At Save Energy UK, we love talking about cutting energy bills and helping customers save money, but sometimes it’s good to swap energy efficiency for a little bit of social energy. That’s exactly what our very own Luke did this weekend when he traded his headset for a boat ticket and joined fellow Arsenal fans for a truly memorable away day.
Instead of sitting behind a desk helping customers power their homes efficiently, Luke found himself cruising down the River Thames on a party boat heading to Craven Cottage. The sun was out, the music was loud, and the atmosphere was electric. Surrounded by fellow Gunners, drinks in hand and songs echoing across the river, it was the perfect pre-match build-up.
When the boat finally docked, Luke and his mates made their way into Fulham’s famous riverside ground, joining the sea of red and white to watch Arsenal take on Fulham. The match didn’t disappoint, with Arsenal securing a 1–0 win and giving fans exactly what they came for. The celebrations were loud, the spirits were high, and the away-day buzz was in full swing.
But as every football fan knows, an away day isn’t complete without a few twists and turns. Luke had an 8:30 pm train booked home, but matchday excitement had other plans. One pub turned into another, and before long the 8:30 train became the 12:30 am one. That led to a late-night arrival in Eastleigh, missing the final connection, and finally a taxi ride back to Poole in the early hours of the morning. Not exactly the efficient journey he had planned but definitely one to remember.
Boat rides, good mates, football, and Arsenal bringing home three points Luke calls that a weekend well spent, even if Sunday morning came with a sore head and a few regrets.
At Save Energy UK, we’re all about balance. We work hard during the week to help our customers save energy and money, but when the weekend rolls around, it’s all about enjoying the moment. Here’s to more away-day adventures (and maybe a few less late-night taxis next time).
