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31/10/2026

Earlier this week Neverland played host to a group from the Rose Care Club who brought decades of life and memory with them. Nick had watched the forecast carefully before giving the trip the green light, and the late October morning offered kind conditions with sun shine and light winds.

As Neverland moved through Felixstowe port, one gentleman sat up alongside Nick at the helm, taking in a view of the docks where he had spent much of his working life. Nick played the HMS Gipsy recording through the speakers, the story of a destroyer lost in these waters more than eighty years ago. One of the women in the group listened quietly, then shared that her father had served aboard Gipsy not long before she was sunk.

The sea allowed a run to Bramble Creek, where Trevor, Emma, and PK kept the group warm with blankets and hot drinks while Neverland eased in close to the seal colony at high tide. Common seals dotted the banks, with a good number of the larger Greys among them. The Rose Care Club had brought sausage rolls, cheese puffs, and a Victoria sponge, and the return journey was good-humoured and full.

The feedback from the Rose Care Club members and staff was full of high praise and clear the trip was another success for the team who enjoyed it as much as the guests aboard.

This trip marked the final Mind Body and Sea group for the season and was a fantastic experience to sign off on.

Individual referrals can be made through our website, and groups can contact the team directly on 01394 773027.
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15/10/2026

For the final individual referrals session of the season, nine guests joined the crew of Mind Body and Sea aboard Neverland, including two wheelchair users. Some were with us for the first time, while others were returning.

That mix is part of the design. Returning guests bring an ease and confidence that soon spreads to those experiencing it for the first time.

Out of Felixstowe Harbour, Tony brought Neverland up to speed as we headed for Hamford Water Nature Reserve. In Bramble Creek, Harbour and Grey Seals could be seen along the banks. MBS wildlife guide PK moved among the guests, pointing out birdlife and Grey Seal mothers with their pups.

Neverland’s shallow draft allowed us to travel well into the creek before turning for another pass.

The crossing home had some movement, but everyone took it in their stride and enjoyed every second. Once alongside, nobody seemed in any hurry to step ashore.

Every feedback form showed mood rising to the very top of the scale. Comments included “ecstatic”, “wonderful” and “brilliant”, with one guest adding a double plus beside the highest score.

Managing Director Nick Bentley said:

“This was another magical trip and a fitting way to end a fantastic year for Mind Body and Sea.

Our volunteers have provided a thoughtful and supportive service throughout the season and the feedback from participants has been fantastic. Seeing people improve their mood, build confidence, reduce isolation and simply enjoy being somewhere different has been hugely rewarding.

Our volunteers have gained so much from it too. There is a real sense of shared purpose across the team and seeing the difference these experiences make means a great deal to us all.

We are already looking ahead to next year, building on what we have achieved and creating more opportunities to help even more people.

Helping people get afloat and helping them navigate the choppy waters of life.”

Individual referrals can be made through our website, and groups can contact the team directly on 01394 773027.
📥 [email protected]
🌐 www.mindbodyandsea.co.uk

07/10/2026

On Sunday we welcomed our final 2026 Navagating Neurodivergence group aboard Neverland. We headed along the River Orwell and underneath the Orwell Bridge, with plenty of sightseeing and some really meaningful conversations along the way. We even learnt that the Orwell Bridge we think of as one bridge is actually made up of two separate side-by-side bridge structures — there’s always something new to discover on the river! 😄

It was a lovely way to finish what has been a very special first season for All in the Same Boat – Navigating Neurodivergence. Over the last few months we’ve watched people step aboard feeling nervous or unsure, and then gradually settle, talk, laugh, share experiences and realise that they’re amongst people who understand.

People have told us they valued the calm, the community, the opportunity to be honest about how they feel, the chance to meet other neurodivergent adults and, importantly, being somewhere they didn’t feel pressured to mask or socialise in a particular way.

We’ve learnt a huge amount too. Every trip and every piece of feedback has helped us think about how we can make future sessions even better — from sensory needs and quieter spaces to wildlife, local history, shared activities and ways of helping conversation happen naturally.

None of this could have happened without the people who took a chance and came aboard, the friends and family members who supported them, the professionals and organisations who have encouraged the project, and of course the Mind Body & Sea team and Neverland crew who have helped turn an idea into something very real.💙

The sailing may be pausing as we head into autumn and winter, but All in the Same Boat isn’t disappearing. We’ll be keeping in touch over the coming months, sharing useful local opportunities and project updates, and beginning to look ahead to what 2027 might bring.

Individual referrals can be made through our website, and groups can contact the team directly on 01394 773027.
📥 [email protected]
🌐 www.mindbodyandsea.co.uk

03/10/2026

Two groups of 8 pupils from Langer Primary Academy in Felixstowe joined us aboard Neverland for activities on the water recently and the days did not disappoint. The school catchment includes one of the most recognised deprived wards in England, and for many of the children, this was their first time on the water.

We visited the seal colony, fished for sea bass, did some crabbing, and heard the story of the sinking of HMS Gipsy right there in the harbour where she went down. There was music, singing, speed on the open water, and plenty of wildlife along the way.

One moment that stayed with us came second-hand. On the journey home after the first trip, the children were telling their minibus driver everything they had learnt about HMS Gipsy.

This work has been months in the making. Huge thanks to Emma Shore, deputy headteacher at Langer, whose vision brought it to life, to our supporter and local councillor Rosie Smithson for connecting us and coming to see the children return to Levington, and to MBS star Rob Bentley for helping to secure funding that made it possible.

We are already looking forward to what comes next for these young people.

Individual referrals can be made through our website, and groups can contact the team directly on 01394 773027.
📥 [email protected]
🌐 www.mindbodyandsea.co.uk

20/09/2026

Two trips, two groups, one brilliant day on the water with the Project 21 team, a charity supporting people with Down Syndrome. As soon as Neverland left the marina, the enthusiasm was infectious and excitement mounted as the trip progressed.

The morning took the first group past Felixstowe Port with music playing, then out to Hamford Water Nature Reserve where the colony of common and grey seals drew genuine delight from everyone on deck. Our guests waved with delight and captured photos to share later. The seals performed in the water and hauled themselves out with perfect ease, unconcerned about their latest admirers. Everyone enjoyed singing and dancing to the music onboard as Neverland headed back.

The afternoon group were treated to a trip up the River Orwell. With music playing and singing and dancing Neverland past under the Orwell Bridge. At Pin Mill, the music and dancing gave way to fishing. Watching the rods for any sign of fish taking the bait was soon rewarded and a couple of small bass were landed, handled carefully by a few guests, and returned safely to the water.

Both groups brought real warmth to the day. Kind, friendly, and up for everything the water offered. The smiles as our guests walked back up the gangway said everything.

If you think someone you know could benefit from a session on the water with Mind Body and Sea, visit our website and use the referral button to leave your details. A member of our team will be in touch.

Individual referrals can be made through our website, and groups can contact the team directly on 01394 773027.
📥 [email protected]
🌐 www.mindbodyandsea.co.uk

18/09/2026

A beautiful evening aboard Neverland 🌅⚓

Our Wednesday evening All in the Same Boat – Navigating Neurodivergence trip was one of those evenings that really stayed with us.

We headed up the River Orwell towards Pin Mill, where we moored for a while and watched the most gorgeous sunset over the water.

There were lots of thoughtful conversations onboard, plenty of hot drinks, and a really calm, relaxed atmosphere as everyone settled into the evening.

One of the loveliest things about these trips is seeing the different ways people take something from the experience — sometimes through conversation, sometimes through quiet reflection, and sometimes through creativity.

The following day, Sue Tansley, who had joined us aboard, sent over this beautiful artwork inspired by one of the photographs she took during the trip.

It feels like such a special way of capturing the evening — the movement of the water, the light, and that incredible sunset. 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a lovely trip.

And a huge thank you to Sue for allowing us to share her artwork.

Artwork by Sue Tansley
Artist | Photographer | Filmmaker | Tutor | Educator
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Mind Body & Sea CIC | All in the Same Boat – Navigating Neurodivergence ⚓💙

Individual referrals can be made through our website, and groups can contact the team directly on 01394 773027.
📥 [email protected]
🌐 www.mindbodyandsea.co.uk

15/09/2026

Two trips, one lovely Monday 💙⚓

Monday was a busy day aboard Neverland, with two All in the Same Boat – Navigating Neurodivergence trips heading out from Suffolk Yacht Harbour.

Our morning and afternoon groups were both a lovely mix of people, with plenty of conversation, laughter, quiet moments and time simply enjoying being out on the water.

Both trips took us from Levington, down the River Orwell and into the Stour towards Holbrook Creek, before making our way back again. 🌊

As always, there were plenty of hot and cold drinks, snacks and space to take the experience at your own pace. In the afternoon we also cracked open the sensory box, got stuck into some word searches, and had lots of really thoughtful conversations along the way.

We even had a birthday aboard Neverland, which made the day feel extra special! 🎂⚓

One of the loveliest things has been seeing people arrive perhaps feeling a little unsure or nervous, and then watching them gradually settle into the experience. Our simple before-and-after feedback from Monday showed a real lift in how several people were feeling by the time we returned to the marina.

A few comments from the day included:

💬 “Great experience.”
💬 “Glad I came along, would love to come again.”
💬 “Such a lovely time on the boat, very friendly.”
💬 “Love it! Thank you.”

That really sums up what we hoped All in the Same Boat could become — a relaxed space where neurodivergent adults can spend time together without pressure, enjoy the water, connect if they want to, and simply be themselves.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make both trips such enjoyable ones. 💙

Individual referrals can be made through our website, and groups can contact the team directly on 01394 773027.
📥 [email protected]
🌐 www.mindbodyandsea.co.uk

13/09/2026

They left Levington a little quietly. A few nerves, some uncertainty about being on the water for the first time, and the kind of careful politeness that comes when strangers are still finding their feet with one another. By the time Neverland passed the Ever Given at Felixstowe docks, all 400 metres of her sitting vast and improbable at the quayside, the conversations had already begun to loosen. Terry, who loves a lifeboat above most things, got as close a look at the Harwich RNLI vessel as anyone could hope for. The grey seals that had shown themselves the day before stayed hidden in the River Stour, but no one seemed to mind. Neverland found her anchorage near Holbrook Bay, and by then the group had settled into something easy and unhurried. On the way back, a cluster of diving birds gave the crew an excuse to produce a rod. Bass after bass came up, the rod passed around whoever wanted a go. Mike, in his wheelchair, got amongst the catches. Chris landed the first fish he has ever caught from a boat. One bass was within size limits but went back in. Nobody objected. They arrived back at Levington thirty minutes late and every single person stepped ashore smiling. That is what a referral day with Mind Body and Sea looks like.

Individual referrals can be made through our website, and groups can contact the team directly on 01394 773027.
📥 [email protected]
🌐 www.mindbodyandsea.co.uk

08/09/2026

Level Two Youth Project were back on the water with Neverland recently, and the day did not hang about. Slipping moorings just after ten, the crew headed down river to the docks and the story of HMS Gypsy, the destroyer lost in the Orwell during the Second World War. One of the young people aboard is blind, and watching him work his way around the boat throughout the morning, learning its layout and moving with growing ease, was one of those quiet moments the crew will not forget quickly.

Then came the speed run across the bay. Damp smiles, all round.

The group moored up near the backwaters to try their luck with fishing, before heading out to find the seals. An exceptionally high tide carried Neverland right into the furthest reaches of the river system. The seals were relaxed, stretched out on the banks, and regarded the enthusiastic whoops from aboard with what can only be described as mild curiosity.

A fast return to Shotley, and the crabbing competition began in earnest. Two teams, close attention, genuine teamwork, and a final tally of twenty-nine crabs to twenty-eight. Every one returned to the water before Neverland headed for home, with participants taking the wheel in turns along the way.

Individual referrals can be made through our website, and groups can contact the team directly on 01394 773027.
📥 [email protected]
🌐 www.mindbodyandsea.co.uk

06/09/2026

Nine sessions on the water, and this week brought the last of them for now. The Pause on the Water project closed its current programme aboard Neverland on what felt like a near perfect evening.

The conversation among the women on board was generous and honest. They brought their own experiences, compared symptoms, reflected on advice received over the years, some of it useful, some of it anything but. There was real kindness in how they held space for one another. A fitting way to mark the end of something that has clearly meant a great deal to those who took part.

Pause on the Water has officially paused, but only until spring. If you think the next programme might be right for you or for someone you know, please visit our website and use the referral button. Name the project, leave your details, and a member of the team will be in touch.

Individual referrals can be made through our website, and groups can contact the team directly on 01394 773027.
📥 [email protected]
🌐 www.mindbodyandsea.co.uk

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