Here we are in Skegness on our Grand Days Out adventure number 3.
Weather is fantastic today.
Huge thanks to Anton our driver, trentbartonland and Copemann Ashby for sponsoring the event, we couldn’t do this without you.
52 people enjoying a free day at Skegness - there’s nothing better than that!
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Here we are in Skegness on our Grand Days Out adventure number 3.
Weather is fantastic today.
Huge thanks to Anton our driver, trentbartonland and Copemann Ashby for sponsoring the event, we couldn’t do this without you.
52 people enjoying a free day at Skegness - there’s nothing better than that!
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National Open Garden Scheme | Horsley | August 3rd 2025
The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,500 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. These events help to support charities across the UK.
The Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre have over many years been fortunate enough to provide refreshments at an open garden event in Horsley, Derby. We have traditionally provided cream teas, cakes, coffee and a variety of refreshments.
Yesterday despite what looked like inclement weather at the start of the day, the garden opened in Horsley at 13.30hrs and the sun came out. And what a beautiful day it was, all framed by an outstanding garden.
Our refreshments stall performed miracles, presenting a lot of hungry garden visitors with homemade delights. Like so many events, it takes a small army behind the scenes to make it happen, and in particular Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre would especially like to thank:-
Alison Napier - such a lovely garden and surrounds
Dave and Ann Harris - sublime scones and cakes
Lynne - for organising us into regimented precision for on time deliveries to the customers
Alison Evans - for organising with tremendous precision all the elements that made the day run smoothly
In particular we would like to say a huge thanks to The Duffield Dairy for their generosity in providing us with the cream we needed to make our scones during the day; it made a big difference for us and the customers loved it.
www.theduffielddairy.co.uk/
Was it worth it?
Undoubtedly and categorically yes it was. Although inevitably the footfall was down we were able to meet so many different people from all over the county and beyond. Of course many had prior knowledge of Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre and it was fantastic to provide updates on where, what, how we are progressing.
Amazing!
Please visit the website to learn more about what they do and how you can help; donations are always welcome, along with volunteers to help in fundraising.
www.dchc.org.uk
Here's to another 130 years!
Janine Holmes Simon Evans Michelle Breffitt Lee Jepson
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🌊✨ Grand Day Out to Skegness – Spaces Available! ✨🌊
We still have a few spaces left for our free family day trip to Skegness on Wednesday 6th August – first come, first served!
🚌 What’s included?
✔️ Return coach travel (departing 8am from Shirland, 8:20am from Holmewood, Chesterfield)
✔️ A £5 lunch voucher for each person
✔️ A local map with ideas for seaside fun 🏖️
✔️ A packed tea for the journey home
✔️ Arrival back around 7pm
This is a wonderful chance to enjoy a memorable family day at the seaside – with all the essentials taken care of. If you would like to be considered - please apply!
👉 Apply now to secure your family’s place: forms.office.com/e/p1XBbPagkk
📸 A big thank you to our supporters who make these Grand Days Out possible. Don’t miss out – spaces will go quickly!
#GrandDayOut #DerbyshireFamilies #DCHC #SeasideMagic
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Hi just wondering if you do pick ups from derby?
