Monday 16th February was cold and wet in Great Yarmouth, but that didn’t stop hundreds of people turning up to celebrate the 10th birthday of Jump Warehouse. While children bounced across the many trampolines and music filled the air, many of the adults present caught their first glimpse of GYUP ~ and of some of the organisations and individuals it supports.
Present (and definitely not bouncing) were Dr Sarah Flindall, co-founder of the GYUP CIC; Trevor Saunders from Mandalay Wellbeing, promoting the benefits of Nordic Walking; Dzingi Vuta, chatting with visitors and fellow stallholders about his school holiday reading sessions; Philip Williams, capturing the day in photographs; and me, Jax Southam, offering a free online personal development journey through Awakened Realm and promoting my book Time to Shine to help raise funds for the CIC.
We were kindly invited by John, owner of the much-loved Jump Warehouse, which has provided a joyful way for the people of Great Yarmouth to stay active over the past decade.
His Lordship the Mayor also attended and stayed for some time. He sportingly donned our colourful GYUP hat (the inspiration behind our brand design) and took the opportunity to discuss the many benefits our organisation brings to those supporting vulnerable members of our community ~ though I didn’t spot him on the trampolines.
We were also delighted by visits from Wes Hoolahan, former Norwich City Football Club player, and a whole cast of familiar faces including Spiderman, Bluey, a minion, and many more. It truly was an event to remember.
