Five fun ideas for a delightful bank holiday

The glorious summer weather is fast approaching and with more bank holidays coming up in May, it’s the perfect time to start planning weekend activities. We’ve got five great ideas that will help you get outdoors and make the most of the weather, while supporting businesses across the country that have flourished thanks to your lending.

1. Plan the perfect picnic

If your idea of the perfect weekend includes indulging on delicious food and drinks, while enjoying the company of friends and family, why not plan a picnic? Stock up on award-winning relishes, along with olives, toasted bread and a range of cheeses, from Deli Flavour, the one-stop-shop for all your snack needs. Voted one of the 50 best deli’s in the UK, the company was able to open another shop after borrowing £25,000 from 275 investors in November 2013.

2. Test your skills at watersports

Based in beautiful Brighton and Hove, Lagoon Watersports are experts in their field and offer a range of trainings in activities such as yacht sailing, paddle boarding and windsurfing. The friendly team teach sessions for all ages and aim to get people confident and comfortable in the water. Lagoon Watersports were able to purchase a new powerboat engine for powerboat rides after borrowing over £100,000 across three Funding Circle loans since 2012.

 3. Embark on a weekend getaway

With great views of the Irish Sea, St. Kilda Hotel is nestled in the middle of Llandudno’s beautiful promenade, with easy access to all the town has to offer. This family-run business is sure to give you a warm and friendly welcome during your stay. St. Kilda Hotel used their Funding Circle loan to cover maintenance and refurbishment costs, borrowing £30,620 from 322 investors in December 2015.

4. Get busy in the garden

Dust off your gardening boots this long weekend and start to get your garden ready for the summer. Based in Meols, a village on the northern coast of England, Carr Farm Garden Centre has been running since the 1930’s and since then has grown to be a successful garden centre – they also have online shop so you can order no matter where you’re based. To help with maintenance works across their 7 acre site, the family-run farm shop borrowed over £100,000 from 1,631 investors.

5. Get active outdoors

And finally, if you’re a thrill seeker, or just love outdoor sports, Pure Outdoor have some adrenaline-pumping activity ideas. Located in the heart of the Peak District National Park, the experienced team provide courses and activities such as rock climbing, caving and mountain guiding – a fun and exciting way to spend your bank holiday! The adventurous company were able to purchase a new office for their business after borrowing £8,000 through Funding Circle.

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