I went to Stoke Mandeville today..

[Photosbykev]

I have the 'pleasure' of working up in N.Yorkshire this weekend so I won't be able to make it which is a bloody shame because last year I had a blast

best regards and Merry Xmas
Kev

[Rosie.]

Sorry to hear that you can't come Keiran and Kev but have a good Christmas and we look forward to seeng you both again in the New Year.
Rosie.

[snock]

Do we have a time that the bash kicks off, Rosie?

Everyone else: what time do you intend to get there?

[Rosie.]

Do we have a time that the bash kicks off, Rosie?

Everyone else: what time do you intend to get there?

Fun Shoot starts about 4pm and party about 7ish. Don't forget your party christmas hats etc. Vanpyre are you coming? If yes do you need a bed?
Rosie

[Terry D]

Right, I'll be getting there at about 7.30 with Bill Sanders. Sorry about the delay in confirming this but things have been raving mad, lately.

[snock]

I can be there whenever anyone else is. My initial ETA was going to be around 2-3pm.

Pete.

[delta1]

Due to family commitments I cannot make this.

Sorry to miss it, but I really have to be as close to home as possible at the moment.

Please accept / pass on my very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all at DTSGB.

If by any chance I can sneak off I will!

[snock]

All went well, mate. I arrived at about 4pm just before the fun shoot started. There was just enough time to say my hellos and buy a load of raffle tickets before we were bundled into the range next door for the pistol shoot. I won that, for getting the lowest score!! The vino and chocs dulled the pain of embarrassment, though.

Bill Sanders and Terry handed over 3 new target rifles from Air Arms. These were RN10 actions in laminated stocks, but with all the latest tech inside them. The sights were donated by RUAG. Rosie was very happy..

Both Terry and Bill were stunned at the amount of work done, and how the work has made a difference. Rikki told us that the BBC Oxford team have been charting the progress of the works, and he says that his mate on that team wants to air it.

More money came in from the NSRA - £512. Well done NSRA!!!

Cadburys have been round because they selected three paralympic sports to sponsor with their time and business acumen, and have promised to work with the DTSGB to raise their profile. More importantly, they supplied boxes of free choccy. Well done Cadburys.

Dinner was the ubiquitous Chinky or Indian.

There was a quiz, which our team: the ''How should I knows'', won. The prize? Nothing. The team with fewest points won the prize.

Then there was the ever-entertaining raffle. Most of us walked away with various prizes.

Next thing to do is to arrange the next works party.