I went to Stoke Mandeville today..

[Elaine]

Those of you that worked so hard to give us a waterproof club will be saddened to learn that the hut has been condemned by SERCO, no one is allowed in without a member of staff from the stadium as escort until all works to rectify the faults is complete.
I am not too sure what the exact requirements are, but I believe it’s to do with the wiring, no fire alarm and the gas storage facilities. We are using the Bowling room at the moment but no tea making facilities.

That doesn't sound good. 😢

[Terry D]

Let's hope the upgrades are made swiftly and the shooters can have their facilities back without too much delay.

Please keep us informed if you learn anything new about the situation.

Fingers crossed.

[Steve Valentine]

Well that really is a bummer

On the plus side, what we initially started 12 years ago (wow! That long ago?) Has given the opportunity to raise some world class athletes that took home many, many gold medals.

We freely gave up our time, many weekends away from our families, so that others could have a welcoming, safe and dry training facility. It gave us some great memories, and it also gave us some fantastic friends (and Terry ) Being invited to their Christmas parties felt an honour.

We all new deep down that eventually those near 80 year old WW2 Nissen huts would be well past their sell by date, they were already in pretty bad condition 12 years ago.

Hopefully they can find a viable solution that will ensure that the Stoke Mandeville shooting ranges live on a little longer.