Picnic benches donated for four caravans in Combe Haven and Skegness 23 July 2010
Charity supporter, Janet Clark, visits Combe Haven to view her mother's memorial bench Long-time supporter Janet Clark approached the charity late last year about making a donation to celebrate the life of her mother who had recently passed away. Janet and her brother, Chris Simms, wanted to fund a useful item that, in turn, might act as a lasting memorial to her mother, Vera Simms.
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Thank you for making our wish come true - says Joan 19 May 2010
2010 Annual Supporters' Reception hears Founder's message Almost 100 guests gathered in the Board Room of Westminster University on Regent Street, London to mark both the 35th anniversary of the charity and yet another successful year of helping families access a break.
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A Guide to Social Tourism now available 04 March 2009
A short introduction to social tourism and its background just published The Guide to Social Tourism has been produced by the social tourism working party. It consists of five organisations that have been involved in the provision of family breaks for many years.
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TUI UK & Ireland staff awarded Founders Bowl 19 May 2010
Supporters acknowledged at the charity's annual reception TUI UK & Ireland staff from Thomson Airways, Thomson Holidays and First Choice Holidays are awarded the Founders Bowl at our 2010 Annual Reception in recognition of the important support they have provided over the past year.
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Ruth Rendell questions Government about giving families a break 08 February 2010
House of Lords question raises awareness of Social Tourism On Monday 8 February The Baroness Rendell of Babergh, Ruth Rendell, the well known author and patron of the Family Holiday Association questioned the Government on its attitude towards social tourism.
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Scottish Social Tourism Forum - report now available 23 July 2009
Speakers from across Europe promote social tourism in Scottish Parliament With a quarter of a million families in Scotland wanting but unable to afford a break away from home the issue of social tourism took centre stage in Edinburgh on Wednesday 25 March.
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