Local housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes recently sponsored and volunteered at Cambridge City Council’s annual Mayor’s Day Out.
With the help of the developer, Mayor of Cambridge, Cllr Jenny Gawthrope Wood, and nearly 400 senior citizens from Cambridge journeyed to Great Yarmouth on 10 coaches with subsidised tickets.
As well as the sponsorship, four employees at Barratt and David Wilson Homes volunteered during the event which included handing out information to citizens, helping them to get on the correct coach, and keeping an eye on and assisting those who may have needed additional help on the day.
Mayor of Cambridge, Cllr Jenny Gawthorpe Wood, said: “I’m truly delighted that so many of Cambridge’s senior residents joined us for this year’s Mayor’s Day Out in Great Yarmouth. 10 coaches left the city, bringing nearly 400 people for this very special day which is now in its 38th year, after having been founded back in 1986 by John Woodhouse.
“We were made very welcome by Great Yarmouth’s Mayor, Penny Carpenter, and blessed with wonderful warm weather and sunshine all day at the seaside. Plenty of chips and ice cream were enjoyed during the afternoon, along with some fabulous uplifting live music outdoors from Under the Covers, performing songs from the 60s and 70s. Hopefully it proved a lovely summer outing for all who came along!”
Great Yarmouth is a popular holiday destination, famed for its beautiful seafront, traditional shops and cafes and golden mile of the sandy beach. It also boasts two piers and all of the traditional attractions of the seaside including donkey rides, crazy golf, the Merrivale Miniature Village and the best of fish and chips.
Daniel Evans, Managing Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire, said: “As a leading housebuilder we strive to support the communities in and around the areas in which we build, and we are delighted to be able to sponsor this year’s Mayor’s Day Out.
“We’re pleased our volunteers were able to help out on the day, and hope that all of the attendees had a great time exploring Great Yarmouth on the day.”
