Go MAD @ The Beach was a family fun day at Sandbanks organised by the Circuit Youth Team of the Poole & Swanage Methodist Churches which took place on Saturday 14th June 2008 from 11 am - 3 pm. This time we really tried something different - breaking the mould and leaving the confines of church buildings altogether. This was a different kind of Go MAD experience.
The event was aimed at children aged between 7 and 12 years and their families. Despite some pretty gloomy weather forecasts we actually had a sunny day with no rain during the event - but a pretty good breeze! Well over 70 people took part (about half of which were children + a number of teenagers).
We hired out the reserved section of Sandbanks beach and played all kinds of games:
The Sandcastle Competition was brilliant and there were some fantastic efforts.
Some people went swimming - thanks a million to our very own lifeguard Tom (plus
Amy, Clare and Chris). We had space-hopper relays, rounders, volleyball and even
ice-creams delivered to the beach by boat (thanks a million Martin & Tracey!).
All in all it seems to have been a success and one I'm sure we'll consider
repeating.
There is a special Go MAD @ The Beach Photo Gallery which is on a protected part of this website. You'll need to use the username and password that you were given to access this area. Please click on the link below and enter the necessary info in the box that pops up. Enjoy!
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