Just An Idea!

[JonnoTheBee]

Following on from the idea of the Walk To Wycombe, I was thinking of things that we could do to raise funds for Bees United. I'm going to be 18 in December and was looking for a way to mark it by doing something very different. So I was thinking that I maybe do a Parachute Jump or Sky Dive. Anyway, these things cost money and I thought to hit two birds with one stone, would be to do a jump for charity, which would cover my costs and get money for them through sponsorship. I was thinking of a Childrens Charity but then thought what about Bees United! I know it seems quite strange but I reckon I could get quite a lot of sponsorship and maybe a few other Bees fans could do it as well.

I'm going to look into costs, but does anyone think this is a good idea, and would anyone be interested in joining me?

 

[LostBee]

Id be in for that!

How about a bungee!!!!

 

[Zippybee]

Although all would depend on costs, I would definitely be interested.

 

[Nigel Brooks]

My daughter's boyfriend recently completed a jump for MIND at the North London Parachute Centre (which is actually in Chatteris Cambridgeshire). A tandem freefall from 13,000 feet will cost you c.£250 so that's the minimum you need to raise before you show a profit on your fundraising.

It's safe and fun, but there are strict height, health and weight limits.

There is, I believe another centre in Oxfordshire, but on the day we were in Chatteris there was a queue of over 50 jumping for charity. Obviously a popular way to raise money.

You can check out the site at www.chatpara.com for more information.

[This message has been edited by Nigel Brooks (edited 05 November 2001).]

 

[Nigel Brooks]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Nigel Brooks:
My daughter's boyfriend recently completed a jump for MIND at the North London Parachute Centre (which is actually in Chatteris Cambridgeshire). A tandem freefall from 13,000 feet will cost you upwards of £150 so that's the minimum you need to raise before you show a profit on your fundraising.

It's safe and fun, but there are strict height, health and weight limits.

There is, I believe another centre in Oxfordshire, but on the day we were in Chatteris there was a queue of over 50 jumping for charity. Obviously a popular way to raise money.

You can check out the site at www.chatpara.com for more information.

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[Nigel Brooks]

Sorry about the double post, I hit quote instead of edit. Price in the second post is correct though at c.£150.00.

 

[JonnoTheBee]

Cheers Nigel, very helpful! Well you can also parachute 'Rounds' which is a course for £75. Although 'Tandem' seems to be the quick way to do it, so we've got 3 interested included myself. More to the point does anyone from Bees United actually believe this could work and would they endorse it, because without them endorsing it, it won't work.

Any more interested?

 

[Fonzy]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by JonnoTheBee:
Cheers Nigel, very helpful! Well you can also parachute 'Rounds' which is a course for £75. Although 'Tandem' seems to be the quick way to do it, so we've got 3 interested included myself. More to the point does anyone from Bees United actually believe this could work and would they endorse it, because without them endorsing it, it won't work.

Any more interested?</font>

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[davebee]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by NigelBrooks
It's safe and fun, but there are strict height, health and weight limits.

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Jon G Bee:
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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seems you might be ok then if you lose the bumfluff. (it demonstrates you have poor mental health!

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i would also be interested but the initial costs seem alarmingly high.

 

[John Mac]

On behalf of Bees United I will endorse it! I also want to encourage all the other ideas that people have suggested such as; shave your head, a 5-a-side tournament, and so on.

It's fantastic that so much enthusiasm is being shown for the future of BFC and if we can all keep it up I think we'll start to see increasing interest being shown by the community at large.

It's not going to happen overnight, but there are already signs that the supporters efforts are awakening interest both locally and in the media. If that continues (and if we are successful on the pitch) it will soon become quite evident to everyone that not only do Brentford face a bright future but they must have a new and larger stadium as well!

 

[Nigel Brooks]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by davebee:
seems you might be ok then if you lose the bumfluff. (it demonstrates you have poor mental health!

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Believe me from 13,000 feet losing your bumfluff is not a worry, it'll get blown off.

Also suggest that a big fried breakfast before you jump is NOT a good idea!

 

[Bee H]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Nigel Brooks:

Believe me from 13,000 feet losing your bumfluff is not a worry, it'll get blown off.

Also suggest that a big fried breakfast before you jump is NOT a good idea!</font>

and most certainly don't go out on the pi55 the night before either !

 

[Turnstile Bee]

Im up for it Jonno!

 

[Nigel Brooks]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Bee H:
and most certainly don't go out on the pi55 the night before either !

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A serious note.

If you are not fit to jump due to booze or drugs (chain smoking excluded) you will not jump and forfeit your payment.

The Chatteris site is very large with plenty of room for family and friends. The food at their cafe isn't bad eiher. The only problem is weather. If they can't get clear skies to at least 13,000 then tandems don't happen. So would suggest you check the weather forecast carefully.

We arrived at 8am and didn't see the jump until a little after 4pm! (take a book or back issues of fanzines to read).

Still they managed to get almost everyone up.

The trick is to pre-book and arrive v. early. It's about and hour and a half from Brentford.

Hope this helps.