December 2004
Was it really that long ago? Let me explain…
It would have been in the November that the principal of Quest School phoned to say that the local sports club that is (almost) adjacent to the school had been asked to host The Barmy Army’s charity event and wanted to donate the proceeds to us!
Remarkable.
Prior to the first test on any overseas tour The Barmy Army contact a local cricket club and hold a charity event, normally a limited overs match between their members and a ‘celebrity’ local team, followed by an auction of tickets, various memorabilia and a ‘fines’ session.
I made contact with Dave, the club captain and volunteered any help if he needed, not necessary he said but if I could arrange for a couple of children to come along, fine.
The event was planned for the 16th December, the day before the 1st test starting at St Georges Park and as luck would have it a public holiday!
Well, we arranged for a couple of extra items for the auction (a couple of cellphones, helicopter flip, game drive, the sort of things that a touring cricket supporter could use) and arranged a school picnic with all the children in their school tracksuits.
Meet Lulu.
Today, April 2nd is “World Autism Awareness Day” it is unfortunate that this year it also happens to be Good Friday, our schools are closed for the Easter holidays and no events are planned for today.
Boadicea's Chariot 
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