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Childhood memories of playing in the ruins of Hylton Castle came flooding back for some pensioners when they were treated to a Grand Day Out at the renovated venue, which included afternoon tea with the mayor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christine Frost and Jean Brigham were among a group who visited the castle courtesy of Stagecoach as part of its collaboration with Age UK Sunderland to encourage more pensioners to use their bus passes to get out and about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was the first time they had seen Hylton Castle since its award-winning \u00a34.5 million refurbishment, and they were amazed to see how it had been restored to its medieval glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI remember coming down here when I was a kid and climbing all over the ruins. I remember there were lots of nettles everywhere. It is amazing to see what it looks like now,\u201d said Jean, 76.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy auntie used to live near here, and I used to run down Bunny Hill to come down here. As a kid, it was a magic place to play, but to see it as it is today, this is fabulous,\u201d said Christine, 69, adding: \u201cThe bus was wonderful too – brand new and electric – and we were the first ones on it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And during the day out, Stagecoach’s driver for the day, Michael Emmet, got more than he bargained for when the pensioners decided to dress him up in medieval armour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allison Burns, 76, said it had been a \u201cwonderful day\u201d, adding: \u201cIt has been really interesting. I have never been to Hylton Castle before, and the whole day has been lovely. It has been so nice to get out and enjoy company like this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stagecoach\u2019s Grand Day Out initiative is part of its collaboration with Age UK Sunderland. It aims to help combat social isolation by encouraging older people to make the most of the opportunities of free bus travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tracy Collins, Chief Executive of Age UK Sunderland, said: \u201cThe Grand Day Out has been an excellent experience for our older people today. Hylton Castle is a fantastic landmark in Sunderland, and everyone has had a lovely time and been treated like royalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSadly, older people can sometimes be forgotten in our society, which is a shame because loneliness and isolation can lead to people living shorter lives and being more susceptible to health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe older people who attended today have had fun, enjoyed themselves, and made new friends. We can’t thank Stagecoach enough for the partnership they have forged with us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea was also praised by Sunderland mayor Allison Chisnall, who joined the group for their afternoon tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is great to see partnerships working together in this way and bringing older people together to visit local heritage sites such as the wonderful Hylton Castle, where they can reminisce over local history, talk with others, and make new friends,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Walker, managing director at Stagecoach North East, was delighted to have joined the Grand Day Out. \u201cToday has been a great day. The sun has been shining and hopefully we\u2019ve made a meaningful addition to the lives of older people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For younger travellers who don\u2019t qualify for a free bus pass, single fares are capped at \u00a33 no matter how far you travel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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