Frost Fair

Derrick and I decided to drum up some suuport in our village for the cause. We have decided that we would not start the main thrust of our fund raising till after Christmas. It may be the season of good will but people are more inclined to spend huge sums of money on worthless tat than support charity at this time of year.

We were lucky enough to have secured a small space in our village hall at its Christmas frost fair. Jammed between the local churches chutneys and hand rolled candles we endevoured to set up our posters, my old walking boots and a rucksack filled with 40lbs of lead hoping to fire up the imagination of all those present. The hall was packed with eager bargain hunters and we did manage to persuade a few to part with their cash. Some people did take away sponsor forms to be filled and some promised to donate on line. I don't know what we expected but I don't think it was a wasted opportunity. Word will get around and we can only hope that come the new year we will have better luck on the fundraising side. If you havent already you can still donate on line at www. justgiving.com/transpyrenees2007