total change of scene is like a breath of fresh air. Day trips organised by Thames Reach can help to give people a different perspective on their situation.
Lesley Feilman is a resident of our Graham House hostel, after a long period of street homelessness and battling with alcohol abuse.
She has made big steps and is taking part in the activities on offer while she waits for a permanent flat to become available.
Here she shares the feelings triggered by a trip to the sea organised by hostel staff: