I went to Stoke Mandeville today..

[Terry D]

I'd like to share with you an email from DTSGB Secretary, Rosie Hughes. She sent this shortly after I'd called her to tell her that we'd like to help her people at the Stoke Mandeville range.

Hi Terry

I've just about stopped blubbing everytime I think of your phone call. (but I do blub at very happy as well as sad things) I ended up coming home on the excuse that I needed my phone charger but really I wanted to let Keith know and I knew I wouldn't be able to get the news across on the phone!! My only concern is time scales - our main fund raising for this is the Game Fair and that isn't till the end of July so any materials etc that need paying for before this would be a problem. So we may have to delay things a bit until we have some 'dosh in the pot' (but not the bit about having a look at what we need)

Thankyou loads for all your help
Rosie'

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Now, it's my wish, as I'm sure it's yours, that whatever we can do for the DTSGB should not strip their funding in any way - mainly because they need every penny as it is - so I'll be looking at funding options for materials we can't blag...erm...'obtain via sponsorship'.

Irons are in fires and I'll be back.

[Nealsey]

Now, it's my wish, as I'm sure it's yours, that whatever we can do for the DTSGB should not strip their funding in any way - mainly because they need every penny as it is - so I'll be looking at funding options for materials we can't blag...erm...'obtain via sponsorship'.

Irons are in fires and I'll be back.

Terry, Absolutely right. We as a collective should be able to blag/raise enough cash for the basic building materials needed, as long as it's not chandaliers and brass sockets. With a little persuasion, some of the gun companies could provide new targets etc, and some of the local builders merchants from around the area may be willing to contribute or at least provide materials at cost?

As long as we can use the Shooting for the Disabled logo's and stuff
I am sure we can make this happen, with a lot of effort from the guys
on here.

Nealsey

[airgun god]

maybe an acount should be opened for this i'm sure most bbs members would stick a few notes into the acount also this should be posted on agf as well after all its up to us all to support it maybe terry and gary could use they weight in the mags to advertise it nationaly??????

[Browser]

As someone said earlier, we need an assessment of materials needed so we can go on the blag. I would then be able to keep an eye on my local Freecycle group to see if anyone was disposing of anything needed, plus I could put a wanted ad on there as well. If it gets official I could approach my boss/company to see if there was any remote chance of squeezing some cash from the charity budget. I'm concious of not letting the momentum die on this as I'd really like to help.
May be worth considering the aftercare i.e. see if there is routine maintenance we could help with?

[Terry D]

I'll be in touch, Mark. You're a good 'un, mate.

[airgun god]

i'll give the proceeds of my mk2 stock thats for sale to get the ball rolling

[PaulH]

If you want me there Saturday should not be a problem if you want a lift as well let me know

[Dinkum dude]

I WILL MAKE THE FIRST DONATION OF £100 POUNDS.I WISH I COULD HELP BUT I CANT.I COULD BRING THE FASTEST PLASTER YOU EVER DID SEE I JUST AINT TOLD HIM YET THE DAUGHTERS BOYFRIEND

COULD YOU SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS PLEASE TERRY D

THANKS MARK

Well done Mark

I will follow up with another £100 pounds, where do I send it?

[Dinkum dude]

That went well with my 100th post

I've been kicking around on here for ages and hardly say anything, Reading the first post in this thread made me sit back and realise just how lucky I am, with a tear in my eye I might add.

[Terry D]

I'll have a donations details post sorted shortly.

Blimey - try saying that fast.

[baz]

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Left the big one right the disabled "shed"

[Nealsey]

Terry,

I can't make Saturday as I am on my way to Anston at 11am from Newbury.

Is anyone attending that can make some reasonably accurate drawings of the facility with dimensions? Other than that I can arrange a day off work for
next week and go up there myself to do some working drawings?

Nealsey

[Terry D]

Terry,

I can't make Saturday as I am on my way to Anston at 11am from Newbury.

Is anyone attending that can make some reasonably accurate drawings of the facility with dimensions? Other than that I can arrange a day off work for
next week and go up there myself to do some working drawings?

Nealsey

Ok mate, we'll see what can be done. This is very much a first look.

[PaulH]

I'll bring my work bag lazer tape etc and sketch pad if that helps

[ja69one]

hi all i am a disabeld shooter i had a motorbike crash 6 years ago and i am now in a wheelchair i would just like to say a bigthanks to every one who is going to help out it will mean alot to every one who goes shooting there