Friday 15th August 2025 marked a truly special occasion for everyone at Coquet Trust – our Family Fun Day brought together the people we support, their families, friends, and staff for a joyful celebration of community and connection.
From the moment the doors opened, there was a real buzz in the air – and it didn’t take long before the sounds of laughter, singing, and happy chatter filled the space. Whether you were enjoying freshly made fish & chips, cooling down with an ice cream, or trying your luck on the tombola, there was something for everyone.
“It’s all been good – I really enjoyed it. It’s been great fun,” said Connor, capturing the spirit of the day perfectly.
A Day Full of Smiles and Memories
The stalls and activities were a hit with everyone. The arts & crafts area saw plenty of creativity, and the karaoke corner gave many the chance to show off their vocal talents. Over at the tombola stall, the energy was high.
“I loved working on the tombola stall,” shared Jimmy, while Chloe was thrilled to walk away with a prize: “I won a bottle of mulled wine! The fish and chips were lovely and I made a bag at the crafts table.”
Debbie had her own moment of fun too: “I’m always lucky on tombola’s, I won again today! I also got my face painted as a dog because I love dogs.”
Even those who didn’t win on the tombola still enjoyed themselves. Adrian laughed, “I didn’t win anything, but it’s been nice meeting new people.” That feeling of connection was shared by many Rosalind reflected, “It’s just been nice to get to know new people and enjoy the day together.”
Great Food, Good Weather, and Even Better Company
It’s not a proper celebration without good food, and we were treated to classic fish & chips, which proved to be a firm favourite throughout the day.
Leanne, one of our Support Managers, said, “It’s been a good turnout and the fish and chips were great!” Graham, one of our Quality Checkers, agreed: “The fish and chips and ice cream were lovely! I also had a go at ‘Guess the Teddy’s Name’ it’s been a really good day.”
With the sun shining and plenty of smiling faces, Kelly and June summed it up best: “The free food was the best bit and the weather has been beautiful!”
The Heart of Coquet Trust
As we walked around, it was clear that what made the day truly special wasn’t just the stalls or the sunshine, it was the togetherness. From old friends catching up to new friendships being formed, the day reminded us why we do what we do.
“It’s been a perfect day,” said Michael, “just nice to socialise with people.”
Our Operations Manager Suz echoed that sentiment: “Just seeing everyone being together has been brilliant.” And for Victoria, our Chief Executive, the joy was in witnessing the bigger picture: “Seeing so many people we support, families and friends having a nice time – that’s what it’s all about.”
Keith, simply put: “It’s been a good day.” Sometimes, that’s all you need to say.
Thank You to Everyone!
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along, took part, helped out, or just smiled and made someone’s day. Events like this don’t happen without a lot of effort, heart, and teamwork – and this one was truly a team success.
Thank you again for making the 2025 Coquet Trust Family Fun Day such a special celebration. Here’s to many more days filled with laughter, friendship, and community spirit.