Youngsters stepped back in time during a day of fun and learning at The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey.
The event 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 came along, ranging in age from five to 13, and they were shown around by Education Officer Beth Keeley.
Highlights included interactive exhibitions, fun activities like a giant tile puzzle, a clue-finding trail and the chance to use weighing scales in a replica 1940s shop.
They also enjoyed crafts in the education centre, learnt about vintage farm machinery, dressed up as monks while visiting the abbey, milked a model cow and had the chance to let off steam at the centre’s playground.
Ceri Dobson, EACH’s Groups and Events Co-ordinator, said: “Beth was brilliant and so knowledgeable, passing on lots of facts and information throughout the day.
“There was so much to see and do, and everything was so well-planned out, interesting and informative.
“It was lovely to see the children coming out their shells as the day progressed.
“For some, it was their first sibling day with us, and they were nervous to start with. However, by the end, they were chatting away and telling us what a great day they’d had.
“Two other girls who hadn’t seen each other since they were very little had the chance to reconnect, and it’s going to be lovely seeing their friendship blossom at future sibling days.”
The Abbey and museum would normally be closed but opened especially to welcome the group.
Ceri said she was grateful to Dews Coaches, who once again provided transport completely free of charge, taking the children to and from Milton.
EACH runs sibling days during the school holidays, allowing youngsters to come together, have fun and make friends in a safe environment. This one took place on Tuesday, 29th October.
Pictures: Dik Ng/EACH
