Wanderers Proud to take part in Avanti Feel Good Field Trip Campaign

Avanti West Coast’s ‘Feel Good Field Trip’ Campaign is a new initiative in which the rail service aims to provide new opportunities and experiences to school children aged 4-18.

Pupil’s that participate in the scheme are given the chance to travel across the West Coast Main Line for hands-on learning, fun and culturally diverse days out. Tuesday saw students and teachers visit the University of Bolton Stadium from Anchorsholme Academy all the way in Blackpool, travelling between Preston and Horwich Park stations.

First on the agenda was a stadium tour. The pupils were given the opportunity to role play as football managers for post match interviews in the BWFC Media Suite, where they also learnt the roles and responsibilities of journalists and match-day press. Students were then treated to a sky high trip up to the gantry where they could oversee the whole stadium.

Everyone then gathered in our Hall of Fame hospitality suite for dinner before the pupils engaged in an interactive presentation outlining what makes a good leader and the importance of teamwork. The pupils were left to delegate their own roles to create their very own football club, including crest, kits and stadium design.

Once everyone had presented their work, the students were surprised with a visit by Bolton Wanderers centre-back, George Johnston. George was eager to make the children’s trip memorable, but was also there to reinforce the trip’s message that teamwork and leadership are two core values that helped him to get to where he is today.