A very special journey of fun, learning, Abba and meatballs!
This summer, 14 customers supported by Seetec’s Community Interest Company, Pluss, jetted off on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Stockholm, Sweden – and we’ve got the pictures to prove it!
Thanks to a generous opportunity offered by On Course South West and funded by the UK Government’s Turing Scheme, our group spent an unforgettable week exploring Swedish culture, landmarks and cuisine.
How it all came about
It started last year with an exciting invitation: would Pluss like to support a group of customers on an educational trip overseas?
The answer was a resounding yes.
Since then, our participants have been working hard to prepare.
All 14 completed a 10-week Entry Level Award in Personal and Social Development; a course designed to build confidence, communication and life skills.
Passports were applied for, medical cards organised, and travel insurance sorted – big steps for some of our customers, and all part of the journey. Many had never flown before or even left the UK, so this truly was a trip of firsts.
Why it matters
For our customers, this trip was much more than sightseeing. It was all about independence, confidence, and real-world experience.
Travelling with their peers and supported by a brilliant team from Pluss and On Course South West, they’ve been able to make memories that last a lifetime while developing essential life and social skills.
This is what specialist support with Pluss looks like in action: opening doors, breaking barriers and creating opportunities.
Photo gallery
📸 Click here to jump to the photo gallery and see what the gang got up to on their trip.
What did Stockholm have in store?
Staying in a hostel in the heart of the city, the group explored Stockholm using public transport, taking local buses and trains as they headed off each day on a packed itinerary.
Their adventures included:
- The Royal Palace
- A scenic boat tour
- The Paradox Museum
- The Viking Museum
- …and, the highlight for many, the iconic ABBA Museum!
And of course, no visit would be complete without sampling local delicacies, including those famous IKEA meatballs!
Want to learn more?
If you or someone you know could benefit from the kind of support Pluss provides, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Find out more about our specialist support here
👉 Or get in touch to speak with a member of the team.
Let’s see where YOUR journey could take you next.
Sweden trip – in pictures
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What did the group think of their visit?
“I’ve enjoyed everything!”
JAMIE
“I’ve loved it! The best bit was the ABBA museum.”
BRANDON
“Amazing! I loved the ABBA museum.”
CHLOE
“I’ve loved it! My favourite thing was the ABBA museum.”
EMMA
“I’ve had a good week and I liked all the walking.”
JO
“Very good, I liked the toy museum and would do it again.”
DARREN
“The holiday was fantastic, I liked the ABBA museum.”
CLAIRE
“It’s been an amazing adventure, and I have enjoyed all the activities.”
MARK
“I liked the ABBA museum and the Viking museum and all the rides on the ferries.”
DAN
“My week has been Amazing, and my best bits were the ABBA museum, lots of walking and doing the dishes at the hostel!”
BEN
“I have enjoyed all of it, and the best bit was the ABBA museum”
JACKIE
“Very good week, I’ve liked everything, but the Paradox museum was my favourite.”
DARREN
“I had a fantastic experience and loved all the museums, but the Viking one was my favourite.”
JOSH
“It’s been inspirational. I have experienced a different country, visited lots of museums and really enjoyed all of the activities. Thank you to all the staff for keeping us safe and supporting us.”
ZOE
With apologies to Eurythmics for the title of this page! 🎵🎶 (Ed)
