The Santa Express 2015

This is the second year this lovely festive trip has been supported by the funding of both JETF and Balance Buddies.  It is proving very popular with around 60 people attending and everyone thoroughly enjoys it.  The children love the steam train experience and find it very exciting to meet Santa and receive a gift.  Everyone is offered refreshments on board….a drink and small chocolate bar for the children and a mince pie and festive beverage for the adults.  It is a wonderful opportunity for families with a child with diabetes across Somerset to get to know each other during a relaxed, fun event and the lovely WSR staff lead each carriage in the singing of a few carols along the way!

This year we had two unexpected events that will make the trip even more memorable – a tree on the line (due to a very windy night prior) and an extra special gift via Santa to one of our group…a marriage proposal and engagement (she said yes!).

What a great way to begin the Christmas celebrations!