A memorable day.

I started some new volunteering today, for an organisation called 'Family Friends'. It is all about befriending a child with a disability and taking them out for a couple of hours each week or fortnight. I chose each week as I felt it would provide the best opportunity to build up a relationship and give the child a chance to look forward to an outing on a regular basis. There are many reasons why this is difficult for the family concerned, but can often mean giving the family a break or a chance to give other children some attention.

I have been linked with a little boy who is nine and suffers with Asperger's Syndrome and ADHD. He has two brothers and one sister, all younger than him. What a lovely family they are, although I appreciate it must be really difficult for the Mum.

On our first outing we went down to Eastham Country Park. We fed the squirrels with nuts, went exploring in the woods and even came across an old bear pit! We both had a great time, finished off with a well deserved ice cream!