Christmas spirit was in full swing at Torquay United last week, as Plainmoor played host to a Christmas Party to Torbay’s Foster Carers and Fostering partners.
Torbay’s Foster Carers and children were all invited to take part in the festivities, in order to help the Foster Carers celebrate Christmas, and also to say thank you for all their hard work throughout the year.
The event was well attended and as well as Christmas party music and food, there was a raffle, withy Torbay Council’s Fostering team, Leader of the Council David Thomas, Deputy Leader Chris Lewis, and Councillor Nick Bye, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services all in attendance.
In addition to saying thank you to Foster Carers, Torbay Council would also like to express gratitude to all the official Corporate Partners – of which Torquay United Football Club is one – for their ongoing support.
Cllr Nick Bye said: “It was great to see so many of our Foster Carers at this year’s Christmas party and I would once again like to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and everyone one of them for their amazing work. Special thanks go to Torquay United for hosting the Christmas party once again and in particular Jo from Torquay United who provided teas and coffees and mince pies and made everyone feel so welcome.
“I would also like to pass on my thanks to all of our Corporate Partners who provide help, support and also fun activities for our Foster families throughout the year.”
This year, as well as Torquay United providing use of their function room for a number of Fostering events and season tickets for Foster Carers, Special Guardians and their families, other support has included the annual Train of Lights event with thanks to Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat Company, tickets for Foster Carers with Paignton Zoo, Princess & Babbacombe Theatres and many more.
Jo Harris from TUAFC said: “Torbay’s Fosters Carers and Fostering partners do an amazing job throughout the year, and therefore we were delighted to host their party here at Torquay United.
“Over the past few years, we’ve built up a tremendous partnership with Torbay Council’s Fostering team, and we look forward to that continuing in 2024.”
Local Foster Carers also enjoyed the Christmas party – here’s a few of their comments after the event:
- “Please pass on thanks from Lesley and myself for the lovely event this morning.
- “It was great to catch up with so many other foster carers, and so many of the Children’s Services team.
- “We hope that you you will all have a wonderful Christmas.”
- “Was fab! Loved the games and prizes”
- “It was a lovely morning and nice to see so many carers and social workers.”
- “Just wanted to say several carers have commented how well this morning went and how enjoyable it was. Thanks to you and the team for all your hard work. Please would you pass this on to them.”
- “What a lovely morning we had. Lots of fun and laughter. So good to meet up with other foster carers in a non training environment. Always good to share a natter and chat with our fellow foster community. Thank you to the staff for organising.”
Could you be a Foster Carer?
There is always a need for more Foster Carers in Torbay and in particular, short break and stay over Foster Carers. If you are thinking of becoming a Foster Carer or want to find out more about Fostering in Torbay, call the team on 01803 207845 or visit www.torbay.gov.uk/fostering
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