Author: Carita Magnani

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Who are we RampAge Holiday Project is a unique charity that arranges friendly group holidays for the over 50’s particularly organises them in order  to encourage people with mobility challenges and those least able to organize a holiday for themselves. RampAge is aware that a large number of older people suffer from a variety of medical conditions, including breathing, visual and/or hearing impairments. We will try to assist and make arrangements, where possible, to ensure no one is disadvantaged. If you have any individual requirements, please contact the office where our special needs support officer can assist you.  All holidays are accompanied by a RampAge representative. How to book a holiday Holiday bookings can be taken, either by telephone, email or by calling in person to our office at The Dawes Road Hub any Wednesday between 12.30-2.30pm.   A non-returnable £50 Deposit, per person, will be required to secure each holiday booked, with the balance to be paid 8 weeks before departure. A short booking form is required to be completed. Please note holiday insurance is NOT included in the cost, you are advised to take out personal insurance to cover yourself.  Information sheet on a range insurance companies is available from the office.   New Hours Office Times; Monday and Wednesday will be from 12.30 – 3.30pm. Weekly drop in session; Will now be on Wednesday afternoons between 12.30-2.30pm for bookings, payments and enquires The Dawes Road Hub 20 Dawes Road Fulham London SW6 7EN Tel: 020 7952 1230 during office hours Mobile phone contact 07514 380 533 out of hours email:rampagehp@hotmail.com   Buses: 295, 211 Stops at the last stop in Dawes Road from Hammersmith 28, 391, 14, 414, 424 Stops at Fulham Broadway about a 5 minute walk away. Charity no: 299666         Companies no: 2317041     HOLIDAYS FOR 2016   The Osbourne Hotel, Ilfracombe, Devon  Saturday 23rd July – Saturday 30th July 2016 ONLY 3 ROOMS AVAILABLE 8 days -7 nights.   Bed, breakfast and evening meal and includes return travel by tail lift coach from the Apollo theatre Hammersmith Broadway Price: £399 per person We are offering The Osbourne Hotel, a friendly, family run hotel known for its comfortable and relaxing en-suite rooms, spacious dining room and bar lounge with nightly entertainment.  The hotels reputation for service and friendliness is high, as a genuine family concern, they make a huge effort to ensure a welcoming atmosphere with all aspects being run by family members. Whilst parts of Ilfracombe are hilly, the Osbourne Hotel is ideally situated with easy level access to explore Ilfracombe and its charming harbour and quay. Within walking distance there are lovely gardens, a museum, local theatre and enough tea rooms to have cream teas until you can’t move anymore, and access lots shops. We will travel by tail lift coach, which will remain with us departing on Saturday 23 July 2016. There will be 3 trips out that will include places like; Barnstable Market, Dartington Crystal, Clovelly, Lynmouth and touring the Exmoor National Park.  These trips will take place on Monday 25th, Wednesday 27th and Friday 29th. There is easy access to public transport, so don’t forget your freedom pass.   TURKEY AND TINSEL 2016 The Palm Court Hotel – Eastbourne Monday 28th November – Friday 2th December 2016 5 days – 4 nights.   Bed, breakfast and evening meal and includes return travel by tail lift coach from The Apollo theatre Hammersmith Broadway Price: £280.00 per person The Palm Court Hotel is a friendly, family owned and managed hotel, which has built its reputation on providing courteous friendly service, ideally situated a short walk from the Beach, Bandstand and theatres. All 38 rooms of the hotel have an en-suite with hospitality tray, CD radio, television and telephone There is a licensed bar with comfortable lounges and large plasma screen. A large permanent ramped entrance and a talking lift to all floors make the hotel fully accessible to wheelchair users. They offer home –cooked food with a choice of menu and are able to cater for all diets, including vegetarian and gluten free.  Nightly entertainment is provided. We will travel on Monday 28th November 2016, by tail lift coach.  The coach will not be staying with us, as it’s a short break.  However, Eastbourne has an easily accessible seafront with many attractions, good shopping and good bus links –so don’t forget your freedom pass. TURKEY AND TINSEL 2016 AT THE PALM COURT HOTEL, EASTBOURNE Monday                                                               Christmas Eve Meet in the bar for Drinks Reception 6.00-7.00pm                                                       Dinner is served 7.30-8.00pm                                                       Cash Prize Bingo 8.30                                                  Entertainment in the bar until 10.30pm Tuesday                                                               Christmas Day 4.00pm                                Afternoon tea and Christmas cake served in the lounge/bar 6.00-7.00pm                                               Christmas Dinner is served 7.30-8.00pm                                                       Cash Prize Bingo 8.30                                            Festive Music & Dancing in the bar until 10.30pm with a visit from Father Christmas Wednesday                                                             Boxing Day 6.00-7.00pm                                                        Dinner is served 7.30-8.00pm                                                        Cash Prize Bingo 8.30                                                       Entertainment in the bar until 10.30pm Thursday                                                              New Year’s Eve 6.00-7.00pm                                                       Dinner is served 7.30-8.00pm                                                      Cash Prize Bingo 8.30                                                  Entertainment in the bar until 10.30pm Friday                                                            Departing at 10am