We had a busy day yesterday traveling to Blyth for our first match of the trip. On a muddy grass field, we were met by a physical Blyth Town FC women’s squad. Blyth’s direct style of play suited the pitch and conditions well while our possession game was challenged by the slick and bumpy surface. After some wipe outs, laughs and lots of mud, we finished at a 3-3 draw. We had a chance to meet the Blyth ladies after the game as they hosted us in their club house for pizza and snacks. Our match was followed by a trip to the North Sea which served as a makeshift ice bath for the braver of the crew.

Today we woke up early and took a minibus to explore Alnwick castle! We couldn’t have asked for better weather or a more fun morning. We had the chance to explore the castle, walk through a dragon dungeon, play dress up and have a guided film tour. The castle was the set for many movies and shows including Harry Potter and Downtown Abbey. A definite highlight of the day was learning how to fly on broomsticks in the courtyard where Harry learned to play quidditch.

Some of us were a litttle more successful than others…





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