i8gtmf

Hi everyone, Just thought i'd update whats going on as i have been speaking to the hospital quite a bit this week,

As everyone knows we are booked into the hospital for our visit on Sunday 7th December at 2pm.The hospital has arranged security clearance for upto 40 cars if needed and we have an allocated parking area on arrival so as not to be clamped .The hospital ward we are visiting has 40 children and 5 intensive care children aged between 0 and 16.Due to security reasons the hospital will allow Santa + 10 helpers onto the ward itself but they have asked if everyone could come into reception to meet the staff etc.The hospital have also asked if we would mind if the nurses brought the children that are able down to the cars to have a look round and sit in the cars and take photos etc.I have said that would be no problem.I have also spoken to Derbyshire Police and they have said they DO need to be informed of the route etc so am doing a survey of the route this weekend.

My house is steadily filling up with toy donations including a Buzz Lightyear that will NOT shut up anyone know where the off switch is anyone bringing present on the day it would be helpfull if they are labelled boy/girl and an age range don't want to give Barbie to a 2 year old boy
I am checking the to pre meet locations this weekend to see which one will be best so will post details asap.

We still need alot more names in on this so we can look impressive so lets get those names down and lets give these kids a great day .

Dave

bru555

To make my life easier i've just donated online , i'll just turn up on the day hoping that someone spent my money more wisely than i would have done. I hope this is ok , but it does mean i will be empty handed on the day. Just hope santa's wagon is full to bursting.

T5NYW

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Dave,
I would like to book up a Hotel for Saturday Night, missus want's to go shopping either in Derby/Northampton Text me a name of some Hotel near either City centres on 0713310367

Tony

i8gtmf

Tony YHM

T5NYW

iTrader: (4)

Dave,
YHM. My AOL account may, has, bounced your mail I have sorted it now please resend.

My local DIY store has some 5 piece Santa suits for £9.00p now at this price they aint the 'Dogs', but they're as 'cheap as chips'

Tony

BlackScoobyWRX

Dave - was thinking along the same lines as bru555, ie make a donation rather than get the wrong stuff.
Will the donations be used for presents or is it being handed over as a cash donation?
Will there be enough actual presents if more people go down the donation rather than presents route?
Worth asking now m8 coz you've put a lot into this.
Marv

i8gtmf

Tony got your message mate like i say if you need any more numbers to try just let me know.
Marv,if you want to donate on line all the donations are being sorted into each area and i think sent out from there.If you are wanting to go shopping in toys r us we need more stuff for the older age group 10 -16 just to give you an idea.But whichever is easiest.
My hallway is starting to get blocked up with christmas presents so we are looking good for a good day.If anyone is bringing stuff on the day it would help if it were wrapped and labeled boy or girl and an age group.
Also i already have to much stuff at home to fit in my car even if i leave the wife and kids at home so i'm going to need a hand getting the stuff down their if anyone can help out.

seeya sunday for Marv's tour o' Derbyshire
Cheers Dave

soakden

i cant make it but is any1 collecting in lincoln that i can drop off to

i8gtmf

Soakden,not sure if anyone from the Lincs crew is coming along be good if they were more the better.If not and youv'e got toys to donate let me know and i'll arrange a pick up.If you want to donate online you can do it here Midlands Donations

Dave

i8gtmf

Right pre meet for this is going to be at theMeteor Centre on Mansfield Road,Derby or Master Locksmith however you look at it from 12:30 onwards on Sunday December 7ththen off to the hospital for 2pm.I'm decorating the car just cos it's christmas.

Anyone coming along with pressies can they be wrapped and labelled up please.

Also looking for volunteers still to pick up some pressies from me before the event and bring them along on the day as i can't already get everything in my car and that's without the presents from the sidc donations.If anyone can help out can they drop me an e-mail.

Cheers Dave

K9VYN

Dave,

I'll come across to the ML after footy (so around 1pm) - so please put my name down.

Cheers,

Kev

casper555

i'll come an pick some pressies up from yours matey no probs just drop me your address on a e mail

i8gtmf

Great stuff Kev the more the merrier will see you there mate.
Casper thanks for the offer mate have a couple of people picking stuff up on Saturday so will drop you an E-Mail later on.

Dave

i8gtmf

Nearly the big day folks don't forget

Master Locksmith/Meteor centre ,Mansfield Rd,Derby 12:30 onwards

Derby Childrens Hospital ,Uttoxeter New Road ,Derby for 2pm

See ya there Dave

i8gtmf

Big day tomorrow folks.

Just of shopping now for 45 kids

Dave

i8gtmf

Last bit of info before the big day

Have recieved the donations from sidc and altogether we have collected £220 + loads of toy donations from people so would like to thank everyone who has donated in someway towards this

We have several sacks of toys and with the cash left i asked the hosptal if they needed anything the hospital asked if we could help out with the wards Playstation 2 which they have but no games so we have a donation of 5 ps2 games to make things abit more bareable for those kids less fortunate

Also everyone who is coming along best wash the hair and their car as this is having an article published in the sidc club magazine so say cheese for the photos

See-ya there Dave

casper555

i8gtmf
i still need your home address if u need a hand to get the pressies there mate e mail me in da morning to let me know either way

i8gtmf

casper 555 YHM

BlackScoobyWRX

Dave - sorry I didn't make it today m8, didn't get back until well after it had all kicked off
Hope it all went well
Marv

i8gtmf

No worries we all had a great time it's a shame you couldn't make it mate.
Piccys on members gallery.

Big thanks to everyone who donated/attended think we cheered up quite a few sick kids

Dave

Steve777

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Yes sorry also. I had rather a large night and have not long got up !!!

I will make a donation on line


Steve

Phil

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