The Open Arms Village
Following on from our recent update from Elliot, Maria Walker, our reservations manager has some exciting news…
It suddenly dawned on me this morning that in a few short days I am stetting out on an adventure that I expect will probably change my life! And I am very excited.
On the 23rd June I am flying out to Eldoret – Kenya to visit The Open Arms Village for just under 2 weeks. (more…)
Elliot at the Open Arms Village
Life has changed dramatically for Elliot Berry since moving to live and work at Open Arms Village in Eldoret, Kenya last February. At 21 years old, Elliot became ‘Dad’ to eleven boys, rescued from desperate social conditions. Back in UK recently to catch up with family and friends, Elliot confesses to missing the constant noise level of a house full of lively, healthy, boisterous youth back at the village. (more…)
The countdown has started for the largest European open water swimming event when 10,000 people will be taking to the waters of Lake Windermere during the Great North Swim between 14th and 16th June. The Great North Swim is the flagship event in Great Swim Series and in four years has grown from 3,000 swimmers in one day to around 10,000 swimmers taking part over three days.
The Great North Swim in Windermere
Some of the world’s best open water swimmers have said that the Great North Swim in Windermere ranked among their favourite races worldwide. Now there’s an opportunity for us mere mortals to meet the elite on the lawns of Low Wood Bay in the informal setting of a barbeque with entertainment from Burneside Brass Band. The event will take place on Friday 14th June from 6:30pm. (more…)
