Mickb Posted December 22, 2020 #1 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Cruise Ships Give Thanks for Gifts of Festive Hampers On 16th December 2020, the residents of five towns on the South Devon Coast sent festive hampers to the six cruise ships which were at anchor off Torbay and Brixham, including Holland America Line's Volendam and Zaandam For some time now, the South Coast of the UK has seen several cruise ships at anchor as we eagerly await the restart of cruising. These ships have now become part of the local landscapes and many residents are now seeing them as part of the community and decided to give those on board some festive cheer. On 16th December the residents of five towns sent festive hampers to each of the six ships which were at anchor off Brixham and Torbay, each ship receiving a consignment of festive hampers which were delivered by boat including Christmas cards and pictures created by pupils from local primary schools. One local resident said "The ships really have stolen the hearts of the community and there is so much love being shown for them". Captain of Holland America Line's Volendam Daniel Bolton and the ship's Hotel Director Rene Tuinman sent the following message to the towns' folk. "On behalf of the team on board and everyone at Holland America Line, we'd like to wholeheartedly thank the people of Brixham for the wonderful hampers. The generosity and warmth shown by the community has been really humbling and we are truly grateful for their efforts to spread the local cheer'. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinboy Posted December 22, 2020 #2 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Thanks for sharing this story. Warms the heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted December 22, 2020 #3 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Thanks for sharing that lovely story. And thanks to the wonderful people of Brixham for their generosity and caring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted December 22, 2020 #4 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Thanks for sharing. That is a heart warming story. Nice of the locals to spread some Christmas cheer for the crews so far from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 22, 2020 #5 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Such a nice story. That’s what Christmas is all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted December 22, 2020 #6 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Hopefully these towns will be on the ships itinerary.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted December 22, 2020 #7 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Very nice ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybear Posted December 22, 2020 #8 Share Posted December 22, 2020 How lovely! Must be lonely on those ships! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted December 22, 2020 #9 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Nice story, thanks! Love Brixham. Great fish restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseh2o Posted December 22, 2020 #10 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Truly a heart-warming story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingastreich Posted December 23, 2020 #11 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted December 24, 2020 #12 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Such a good Christmas story, thanks for sharing. We have been privileged to sail on board the Volendam with Rene Tuinman, he is an excellent Hotel Director. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgesGal Posted December 24, 2020 #13 Share Posted December 24, 2020 What a beautiful Christmas story from some extremely warm and thoughtful people. The crews on board the ships had no idea that folks who had never seen them, spoken with them or interacted with them hold them close to their hearts and have adopted them as family! Merry Christmas, God bless, and stay healthy! We are all needed on this Earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BSR Posted December 24, 2020 #14 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Nice story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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