🌟 Work Party Complete – What a Difference a Few Days Make! 🌟
We’ve wrapped up a brilliant work party at the Centre today – and wow… what a transformation! 👏
From fixing switches, changing strip lights and reclaiming outdoor spaces… to refreshing rooms, jet washing masonry, painting ceilings, cleaning windows, organising storage areas, and making the building safer and more welcoming – the team have worked incredibly hard!
These “behind the scenes” jobs might not always be glamorous, but they are absolutely essential in getting everything ready for our holiday children who will be arriving later for our first holiday in May.
A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers who gave up their time, energy and muscles this weekend:
👉 Peter Holmes, Stuart Boon, David Bridges, John Lake, Annabel Steadman
And a special shoutout to Co-op Roman Bank for kindly supplying lunch yesterday – it was very much appreciated and kept everyone going!
Want to be part of the next work party?
We’d love to have you join us – no special skills needed, just a willingness to get stuck in! Or if you’d like to volunteer directly with children on one of our holiday programmes, get in touch – we’d love to hear from you 💙
👉 Register your interest here:
forms.microsoft.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=YSKOScmIO0m4t3...
Every hour given, every job completed, brings us one step closer to welcoming children back for a life-changing seaside break!
#TeamDCHC #VolunteersMakeItHappen #Community #Skegness #MakingADifference
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Well done everyone 👏
Fantastic
Oh dear, sounds like the heart of the childrens centre is being ripped out! So sad , Ali and the team ran a great centre for many years, concentrating on the children's safety and well being. Always full of laughter and love . Im sure all the children that have passed your way have so many great memories, lets hope it can continue 🙂
Huge thanks to William and Russ for raising £470.00 with the help of locals and customers at The Three Monkeys in Skegness. What an effort…. Thank you so much!!!!
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Fantastic 👏🏼
Well done guys
🏏What an incredible evening at our Devon Malcolm Event held on 5th March!
A huge thank you to Ashbourne Pavilion for hosting us so brilliantly – the perfect setting for such a special night.
To Jimmy Drew from Derbyshire County Cricket Club, thank you for being a fantastic host and for running the auction with such energy and enthusiasm – you helped make the night truly memorable.
To everyone who came along – your support, generosity and great company made the evening what it was. It was wonderful to see so many people come together for Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.
And most of all, thank you to Devon Malcolm himself. Your honesty, humour and powerful personal journey, alongside those unforgettable cricketing stories, made for a truly entertaining and inspiring evening.
Because of everyone involved, we are absolutely delighted to share that the funds raised will cover the cost of 6 children’s holidays this year!
That’s 6 children given the chance to experience the seaside, build confidence, and create lifelong memories – at £380 per child.
An amazing effort by everyone involved. Thank you. 💙
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Sounds like you all had a great evening, brilliant to see such a great outcome for all the team involved in making this happen.
Now taking bookings for Spring and Summer 2026!
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66th Derby Scout Group - Spondon
Anne Flemming xx
A big thank you to Greg De Mello for supporting Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre tomorrow at the Derby 10K!
Greg is raising money to help give disadvantaged Derbyshire children the chance to experience the joy of a seaside holiday in Skegness. For many of the children we support, a week away means fresh sea air, new friendships, fun activities – and a chance to simply be children.
Every donation, no matter the size, helps us make these life-changing holidays possible.
If you’d like to support Greg and help us give more children a break they will never forget, please consider donating below!
Thank you Greg – and thank you to everyone who supports our work. 💙
#DerbyshireChildrensHolidayCentre #Skegness #ChildrensCharity #MakingMemories #Fundraising
Greg's fundraiser for Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre
www.justgiving.com
Help Greg de Mello raise money to support Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre1 CommentComment on Facebook
Greg De Mello - a fantastic thing to do for our charity, thank you for planning to do this. 👍
Could you be part of something life-changing next year?
At Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre, our Holiday Care Team Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.
By working directly with children — offering encouragement, building trust, sharing laughter, and creating moments of pure seaside joy — you help turn a simple break away into something transformational.
This isn’t just a holiday.
It’s confidence built.
Friendships formed.
Horizons widened.
Memories that last a lifetime.
We are now recruiting Holiday Care Team Volunteers for our 2026 Core Holiday Programme at our centre in Skegness.
📅 Volunteer Weeks Available:
• Week 1 – Mon 25th to Fri 29th May (Half Term)
• Week 2 – Mon 27th to Fri 31st July
• Week 3 – Mon 3rd to Fri 7th August
• Week 4 – Mon 10th to Fri 14th August
• Week 5 – Mon 17th to Fri 21st August
• Week 6 – Mon 24th to Fri 28th August
• Week 7 – Mon 26th to Fri 30th October (Half Term)
✨ No experience needed – just kindness, energy and a willingness to learn.
✔ Full training provided
✔ DBS check required
✔ Interview and two references
If you’ve ever wanted to do something that truly matters — this is it.
Over 200 children will walk through our doors next year.
Will you be there to welcome them?
👉 Apply today at: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Qxx7SKZmmE
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🌟 Work Party Complete – What a Difference a Few Days Make! 🌟
We’ve wrapped up a brilliant work party at the Centre today – and wow… what a transformation! 👏
From fixing switches, changing strip lights and reclaiming outdoor spaces… to refreshing rooms, jet washing masonry, painting ceilings, cleaning windows, organising storage areas, and making the building safer and more welcoming – the team have worked incredibly hard!
These “behind the scenes” jobs might not always be glamorous, but they are absolutely essential in getting everything ready for our holiday children who will be arriving later for our first holiday in May.
A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers who gave up their time, energy and muscles this weekend:
👉 Peter Holmes, Stuart Boon, David Bridges, John Lake, Annabel Steadman
And a special shoutout to Co-op Roman Bank for kindly supplying lunch yesterday – it was very much appreciated and kept everyone going!
Want to be part of the next work party?
We’d love to have you join us – no special skills needed, just a willingness to get stuck in! Or if you’d like to volunteer directly with children on one of our holiday programmes, get in touch – we’d love to hear from you 💙
👉 Register your interest here:
forms.microsoft.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=YSKOScmIO0m4t3...
Every hour given, every job completed, brings us one step closer to welcoming children back for a life-changing seaside break!
#TeamDCHC #VolunteersMakeItHappen #Community #Skegness #MakingADifference
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Well done everyone 👏
Fantastic
Oh dear, sounds like the heart of the childrens centre is being ripped out! So sad , Ali and the team ran a great centre for many years, concentrating on the children's safety and well being. Always full of laughter and love . Im sure all the children that have passed your way have so many great memories, lets hope it can continue 🙂
Huge thanks to William and Russ for raising £470.00 with the help of locals and customers at The Three Monkeys in Skegness. What an effort…. Thank you so much!!!!
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Fantastic 👏🏼
Well done guys
🏏What an incredible evening at our Devon Malcolm Event held on 5th March!
A huge thank you to Ashbourne Pavilion for hosting us so brilliantly – the perfect setting for such a special night.
To Jimmy Drew from Derbyshire County Cricket Club, thank you for being a fantastic host and for running the auction with such energy and enthusiasm – you helped make the night truly memorable.
To everyone who came along – your support, generosity and great company made the evening what it was. It was wonderful to see so many people come together for Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.
And most of all, thank you to Devon Malcolm himself. Your honesty, humour and powerful personal journey, alongside those unforgettable cricketing stories, made for a truly entertaining and inspiring evening.
Because of everyone involved, we are absolutely delighted to share that the funds raised will cover the cost of 6 children’s holidays this year!
That’s 6 children given the chance to experience the seaside, build confidence, and create lifelong memories – at £380 per child.
An amazing effort by everyone involved. Thank you. 💙
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Sounds like you all had a great evening, brilliant to see such a great outcome for all the team involved in making this happen.
Now taking bookings for Spring and Summer 2026!
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
66th Derby Scout Group - Spondon
Anne Flemming xx
A big thank you to Greg De Mello for supporting Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre tomorrow at the Derby 10K!
Greg is raising money to help give disadvantaged Derbyshire children the chance to experience the joy of a seaside holiday in Skegness. For many of the children we support, a week away means fresh sea air, new friendships, fun activities – and a chance to simply be children.
Every donation, no matter the size, helps us make these life-changing holidays possible.
If you’d like to support Greg and help us give more children a break they will never forget, please consider donating below!
Thank you Greg – and thank you to everyone who supports our work. 💙
#DerbyshireChildrensHolidayCentre #Skegness #ChildrensCharity #MakingMemories #Fundraising
Greg's fundraiser for Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre
www.justgiving.com
Help Greg de Mello raise money to support Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre1 CommentComment on Facebook
Greg De Mello - a fantastic thing to do for our charity, thank you for planning to do this. 👍
Could you be part of something life-changing next year?
At Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre, our Holiday Care Team Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.
By working directly with children — offering encouragement, building trust, sharing laughter, and creating moments of pure seaside joy — you help turn a simple break away into something transformational.
This isn’t just a holiday.
It’s confidence built.
Friendships formed.
Horizons widened.
Memories that last a lifetime.
We are now recruiting Holiday Care Team Volunteers for our 2026 Core Holiday Programme at our centre in Skegness.
📅 Volunteer Weeks Available:
• Week 1 – Mon 25th to Fri 29th May (Half Term)
• Week 2 – Mon 27th to Fri 31st July
• Week 3 – Mon 3rd to Fri 7th August
• Week 4 – Mon 10th to Fri 14th August
• Week 5 – Mon 17th to Fri 21st August
• Week 6 – Mon 24th to Fri 28th August
• Week 7 – Mon 26th to Fri 30th October (Half Term)
✨ No experience needed – just kindness, energy and a willingness to learn.
✔ Full training provided
✔ DBS check required
✔ Interview and two references
If you’ve ever wanted to do something that truly matters — this is it.
Over 200 children will walk through our doors next year.
Will you be there to welcome them?
👉 Apply today at: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Qxx7SKZmmE
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