Over 400 Brent Housing Partnership (BHP) tenants enjoyed sampling the delights of the coast at this years annual seaside trips. (18 July and 20 August).

The ever popular day trips visited Clacton on Sea (18th) and Southend (20th). Within a matter of days the trips sold out with a mixture of young and old residents snapping up tickets.

Ten coaches in total took over 400 residents to enjoy pier amusements, a bit of shopping, a bite to eat or just sunbathing on the beach.

Ninety year old Kingsbury resident, Megan Butcher said: "I had a lovely day, I really enjoyed myself. I went to Southend with my daughter; we rode the train on the pier, bought some gifts from the life boat support shop and had a really nice lunch by the sea.

"I am so grateful that BHP organise these trips for their residents - I love them."

Residents paid five pounds towards the trip which included coach travel and snacks. Anyone over 65 travelled free.

BHP director, Helen Evans, said: "The days out are planned to give BHP residents a great opportunity to meet their neighbours from other parts of the borough and give them the chance to escape London for the day."