Homeless young people from across Worcestershire were able to create lasting memories thanks to a heart-warming trip.

In a special initiative, the youth homelessness charity, St Basils, treated over 30 youngsters from housing projects in Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, and Redditch to a fun day out at Alton Towers on Sunday, November 12.

The day started with a 5k fun run around the beautiful park grounds to symbolise the start of a new journey before getting the chance to enjoy the rides.

One young person said: “Running in Alton Towers was amazing. The weather was awful but knowing we were all getting to go on the rides afterwards kept us all going.

“I’ve never been to a theme park before and the whole day felt like a dream. St Basils made us feel special like we belong. It’s a day I’ll cherish.”

The outing was not only a break from routine, but the charity wanted to highlight the importance of community support in bringing joy and normalcy to the lives of vulnerable young people.

To donate to the valuable work done by St Basils visit www.stbasils.org.uk/donate-2/ or find out more at www.stbasils.org.uk/about-us/