I started with a purpose
To inspire children
To be happy inside and out.
A seed grew into ideas
That formed a plan
Which brought together a team
Who worked hard
To launch a project
Driven by passion
Based on the 5 Keys to Happiness
For children, teachers and schools
At Checkendon Equestrian Centre.
Our first day
Turned into Magical Days Out
We created a Toolbox for schools
Workshops for teachers
And became a registered charity.
We built a tribe
Started an Accreditation pilot
Became part of a movement
That believes happiness fuels success
Not the other way round.
We continued to iterate
To learn what worked
And what didn’t
To feel the weather inside
So we could ride the ups and downs.
Now 5 years
Nearly 50 Magical Days Out
And 500 children later
I still love what I do
And am grateful for all of it.
My most heartfelt thanks
To everyone
Who has played a part
And continues to make it all possible.
What’s next?
A book!
