Fundraising events were a burst of energy and creativity, featuring movie nights, discos, summer allotment fun, and community teas. One standout moment came in August 2024 when staff and a group of young people embarked on a five-mile sponsored walk from Kessingland to Lowestoft’s Shine centre. That evening, 14 young people joined a fundraising sleepover at Shine, collectively raising an impressive £565. Shine remains a testament to the power of community, resilience, and the unwavering dedication to making a difference, we are proud to be part of the vibrant and supportive Lowestoft community.
My daughter has been part of the Heritage project for the whole 3 years, she has enjoyed every part of it. She has taken the educational learnings with such enthusiasm, as they make it such fun, there has been the practical activities too from each era. They have made clothing, food and staged all kinds of theatre, all the young people have joined in and given their own thoughts and feelings about each session. From preparing crops to grow at the allotment, to cooking meals using the crops and eventually making a fantastic cookery book to show their recipes to each era they have presented to the parents and carers to involve everyone. My daughter and I have had some hard things to deal with over the time she has attended but the staff have always been proactive, reactive and extremely helpful in all situations. They have consistently given her stability and encouragement, which I appreciate greatly. I believe that the whole project and everyone involved, has been a huge success and a fantastic foundation for the young people. It would be great for the next age group to discover the amount of fun, knowledge and support my daughter has had. Thanking all the great staff involved. - Parent
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