Summer Adventures

Local children have played an important role throughout our Big Local journey, so as the programme formally came to an end, we marked it by delivering a summer of activities as a thank you.

Over several weeks during summer 2025, children and families took part in a wide range of activities. These included a summer BBQ, Thorpe Park, pool party at Cozenton Park, and a climbing session in Maidstone.

The summer programme concluded with a no-expense-spared, three-day residential trip to Carroty Wood. During the stay, children took part in raft building, canoeing, abseiling, geocaching and a talent show.

While children’s activities finish with the Big Local programme, the relationships formed and the memories created over the summer will last well beyond it.