Wednesday (28th April) the team were able to visit the headquarters of the Lancashire Police. The visit included seeing their air wing services and we were shown the technology and equipment that they have - it was amazing!
Following this, we returned to headquarters for a fantastic lunch and then headed to Blackpool where there were Police officers training for response to riots. We were able to observe with the Senior officers and training officers from the Police, Fire and Ambulance.
They had the dogs and horses there too involved in the drills!
Because of the nature of what we saw, we are unable to post any photos - rest assured it was a fantastic and something we wont forget. It was a very privileged opportunity and we thank Graeme and Sue (and Ian) very much for organising this for us
The Team!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Lancaster - we have arrived!
Monday, April 26, 2010
ANZAC Day
Today was ANZAC day and the Carlisle Castle Rotary Club arranged a special ANZAC service for our team to participate in whilst here. The service was very special to us and we sincerely thank them for their consideration, time and effort. The service was also attended by local return servicemen and women and was conducted by a local minister; complete with the bugle playing and poppy's.
We also met up with an Aussie who was a police officer who had been based in Beechworth and Shepparton some 25 years ago (he made Samuel's day as he knew where Nathalia was!).
Rod and Graham (President and Host) were also interviewed that morning on the local radio station about GSE and the ANZAC service
Following the service the team attended the club's meeting and delivered our presentation to approx 45 Rotarian's and families.
We were also able to visit the Carlisle Castle which was fantastic!
Very moving and memorable day.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Hadrians Wall
Today the team went to the Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum where we were able to witness the excavation of the largest collection of Roman buildings. We were able to see the military buildings, bath houses and replica buildings. The museum held some of the artifacts that the archaeologists have recovered which were truly amazing!
Team has arrived in Carlisle!
On Friday morning the team (and their Millom hosts) met up with the Carlisle Castle Rotary Club hosts and Albert Johnson DGE (from the Kesick RC) at the Rum Story in Whitehaven. We all went on a tour of the facility together and then enjoyed a relaxing lunch (and rum tasting!) together.
After the swapping of bags and fond farewells, we headed off with the Carlisle team to go to Workington to see the destruction of the floods that occurred in November last year.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Team relaxation day and presentation to Millom Rotary Club
After a relaxing morning at Eccelriggs, the team headed to the Furness Abbey and then to the Martitime Museum.
Following this we went onto an afternoon of many activities - Sarah went to the Mountain Rescue facility; Rod went to the Racecourse for a tour; while Leah, Dyani and Samuel spent some time in retail therapy!!
That evening, the team presented to 40 Rotarians from the Millom Club; whereby St George even popped in! Pictured is also the group with our hosts and the Millom Mayor and Club President.
Muncaster Castle
After a tour of the Millom Network Centre, the team spent the day at the Muncaster Castle. The Owls were fantastic - some even managed to open their eyes to say "G'day"!
Dyani loved the castle - particularly the haunted room - as all could attest to her scream after listening to the story!
After a beautiful lunch, the team headed to the Millom Folk Museum. We are pictured here with Sue Day (Leah's host) and her granddaughter Millie (thank you to Howard for this photo)
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Team has arrived in Millom!
On Monday morning the team bid a fond farewell to the Kendall team and met with the Millom team. (team pictured with Kendall host families)
We all headed off with our hosts for the journey, meeting at Ulverston - the birth place of Stan Laurel! We went to the Laurel and Hardy museum and even watched some of their movies! We then went to the beautiful Eccle Riggs for lunch; where the peacocks were only too happy to pose for us!
We then resumed our travels to Millom and a tour of the town was arranged before returning to the host family homes.
Later that night, the team presented to the Rotary Club of Ulverston and the Rotary Club of Millom and their respective partners. 89 people were in attendance. There were lots of fantastic questions and discussions - a great night for all!
Tuesday is the 4th vocation day for the team members.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
The team in Edinburgh
The team arrived in Edinburgh for our chilled out weekend; but we couldn't help ourselves and got out the tourist card!
Pictured is the team at the Castle, and Dyani and Samuel tucking into haggis! yum yum
Other things we have done include checking out the local nightlife on Friday night and then a slower day on Saturday (and really slow for some), when we caught the city sightseeing tour and went to the Royal Yacht Britanni. Sarah was able to catch up with her Great Aunt while here too!
Dyani is still surprised that she has been asked for ID twice.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Team arrives in Kendal!
The team has arrived in Kendal and on our first night in this beautiful part of the district, we completed our presentation to 100 Rotarians and their partners.
Today we were shown around the sights of Kendal, which included a visit to the "Grow Well Project" which was very inspiring. We were also given a guided tour of the organic farm on the property and were treated to a lovely lunch on site in their restuarant
We were also fortunate to go on a paddlesteamer boat to take in the sights of the area, which was followed by a nature walk.
Vocation day, presentation and farewell to Blackpool
On the 12th April our team experienced our second vocation day. We all had a fantastic time with lots of information, ideas and knowledge shared. Pictured above is Leah with the HeadStart team.
That evening, our team presented to the Blackpool Palatine Rotary meeting, where there was approximately 60 people in attendance. Glenn & Jim (from the club) had prepared some quizes about Australia and even some pictures of our landscapes and events; which was great fun!
Pictured is the team following the presentation with our host families, President and club members
Monday, April 12, 2010
Off to Blackpool
The morning after our presentation night in Preston, we headed off to Blackpool for the start of our stay with second hosts. day one was action packed with a climb up the Blackpool Tower, some ball room dancing, some Circus performing, and finally some Cabaret dancing. and one of the best fish and chip dinners we've ever seen at Harry Ramsden's
Liverpool here we come!
The team headed off to Liverpool for a day of sight seeing. We were extremely fortunate to have 6 tourism students prepare a tour for us.
After a morning of sight seeing on foot and some dinner we climbed aboard the magical mystery tour to take in everything Beatles that Liverpool had on offer, we even went for a drive down Penny Lane and past Strawberry Fields, it was "beatlerific!"
Friday, April 9, 2010
Day 1 & 2
Day 1
(team presented here with DG Eady)
Our first day in Preston commenced with a Welcome and Briefing from DG Mick Eady, Richard Bird GSE Coordinator and Preston Guild President Geoff Oldham and PP John Ward.
(team presented here with DG Eady)
Following this we received a welcome from the Mayor of Preston and a tour of the Council Chambers.
For lunch, we went to Salmesbury Hall which was followed by a tour of Hoghtons Tower. The day was ended by a tour of the Ribble Railway.
Following this, we were all introduced to our host families and departed to spend time and have fun with them!
Our sincere thanks to Geoff and John who spent the day with us - not only coordinating the tours, but taxiing us to each venue and looking after all of our needs.
Day 2 - we each participated in our first vocation day for the GSE program.
Samuel spent the day with the Myerscough Agricultural College; Sarah was with the Preston Planning department in the morning and with Conlon builders in the afternoon; Leah spent the day with the Youth Offenders Team; Dyani met with the Chorley Building Society and the HSBC Bank ; while Rod visited the Barton Grange Garden Centre and also met with Councillor Hudson and his deputy.
Tomorrow (day 3) we are off to Liverpool for the day and then that evening we will complete our first presentation to the Preston Guild club.
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