Well, this time last week i was most probably chasing the instructors at Woodlands Camp with very muddy hands, alongside Mel and six girls from Perry Common!

Last Wednesday-Friday was the residential, and we had an absolutely fantastic time!
It was so valuable with regards to relationships with the girls - and we even saw the division between them disappear! This was really shown on Thursday when it was one of the girls birthdays, and the girls who are usually unfriendly towards her decided to make her a little suprise party! How AMAZING is that?! - We've been working on this relationship for some time now, so to see it all clear up is fantastic!

They got to experience so many firsts, and really did enjoy themselves - they're already asking me to go to the 'money people' and ask them for more cash so we can go back!!

We did an assault course, zip wire, kayaking, walking across rope bridges over a freezing lake (called 'vines'), rock climbing and abseiling, archery and raft-building with Woodlands. All of it they enjoyed (especially the kayaking!), and were left hungry for more!

Because we managed to get funding for it we were able to also book two professional masseurs so that each of us got a massage, and also got facial and nail care things. None of the girls had ever had a massage or face mask before, so it was great to treat them and show them they're worth it!

They also tried lots of new food things, which is great, which included toasted marshmellows, bananas with chocolate melted inside of them, pastries (which they didn't like!!), and even cheese with jam on it (Mel's idea - and i must say, it is rather yummy!)

So, yes, a fabulous time was had by all!