Rebecca
“Having a complex disability and life-limiting condition, Calvert Exmoor is the only place where I am able to participate in adventurous activities. It is such a special place.”
Stories from guests, telling their Calvert Trust Exmoor expeirence…
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Tom his mum Jane, and enabler Sarah
On his first of several trips to Calvert Exmoor, Tom overcame his nerves to try new activities alongside enjoying some activities he knows and loves.
Luke and his parents
Luke, aged 11 when he visited Calvert Trust Exmoor in 2022, is paralysed from the waist down. His mum explained how their visit exceeded expectations…
Thomas, Dylan, Nicci and Brian’s Guest Story
Nicci and Brian booked a 2022 stay so their children Thomas (who has cerebral palsy) and Dylan could do activities side by side, rather than separately. They wanted a holiday that would include Thomas, rather than exclude him…
Jane’s Story
In July 2022, Jane, who has cerebral palsy and learning difficulties, enjoyed a week-long stay with us at Calvert Exmoor after hearing about our accessible activity centre through her parents.
Fearghas’ Story
Earlier this year, Fearghas, who has congenital deafblindness, visited Calvert Exmoor for the second time with his mum, Lilias, and carers. During his stay, he took on a range of exciting activities and his confidence grew with the support of his mum, our instructors, and other guests.
Lizzie Tench – Paratriathlete
In 2012, Lizzie was struck by a vehicle whilst cycling and was paralysed from the waist down. Lizzie then visited Calvert Trust Exmoor which started her on a path to big achievements: British and European Paratriathlon champion!
Azaan
Despite being very unwell with Joubert’s Syndrome (a rare and life-limiting brain condition causing a list of other complex disorders) plus severe kidney disease, at 5-year-old Azaan enjoyed a visit to Calvert Trust Exmoor with his family in this emotional story…
The Maley Family
The Maley family (including Charlie who has Cerebal Palsy) love going on adventures and being outdoors. So when an opportunity to visit Calvert Trust Exmoor came along, they signed up straight away…
The Butt Family
Rob and his family came to the centre for their first holiday together since a tragic accident left Rob paralysed from the neck down…
Babcock
A service provider for education improvement, Babcock bring a variety of students to the centre…
Luke
Luke has autism. He kept a detailed timeline of how his break was structured, providing a unique Guest Story…
Carmela and mum Lucy
Carmela has a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy which weakens her muscles, but she loves our activities…
Catherine and dad Tony
Catherine has high need disabilities and lives in a care home. She visited with her parents…
Adam and Andrew
Andrew, Adam and their carers were worried about funding a stay but a bursary helped…
Beth and Grace
Grace contacted us to talk about her visit with Beth, who has severe learning disabilities…
Edward and the Barnard Family
Edward, who has autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), first visited back in 2019. Now the Barnard family are regular visitors and Edward keeps growing in confidence…
Jake
Meet Jake, who has Cerebral Palsy. He visited in 2018 and quickly booked for 2019, and has been a regular ever since…
The Partridge Family
The family visited in 2019 with daughter Chloe who has autism. After their visit, Mum sent us this email…
James
James doesn’t let Cerebral Palsy get him down, so he thoroughly enjoys his visits to the centre…
Father Hudson Group
Simon and Steve, wheelchair users with many disabilities, loved the horses. A carer shared this story…
Gemma and mum Debbie
Gemma has cerebral palsy and is a full-time wheelchair user. Her mum told us of their most recent stay…
Montacute School
These students visited for their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. Afterwards, the teachers told us…
Sally, Mark and Adam
Sally didn’t think she’d ever find a holiday for her son Adam who has many disabilities and conditions…