On Saturday, September 5, I had the pleasure of seeing 40 members of Ab Phab Youth Club enjoy a fantastic day out at Harry Potter Studios.
The trip was something I was particularly excited about because I had done a skydive to help raise money towards days like this.
I managed to raise just over £3,200, so seeing the young people enjoying themselves on Saturday made all the nerves, training and jumping out of a plane feel completely worthwhile.
We travelled by coach, and there was a real buzz of excitement as we made our way to the studios.
Once we arrived, everyone was eager to get inside and see what was waiting for us.
There was so much to take in.
We got to walk around the actual sets, see costumes and props from the films and find out more about how the special effects were created.
It was amazing seeing the amount of work and detail that went into making the Harry Potter films.
The young people really enjoyed exploring and there were plenty of smiles, laughs and photographs along the way.
It was lovely watching everyone discover something different that interested them.
And then there was the Butterbeer!
This was probably one of the most talked-about parts of the day.
Some people absolutely loved it, while others were not convinced.
There were some very strong opinions, which made for plenty of laughs!
For me, though, the best thing about the day wasn't one set or attraction.
It was seeing everyone having a good time together.
Ab Phab Youth Club gives young people the chance to get out, try new things, socialise and make memories, and Saturday was a perfect example of that.
I am so pleased that the money raised from my skydive could help make this trip possible.
I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who sponsored, donated and encouraged me.
Raising more than £3,200 was only possible because of everyone's support.
By the time we got back on the coach, there were certainly some tired faces, but there were also plenty of smiles and stories from the day.
I'm really proud to have played a part in making the Saturday happen.
Hopefully, it's a day that everyone who came along will remember for a long time.
And as for the Butterbeer debate... I'm sure that one isn't finished yet!
If you would like to make a donation to upcoming trips and events at Ab Phab Youth Club, you can donate at Just Giving: justgiving.com/charity/abphabyouthclub
- Kelly Nicholls is deputy manager of Ab Phab Youth Club (abphabyouthclub.org.uk).
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