Siblings soared to new heights during a visit to the aviation museum at Duxford. The half-term trip was organised by East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) for children who are either bereaved or have a brother or sister receiving care at Milton.
Fourteen youngsters attended, ranging in age from five to 14, and highlights included sitting on a Concorde, seeing spitfires take to the sky and learning about the Battle of Britain.
“It was an amazing and very successful day,” said EACH Groups and Events Co-ordinator Joely Allard.
“Duxford is vast and it would have been lovely to have more time, because there’s so much to see and do there. However, the children enjoyed all the wonderful things and we had a couple of new siblings join our group, who fitted in brilliantly.”
The children had a chance to get crafty, making pin badges in one of the hangers, and see vehicles including army tanks and ambulances used during the Cold War. They also spent time on the play equipment before returning to Milton.
Three members of staff and three volunteers joined the children and Joely added that she was grateful to long-term supporters Dews Coaches, who once again provided transport completely free of charge. She said the siblings were particularly fond of their driver, Carol.
EACH runs sibling days during the school holidays, for children aged five and upwards. It allows them to come together, have fun and make friends in a safe environment.
The Duxford trip took place on Tuesday, 24th October.
Pictures: Dik Ng/EACH
