Last weekend, a group of us (16 in total) rode approximately 160 miles from Southampton to Hereford. The purpose of the ride was to raise money to support the wonderful work of the Hereford-based Royal National College for the Blind (RNC). We had been planning and training since February. We had been anxiously watching the weather forecast. There had been the possibility of the tail end of Hurricane Lorenzo fouling up our plans, but thankfully it went through the day before we set off. (photographs are below the text...) The fun started at our ABPmer office on Town Quay, Southampton. ‘Saint’ Helen arrived with our support van into which bags, spare bikes and miscellaneous bits and pieces were thrown. Damon provided the warm-up act - an impressive pirouette at the end of Town Quay – first man down….! Bruised rump and pride, but otherwise OK. We then crossed the start line with wonderful support and c...
This is a very first draft of the photograph archive. The object here is to inspire others to provide old 3rd CB photographs, together with associated details (e.g. date, location, activity, names of people etc.). The final archive is likely to be hosted on a different platform, in collaboration with the 3rd CB Communications Manager. The next task is a major 'trawl' for photograph contributions please!! ...
I was intrigued to discover that Lenin had a Rolls Royce. Indeed, not a regular model, but a Silver Ghost, soft-top, specially adapted for the snow, with caterpillar tracks on the back and skis on the front. Both a paradox and a beautiful engineering masterpiece! It is now exhibited in the Gorki Mansion Museum.
A lovely theme of therapeutic water - most excellent. Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year!
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