Family activities were VERY busy on Saturday, in-fact, we didn't stop on Quarterdeck, with a constant wave of eager children and parents making their Xmas goodies to take home. There were people who had come in especially to see our wonderful storyteller Douglas Dapper and the 'kids getting in for free' obviously worked as did the fantastic food and craft fair on the square. There was a wonderful buzz inside and out all day... we ran out of the Mission to Seafarer cards so there was some frantic photocopying and the trail was very popular as ever. It has been the busiest Xmas weekend for the education department and hopefully the shop and café too. It's so lovely as previously we have felt very deflated having come up with lovely activities but just a handful of children would come and enjoy them. The Quarterdeck dressing has been a huge success, children and parents have loved Santa's workshop and sleigh (thanks to John Beale and Derryth's creativity) but the poor Trago reindeer have taken a battering!
Thank you to Norma and Barbara for your hard work, very much appreciated.
What a shock for my rested holiday brain!
