Resumption of our Yorkshire Dales Excursions
We are delighted that we have been able to resume our popular scenic Yorkshire Dales excursions, followed by an afternoon tea, for clients of Ilkley and District Good Neighbours after a break of three years due to Covid.
The lifting of covid restrictions has meant that we have once again able to use the services of Ilkley and District Community Transport to take clients on trips around the countryside helping them meet up and socialise with others.
We’ve had two trips so far when our guests enjoyed the beautiful Yorkshire countryside along with an afternoon tea at the Cavendish Pavilion on the Bolton Abbey estate.
Many of the people who went on the trips live alone and some had been shielding during the lockdown and missed the social events that Ilkley Good Neighbours. We are so pleased that once again we can help bring people in our area together in a pleasant setting that can help reduce feelings of isolation.
The clients on the trips had a good day out and I would like to thank the staff at the Cavendish Pavilion for providing a lovely afternoon tea experience which was much appreciated by everyone.
One of the people who attended one of the trips was Jean Hawley, who said: “What a wonderful afternoon along with an incredible tea to round it off. I really appreciate all that was done for us. It was lovely to see the countryside and the calves in the fields. Many thanks to Ilkley Good Neighbours for arranging it.”
The final Dales Day out will take place on September 19th and there are still places available to any if the charity’s clients who have not yet had the opportunity to attend during 2022.
Forthcoming popular social events include the annual Christmas lunch in December and a visit to the Pantomime in January.