b'COMMUNITYSEASIDE TRIPS Many people who come to ourFor many of our older members, under 5s stay and play, anda day trip is something to lunch clubs do not have muchlook forward to. It brings back opportunity to leave London or gomemories of previous holidays, on holiday. and a chance to sing songs on the coach, eat fish and chips by the Many cannot afford train, coach,sea and maybe make new friends.or hotel fees, many have physical limitations that make it difficult toFor our new Afghan residents, a travel, and others have no one totrip to Portsmouth gave many go with them. their first opportunity to see outside London, leave city life, and HNCP understands the enormousenjoy the beach. It was a learning mental benefits people feel fromopportunity for us all, and we leaving London, breathing inlook forward to sharing lots of sea air and exploring a place ofopportunities to see other parts of historical interest. the UK with Highgate neighbours in the future. In the past few years, we have organised trips to Brighton, Southend, Walton on the Naze,St Albans and Portsmouth.For many families, this is their only chance to bring their children to the beach in the summer, and the children love building sandcastles, eating ice cream and paddling in the sea.THE FUTUREHNCP is committed to making holidays and day trips a realistic opportunity for everyone.As part of our new centre offering, we are in discussions with travel companies to provide affordable holidays in the UK for HNCP customers. 32 HNCP IMPACT REPORT 2020 - 2024'