BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 25TH AUGUST 2008 - STARTING AT 2PM
As promised, today I am announcing what I sincerely hope will be a totally enjoyable day out for all, plus an opportunity to raise funds for Weston Park Hospital...
How many times have you spent an August Bank Holiday sat in your car on the way to the coast, along with thousands of others who all had the same idea, only to arrive and have a wander around, a bag of soggy fish and chips (lets face it they are rarely as good as back home in Yorkshire) before rejoining the queues of traffic on your way home??
Well this year there is an alternative.
As promised throughout the blog - when I feel better I will be holding a BBQ to celebrate. Only this will be no ordinary BBQ. I have secured a teriffic venue for the day (and night), and as there is no real restriction on space - you are all invited!! 
And as I intend to use the day to raise funds for Weston Park Hospital, I would be delighted if you bring along your family and friends too!!
Heres how it will work.
Thanks to James Sandham and Jon Raduch I have some very trendy tickets available. I would prefer to get these allocated in advance so all you have to do is let me know how many you need and these will be reserved on the gate for you, or preferably posted out if you have paid in advance. Tickets are just £5 each and include your first trip to the BBQ.
The venue is Aston Hall Cricket Club, literally 1 min from J31 of the M1. It is a huge field with a nice pavilion and a very cheap bar (try to ensure your partner is driving or better still, organise a taxi!). As the field is so large we will be organising some activities for those who prefer a more active day, such as Beach Volleyball, Football, Cricket and Rounders. There will obviously be a bouncy castle for the younger members of your party too...
There will of course be music throughout the day and this is your chance to come along, chill out and relax with family, friends and people who have been supporting me throughout the last 8 months. Bring along a deckchair or two to guarantee yourself a seat on the day, and as you will see from the poster, beachwear is essential (lots of shorts, t-shirts etc!) And as the day progresses into night you never know, dancing and general merriment may well ensue too!!
I really hope you will join me and my family on the day - and hopefully we can stick another £grand or two in the Weston Park Hospital Charity while we are at it.
All the best
Nigel xx
PS: If you want to reserve your ticket please email me your requirements at nrshort@btinternet.com
