Active! Kevin Bury: 07790 770218 Office: 01268 542365 info@buryactive.co.uk www.buryactive.co.uk 2019 Active Holiday Guide Welcome to the first ever Bury Active holiday brochure (formerly Breakaway Active). Wish you were here! B Active has been offering supported holidays to adults with a learning difficulty since 2004, and our continued aim is to offer a personal service and bespoke holidays for our very loyal customer group, their friends and, of course, any new intrepid travellers who would like to join in the fun! Please take a look and find that dream holiday you have been waiting for! Our office number is 01268 542365
As we head into our 15th year, just one slight change Bury Active our new name! Still B Active of course, as always the ethos of our holidays! Since the outset B Active has offered adults with a learning difficulty the opportunity to experience a holiday packed with fun & laughter, in an atmosphere that doesn t compromise independence. It is now time to stand out with our own name as the small company, that offers the personal service! In fact, we will continue to do what we have always done. Know our customers, help them to feel valued & to enjoy an amazing holiday in a safe environment. Kevin and Sue will continue to be at the helm, style and delivery will not change. We included many new destinations last year, which were a tremendous success, so where possible we have included them again, together of course, with some of the old favourites which you continue to ask for year after year! We would be very interested to hear if anybody recognises where the picture on the front page was taken? We ve moved! Please update your address book. Bury Active! 48 Worthing Road Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 6AJ If you would like any further information about us, our company, the holidays and what we can offer, you may find it on our website www.buryactive.co.uk or please do not hesitate to call if you prefer. Our Bury Active office number remains unchanged: 01268 542365 or you can call Kevin direct on his mobile 07790 770218 or if you would rather you can email us at info@buryactive.co.uk. Please note our new postal address! Don t forget......to bring your passport if you are travelling abroad or on a domestic flight...to tell us about your full support needs before you book your holiday POTTERS 5 DAY BREAK 18-22 FEB MON-FRI 5 Days Join us for the first Bury Active holiday! February halfterm. Beach side location, Hopton on Sea, Norfolk. Food is amazing - up to 4 meals a day! You will stay in excellent accommodation with 5* entertainment every night. Indoor heated swimming pool, bowling alley, archery, shooting gallery, sports hall, spa (optional extra) and much, much more. Code: A0148...to bring your blue parking permit badge if you usually travel with one...to ask for details of our loyalty scheme We will travel by private mini-bus. 1,100 Full Board POOL COMPETITION 4-8 MAR MON-FRI 5 Days After the success of our new destination last year, we will return to Bournemouth for this hugely popular holiday. Competitions to continue as always, with the much coveted trophies at the end of the week - pool, snooker, darts, golf and ten pin bowling. We will enjoy the luxury of hotel accommodation with ensuite facilities, plus hopefully we will also enjoy an indoor swimming pool if all goes to plan!! Additional trips out to local pubs etc., travel by minibus. As always book early to avoid disappointment. 1,050 Code: A0149 YOUR HOLIDAY YOUR WAY Many people have their own ideas on where they they would like to travel to! How about horse-riding in Arizona, a bear experience in Canada or a narrow boat holiday in the UK? The choice is endless. Active is very flexible and would love to try and put something together for you. You can contact us by email: info@buryactive.co.uk or call our new office number 01268 542365 or if you prefer call Kevin direct on his mobile 07790 770218. We will always do our best to try and arrange your dream holiday. You never know, others might also be hoping to experience the same trip!!! Look forward to hearing from you.
ANNIVERSARY KARTING & DRIVING 11-15 MAR MON-FRI 5 Days We will head back to Beccles for our karting and driving experiences staying in luxury mobile homes. Driving a go-kart (on a purpose built circuit) and a car (with dual controls, off road) will be the high-lights of this break. All equipment/ safety clothing is provided by our suppliers and thankfully no provisional licences required. This is one of our most popular early season breaks and will get your holiday programme off to a great start. 975 Code: A0150 GROUP HOLIDAYS Are you a group of people wishing to holiday together let us know and maybe we can take the strain out of the organisation for you. We can provide all the support you may require and offer advice as to a suitable destination for you and your friends. Having organised holidays for various groups for more than 40 years now, I may be able to share some of my expertise! Available for groups of 6 or more Special travel arrangements Travel with friends or family or both Phone Kevin for a quote on 07790 770218 DRAMA WORKSHOP 20-24 MAR WED-SUN 5 Days We will head back to Bournemouth again to tread the boards for our spectacular annual drama workshop. Hotel accommodation with en-suite facilities - trips out - usual rehearsals throughout the week, leading to the grande finale when parents/friends/guests are invited to join us for our infamous last night show. We may also find time to make use of hotel facilities, eg heated indoor pool, if time permits! Please call for details - we are happy to organise accommodation directly with the hotel for any guests. Standard hotel charges to apply. 1,050 Code: A0151 NEW FOR 2019 POTTERS APRIL BREAK 8-12 APR MON-FRI 5 Days A new addition to our brochure, a mid-week break at the ever-popular Potters resort. We would like to invite you to join us for lots of day-time activities including indoor heated swimming pool, bowling alley, archery, shooting the list is endless. Not to mention amazing food (up to 4 meals a day included), excellent accommodation and 5* entertainment in the evenings. Code: A0152 1,100 Full Board COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN 26 APR-3 MAY FRI-FRI 8 Days First chance this year to visit our most popular destination. It offers so many different experiences, days on the beach with either active watersports or a relaxing massage. Exciting speed boat rides or a quiet excursion to a mountain village. Marbella shops or a marine park experience. The group decides upon arrival! A summer holiday at its best! Travel by plane to Malaga then in our privately hired mini-bus. Code: A0153
COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN 9-16 MAY THU-THU 8 Days Another chance to visit the very popular Costa del Sol. It can offer many different experiences, days on the beach with either active watersports or a relaxing massage. Exciting speed boat rides or a quiet excursion to a mountain village. Marbella shops or a marine park experience. The group decides upon arrival! A summer holiday at its best! Travel by plane to Malaga then in our privately hired mini-bus. WARNERS 5 DAY BREAK 20-24 MAY MON-FRI 5 Days Another new addition a mid-week break at a Warner s Hotel. Offering excellent accommodation, first class food and nightly entertainment. Plenty to do throughout the day never a dull moment! We will travel by mini-bus to our destination. Trips out to local places of interest (assuming we can tear ourselves away from the organized activities at the hotel!). Truly a first-class holiday. Code: A0154 NEW FOR 2019 Code: A0155 1,200 BUTLINS 7 DAYS 29 JUN-5 JUL SAT-FRI 7 Days The wonderful world of Butlins! Great fun at either Bognor Regis or Skegness. We will travel there by mini-bus. A wonderful 7-day break, packed with entertainment and discos. Activities can also include live shows, cinema, spa session, bowling, archery, go-karts, snooker and even a bit of shopping. Lots of fun for everyone. Staying in chalets/apartments. This is certainly a summer holiday to remember. COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN 9-16 JUL TUE-TUE 8 Days Spain continues to be our most popular destination. It can offer many different experiences, days on the beach with either active watersports or a relaxing massage. Exciting speed boat rides or a quiet excursion to a mountain village. Marbella shops, a local Spanish market, or a marine park experience. The group decides upon arrival! A summer holiday at its best! Travel by plane to Malaga then in our privately hired mini-bus. Code: A0158 1,100 Code: A0159
ACTIVE PURSUITS 27-31 MAY MON-FRI 5 Days Owing to the popularity of this break we are heading back for the 8th year to stay in our tented village at Stubbers Outdoor Pursuits Centre. This fully catered holiday is packed with exciting activities. Fully qualified staff are on hand to help you with a vast range of activities, from climbing, canoeing, 4x4 driving, archery & shooting to raft building, fencing and grass sledging. Evening BBQ s and bonfires with friends ensures a good time is had by all. WARNERS-SINAH WARREN 7-14 JUN FRI-FRI 8 Days A Warner s resort in Hayling Island, Hampshire. An adult only complex which we have enjoyed with a large group for a few years now. Excellent facilities, food and accommodation - including an outdoor heated pool and nightly entertainment. There are limited places available for this break, so please contact us if you require more details. We travel by private mini-buses to the resort. Code: A0156 ACTION PACKED 950 Full Board Code: A0157 1,395 DEVON HOLIDAY PARK 21-27 JUL SUN-SAT 7 Days After the success of our first summer break to the beautiful area of Dawlish Sands, we are heading back again this year. We will travel by minibus, with plenty of stops en route. We will stay in mobile homes on a holiday park near the sea. Indoor and outdoor pools, excellent nightly entertainment and plenty to do throughout the day with lots of trips out as well as on-site facilities. Amazing food choices including those lovely cream teas! PONY TREKKING 29 JUL-2 AUG MON-FRI 5 Days Our ever popular break for horse riding in Suffolk. Staying in mobile homes between Great Yarmouth and lovely Gorleston beach, we will head to Pakefield Riding Stables, an RDA approved establishment and one of the few remaining stables that offer a ride to the beach (the high-light of the week!). Earlier in the week there is a school lesson for assessment and getting to know the staff, ponies and horses and on a separate day a ride to the woods. We are also able to arrange a stable management experience as an optional extra. Code: A0160 1,050 Code: A0161 15 ANNIVERSARY 975
NEW FOREST LODGES 4-10 AUG SUN-SAT 7 Days Now tried and tested this fabulous new location proved a big hit in 2018. We will travel by minibus, and stay in spacious lodges with fabulous facilities around us. Daily trips out, to include Bournemouth, Boscombe and local villages where the New Forest ponies are still running free. BBQ s, evening activities - trips to local pubs etc. Lots of fun! NEW ACCOMMODATION COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN 29 AUG-5 SEP THU-THU 8 Days Another chance to visit our very popular Costa del Sol location. It can offer many different experiences, days on the beach with either active watersports or a relaxing massage. Exciting speed boat rides or a quiet excursion to a mountain village. Marbella shops or a marine park experience. The group decides upon arrival! A summer holiday at its best! Travel by plane to Malaga then in our privately hired mini-bus. Code: A0162 1,150 Code: A0163 POTTERS 27 SEP-4 OCT FRI-FRI 8 Days Another chance this year to enjoy all that Potters has to offer. Beach side location, Hopton on Sea, Norfolk. Food is amazing - up to 4 meals a day! You will stay in excellent accommodation with 5* entertainment every night. Indoor heated swimming pool, bowling alley, archery, shooting gallery, sports hall, spa (optional extra) and much, much more. We will travel by private mini-bus. BUTLINS 5 DAY BREAK 21-25 OCT MON-FRI 5 Days Butlins, Butlins, Butlins all the way! Based either at Skegness or Bognor Regis staying in luxury chalets or apartments with days full of fun. There are lots of new activities on offer, including theatre, swimming, eating venues and live shows, archery, go-karts and bowling to name but a few. We will travel there in our own private minibus. Code: A0166 1,350 Full Board Code: A0167 985
HOTEL - COSTA DEL SOL 9-16 SEP MON-MON 8 Days New holiday! A trip to the Costa del Sol with a difference. We will stay in a hotel in a coastal town between Estepona and Benalmadena! Daily walks along the marble promenades, swimming in the sea or in a pool. Shops to visit, markets to browse around and lots to enjoy - all on foot! Maybe a boat ride or a quiet excursion to a mountain village to take the weight off your feet! Summer sunshine virtually guaranteed! COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN 18-25 SEP WED-WED 8 Days Last chance this year to enjoy summer sun in Spain. With so many different experiences on offer, days on the beach with either active watersports or a relaxing massage. Exciting speed boat rides or a quiet excursion to a mountain village. Marbella shops or a marine park experience. The group decides upon arrival! A summer holiday at its best! Travel by plane to Malaga then in our privately hired mini-bus. NEW FOR 2019 Code: A0164 1,350 Code: A0165 GRAN CANARIA 7-14 NOV* THU-THU* 8 Days This year our winter sun break returns to Gran Canaria on our Canary Island shuffle! (We do like to alternate our Canary Islands). We will stay in hotel accommodation with great nightlife for the Active ones! Hopefully plenty of winter sun, and day trips to various local attractions. Always a fun-packed lively break - for the young at heart! Normally an extremely popular destination - so please contact us early on if you are interested! Travel by minibus, plane and private transfers to the resort. MARBELLA LIGHTS 6-10 DEC* FRI-TUE* 5 Days Always popular, this is your last chance of 2018 to visit the fabulous, vibrant Costa del Sol for the fantastic Christmas sights and sounds of Spain. Shop for unusual gifts, enjoy festive meals out and visit various towns to enjoy the amazing lights. You might even enjoy lunch on the beach in the sunshine. Now that s just amazing in December! Code: A0168 1,395 Code: A0169 995
Independence promoted & supported Meals organised 24 hour support Daily outings & activities Support with money Support with medication Staff DBS checked Travel upgrades available Active remains committed to offering you best value for money. Our holidays are generally based on half-board to give you greater flexibility and the freedom to choose. Our existing customers will know that you are often re-united with old friends, however, for new customers rest assured we will always try to place you with a group of people with similar interests. Even when returning to our most popular destinations we will always try to keep our holidays fresh, with new ideas, new activities and with our variety of daily outings one thing we do know is you will never get bored. As many of you will know, prior to providing Active holidays I worked in social care, gaining professional qualifications along the way (1974-2004) obviously quite a long time to gather experience and knowledge. I continue to accompany as many holidays as possible myself and I do still come across new challenges and I am not afraid to say I am still learning! I am always willing to try new things and believe I continue to develop new skills on a daily basis. I also need you to keep your ideas and comments coming in, they help me enormously. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU READ ALL THE INFORMATION PROVIDED AND CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. PAYMENT OF YOUR HOLIDAY DEPOSIT CONFIRMS YOUR WHOLE AGREEMENT TO AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT BELOW INCLUDING ALL ADDITIONAL CHARGES AND COSTS WHICH MAY BE INCURRED. Kevin Bury: 07790 770218 Office: 01268 542365 info@buryactive.co.uk www.buryactive.co.uk Active will continue to treat you with respect and dignity, will offer help where needed, never compromise your independence and will always do our utmost to ensure that your holiday is fun. Our holidays are particularly suitable for young adults aged between 17 and 35. However, if you are older than that and still looking for a lively, fun-filled holiday and something catches your eye then please give us a call. Nobody will be excluded by age alone! The most important thing will be if the holiday is right for you and meets your requirements as well as those of the group as a whole! Finally, don t forget about our loyalty scheme return your card with any bookings and you will earn stamps towards a discount! Please call us for more details. Massive thanks to all of our regular customers we look forward to hearing from you and really do hope to see you in 2019! 1. BOOKING Enquiries are welcome by phone but bookings can only be secured on receipt within 7 days of a completed booking form and a non-refundable deposit of 100 per person, per break. You must complete the form fully and disclose all special requirements. Your booking must be accompanied by details of your personal travel insurance. All cheques must be made payable to Bury Active. If your holiday starts within 60 days of booking the full cost is payable with your booking form. Prices are subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. You should also check which excursions are included in the price of your holiday, together with the cost of single rooms and support. 2. WHAT IS INCLUDED Accommodation, travel from one of our set pick-up points (including cross-channel and flights where required), daily trips out (but not the cost of entrance fees unless specified), meals as specified. 24 hour support from experienced couriers restricted to basic needs such as help with water temperatures for baths and showers, assistance with hair washing and shaving, sorting (but not laundering) clothing. Support does not include provision for waking nights - if you require this please tell us before booking. Please see Sections 3-8. 3. SUPPORT Please contact us to discuss your support requirements for any daily, medical, dietary, mobility and communication support not covered in Section 2. 1:1 support can be arranged. It is essential that we are made fully aware of your support needs as failing to do so may result in under-staffing and so restrict the activities in which you are able to take part. All supplements are payable in advance. All costs incurred as a result of laundering soiled and/or wet clothing and linen will be invoiced at the end of the holiday. Costs incurred through non-disclosure of support needs, inappropriate packing, excess baggage or failure to supply all required medication and personal hygiene products will be invoiced at the end of the holiday. 3a. MEDICAL SUPPORT It is essential that we are notified if you have the following conditions to ensure we can provide appropriate support: epilepsy, diabetes, asthma, heart and respiratory conditions. Please note that in the event of a medical emergency we will access services available locally and we do not provide medical assistance. All customers must travel with a European Health Insurance Card for European holidays outside the UK. Please note that whilst a EHIC Card covers most urgent medical costs this varies from country to country and some costs are likely to be incurred. 4. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS Please inform us in advance if you have a food allergy or intolerance, or special dietary requirements to ensure that we can cater for you. If you have complex dietary requirements a diet sheet or menu must be provided, together with all food items not readily available in your country of destination. There is a supplementary charge for some special dietary needs. 5. COMMUNICATION NEEDS Please make us aware when booking your holiday if you require support for Autistic Spectrum Disorder, visual, hearing or sensory impairment so that we can provide appropriate support. There may be a supplementary charge for some communication support needs. 6. COMPLEX NEEDS Some holidays are unsuitable for customers with complex needs. However we have vehicles and accommodation which are suitable for those with a combination of physical and learning disabilities. We are always happy to discuss your requirements and will do what we can to help. 7. CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR Customers who display challenging behaviour should make us aware of their individual communication needs to ensure we can respond appropriately in all situations whilst on holiday. Please note that our holidays are not suitable for people who display physically challenging behaviour. 8. MEDICATION We are only able to hold customers medication when supplied in purpose made dispenser wallets, where dosages are pre-measured with the correct combination and quantity of medication in each compartment. Please ensure that medication is clearly labelled, detailing the customer s name, the name of the medication, the condition to which the medication relates and the daily dosages with times and all other instructions. If you require us to hold Customers medication please state this clearly on the booking form. We DO NOT accept medication in any other format. 9. INSURANCE You must buy appropriate travel insurance for your destination, including the UK, to come on a Bury Active holiday. We will need the name of your insurer, your policy number and your insurer s 24 hour helpline number before you travel with us. 10. BALANCE PAYMENTS The balance of your holiday cost is due no later than 60 days before departure (see Section 1). Please make cheques payable to Bury Active. A full itinerary will be sent to you approximately one week before departure. We reserve the right to charge a fee of up to 100 for late payments. 11. DIRECT PAYMENTS We are able to accept payments under the Direct Payments and Individual Budget schemes. Please speak to your social worker or primary care provider for advice. 12. DEPARTURE AND RETURN Prices include pick up from, and return to, designated meeting points which will be confirmed on your itinerary. Customers wishing to upgrade to our door-to-door service may do so for an additional charge. Spanish departure and return dates are subject to flight availability and may vary by up to 24 hours from those stated. 13. PASSPORTS It is the customer s responsibility to ensure they have valid travel permits, documents and passports with them at the time of departure. For holidays in the USA please speak to us about visa and passport requirements. Should a customer fail to provide the required documentation they will be refused travel and will incur the full cost of returning them to their home plus the cost of return travel and support charges for a courier. We are unable to provide refunds in these cases. 14. CANCELLATION In the event of cancellation for any reason the following non-refundable payments are due: cancellation more than 90 days before the start of the holiday - deposit only; cancellation between 90 and 60 days before the start of the holiday - 50% of the full holiday cost; cancellation between 60 and 30 days before the start of the holiday - 75% of the full holiday cost; cancellation less than 30 days before the start of the holiday - 100% of the full holiday cost 15. PACKING AND LUGGAGE It is essential that all customers travel with appropriate types and quantities of clothing, footwear, outdoor wear, toiletries, medication and personal/grooming items including towels and face cloths for their holiday. IMPORTANT: LUGGAGE IS LIMITED TO 20KG PER CUSTOMER (unless otherwise stated on itinerary). Partners: Kevin & Sue Bury