Boardington Bear Adventures: Wembley Roars and Winter Lights

Hello everyone,

It’s me again, Boardington Bear, back to share a weekend so wonderful that my paws are still tingling with excitement. We have had adventures, bright lights, football cheers and a very special festive moment that made this bear’s heart glow like Christmas itself.

Our first grand outing took us all the way to Wembley Stadium to watch the Ladies England versus China football match. On our journey we stopped at King’s Cross Station to admire the extraordinary Harry Potter themed Christmas tree. This year it was designed around Honeydukes, the famous sweet shop from the wizarding world. It was deliciously colourful, covered in chocolate frogs, sherbet lemons, sugar quills and the prettiest peppermint swirls a bear has ever seen. I was tempted to nibble a decoration but behaved myself brilliantly.

Then it was time for football. Wembley was massive, towering above us like a giant silver bowl. Once inside the atmosphere was electric. The crowds were loud and joyful, voices rolled like thunder around the stadium and flags waved in every colour. The match itself was incredible. England played beautifully and the score ended at eight zero. Some of our students hoped China would score at least once, but even without it the excitement was huge. The journey home was very busy, but the joy of the day followed us all the way back. A truly memorable experience.

The very next evening brought even more magic as we visited Wimpole Hall to see the Christmas light trail. The grounds were filled with glowing colours and sparkling wonder. Halfway around the trail, to my absolute delight, I met Santa himself. I shook his hand, told him about my adventures and he assured me that I have been a very good bear this year. I was so happy I nearly bounced out of my paws.

Lights continued to shine all around us. There was a shimmering light tunnel that seemed to stretch into forever, and a breathtaking projection show that danced across the front of Wimpole Hall in time with the music. Everywhere I looked there were glowing sculptures and twinkling installations as bright as shooting stars. I was very glad I wore my hat because even a festive bear must keep his ears warm on a magical winter night.

Two adventures in two evenings, football roaring through Wembley and Christmas magic glowing across Wimpole. A weekend to remember, full of excitement, wonder and joy.

Until the next adventure,

Paws on the ground, news all around