Care to Share
Who benefits from our weekends? People in need of a holiday who appreciate a short break are given the opportunity to take part in a fun filled weekend in a relaxed caring environment. Families with children with a disability are encouraged to join us on these trips and join in the fun reassured that there is trained support available to care if needed with their sick child, allowing the parents to have some fun with the other siblings knowing that their child is having a fun time too. For individuals with a disability often these trips are the first opportunity for the young person to experience time away from their families creating memories and stories to tell on their return. These trips encourage the young person to become independent and encourages them to develop a network of friends. They eagerly await these trips and our waiting list continues to grow. Activities on these weekends
Activities include sailing, banana boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, archery, wall climbing and a wide range of arts and crafts. Many more activities are available from the expertly trained staff in Share Discovery Village. Our volunteer helpers also manage to arrange seasonal activities such as Easter Egg Hunts, Halloween fun and games, Christmas Parties , Beach Parties, Teddy Bears Picnic to add to the fun. All meals are provided, whether it's a BBQ, a home made curry or a trip to a local Chinese it is all enjoyable and for many a first experience. Off site activities include shopping in nearby Eniskillen, visit to the Ulster Folk Museum in Omagh to name a few. Each weekend programme and menu is designed for the individuals attending to ensure they experience a wide range of activities
and enjoy lots of fun. Comments from parents
"The children had a ball! we are hearing all about speed boats and Easter Bonnets, to you and your team, thank you so much you have no idea how much we needed the break." " They all had a ball, the youngest cried the minute he saw the house and realised he was home. The mum said it was brilliant and I don't think she has ever used that word to describe anything before, Thanks so much"
"Thank you so much for the weekend break! what you do is amazing! We had the best time ever. "
" thanks for a great weekend, I surprised myself by how much I enjoyed it." "Thank you for a brill weekend, it was a pleasure to help and make sure the kids and families had a ball, when can I go again." " Thanks for allowing us to join your trip to Share, it was so good to see my child play with other children in an environment where his behaviour was not judged if he lost attention or focus, to see him laugh and be happy, I will treasure those memories forever. "
"Thanks so much for a great weekend, it is possible the best weekend I've had in the Order of Malta and a memorable one too. I can't wait for the next one." " You don't know how much you bringing my son away means to our family, it gave us all a very much needed break, a full nights sleep and some precious time with our other children." " I have never enjoyed a coffee in a cafe so much, since my daughter with her loud outbursts we just don't go out anymore in public, but to have the opportunity to sit relax over a coffee and not to worry about my child disturbing everyone else was heaven to us. Thank you all so much." " thanks so much for the weekend, thanks for getting up during the night what she woke allowing me get some sleep really gave me the energy to continue, you and your team are amazing we are so thankful for all that you do for us.
