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Every Easter Group 84 takes 12 children from the East London area to Lourdes in France for a week.

We invite children with varying needs. Some have disabilities or special needs, and others are young people who could benefit from a pilgrimage.

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Our group is lucky enough to have a lot of experience particularly with children and young adults with more severe/complex disabilities and medical conditions.  Within in the group we have sign language (BSL) communicators, teachers, care workers, nurses and a GP.  As such we try to take children that may not get the chance otherwise…

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We take young people with a range of needs on a week’s pilgrimage holiday to Lourdes at Easter. We value the talents of every child and helper, and believe every person who travels with us brings something unique and special to our family group.

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Group 86 are a pick ‘n’ mix of new and experienced helpers, young and mature who have come together to create something special in Bury St Edmunds. We are a motivated, driven team that work tirelessly to raise the funds we need to give our children a holiday of a lifetime. The team work hard…

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We have strong personal links with HCPT founder Brother Michael Strode, and the parish of Haywards Heath which supported Michael when he started taking children to Lourdes in the 1950s.

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We are a small group taking approximately six children to Lourdes each year. We are a fun loving group made up of teachers, nurses, doctors, students and office workers.

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We are a vibrant group made up of a core group of fantastic helpers who range from 16 years upwards. The helpers bring with them a wealth of experience including supporting and caring for children with disabilities and from disadvantaged backgrounds. We begin preparation for the pilgrimage in September every year and helpers attend numerous…

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We are based in and supported by St Bartholomew’s Catholic Parish. We have a simple group motto – “nobody gets left behind”.

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We are the mighty 215, And we are based in Leicester, We are the only group from here, Because you can’t get any better! Our group nurse comes from Nottingham, We have a helper who lives in Brum, But they choose to come with 215, Because we have so much fun! Throughout the year we…