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A Poem About Bendrigg

Once upon a time in a magical place,
That put a huge smile on many a face.
With canoeing and caving, adventures galore,
It’s all lots of fun, but gives people so much more.
 
It gives you the confidence, to fly through the sky,
Do everything together, no difference between you and I.
Ability doesn’t matter in a place like this,
A wheelchair in the woods? Absolute bliss.
 
Seeing people dream, believe and achieve,
Words we hear often, “No, I don’t want to leave”.
Facing your fears, amongst old or new friends,
What better way is there, to spend your weekends?
 
A song round the campfire, with Rex on his guitar,
If you’re lucky he might sing, a bit of baby shark.
Climbing the wall with Jenny and Stig,
If you get to the top, we’ll do a happy jig.
 
A day in the Canoes on Lake Windermere,
Playing duckies with Mel and Liz, letting out a big cheer.
After a big day of adventures you need to refuel,
Val, Libby and Steve’s food, will make you drool.
 
It’s a happy place here, a home from home,
A place with no barriers, you’re free to roam.
To spend time in nature amongst water and trees,
It’s somewhere you’ll feel safe, we’ll put you at ease.
 
The Bendrigg Family, that’s who we are,
Passion, empathy and care is what’s important by far.
No matter your ability, we see you for you,
It’s truly a place, where dreams can come true.
 
We miss you all lots and hope you’re ok,
We can’t wait for the day, when you come back to stay.
But until then remember, that Bendrigg is here,
The light in the darkness is beginning to appear.