Day of departure, arriving in Blackpool just before evening meal, after the evening meal we went on the tram along the promenade and on the way back we were viewing the illuminations. We also done a short walk along central pier and stopped of at a bar.
Friday: - (ALL DAY) – Attended Blackpool Pleasure Beach, rode major and family rides including Pepsi Max, Irn Bru Revolution, Avalanche, Playstation, White mouse (VERY SORE), Grand National and many others. In the evening attending the Hot Ice show (Skating Event).
Saturday: - Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour (Alan, Gary), Staying in the Hotel, Swimming (Jamie, Allan, Michael and Jacqui). Full squad except Jacqui watched the Rangers V Hearts Game in the hotel. Walked around the shops and bought a few accessories. Nightly activity was Ten Pin bowling and then went back to the hotel and sat in the bar for a few hours.
Sunday: - (ALL DAY) Blackpool Tower and Circus. Really interesting views from the top of the tower. Circus was very amusing and really funny. Then walked back to the Hotel from Central Pier and then sort of stayed in the hotel for the night, including getting packed up and then had a few games of pool.
Monday:- Departing Hotel, ETA in Hamilton was 2.00pm
Evaluation!
Hotel
100%
Food
in
hotel 100%
Over all
trip was Outstanding, I can’t say better than that
Benidorm
2005
On Sunday we went to the Old Town Market just off the Promenade and had a look about, it was good. we didn't do a lot so we just had a chill out day.
On Monday we all went on a day trip to Valencia which was around 2 hours drive from our hotel and went a walk around the shops and done a spot of shopping, we were walking a lot and had to drink lots of water to avoid us all getting dehydrated but it's good to keep fit, we went back to our hotel for dinner, the day itself was a great success but it was tiring once we got back for dinner, then we chilled out around our hotel the rest of the evening.
On Tuesday we had a cheap day, we went down to the beach and went on pedalos and I swam in the sea to cool myself down and that helped, went back to our hotel and chilled out for the rest of the evening.
On Wednesday we split up into two groups, one group went to Terra Mitica Theme Park and the other went to the Market and the Old Town. I went to Terra Mitica with Peter and Richard and went on all the rides, mostly rollercoasters as i love those rides, then went back to our hotel for dinner, again it was tiring but it was good to see everyone enjoying themselves.
On Thursday we went shopping to the Old Town and bought gifts for our family again we had another chill out day and didn't do a lot, I went out with Graeme McClure in the evening and then later at night went back to hotel.
On Friday again we split up into two groups, one group went to Mundomar and the Other went on a boat trip. I chose Mundomar which is quite similar to a zoopark, I liked watching the Parrot, Dolphin and Sealion shows, it was avery hot day then went back to our hotel for dinner and then done some packing for going home tomorrow.
On Saturday Sadly, it was our last day, the coach came to pick us up at around 3pm to take us to the airport we arrived at the airport at around 4.30pm to check-in for our filight at 7.10pm and the flight was on time (thank goodness again) and arrived back in Glasgow at around 9.10pm (English time) then went to get our baggage and onto our private bus to take us back to Hamilton, we arrived back there at 10.30pm.
It was a tiring experience for staff and service users but it was good to see everyone enjoy themselves. I would like to thank everyone for organising this respite break and a big thank you for allowing us to split into two hotels. Also thanks to Susan, Jack and Family and Hazel Reid who gave us a great send off from Hamilton.
I'm hoping to come on the next respite abroad next year if you plan to have one.
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After much preparation and to Susan and Hazel’s relief, we finally headed to Palma Nova Majorca at around 8pm on Friday 7th May. The group of 27 (16 service users & 11 staff members) descended on Prestwick Airport for the 23.45 Spanair flight to Palma Majorca. Much to our disappointment our flight was delayed two and a half hours, which made for a long wait in the pretty sparse surroundings of the airport. Finally the much anticipated boarding call was made and we were eventually on our way.
We had our very own Elvis and Shakin’ Stevens impersonator with us, Mr Gary Keenan, although others soon took over the stage to perform too, including Craig, Richard, Robert and Brian. Number one dancer was Craig Maule alias John Travolta and comedy act Richard Brownlie as Billy Connelly.
It was a tiring experience for the staff but was extremely worthwhile to see everyone enjoy themselves so much.
We left the hotel on the 14th for Palma airport where much to our relief the flight was on time. On arrival at Prestwick Airport we discovered two cases were missing, although fortunately they arrived at the airport the following morning and were hastily retrieved, as we didn’t want Richard and Tommy to go commando.
Despite Susan’s request on Real Radio, Alan was first up every morning with a smile on his face at 6.30am.
We appreciated the hard work done by everyone who supported this respite break in any way. We would also like to thank Peter and Stuart, and Susan, Jack and family who gave us a great send off from Hamilton. It was also good to see Sandy, Craig, and Matthew at the airport to wave us off on the Friday night.
I hear that plans are afoot for a further trip next year. If you would like details please contact Threshold office direct.
by Fiona Wright
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We met at Hamilton Sheriff
Court on Saturday 7th May at 9.45am approximately, there was around 30
of us going, then headed onto our private bus at 10.15am to take us to
Glasgow Airport. We arrived there at around 11am to check-in. Our
flight was on time at 2.10pm (thank goodness) then we arrived at
Alicante at 6.10pm (Spanish time) the outside temperature was 25oC then
went on the coach to take us to our hotels, we split up into two hotels
one was the Venus and the other was the Presidente, I stayed in the
Venus. We arrived there at 7.30pm just in time for dinner and went for
a walk later on in the evening then went to bed after that.
On Sunday we went to the Old Town Market just off the Promenade and had a look about, it was good. we didn't do a lot so we just had a chill out day.
On Monday we all went on a day trip to Valencia which was around 2 hours drive from our hotel and went a walk around the shops and done a spot of shopping, we were walking a lot and had to drink lots of water to avoid us all getting dehydrated but it's good to keep fit, we went back to our hotel for dinner, the day itself was a great success but it was tiring once we got back for dinner, then we chilled out around our hotel the rest of the evening.
On Tuesday we had a cheap day, we went down to the beach and went on pedalos and I swam in the sea to cool myself down and that helped, went back to our hotel and chilled out for the rest of the evening.
On Wednesday we split up into two groups, one group went to Terra Mitica Theme Park and the other went to the Market and the Old Town. I went to Terra Mitica with Peter and Richard and went on all the rides, mostly rollercoasters as i love those rides, then went back to our hotel for dinner, again it was tiring but it was good to see everyone enjoying themselves.
On Thursday we went shopping to the Old Town and bought gifts for our family again we had another chill out day and didn't do a lot, I went out with Graeme McClure in the evening and then later at night went back to hotel.
On Friday again we split up into two groups, one group went to Mundomar and the Other went on a boat trip. I chose Mundomar which is quite similar to a zoopark, I liked watching the Parrot, Dolphin and Sealion shows, it was avery hot day then went back to our hotel for dinner and then done some packing for going home tomorrow.
On Saturday Sadly, it was our last day, the coach came to pick us up at around 3pm to take us to the airport we arrived at the airport at around 4.30pm to check-in for our filight at 7.10pm and the flight was on time (thank goodness again) and arrived back in Glasgow at around 9.10pm (English time) then went to get our baggage and onto our private bus to take us back to Hamilton, we arrived back there at 10.30pm.
It was a tiring experience for staff and service users but it was good to see everyone enjoy themselves. I would like to thank everyone for organising this respite break and a big thank you for allowing us to split into two hotels. Also thanks to Susan, Jack and Family and Hazel Reid who gave us a great send off from Hamilton.
I'm hoping to come on the next respite abroad next year if you plan to have one.
An Article written by Craig MacDonald
After much preparation and to Susan and Hazel’s relief, we finally headed to Palma Nova Majorca at around 8pm on Friday 7th May. The group of 27 (16 service users & 11 staff members) descended on Prestwick Airport for the 23.45 Spanair flight to Palma Majorca. Much to our disappointment our flight was delayed two and a half hours, which made for a long wait in the pretty sparse surroundings of the airport. Finally the much anticipated boarding call was made and we were eventually on our way.
After arriving at the
hotel at about half past eight,
it was definitely
time for a bit of shut eye. We awoke early in the afternoon raring to
go (donning shorts and t-shirt) and began to start enjoying the
Majorcan sun. Choices were made regarding activities which included
watching the old firm game on TV (some men can never miss watching a
game), sitting by the pool, or doing a spot of shopping..
During the week we went in
smaller groups to Porto Pi
(an indoor
shopping centre) Palma City and Santa Ponsa a small town near to Palma
Nova. A variety of activities were on offer such as swimming, pedaloes,
shopping (a firm favourite), ‘crazy’ Golf Fantasia and karaoke. All of
the activities were very much enjoyed.
We had our very own Elvis and Shakin’ Stevens impersonator with us, Mr Gary Keenan, although others soon took over the stage to perform too, including Craig, Richard, Robert and Brian. Number one dancer was Craig Maule alias John Travolta and comedy act Richard Brownlie as Billy Connelly.
It was a tiring experience for the staff but was extremely worthwhile to see everyone enjoy themselves so much.
We left the hotel on the 14th for Palma airport where much to our relief the flight was on time. On arrival at Prestwick Airport we discovered two cases were missing, although fortunately they arrived at the airport the following morning and were hastily retrieved, as we didn’t want Richard and Tommy to go commando.
Despite Susan’s request on Real Radio, Alan was first up every morning with a smile on his face at 6.30am.
We appreciated the hard work done by everyone who supported this respite break in any way. We would also like to thank Peter and Stuart, and Susan, Jack and family who gave us a great send off from Hamilton. It was also good to see Sandy, Craig, and Matthew at the airport to wave us off on the Friday night.
I hear that plans are afoot for a further trip next year. If you would like details please contact Threshold office direct.
by Fiona Wright
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