Believe & Achieve 18-25 Weekend

What: B&A 18-25 weekend

Who: 18–25-year-olds directly or indirectly affected by meningitis

When: Friday 5 September 2025, early evening – Sunday 7 September 2025, early afternoon

Where: Woburn Forest Center Parcs, Bedfordshire

Spaces available: 12

Registration closes 1 August 2025

Terms & Conditions for this event

Safeguarding Statement

If you, or someone you know, are aged 18-25 and have been affected by meningitis, our free Believe & Achieve weekend is for you.

Do you want to go on a fun weekend away, relax amongst the scenery of a breathtaking forest and get involved in inclusive activities at your own pace?

How about have the time to meet and chat with other people who have been impacted by meningitis and get where you’re at?

If your answer is yes, sign up to register your interest in coming along by completing the online form below today!

Find out more

Check out our recent roundup blog from the March 2025 Residential to get a flavour of what the weekend could look like.

“So many memories were made”

Those who have been on our weekends before said:

“This was a such a good break with so many memories made. I had so much fun!”

“I met nice people. It was such a good experience and lovely to have a break where you’re understood without explanation.”

“I liked the topics and activities that were planned and being able to choose how much or little I joined in on.”

More event details

The weekend is free to attend. We’ll provide all meals and activities scheduled in our programme.

If you would like to bring a friend within the age group, please note this in the relevant box on the form and we will accommodate your request where possible. They will also need to complete a form.

We are unable to pay transport costs to and from the event, but please let us know if this is a barrier for you, and we will endeavour to see what alternative support may be available.

Completing this online form registers your interest in attending. We will let you know by 5 August 2025 if you have been allocated a place on the weekend.

We keep our groups small and supportive, so places are limited. Priority will be given to those who have not attended one of these weekends before, but please still sign up, because there may be a space, and we will run a waiting list too!

Please read the Terms and Conditions attached to the end of the online registration form before signing up, as they contain important information regarding non-attendance and transport costs.

Please be aware that you may be required to share a twin room at this event, but we will discuss this with individuals in advance.

Got a question?

Email Mikala at Believe&Achieve@meningitisnow.org

A huge thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund, Neighbourly and RSA, The Souter Charitable Trust and other generous Donors, whose funding has made this event possible.