The owners of Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells have treated a number of lucky youngsters from Arnold to a free day out at the seaside attraction.
Four coaches left Arnold this morning (11) taking children and their parents to Ingoldmells for the special day.
The trip was aimed at children who otherwise would not have had a holiday this year and was funded by the James Mellors Organisation, who run the attraction, and arranged with Gedling Play Forum.
“This is a really generous move by James Mellors,” said Rachael Ellis, Chair of Gedling Play Forum.
“They are paying for the transport, free entry to Fantasy Island, and providing lunch”.
“It’s a recognition that with the cost-of-living crisis and the overhang of Covid, many children will not get a holiday this year. The Play Forum worked with family centres and community organisations to identify disadvantaged children and offered places to them. We are providing volunteers on each coach to co-ordinate the travel”.
The coaches left Arnold this morning and were seen off by James Mellors Snr, Vernon Coaker, and Tom Randall MP along with members of the Gedling Play Forum team, and the Mayor and Mayoress of Gedling Cllrs Peter and Sandra Barnes.
The James Mellors Organisation and Gedling Play Forum are offering other local activities during the school holidays.
Mellors Group Events is a family run business providing quality bespoke events and headline attractions in the UK and internationally. They will be running the Nottingham Beach in the Old Market Square, with the beach, rides, and refreshments. This year there’s a new attraction in the giant slip and slide inflatable water slide.
Gedling Play Forum will be running a range of play events alongside Gedling Borough Council. These will be at:
12th August: St Georges’ Centre, Netherfield (must be pre-booked via Gedling Borough Council website)
20th August: Gedling Play Forum, Gedling – Open Day
27th August: Bestwood Welfare, Bestwood Village
Well done Mr Mellors. Arnold is proud