Nimby neighbours war with SSAFA - WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT.

**jack-daniels** · 11-02-2008, 23:55

I think your speech at the council meeting helped too! Take some piccies of the official opening if you'd be so kind and place them up.
All the best to you and your family.

**halo_jones** · 12-02-2008, 00:01

Originally Posted by wondermum

Just to let all of those hangers on still into this epic n collosal thread, that myself and the little terrors (aka TnT) visited SSAFA Norton House today and my have they done us proud :D TnT tested the many child friendly facilities and were rather suitably impressed too :D , and have been asking, can we visit again?!!

The house is FANTASTIC - is that loud enough?!!! :D I was stunned by the effort and attention to detail, not only does it feel like that home from home, it has a really wondeful, calm and friendly atmosphere. A dream come true.

I was also very impressed with the two house managers, who most certainly seem to fit the bill. It will certainly be a case of suck n see, but i wish them the best of British with such a crucial task.

SSAFA have indeed done us proud and have set themselves exceedingly high standards for the next house near to Selly Oak (an offer has been accepted, we're at that wonderful planning permission stage

), but they have the heart and expertise to succeed, and I know that we shall.

Well guys n gals it is also so much credit to you and fellow ppruners n any other kindred, from my heart, thank you

Your most welcome...I am also sure i as with like everyone else were just pleased to have helped.

**wondermum** · 12-02-2008, 00:03

aw shucks, thank u capt jack!

there were a quite few piccies taken today, and i have been promised copies, so as soon as rec'd i will post - Daily telegraph were there too, so it may be in the press soonish (or not you know how it goes!). Was nice to see some of the councillors appear too, both for and against, I gather that all parties are VERY supportive which is just brill and as we'd hoped :D

It was pretty informal, which was great so TnT rushing around just added to the feel :D :D .

First families booked in for the weekend, so it'll be heads up, the really important work starts then
x

**oldbaldy** · 12-02-2008, 00:18

I noticed last week that the Controller & others were spending the day down there

**The_Snail** · 12-02-2008, 00:26

Originally Posted by wondermum

aw shucks, thank u capt jack!

there were a quite few piccies taken today, and i have been promised copies, so as soon as rec'd i will post - Daily telegraph were there too, so it may be in the press soonish (or not you know how it goes!). Was nice to see some of the councillors appear too, both for and against, I gather that all parties are VERY supportive which is just brill and as we'd hoped :D

It was pretty informal, which was great so TnT rushing around just added to the feel :D :D .

First families booked in for the weekend, so it'll be heads up, the really important work starts then
x

Wondermum, if you need a hand, I'm up for that. PM me.

Sluggy xxx

**wondermum** · 12-02-2008, 00:33

Aye, SSAFA bods most definately there in force, they know how to hold a bash, actually we were saying it would have been a fab party venue!!!! They are all such great people , but then you know that I'm sure!!!

Thanks Sluggy, much appreciated :D x

**oldbaldy** · 12-02-2008, 00:34

Originally Posted by wondermum

Aye, SSAFA bods most definately there in force, they know how to hold a bash, actually we were saying it would have been a fab party venue!!!! They are all such great people , but then you know that I'm sure!!!

Thanks Snaily, much appreciated :D x

I think that's the only reason why people like Jack & myself joined

**elovabloke** · 12-02-2008, 08:59

Originally Posted by wondermum

SSAFA have indeed done us proud and have set themselves exceedingly high standards for the next house near to Selly Oak (an offer has been accepted, we're at that wonderful planning permission stage

), but they have the heart and expertise to succeed, and I know that we shall.

Would they dare

or could it be the start of a lively spring :D

**oldbaldy** · 12-02-2008, 09:05

A home where the families of war wounded can stay during hospital visits is to open on Thursday thanks to readers of The Daily Telegraph.

This newspaper was given first access to the £1.8 million home bought by the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association.

Families will now be able to visit the seriously injured troops in relaxed surroundings that could prove vital for their long-term rehabilitation.

Previously, relatives travelling hundreds of miles to the rehabilitation centre at Headley Court in Surrey had to stay at hotels or in cramped official accommodation.

Now they can stay in a substantial converted six-bedroom home at the end of a quiet lane in one of Surrey's more exclusive neighbourhoods after £430,000 was donated by readers in the 2006 Christmas appeal.

Maj Gen Andrew Cumming, the association's chief executive, said the readers' contribution "gave us the courage to go ahead with this project".

He said: "It made us understand that people from across the country really cared about this project and there was a possibility of success."

Planning permission for the house was granted last August and the home will be officially opened on Thursday.

With the opening of Norton House, up to six families can now stay in comfort without having to worry about hotel or restaurant bills.

The association paid £1.7 million for the home and another £100,000 to install a disabled lift and special bathrooms for the handicapped.

The house was named after Capt Peter Norton, awarded the George Cross in Iraq for bravery in dealing with a roadside bomb blast in which he lost both his left arm and leg.

The site costs an estimated £150,000 a year to run.

To make a donation go to www.justgiving.com/ssafa or phone 0845 1300975.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...ntroops212.xml

Great!l

**elovabloke** · 12-02-2008, 09:06

Originally Posted by oldbaldy

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.../ntroops212.xm Great!l

If it was available

**oldbaldy** · 12-02-2008, 09:07

Originally Posted by elovabloke

Originally Posted by oldbaldy

Great!l

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...ntroops212.xml
If it was available

It is now smart arrse :P

**elovabloke** · 12-02-2008, 09:11

Originally Posted by oldbaldy

Originally Posted by elovabloke

Originally Posted by oldbaldy

Great!l

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...ntroops212.xml
If it was available

It is now smart arrse :P

I thank yeeee

**fairmaidofperth** · 12-02-2008, 09:21

Clicked on the link to read article and was stunned by the pic, what fabulous decoration. White carpets are not very child friendly though!

**veritas** · 12-02-2008, 09:44

My thoughts as well. Its a nice show home bedroom, but not really a practical colour.

**jack-daniels** · 12-02-2008, 09:56

Originally Posted by oldbaldy

Originally Posted by wondermum

Aye, SSAFA bods most definately there in force, they know how to hold a bash, actually we were saying it would have been a fab party venue!!!! They are all such great people , but then you know that I'm sure!!!

Thanks Snaily, much appreciated :D x

I think that's the only reason why people like Jack & myself joined

Yup! Anything for a party!