Barcaple Day #2: Knock knock on the door, it's Mrs Brooks and it's only 7:15am!

By 8am, 51 of our finest kids are showered, dressed and making their way down to the dining room for breakfast ready to begin Day 2 of their Barcaple adventure.

The menu consisted of a selection of cereals or toast, or if a warm breakfast was required to fuel your day then the sausages and spaghetti hoops appeared to fulfil our needs.

Before long the food was eaten, the group meetings finished and the children were on their way to their activities.

Another glorious day in the grounds allowed for some fabulous opportunities none more so than the kids down at the water or up at the abseiling wall.

A special mention must go to the kids who attempted to conquer their fear of heights at either the abseiling or zip line. Both would strike fear into any acrophobic adults yet the children did a stellar job in giving the activities a go at the very least.

Lunch was next on the agenda, home made rolls with a selection of fillings and a satisfying side of crisps cemented the smiles on all participants before the afternoon session.

If the smiles were anything to go by during the day session they proved to be nothing in comparison to what lit the sky in the evening.

A night set out beneath the stars, warmed by a supervised bonfire, was the choice of entertainment for the evening.

Mrs Brooks and Mrs Kay's surprise marshmallows were duly toasted and  along with the tasty treats the children entertained each other with performances and jokes.

An absolutely fantastic end to our first and last full day here at Barcaple that has most certainly left memories and built friendships that will last a lifetime.