Pony Driving End 2 End

8th May Set off from Stone Allerton back to the A39, 5 miles north of Wells. Basil and Felix set off with Trisha and Angie. The 'sun' was out, so we planned to go through Wells to show off the ponies and collect some money,. Got into the one way system, then there was an incident and we were all diverted off in different directions. Regrouped and went on to Glastonbury where the 'Mayor' was waiting for us outside Glastonbury Town Hall. Photo shoot, quick bucket shake and then off again. Called in to The Train Station, who had given Kevin 6 months free membership to get him fit for the venture. Also called in to EM Print who had printed our wonderful banners, T shirts, sweat shirts and even printed some high viz  vests for us and posted them up to Glasgow, thanks they all look great. Called into Pure Feed who had donated special feed for the ponies. Called into Crispin School and Strode College, where Sam went. Parked the ponies on the green outside where the students hangout in the summer- and all hoped they didn't leave a present. Fran Thompson and Debbie Loveridge, Sams teachers came out to support us. Charmaine Bray, from Strode College also came out with a collection the students had had during their lunch break, thanks guys. The team were rejuvenated with prawn sanies.    Trotted on through Street to Sainsburys whose charity for the year is Teenage Cancer Trust. Bas and Felix parked up outside and we chatted and collected. Laura Scowen, the south west TCT fund raising rep came along. 5 pm we left for Moorlynch (Sam's home). Kevin and Jane rode on the carriage with Trisha  into the village. The bunting was out and there was a crowd outside waiting to cheer us  in. Ponies went to Sue and Graham's paddock. Audrey and Gordon, Sue and Graham and Kate and Gerry kindly put people up. An evening of fun and live music was held at the Ring O"Bells, lots of  people there and a lot of Sam's friends singing for us - thank you all so much for coming and remembering. Clive, the landlord and chef had fractured a rib and the non urgent ambulance was called. Fortunately he was not 'taken away', land lady Trish  got help in the kitchen as the orders rolled in. Fiona and Julie did an  amazing job with the raffle, Gerry with the quiz, Sue with pin the tail on the donkey and Mary with the piñata, thank you. Jamuna turned up trumps again, setting up the PA system with Neill. The music was all amazing: Neill, Zeb and Levi, Jamuna and Neill, Jake Meakin, Vic and John with guest appearances and first public performance of Kevin, Rachel and Josh, Jess and Andy, Josh Flowers and Squiffy. Great night only over shadowed by the fact we still have to get to Land's End! £612.55 made!!