Give Us Time is teaming up with Walling2Recovery this spring to provide a brand new opportunity for Forces families!

The initiative will combine family time in the beautiful Lake District with practical, hands-on experience of the traditional skill of dry stone walling.

The expertise is provided by Walling2Recovery, which was founded by Andy Docherty in 2024 to support the mental wellbeing and mindfulness of veterans.  Andy himself is a veteran of 30 years’ experience in the British Army and truly understands the impact of Forces life on families.

These short breaks will provide families with the chance to reconnect while learning new skills.  The therapeutic effects of the activities, mixed to the access to the unmatched beauty of the Lakes, will provide the perfect respite break for active families.

The two periods are:

Friday 11 – Wednesday 16 April – This can be split to accommodate 2 families, which would run Friday 11 to Sunday 13 April afternoon, and Sunday 13 April evening to Wednesday 16 April afternoon.

Monday 28 April- Thursday 1 May – date split to be confirmed.

The cost for any family wanting to join will be £30 per person per day which covers the food and administration cost. Please note – due to the nature of the activities, only children 13 years old and older will be allowed to participate – there will be no provision available for younger children.

The accommodation, which has been donated, is close to Keswick in the Northern Lake District, and will be in 2-person rooms

If you would like more information on taking part email us at [email protected].