Ascension : Help & Hope - Thank You!
Submitted by The Islander (Islander Editors) 07.10.2011 (Article Archived on 20.10.2011)

The Members of the ‘Help & Hope’ Committee would like to thank the following people who contributed in making the Fun Day on Sunday 18th September 2011 the successful event that it was:-

Karen Green, Shalane Thomas, Shannon Yon, Raquel Francis, and Sharae Phillips, for taking the entrance fees on the gate – you did a job well done girls!

Barney and Jim for kindly setting up stall to sell Candy Floss and Pop Corn, etc.  Thank you guys this is much appreciated!!

Emma, Laura, Trisha and Kay for kindly assisting with the selling of the Food.

Carolyn and Tony for the lovely Soup and Curry and to Patrick and Kay for the lovely Vindaloo!!

Danny and Pammie for the use of their facilities and also to Pammie for assisting with the fishcakes!

Babcock for the use of the Babcock Mess facility!

Patrick Anthony for the fish – much appreciated!

Colin Cranfield for doing the Bar!

Shannon Yon, Nicole Benjamin, Josh and Nathaniel Yon, Carolyn Yon, Sharae Thomas and Alexia Reynolds for the Face painting – we saw some delightful characters wandering around the field!

Johnny Hobson for the Marshalling of the Children’s races and compeering of the Novelty Race!

To those who participated and had fun in the Mystery Race The Captains and their Teams who played Rounders and Football on the day - well done to you all!  Congratulations to the Two Boats Ladies’ Rounders Team and the Liverpool Football Fans’ Team – commiserations to the Man-United Fans’ Team!

To all the ascots who turned out on the day to support their Teams!!

Danielle Yon for Umpiring the Rounders!

Referee - Travoy Stevens and Linesmen Colin Cranfield and Tyler Benjamin who did their part in the Football Match.

Two Boats School for use of the skipping ropes

Managers of the NAAFI and Solomon’s Shop for their support and assistance.

Solomon’s PLC & Co for the Washing up liquid.

‘Something Nice’ Bakery for the flour sacks.

AIG for the use of the Marquee, chairs and Tarpaulins, mattresses and washing up liquid for the Slippery Board

Peter Williams and the AIG Team for the erection of the Marquee and situating of the Slippery Board.

Melvyn Moyce, Bobby Bagley and IDL Team for their help with the Slippery Board and water tank.

Justin Coleman and IDL for marking out of the field and also the use of the Lighting Tower.

Allan Stevens, Chrissie Henry, Nicky Augustus and Cable & Wireless for the use of the Stage and equipment, etc.

Johnny Hobson for the Bouncy Castle and the Scouts for the Tents.

Carl Thomas for his help with the Bouncy Castle.

Schmichael and team for some great sounds throughout the day

Ivan ‘Trimmer’ Thomas for the use of his transport.

Darren Reynolds and Allan Stevens and ‘Buppa’ for setting up of the Stage, Banners, lights and flags and for clearing up afterwards.

Tanya Benjamin for helping to clear up afterwards.

Mike Hughes of CSR for the use of the Water Bowser.

Mandy Spitler for her personal donation of washing up liquid.

SODEXCO for their kind donation of £50.00

Saints Club for use of the tables and photo props

Billy Minto for the ‘Barney’ prop.

Claire Grey for taking the photos on the day!

A&P’s Gift World and Pammie Francis for the donations of prizes for the Children’s races.

And last but not least to you all spectators and participants alike – thank you all for taking time out to support this worthy cause – without you all this would not have been possible.  We hope a good time was had by all!

Committee Members.