By Gary Lemal
A church hall in Sunderland may not at first seem like a great place for a holiday.
How wrong can you be! Just a 10-minute walk to the glorious sandy beach at Seaburn, a lovely warm welcome from the locals, who all can understand a Yorkshire accent.
The Boys Brigade from New Whingate Methodist Church have been travelling to Fulwell Methodist Church in Sunderland for generations, no one can remember how it started.
“It most likely started in the 1960s but we don’t know…it could be the 1950s.”
Fulwell Methodist Church. Photo: Google
This year the Boys have experienced the Washington Wetland and skiing on their first full day. They joined with Sunday service aimed at young people and later after a Scavenger hunt enjoyed a film.
During the week away there are farm trips, foot golf and a trip to the aquarium.Silkworth Tubing is where they have been sliding down a snow hill, in July, while sitting in a rubber ring.
Sandcastle building and time on the beach is always enjoyed on warm days and the younger campers were keen on experiencing the Seaburn Play park – this has been under construction for the last couple of years and has finally opened.
The group leader, Darren Wilson, said: “We vary the programme each year, this time i expect the 10 pin bowling to be popular and also the funfair at South Shields”
One voice said “the swimming is best thing, and for one or two essential!”
Darren went on to say “On camp the bond between individuals can really grow and you only get that by spending quality time together. We also have weekends at the Boys Brigade hostel near Pateley Bridge in the Dales.”
All age groups of this Boys Brigade group meet on a Wednesday evening during term time at New Whingate Methodist Church, LS12 3EJ.
New Whingate Methodist Church. Photo: Gary Lemal
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