Friday 30th June 2008
Well I have now had two balls, not as big a ball up (or something like that) than the Prosecution got up to or Euro 2008 but there is still time!
Last nights Fundraising Ball at Pinewood Studio was fantastic and all down to the work of Debbie and the Fundraising Team. It was nice to see so many old (worn, haggard, sagging etc etc etc) faces as well as so many new ones.
It was also nice to share the evening with 4 birthday ‘boys and girls’, including a certain someone’s 50th. If I had known I would have asked for Jelly & Ice cream for desert! With maybe the odd Jammy dodger thrown in!
The place looked fantastic, and what with the Dance Floor and DJ or the Gaming tables, or just at the bar or chilling outside with friends.
The staff looked smart in their Care for Keran T-shirts and hopefully everyone had fun whilst fundraising. Its obviously important to raise funds as we are getting more cases coming forward and others come in the press with alarming regulatory at the mo. It seems like there is a back log in these cases, that we were one of the first after the suspension of Prof Meadows and Southall.
Anyway Keran got to speak to everyone as we had recorded a message on my mobile for her to say a huge thank you to all those that attended. We had thought about doing a ‘live’ version, but thought that might be hard for all concerned. Mind you we would have no doubt lost the ’signal’ at the crucial bits!
Heatherden Hall looked so familiar to me and no wonder as you look along the walls there are pictures telling you about the films shot there including many Carry Ons, which celebrate their 50th anniversary this year…takes you back doesn’t it! I am surprised not to have seen them all on TV but then I haven’t been watching too much of late…But seeing all the films gave me an idea for another event to use for fundraising for Carers or other village good causes. Watch this space…
The whole evening flew by for me and the boys who had stayed at home with an aunt and some other children had a great time camped out in the garden, they are still out there now 4 days later! It was nice to see them enjoying themselves and seeing family and friends. Keran of course just wanted to be here in the thick of it all!
I had a bit of running around into the wee small hours but it was all good, watching the sun come up on another day. The day that would see us all go and see Keran. It was a real upbeat visit my Mum & Dads first and the boys were very animated. It was nice to see her looking so well and to see some of the other people we now know well!
A massive thank you to all that came and gave their support. I have since spoke to others who had missed out on going…well we will just have to work on having another! Only joking! The team reading this will no doubt still be sleeping after all their hard work. But keep your eyes open there will be other events coming up throughout the year.
Keep your families close and don’t under estimate the power of friendship.
Iain
p.s.
I have just heard another British Soldier lost their life today in Afghanistan 13th in a month. My thoughts go out to the families of them all. I can’t believe that with the number of youngsters killed on the streets of the UK, we don’t send those who like to carry weapons out to Afghanistan and see how tough they really are? Just a thought!
Another thought is why was the recent Veterans Day kept so quiet and held during the week? Why not always have it on a weekend so those that want to can go to the events. Reminds me of Trafalgar Day 200, some of the big events were held midweek…WHY??
Everyone is at work or school…….can’t be that the Government don’t think much of the services, the ‘can do’ attitude of the military, is so refreshing nowadays in our repressed world. Prove me wrong and bring back the Royal Tournament, we could have had loads for the amount that huge tent in Greenwich cost…did we get the money back for that?
I also heard recently of the Ghurkha not allowed treatment in the UK, he had won the VC, the bravest of the brave winning the highest honour. I do wonder what the hell is going on in this country law and order is in disorder, the military is overworked, to many of our leaders and their ‘lackies’ have little backbone and look to make the most of what they have or can get and tell us we have to have a bowl of Credit Crunch for breakfast, lunch and dinner…to the Ghurkhas I apologise for the Leaders in ‘my’ country being prats!
Why do we listen to all the gloom? It’s like they want a recession! But I have heard of those who have made millions giving it all up to help others around the world. There is a generous spirit in the world! Anyone got a few bob as I think we should all join the Spanish and party! Viva Espania
Right must get of my high horse, health and safety say its too high….and I haven’t risk assessed it……..WHATEVER………
God bless (especially to our friends up in Norfolk, you know who you are, keep strong and get well soon).